Approved by the Ministry of Education, P.R. China, Chongqing Normal University (hereafter as CNU) enrolls international students to pursue degrees or further training. Chongqing Normal University warmly welcomes international students from all over the world to study in our university!
ⅠAdmission Requirements:
1.Applicants for Master’s programs
● Be a non-Chinese citizen.
● Be physically and mentally healthy, and aged between 18 and35 years old，be friendly to China.
● Holdabachelordegreecertificate recognized by the Chinese government.
● Meet the Chinese language requirement: HSK 5 with a score of 180 or above.
2.Applicants for Doctoral Programs
● Be a non-Chinese citizen.
● Be physically and mentally healthy, andtheageis under 40years old，be friendly to China.
● Hold a Master degree certificate recognized by the Chinese government.
● Meet the language requirement.
Doctor Programs: For Chinese-taught programs, a HSK 5 certificate with a score of 180 or above is required. For English-taught programs (Doctoral Programs of Mathematics and Biology), an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0, a TOEFL certificate with a score of 80, or a certificate from the previous university indicating that the previous degree was instructed in English is necessary. For applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.
Notes:
1. Applicants should submit the applications at least two months before the new semester starts.
2. The requirements for program students shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant program agreement stipulations
3. Master’s programs are generally for 3 years, and Doctoral programs are generally for 4 years.
Ⅱ Application Procedures:
1.Application Period:
Master’s /Doctoral Programs: January 1, 2026-June 30,2026.
2.Online Application
Log in to the "Chongqing Normal University International Student Online Service System" (website:http://foreignstudent.cqnu.edu.cn) and submit therequired materials.
3.Application Materials
(1)Chongqing Normal University ApplicationForm.
(2) Copy of passport (if applicants have a history of coming to China, please submit the Chinese visa page).
(3)Highest diploma attained or proof of study (notarized photocopy).Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese orinEnglish.
(4)Transcripts (notarized photocopyin Chinese or in English).
(5)Study plan (written in Chinese or English,no less than 1000 words/characters).
(6) Language proficiency certificate:Master Programs:a certificate of HSK 5 180 scores or above.
Doctor Programs:For Chinese-taught programs, a HSK 5 certificate with a score of 180 or above is required. For English-taught programs (Doctoral Programs of Mathematics and Biology), an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0, a TOEFL certificate with a score of 80, or a certificate from the previous university indicating that the previous degree was instructed in English is necessary. For applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.
(7)Two letters of recommendation. Applicants for Master’s /Doctoral programs shall provide two letters of recommendation by associate professors or professors.
(8)Foreigner Physical Examination Form,together with the original copy.The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results are valid only6months.
(9)Non-CriminalRecord,issued by the local public security (such as the police station), It is usually issued within6months prior to the submission date of the application.
(10)Bank deposit certificate (no less than 25,000 RMBin principle).
(11)Resume.
(12)Scholarship application table if applicants apply for scholarships.
(13) Personal works.Applicants for theArts orDesign program shall providehis/herown works (such as videos andcopies ofpaintings)
4.Admission Assessment
The university will conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of applicants, and organize relevant interviews (written exams) for selective admission. Please attend on time after receiving the assessment notice. Specific arrangements will be notified by email. Please ensure the accuracy of your email address.
5.Admission
Qualified applicants will receive electronic copies of the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China(JW 201/JW202/DQ Form).
Admitted Students can download the admission notice through the "Chongqing Normal University International Student Online Service System" (website:http://foreignstudent.cqnu.edu.cn), and download the Visa Application Form forForeign Students Studying in China(JW 201/JW202/DQ Form) through“Study in China" website (https://www.studyinchina.edu.cn/visaAssistant/howGet).
6.Visa Application
Students should apply for an X1 visa at the Chinese embassy (consulate) in their home country with the above admission notice and visa application form.
7.Registration
Admitted students should register at the university in accordance with the time specified in the admission notice. The original graduation certificate will be verified upon registration. Those who fail to obtain the corresponding certificate will have their admission qualification revoked. Admitted students should register at the university with the admission notice, passport, JW201/JW202/DQ Form, original physical examination record, and 6 two-inch bareheaded photos on the specified date, and pay the tuition and accommodation fees.
Ⅲ Majors
For detailed majors,please refer to the 2026 Chongqing Normal University Major listfor International Students.
Ⅳ Tuition and other fee
1. Tuition (Chinese currency):
(1) Master’s Programs:
18,000RMB per academic year for liberal arts programs.
20,000RMB per academic year for science, engineering, economic, management programs.
27,000RMB per academic year for arts programs.
(2) Doctoral Programs
28,000RMB per academic year for liberal arts programs.
30,000RMB per academic year for science, engineering programs.
2. Accommodation Fee :
All students should will be arranged to live in the international students apartment.
Double room:with two beds, a bathroom, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, internet,etc. 5400RMB per academic year per person.
The electric fee and water fee will be paid in actual usage.
3.Application Fee
Applicants should pay 400 RMB for the registration fee. The registration fee will not be refunded, regardless of whether applicants are admitted or not.
