Programs  for International Students

       International  students have the following options of study on both degree-granting and  non-degree granting programs at Shanxi Agricultural University: Undergraduate Programs  Master’s  Programs Doctoral  Programs Degree  Programs Offered in English Chinese  Language ProgramVisiting  Student Programs Research  Scholar Programs Short-term  characteristic Specialty Programs

Study Duration and academic schedule  

The  normal duration of study for each program is as follows: 4 years for bachelor’s  degrees, 3 years for master's degrees, and 3 years for doctoral degrees.  Students may, in particular cases, apply for early or delayed graduation.  

SXAU  divides every academic year into spring and autumn semesters, with the latter  marking the commencement of the academic year. The autumn semester starts in  late August or early September and ends in mid- or late January of the following  year, while the spring semester begins in late February or early March and ends  in mid-July. There will be a winter and summer vacation every year. The summer  vacation usually lasts 6 weeks and the winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and  normally coincides with the Chinese New Year. Please check the latest academic  calendar for details.

Application procedure  

1.  Application Schedule

Degree  programs:  March 1st to June 1st every year  

Non-degree  programs:  Spring semester: March 1st to June 15th  

                                     Autumn semester: September 1st  to December 15th

2.  Application

Applicant  should deliver the hard copy of the application form and other required  materials to Foreign Affairs Office, Shanxi Agricultural University 

3.  Qualification of Applicants 

Applicants  must be non-Chinese citizens with good health, valid passport, above the age of  18, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of SXAU. They should  also respect Chinese social customs.

2)  Requirement of language proficiency:

(a)  For programs offered in Chinese: applicants for the programs of humanities,  social sciences, management should pass Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 5 or  above before admission, and those for science and engineering programs should  pass Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 4 or above before admission.  

(b)   For Doctoral Program applicants: if the English proficiency is sufficient, the  Chinese language requirement could be adjusted for some majors.  

(c)   General  Visiting Students are allowed to take specialty courses when they pass Chinese  Proficiency Test (HSK) band 5 and above before admission. The Chinese  Proficiency Test (HSK) band 6 and above owner can take specialty courses  directly.

 (d)   Senior  Visiting Students and Research Scholars are not required to take the Chinese  language proficiency exam, on the premise that the candidate experiences no  obstacles in communicating with their advisor.

 (e)   Applicants  of Chinese-taught programs without adequate Chinese language proficiency must  take Chinese language training courses in the Chinese Language Training Center at SXAU for one to two years to  reach the language requirements before major studies.

 4.  Application  documents

Generally,  applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and  completely.

1.Application  Form for International Students at SXAU

2.Recommendation  Letter for International Students                                                                                                                     

3.A  photocopy of the valid passport (pages with photo, including the valid visa page  and residence permit page if you are already in China)  

4.Diploma/Degree  certificate. (Those who have not graduated yet shall offer Pre-graduation  Certificate and academic transcript.) Undergraduate program applicants need to  submit notarized photocopies of high school certificate. Master program  applicants need to submit bachelor degree certificate. Doctoral program  applicants need to submit both master and bachelor degree  certificates.

5.Academic  transcript. Undergraduate program applicants need to submit notarized  photocopies of senior high academic transcript. Master program applicants need  to submit academic transcript of undergraduate study. Doctoral program  applicants need to submit academic transcripts of both graduate and  undergraduate studies.

6.Personal  Resume / CV (Doctoral program applicants and Research Scholars also  need to submit brief introduction of research  experience)

7.Chinese  Language Proficiency Certificate (HSK) and score report (unless a waiver is  approved). Original version is required in the process of  registration.

8.English  Language Proficiency certificate for applicants of English-taught programs  (IELTS, IBT)

9. Letter  of Gurantee

10.  Certification of health and AIDS Check.                                                                                                                  

★Notes:No  application documents will be returned.

The  applicants should send the following documents to the Foreign Affairs Office two  months prior to school terms.

Applicant  should pay the application fee before sending application  materials.

Accept  cash or on-line payment. RMB only. Non-refundable.

The  application is invalid if the application materials are incomplete or the  application fee is not paid.