Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health, and awarded a graduation certificate from senior high school.
Having passed new HSK Level 5 or above; applicants whose native language is Chinese, or can provide proof of studying at a high school where the teaching language is Chinese, can apply for HSK test waiver.
Emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan applying as international students must have obtained their current foreign citizenship before April 30, 2014. In addition, the applicant must have lived abroad for at least 2 years during the period between April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2018 (more than 9 months of residence abroad per year may be considered as one year).
Entrance Examination
Applicants who passed the review of the application documents will be informed to participate in the entrance examination, which covers the subjects of Chinese, Mathematics, English and Science (comprehensive test of Physics, Chemistry and Biology). The time and venue for entrance examination will be notified later (usually held in April or May).
Applicants who pass the review of the application documents and meet the following requirements can be exempted from taking the entrance examination:
| Type of Certification | SAT | IB | GCE A-Level | ACT |
| Requirements |
SAT I≥1300; at least three SAT II subjects, including Math (level 2) (≥650) and two other subjects relevant to the program applied |
IB certification obtained; at least 3 HL and 3 SL subjects relevant to the program applied; HL subjects must include Math≥6; total score ≥ 35 |
at least 3 A-level courses (minimum three Bs ), including Math and two other courses relevant to the program applied |
Courses studied must be relevant to the program applied; ACT score ≥ 27 |