4.Visa Fee
400 RMB for X1 visa (180 days to one year), and 168 RMB for X2 visa(less than 180 days). In order to submit all the documents for visa, applicants also need health check in designated Hospital and visa photo in Chongqing, which may cost 400 RMB and 30 RMB, respectively.
5.Comprehensive Medical Insurance Fee
800 RMB for a year. All international students should buy comprehensive medical insurance. The reimbursement is subject to Chinese Insurance laws and regulation.
Ⅴ Scholarship
Chongqing Normal University isone of the hostinstitutesof Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Teacher Scholarship, and Chongqing Municipal Mayor Scholarship for overseas students.Chongqing Normal Universityhas also set upChongqing Normal UniversityPresident Scholarship for those excellent overseas students studying at the University.Applicants could only apply one of those scholarships.Welcome to apply for scholarships.
1. Chinese Government Scholarship
(1)Application time:
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A: Apply according to the time of eachprogram.
Chinese Government Scholarship Type B:January 1 - March20.January1,2026toMarch1,2026.
(2)ScholarshipCoverage
Full scholarship:Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee and on-campus accommodation fee,and Comprehensive Medical Insurance in China; provide theliving allowance (3000 RMB per month forMasterstudent;3500 RMB per month for doctoral candidates).
Partial scholarship:One or some items of the full scholarship.
(3)Eligibility
Master’s Programs:provide a bachelor degree certificate recognized by the Chinese government;
provide a valid score report ofHSK Level5certificate (180 scoresor above).
Doctoral Programs
● Chinese-taught programs:provide a Master degree certificate recognized by the Chinese governmentand avalid score report of HSK level 5 (180 scores or above) .
● English-taught programs(Doctoral programs of Mathematics and Biology):provide a bachelor’degree certificate recognized by the Chinese government and the score report of English language proficiency test (a score above IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL Internet-based 80 or equivalent), ora certificate from former university that the previous degree is taught in English.Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.
2. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
(1) Application time:
March1, 2026-May15, 2026(For programs commencing in September)
(2)Categories
Doctoral Program in International Chinese Language Education
Master’s Program in International Chinese Language Education
(3)Scholarship Coverage
Scholarships provide registration fee, tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance(3000 RMB per month forMasterstudent; 3500 RMB per month for doctoral candidates)and comprehensive medical insurancefee.
(4)Eligibility
Master’s Programs:provide a bachelor degree certificate recognized by the Chinese government;provide avalid score report of HSK 5 certificate (210 scoresor above) and of HSKK(Intermediate) certificate (60 scoresor above).
Doctoral programs:provide a Master’s degreecertificate recognized by the Chinese government;provide avalid score report of HSK 6 certificate (200 scoresor above) and of HSKK(advanced) certificate (60 scoresor above).
3. Chongqing Municipal Mayor Scholarship
(1)Application time:March1, 2026-May 30,2026
(2)Basic information of scholarship
Level of Candidates |
Scholarship coverage |
Doctoral Program |
35000 RMB /Per Year |
Master’sProgram |
30000 RMB /Per Year |
Notes: The coverage of scholarship should be not longer than the normal years for undergraduate/ graduate /doctoral program.
(3) Eligibility
Master’s Programs:provide a bachelor degree certificate recognized by the Chinese government;
provide a valid score report of HSK Level5certificate (180 scores or above).
Doctoral programs
● Chinese-taught programs:provide a Master degree certificate recognized by the Chinese governmentand avalid score report of HSK level 5 (180 scores or above) .
● English-taught programs(Doctoral programs of Mathematics and Biology):provide a Master degree certificate recognized by the Chinese governmentand the score report of English language proficiency test (a score above IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL Internet-based 80 or equivalent), ora certificate from former university that the previous degree is taught in English.Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.
4. CNU President Scholarship
(1) Application time:March1, 2026-May 30,2026
(2)Scholarship Coverage
First class: free of tuition fee, accommodation fee (one room with four beds),registration fee, with the living allowance 400 RMB per month (applicants can apply the first class scholarship if he or she has studied at least one year forMaster’s/Doctoralprograms in Chongqing Normal University) .
Second class: free of tuition feeand registration fee(applicants who apply for the first year ofMaster’s/Doctoralprogramscan only apply the second class scholarship).
(3) Eligibility
Master’s Programs:provide a bachelor degree certificate recognized by the Chinese government;
provide a valid score report of HSK 5certificate (180scoresor above).
Doctoral programs
● Chinese-taught programs:provide a Master degree certificate recognized by the Chinese governmentand avalid score report of HSK 5 (180 scores or above) .
● English-taught programs(Doctoral programs of Mathematics and Biology):provide a Master degree certificate recognized by the Chinese governmentand thescore report of English language proficiency test (a score above IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL Internet-based 80 or equivalent), or a certificate from former university that the previous degree is taught in English.Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.
Ⅵ. Contact:
International Students Office of Chongqing Normal University
Contact: Ms. Xu Chiying
Tel.: 0086-023--65918980
Email:cqnuws@foxmail.com
Website: http://international.cqnu.edu.cn/
Add: International Cooperation and Exchange Office 405, Office Building, Chongqing Normal University, No.37 University Town Road, high-tech District, Chongqing, China
Post Code: 401331
