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Important Reminding Before Doing Application Online
Please make sure you have well prepared scan or photo copies of the following required documents and be aware of the alternative ways to pay for application fee.
Application Fee
PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT YOUR APPLICATION WON'T BE PROCESSED BY THE SCHOOL UNLESS THE APPLICATION FEE IS PAID. YOU WILL GET THE CONFIRMATION LETTER FROM BOTH THE CUCAS APPLICATION SYSTEM AND THE SCHOOL UPON YOUR PAYMENT ARRIVES.
CUCAS offers four kinds of payment methods, and you would find your payment details when you doing application online.
1. PayPal: Payments made through Paypal are safe, easy and convenient. If you have used Paypal in the past, please click the PayPal button on the webpage of "Make Payment" and follow the directions.
2. Bank Transfer (T/T) Overseas: Applicants overseas can use bank transfer to pay the application fee in US Dollars.
3. Bank Transfer (T/T) in China: Applicants in China can use a direct bank transfer to pay the application fee in RMB.
4. Western Union: CUCAS recommends applicants who are inconvient with T/T or PayPal payments use Western Union (especially African applicants).
Information on Application
Any non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport who wishes to come to study at Hunan University may apply directly via CUCAS.
Qualifications and Deadline of Application
| Programs | Qualifications | Deadline |
| Undergraduate Program | Graduate of senior high school or equivalent | July 1 |
| Master Program | Holder of bachelor's degree or equivalent | July 1 |
| Doctoral Program | Holder of master's degree or equivalent | July 1 |
| General Advanced Study | Sophomore or above | December 15 for those who wish to register in February of the coming year; June 15 for those who wish to register in September of the same year |
| Senior Advanced Study | Holder of master's degree or above | |
| Chinese Language Courses | Graduate of senior high school or equivalent | |
| Chinese Culture Courses | Anyone who is interested in Chinese culture | Applications are accepted at any time |
| Short-term Classes on Huxiang Culture | Anyone who is interested in Huxiang culture | Applications are accepted at any time |
Application Materials
Make sure that you have prepared for the following documents before starting online application. You will be asked to upload attachments when applying.
Fill in the Application Form online, submit it together with the following documents.
a. Passport-size photo
b. Photocopy of the passport (the photo page)
c. Diploma and/or certificate and transcripts
d. Applicants for master's and doctoral degree program must provide letters of recommendation by two full professors or associate professors.
Note:
All documents, if not in Chinese or English, must be translated into English or Chinese and notarized.
Admission
The College of International Studies, Hunan University, reviews the application documents and issues letters of acceptance to successful applicants.
Programs Open to Foreign Applicants
Overseas applicants have the following options of study at Hunan University:
4-Year Undergraduate Program
A diploma and a bachelor's degree are awarded upon the completion of all required courses and successful thesis-defense.
3-Year Master's Program
A diploma and a master's degree are awarded after the acquisition of full credits and successful thesis-defense. Courses are instructed in both English (international class) and Chinese.
3-Year Doctoral Program
A diploma and a doctoral degree are awarded after the acquisition of full credits and success in both research work and dissertation defense.
Chinese Language Courses
A certificate of completion is awarded upon the successful completion of Chinese language course study.
Chinese Culture Courses
Courses are tailor-made for groups or individuals intending to stay in China for a short period of time either to learn Chinese culture or to have field practice. The subjects involved are Chinese history, culture, language, politics, economics, law, environment, etc. The languages of instruction are Chinese, English, Japanese, and so on. These courses aim at exposing the students to Chinese history, culture and the current situations of China.
Short-term Classes on Huxiang Culture
1-week to 8-week programs which expose students to Huxiang Culture enable them to learn basic Chinese, to experience the profound Huxiang Culture and to enjoy the pleasure to study together with Chinese students. Outdoor activities and visits are arranged besides indoor classes.
Insurance
Students who will study here for more than one semester are required to buy medical insurance, which includes accident insurance and hospitalization insurance. The Chinese government will buy medical insurance for students under Chinese government scholarship programs. Self-financed students can buy their insurance by themselves before or after coming to China.
