Q：How can I apply for study at China University of Petroleum?

A: You can apply through the Online Application System via https://upc.17gz.org/

After online application, teachers in charge will inform the applicants (who have passed the online audit and also been admitted by the University) of the admission via E-mail and mail them a Letter of Admission and JW202 Form.

Q: When is the deadline for online application for the spring and autumn semester?

A: The deadline for spring semester is January15, and that for autumn semester is July15.

Q：If I will graduate this year and have not got the graduation certificate, how do I apply?

A：Please ask the related department such as Academic Department or Postgraduate School to issue a Pre-Graduation Letter and Study Certificate.

Q: When and how can I know the admission result?

A: Please keep up with your application process status in the online application system. Once you are admitted, your admission status will be changed. The admission notice letter will be sent in two weeks after admission.

Q：How can I apply for scholarship?

A：Please refer to the webs of New Student Scholarships for the details of our programs.

Q：What’s the application period of Scholarship?

A：

Q：Can I apply for scholarship after the deadline?

A：No. We do not accept scholarship applications after the deadline.

Q: Do I still need to submit hard copies after applying Chinese Government Scholarship?

A: Yes. You can submit the document either by person (yourself or you can entrust another person) or by mail (see the address below). All the documents should be received before the deadline, or your application will be automatically canceled.

Mailing address:

Admissions Office

College of International Education

China University of Petroleum (East China)

Address: 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, China

Postcode: 266580

TEL:0086-532-86983201/86981298

Q：What is the agency number of China University of Petroleum (East China)?

A：10425.

Q：How can I get a visa to China after being admitted to China University of Petroleum (East China)?

A：Please go to the Chinese embassy/consulate in your country to apply for study visa with your admission letter and JW201/202 form. You will get an X2 visa if you plan to study in China within 6 months and get X1 visa if you plan to study in China for more than 6 months.

Q：What documents are expected for registration?

A：Valid passport and visa; original copy of Admission Notice; original copy of Visa Application for Study in China form (JW201/JW202) ; original copy of Physical examination record and blood test reports

Q：What should I do for my visa when I arrive in China?

A：You should apply for your residence permit within 30 days after entering China. If you have an X2 visa, you will be exempted from acquiring a residence permit.

Q：What do I need to know about new student registration?

A：After entering China, you should promptly come to the Admissions Office of College of International Education (UPC) to complete the registration procedure in person. You should clear your tuition payment and otherwise, the registration process cannot be completed.

Q：Do all international students need to buy medical insurance in China?

A：According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, all international students studying at UPC for half a year or above are required to purchase the comprehensive medical insurance in mainland China. Students without this insurance would not be allowed to register accordingly.

Insurance premium: CNY 400/six months; CNY 800/year.

Q：Do I need to buy insurance if I have already bought insurance in my country?

A：Yes.

Q：Can I get insurance if I go to a private hospital for treatment?

A：No. The medical institutions covered by the medical insurance liability of international students are limited to public hospitals in mainland China.

Q：How can I get the latest information about Chinese Government Scholarship?

A：You can get the up-to-date scholarship information by visitingwww.campuschina.orgorwww.csc.edu.cn/laihua. You can also consult the Chinese Embassy (Consulate General) in your home country or designated China University of Petroleum (East China) for your interested information.

Q：What programs can I apply for? When and where can I apply?

A：The application opens between early January and early April. You should apply and send the required documents to the application receiving agencies before the deadline. The table below tells you when and where to send your applications.

Q：Can I apply for a Chinese Government Scholarship without an Admission Letter?

A：Yes. The Pre-admission Letter from a Chinese university is not a necessary application material. Applications enclosed with the Pre-admission Letter will be sent directly to the host universities for placement confirmation. Applications without the Pre-admission Letter will be sent to universities to go through admission procedure. For applicants without the Pre-admission Letter, CSC cannot assure the host university will be one of the preferences of institution, since the capacity of the universities and the eligibility of the applicants will also be considered.

Q：Does the Letter of Acceptance or email from the supervisor equal to the Pre-admission Letter?

