2026 Xiangtan University Admission Brochure for International Students

2026-05-22

Xiangtan University (XTU) is a comprehensive university selected in the Double First-Class University list, which was founded in accordance with Chairman Mao Zedong's initiative in 1958. It was jointly supported by the People's Government of Hunan Provinceandthe Ministry of Education. It was also one of the few Chinese universities listed in THE USNEWS and other famous world university rankings at the same time.

XTU has a graduate school, 24 colleges/teaching departments, offering 10 major disciplines: literature, history, philosophy, science, engineering, economics, management, law, educationand art. The Mathematical discipline is listed in the world's First-Class Disciplines project. The disciplines of chemistry, materials science, engineering, Computer Science, and Environment/Ecology and mathematics and Physics are among the world's top 1% according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI). XTU has 1 global First-Class constructed discipline, 3 national key disciplines, 1 global First-Class training discipline, 13 key disciplines in the "14th Five-Year Plan" of Hunan Province, 18 first-level disciplines authorized to confer a doctor's degree, 33 first-level disciplines authorized to confer a master's degree, 22 professional master's programs, 16 post-doctoral research centers. It also has 41 national level and 15 provincial level First-Class Undergraduate Programs, 11 national level and 23 provincial level Characteristic Majors, 1 national level and 8 provincial level Comprehensive Reform Pilot Majors, and 12 majors were accredited by the China Engineering Education Accreditation Association.

XTU adheres to the policy of open education, and is one of the selected universities in the international cooperation platforms of education, such as "The China-Africa '20+20' Colleges Cooperation Program", "100 Universities Cooperation Program of China-Africa Universities", "China-Africa Consortium of Universities", "Yangtze-Volga University Alliance" and "The University Alliance of The Belt and Road (UAB&R)", etc. It has established Confucius Institutes with Leon University, Spain and Makerere University, Uganda respectively. It is one of the first universities in Hunan Province to obtain the qualification of enrolling international students in China, and is the recipient institution of Chinese Government Scholarship and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, and has been granted the Higher General Education Accreditation for International Students in China (HGEAIS). It has established a wide range of exchange and cooperation relationships with more than 80 universities and research institutions in more than 20 countries and regions, such as USA, the UK and Japan, etc., and has carried out more than 30 international cooperation training programs.

Ⅰ. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens,aged 18 or above (born before March 1st, 2008), physically and mentally healthy, able to perform well in an academic program.

* Chinese citizens who apply to enter colleges and universities as foreign students after immigrating to foreign countries must hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive) and a record of actual residence abroad for more than 2 years (9 months of actual residence abroad in a year can be regarded as one year, based on the entry and exit stamps) within the last 4 years.

2. Adhere to Chinese laws and university regulations. Respect Chinese culture.

3. Applicants must be:

● High school graduates and below theageof 25 when applying for undergraduate programs.

● Bachelor's degree holders and below theageof 35 when applying for master's degree programs.

● Master's degree holders and below theageof 40 when applying for doctoral degree programs.

● High-school graduates and below theageof 45 when applying for non-degree programs.

4. Language requirements:

HSK level 4 or above for Chinese-taught programs; IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs.

* The above language proficiency certificate can be waived in either of the following conditions: Chinese/English as a native or official language; with corresponding Chinese/English instruction in the academic education phase.

Ⅱ. ApplicationCategories and Majors

1. Degree Programs

● Undergraduate programs(4 years)

For information about undergraduate programs, please refer to attachment 1.

*International students applying for bachelor's degree programs are required to take the "China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA)". For detailed information and registration procedures regarding the CSCA, please visit the official website (www.csca.cn). The CSCA score serves as an important reference for our university to assess applicants'academic competency. For specific test subjects, please refer to Attachment 1.

● Graduate programs (3-4 years)

For information about master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs, please refer to the attachment 2.

2. Non-Degree Programs(Language students)

Duration of this program is one semester (fall semester/spring semester) or one academic year.

Ⅲ. Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship

Provided for excellent international applicants by the Chinese government, this scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodations, insurance, and living stipends.

2. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Provided by Center for Language Education and Cooperation in China, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodations, insurance, and living stipends for language students of one academic year or one semester.

3. Hunan Provincial Scholarship for Chinese Language Learning Students from the Countries along the Belt and Road

Provided by the Hunan Provincial Education Department, this scholarship is set up for students of one academic year Chinese study (non-degree) from countries along the Belt and Road, covering tuition fees, accommodations, insurance, and textbook fees. Applicants that are not currently enrolled in schools in Hunan can apply to Xiangtan University directly for this scholarship.

Ⅳ. Application Procedure

1. Online Application.Log into the International Students Service Platform of Xiangtan University to register online and submit the application.

2. Chinese Government Scholarship applicants must also log into the "China Scholarship Council Online Application System for Studying in China" to fill in and submit your information through the agency number "10530" of Xiangtan University. International Chinese Teachers Scholarshipapplicants must also log into the International Chinese Teacher Scholarship Application Website and then submit the application.

3. Application Deadlines:

Non-Degree (Language Training Students) Programs: May 31, 2026.

Degree Programs: Self-funded programs are due on April 30, 2026, and scholarship programs are due in the corresponding admissions brochure.

Ⅴ. Application Documents

1. Copy of Passport Home Page

If the validity of the applicant's current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.

2. Notarized highest diploma

Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

3. Academic transcripts

Copies of academic records from first to last semester during thehigh-school,undergraduate(if any), graduate(if any), and doctoral programs(if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university's academic affairs office, graduate school, orstudent management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.

4. Language qualification certificates

Scanned copy of HSK scores (for Chinese-taught program applicants);Scanned copywith IELTS score of 6 or above or TOEFL score of 80 or above(for English-taught program). If English is the mother tongue or the official language, and the corresponding Chinese or English courses are taught in the educational stage, the above language proficiency certificate can be exempted.

5. A study plan proposal

A study planproposal written in Chinese or English shall include details of your educational background, your understanding of China and your chosen major, as well as your goals for studying in China.

6. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Attachment 3).

Completed in English,include the blood test report,the original copy shall be kept by the applicant. The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The examination date must be after October 1, 2025.

7. Non-criminal record report

The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, dated after October 1, 2025.

8. Recommendation Letters (Required for graduate program applicants)

Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant's objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth. Each letter must include the recommender's detailed contact information and be dated after October 1, 2025.

9. Self-Introduction Video

Introduce your educational and professional background, fully demonstrating research capabilities and potential. The video file size must be under 50MB.

10. Financial support statement(Required for self-funded applicants)

Certificate of bank deposit that is able to cover the costs for living and studying in China for at least one year.

11. Supervisor's Recommendation Form for International Students(XTU)(Attachment5,if any).

12. Published papers and other academic supporting materials(if any).

Reminder:

1. Application materials which are not in Chinese or English must be submitted with additional notarized Chinese or English translation copies. It is recommended to notarize your documents and their translated copies at the embassy (consulate) of the People's Republic of China in your own country. Documents with more than two pages must be stamped on its each page or be stamped with a seal on the perforation

2. Applicants shall be responsible for the authenticity and completeness of their submitted materials. Any false or missing application documents will not be accepted.

3. Afterapplying, please pay close attention to the registration system and email.

Ⅵ. Study Cost

● Tuition fee:

Chinese language student: CNY 14000/year;

Bachelor: CNY 14000/year;

Master: CNY 18000/year;

Doctor: CNY 23000/year

● Insurance:CNY 400/semester;CNY 800/year

● Accommodation:

Double room (on campus):CNY 600/month;

Single room (on campus):CNY 900/month

Costs for gas, water, and electricity supply shall be borne on your own.

Ⅶ. Contacts

The International Students Affairs Office of the International Exchange College at Xiangtan University (Office Room: 107)

Address: International Exchange Center, Xiangtan University, Yuhu District, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province

Post Code: 411105

Telephone: 0086-731-58293938

Fax: 0086-731-58292130

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