I. Admission Requirements
Non-Chinese citizens possessing a foreign passport, of 18-55 years old, in good physical health, of good character and free of any criminal history.
II. Programs and Fees
Application: RMB 500 (Non-refundable)
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 or March until further notice.
IV. Application Deadline and Procedure
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round.
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.
V. Application Documents
1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM (signed by applicant)
2. Photocopy of valid passport
3. 2 2-inch photos (passport-photo size; one glued to application form; digital format also needed)
★Additional application documents may be required when necessary.
★Application documents will not be returned.
VI. Admission, Chinese Visa and Enrolment
SCAU will evaluate the application documents and select qualified students, then issue Admission Letter and Visa Application for Study in China (Form JW202). It takes 1 to 2 months for the examination and approval of Form 202, so the Admission Letter and the Form 202 will be ready within 3 months. Applicants will be informed to come and obtain them or request a pre-paid mail service. Once applicants receive them, they may request a Chinese visa with them and come to China to enroll in SCAU within the time given on the Admission Letter and the Form 202.
VII. Insurance
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.)
VIII. Accommodation
★The rooms are subject to availability and there is no reservation service. Please pay for at least 6 months before you move in.
IX. 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://english.cie.scau.edu.cn/
X. 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
Non-Chinese citizens possessing a foreign passport, of 18-55 years old, in good physical health, of good character and free of any criminal history.
II. Programs and Fees
Application: RMB 500 (Non-refundable)
| Type | Tuition | Class Time | Compulsory Courses | Extracurricular Activities |
| Beginners’ Chinese (Level 1) | RMB 8500/Semester; RMB 17000/Year | 8:30-12:00 AM Monday to Friday | Intensive Reading, Conversation, Listening Writing | Calligraphy, tea art, kung-fu, badminton, one-day trip in Guangzhou, etc. |
| Elementary Chinese (Level 2) | ||||
| Intermediate Chinese (Level 3) | Intensive Reading, Conversation, Reading | |||
| Advanced Chinese (Level 4) | Intensive Reading, Reading, HSK Tutorial |
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 or March until further notice.
IV. Application Deadline and Procedure
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round.
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.
V. Application Documents
1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM (signed by applicant)
2. Photocopy of valid passport
3. 2 2-inch photos (passport-photo size; one glued to application form; digital format also needed)
★Additional application documents may be required when necessary.
★Application documents will not be returned.
VI. Admission, Chinese Visa and Enrolment
SCAU will evaluate the application documents and select qualified students, then issue Admission Letter and Visa Application for Study in China (Form JW202). It takes 1 to 2 months for the examination and approval of Form 202, so the Admission Letter and the Form 202 will be ready within 3 months. Applicants will be informed to come and obtain them or request a pre-paid mail service. Once applicants receive them, they may request a Chinese visa with them and come to China to enroll in SCAU within the time given on the Admission Letter and the Form 202.
VII. Insurance
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.)
VIII. Accommodation
| Room Type | Price |
| Double room | RMB 700/Month RMB 750/Month |
| Single Room | RMB 1200/Month RMB 1500/Month |
IX. 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://english.cie.scau.edu.cn/
X. 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