A：No. Only the Pre-admission Letters (or Admission Letters) issued by the admissions office of designated Chinese universities are considered valid. Other files like acceptance letters from potential supervisors or emails from supervisors or professors shall not be regarded as the equivalent or substitute.

Q：What is “Agency Number” and where can I get it?

A：Agency Number is the first required item that must be filled when applying online at CSC Online Application System for International Students. Each Agency Number stands for a specific application receiving agency and will be given to the recommended candidates only. A correct Agency Number will lead to the presence of the corresponding application receiving agency while a wrong one will lead to application rejection. You will only get your Agency Number from your application receiving agency (e.g. Chinese embassy, AUN Secretariat, etc.) when you are recommended as a candidate.

Q：How can I login the CSC Online Application System for International Students?

A：

①Go towww.csc.edu.cn/laihuaorwww.campuschina.org, and click the icon “Application Online for International Students” to enter the system.

②First-time users should register before entering the online application page.

③Please use Internet Explorer. Menu selection functions may not work in other browsers.

Q：What do I need to pay special attention to when applying online?

A：

①Please select the program CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP.

②The item Apply for refers to the program you want to study rather than the degree you have already held.

③Majors should be one of the existing majors offered by Chinese universities and be based on your actual educational background. A nonexistent or improper major input will affect your application result.

④Preference of Institutions must be chosen from 279 Chinese universities designated by MOE. Any institution beyond the list will not be available for recruitment.

⑤Duration of the Major Study should match the program you apply for. Please check introductions to each program for the specific schooling period.

⑥Submitted applications can be retrieved for revision. Once retrieved, the previously submitted application becomes invalid. Therefore, revised application should be submitted one more time.

Q：How to write a Study Plan or Research Proposal?

A：A Study Plan or Research Proposal states in details what you are going to do with the scholarship in China. It must include such information as the major you want to study or the field of your research interest. It is of vital importance for those applicants for the graduate studies or senior scholar programs, so please make sure your study plan or research proposal states those information as detailed as possible.

Q：What supporting documents should be included in my application package?

Generally, applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicate).

A：

①Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English)

②Notarized highest diploma

③Academic transcripts

④A study plan or research proposal

⑤Recommendation letters

⑥Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for the fine arts programs must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works)

⑦Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

⑧Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form ( valid for 6 months).

⑨Applicants with the Pre-admission Letter/Admission Letter from designated universities should enclose the letter in the application package.

⑩Applicants with valid HSK Certificate should enclose the photocopy of it in the application package.

The above documents should be bound on top left corner (in duplicate) in order. No application documents will be returned.

Q：Do I have to register for Chinese-taught programs?

A：

①If you are an undergraduate student, you must register for Chinese-taught credit courses. If your Chinese language proficiency does not meet the requirements of your host university, you must take one academic year Chinese language/preparatory courses in one of the 10 designated universities and pass the required tests before moving on to your major studies. Failure to pass the required tests will lead to the automatic termination of your scholarship.

②If you are a graduate student or a non-degree student, you can register for either the Chinese-taught program or the English-taught program if applicable. You can check Program Search (By visitinghttp://www.csc.edu.cn/laihuaorhttp://www.campuschina.org) to find your interested program. Scholarship recipients of Chinese-taught programs without adequate Chinese language proficiency must take Chinese language training courses for one to two academic years to reach the language requirements of their host universities before moving on to major studies. Failure to reach the required language proficiency will lead to the termination of scholarship. Recipients in programs such as Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine (Western Medicine), Economics, Management, Legal Studies and Fine arts will take Chinese courses for one academic year. Recipients of Literature, History, Philosophy and Chinese Medicine will take Chinese courses for no more than two academic years. Scholarship students of the English-taught program or with adequate Chinese language proficiency (with valid HSK certificate) do not need to take Chinese language training courses.

Q：Can I apply directly to China University of Petroleum (East China) for Chinese Government Scholarship?

A：Yes.

Q：Can I apply for more than one scholarship program?

A：Yes, but each scholarship recipient can be granted with no more than one scholarship. CSC reserves the right to grant only one scholarship to each individual recipient.

Q：How can I know the admission result?

A：The admission result will be announced by the application receiving agencies in late July. You can consult the application receiving agencies for admission result then.