"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Full CV

*2. Working Certificates of all posts

*3. The list of publications and the soft copy of master thesis and best publications.

*4. Passport (should be valid at less one more year)

5. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*6. The notarized degree certificates of all tertiary studies (bachelor and Master)

Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
For current student, the certificate of current study, and the master degree certificate should be obtain before registration, otherwise the offer will be not valid.

*7. Transcripts of all tertiary studies (bachelor and Master)

Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*8. Non-criminal Record Certificate (Generally, it is valid for 3 months)

It must be issued by your local police station with official stamp.

*9. The Valid Report of English Language Proficiency Tests

If you do not have IELTS or TOEFL, please provide an official certificate issued by your university which should certify that the medium of instruction in your university is English

*10. Two academic referee letters

You should invite two academics who are familiar with your academic achievements to write recommendation letters. They should be signed recently with contact email and phone number.

*11. Physical Examination Record with issuing date

It is valid only in 6 months. Please make sure it is still valid when you apply for visa.

You can download a template or sample from here.

12. Other documents, documentary evidence of academic awards and professional qualifications, and summary of relevant experience.

*13. The statement of research interest and research proposal

In general, a statement of research interest should include reasons for undertaking this study at ZZU and future career prospect, while a research proposal should include the background, the objectives and the methodology or approach you propose to take in studying the subject matter. The minimum word limit for the proposal is 2000. Proper referencing is needed in the preparation of research proposals. Applicants are strongly suggested to contact their potential supervisor to discuss the research proposal before submission. The result of the plagiarism check will be taken into consideration when the Department, Faculty and Graduate School review the application. The application may be deemed unsuccessful if plagiarized materials are identified.

14. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.