I. Admission Requirements
1. Applicants applying for a master program must obtain a bachelor’s or higher degree; applicants apply for a doctoral program must obtain a master’s or higher degree.
2. Applicants must possess a foreign passport, be of 18-55 years old and in good physical health.
3. Applicants applying for a Chinese-taught program must pass HSK Level 4 Test (exempt if the supervisor agrees); applicants applying for an English-taught program must meet the relevant requirements.
4. Applicants emigrated from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan must meet the relevant requirements of Ministry of Education of China.
II. School System and Fees
School System: 3 years (School system of a successive master and doctoral program is 5 years.)
Application Fee: RMB 500
Tuition:
| Type | Master Programs | Doctoral Programs |
| Liberal Arts & Social Science | RMB 20000/Year | RMB 28000/Year |
| Science & Engineering | RMB 20000/Year | RMB 28000/Year |
III. Academic Calendar
There are two semesters in one academic year:
Fall semester (usually September to next January)
Spring semester (usually March to July)
★New students are required to register in September.
IV. Programs: Please refer to SCAU Master Major Catalog or SCAU Doctoral Major Catalog.
V. Application Deadline and Procedure
Application Deadline: June 10
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the application documents by themselves or by post to Office of International Students, College of International Education, SCAU by the application deadline.
VI. Application Documents
1. South China Agricultural University INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION form (signed by the applicant)
2. Original or notarized copy of highest education certificate of diploma (notarized Chinese or English translation copy also needed if the original copy is not in Chinese or English)
3. Original or notarized copy of transcripts of all courses for highest education (notarized Chinese or English translation copy also needed if the original copy is not in Chinese or English)
4. HSK certificate (Level 4 or above) (for Chinese-taught programs only; original copy also needed reviewing if photocopy submitted; admission cancelled if forgery found)
5. 800-word study plan in Chinese or English on study or work experience, academic achievements, research plan of previous study, etc.
6. 2 recommendation letters (original copies) in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors in highest education
7. Photocopy of valid passport
8. 8 2-inch photos (passport-photo size; one glued to the application forms; digital format also needed)
★Additional application documents may be required when necessary.
★Applicants may send additional documents which can prove their capacity along with the above documents, such as awarding certificate, admission notice of other university, etc.
★Application documents will not be returned.
VII. Admission
SCAU will evaluate applicants’ academic background, Chinese/English proficiency, comprehensive ability and other aspects based on the application documents, and select qualified students. Adjustment of national policy and nation subsidized programs will also concern the admission. Some students may be required an additional interview by a college.
★Admission Notice and Form JW202 will be sent from late June till mid-July.
VIII. Insurance
1. According to the relevant regulations of Ministry of Education of China, international students are required to purchase the medical insurance in China. The designated insurance in SCAU is Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China of Ping An Annuity Insurance Company, Ltd and the fee is RMB 400/semester or RMB 800/year. (See Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China of Ping An Annuity Insurance Company, Ltd.)
2. According to the relevant regulations of Guangzhou government, all types of schools should apply social medical insurance for enrolled students and collect the insurance fees. International students who want to apply for social medical insurance should request it when applying for admission and pay RMB 152/Year.
IX. Accommodation
| Room Type | Price |
| Double room | RMB 700/Month RMB 750/Month |
| Single Room | RMB 1200/Month RMB 1500/Month |
X. Contact Information
Office of International Students, College of International Education, SCAU
Email: cie@scau.edu.cn
Tel: 0086-20-85280037
Fax: 0086-20-85282100
Address: Room 301, South Building, International Student Hostel, South China Agricultural University, No. 483, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China
Postcode: 510642
Website: http://cie.scau.edu.cn
XI. Remittance Information
Bank Name: INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA
GUANGDONG PROVINCIAL BRANCH
GUANGZHOU TIANHE SUB-BR
Bank Address: TIANHE EAST ROAD NO.102, GUANGZHOU
SWIFT Code: ICBKCNBJGDG
Account Name: SOUTH CHINA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Account No.: 3602002609000310520
