Top↑Program Description
Course will be given in Colleges of International Relations/ Institute of South East Asian Studies
Academic calendar
1 st Semester: Autumn semester from mid-September to mid-January
2 nd Semester: Spring semester from mid-February to mid-July
Top↑Entry Requirements
* Prospective students should have a non-Chinese passport and be in good health;
* Academic requirements: Prospective students must hold a recognised master's degree or above, or equivalent.
* English proficiency: Minimum requirement is 550 points or above for TOEFL, a grade 6 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of English proficiency from an approved authority. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement, other candidates whose university courses are taught in English will be considered case by case.
* Professional backgrounds: Prospective students who are able to show relevant professional experience deemed appropriate to the programme applied for will be given prior consideration.
Top↑Application Materials
- Health certificate
Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)
You can download a template or sample from here.
- Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
- Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
- Postgraduate school transcript
Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
- Master's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
- English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
- Two letters of recommendation
From professor or associate professor or equivalents
- Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief, in English or Chinese, no less than 1200 words
- Financial support statement
Photocopy of the financial support statement with signature
You can download a template or sample from here.
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