1. Candidate should be a Non-Chinese citizen healthy, non-criminal record, and of the age from 18 to 55.
2. No requirement for candidates’ Chinese language proficiency.
Students applying to ZZU are expected to satisfy the General Admission Requirement, English Language Requirement and School-specific Requirement prior to the start of the year of admission:
1. International Candidate should be a Non-Chinese citizen, with the age between 18 and 30, healthy, with non-criminal record.
2. International Candidate should have an educational background equal to or above high school graduation (or equivalent).
3. English language requirements: for candidates from non-English spoken countries applying for EMI (English Mediated Instruction) programs, their minimum IELTS score should reach 6.0 or TOEFL score reach82 (IBT) (553 in written version or 217 in computer version), or equivalent.
4. Chinese Language requirements: Applicants who apply for CMI (Chinese Mediated Instruction) Science and /or Engineering programs should pass the level-4 HSK or above, and who apply for Liberal Arts studies should pass the level-5 HSK or above. Applicants with lower level HSK can first apply for Chinese Language Programs for a full year or half year in ZZU before their degree studies.
Requirements of Bachelor Program for Specific Country
Country |
General Admission Requirement |
USA |
1.Graduation from high school; and 2.SAT Reasoning Test with a combined score of 1800 or above (in one sitting) or ACT plus Writing with a composite score of 27 or above (in one sitting); and Redesigned SAT Reasoning Test is also recognised, more details will be announced later i) Three SAT Subject Tests, each with a score of 600 or above; or ii) American College Board Advanced Placement in three subjects, each with score of grade 3 or above |
Australia |
• New South Wales High School Certificate • Northern Territory Certificate of Education • Queensland Certificate of Education • Southern Australian Certificate of Education • Tasmanian Certificate of Education • Victoria Certificate of Education • Western Australia Certificate of Education |
UK |
• Passes in at least three AL subjects in the GCEAL/IAL examinations; or • Obtains a Cambridge Pre-U Diploma; or • Obtains a BTEC Extended Diploma • Note: Applicants may present Cambridge Pre-U Principal courses in place of AL/IAL subjects |
Canada |
• Alberta, NWT, Nunavut: Graduation from high school; and English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30; and Four additional Grade 12 Courses • British Columbia, Yukon: Graduation from high school; and English 12; and Three additional Grade 12 courses • Manitoba: Graduation from high school; and English 40S; and Four additional Grade 12 courses • New Brunswick: Graduation from high school; and English 121 or English 122; and Four additional Grade 12 courses • Newfoundland, Labrador: Graduation from high school; and English 3201; and Four additional Grade 12 courses • Nova Scotia: Graduation from high school; and English 12; and Four additional Grade 12 courses • Ontario: Graduation from high school; and English 4U (ENG4U); and Five additional Grade 12 U or M courses • Prince Edward Island: Graduation from high school; and Academic English (ENG611) or Academic English (ENG621); and Four additional Grade 12 courses • Québec: Obtainment of the Diplome detudes collegiales •Saskatchewan: Graduation from high school; and English A30 and B30; and Three additional Grade 12 courses numbered 30 |
European Baccalaureate |
Completion of the European Baccalureate |
French Baccalaureate |
baccalauréat général or baccalauréat général (option internationale); All sections- S (Scientifique), L (Litteraire), and ES (Economique et sociale) |
International Baccalaureate |
Completion of IB Diploma |
Bangladesh |
Higher Secondary Certificate |
Austria |
Reifezeugnis/Matura from academic stream |
Belgium |
• Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs; or; • Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur |
Bulgaria |
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) |
Cameroon |
• Passes in at least 3 subjects in the Cameroon GCE A Levels; or • Cameroon Baccalauréat |
Chile |
Licencia de Enseñanza Media (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
Croatia |
Maturalna Svjedodzba (Matriculation Certificate) |
Czech Republic |
• Maturitni Zkouška; or • Maturita |
Denmark |
Studentereksamen |
Estonia |
• Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate); and • Riigieksamitunnistus (State Examination Certificate) |
Finland |
• Lukionpaastotodistus (School-leaving Certificate); and •Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamensbetyg (National Matriculation Examination) |
Germany |
Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (German Abitur) |
Greece |
Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou |
Hungary |
Erettsegi/Matura (Secondary Leaving Certificate) |
Iceland |
Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Examination) |
India |
Pass Certificates obtained on completion of Standard X and Standard XII (State and National boards) |
Indonesia |
Completion of both qualifications: • SMA Ujian Sekolah; and • SMA Ujian Nasional |
Iran |
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) |
Ireland |
Ardteistiméireacht (Leaving Certificate) |
Israel |
Bagrut |
Italy |
Diploma di Stato |
Japan |
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Jamaica |
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Diploma |
Malaysia |
Completion of • STPM with passes in at least 3 subject, other than language subjects; • Passes in 7 or more subjects in SPM (Junior Middle Level) • UEC (Senior Middle Level), with passes in at least 6 subjects; AND • Passes in 7 or more subjects in UEC (Junior Middle Level) |
Mauritus |
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate with passes in three or more A Level subjects |
Mexico |
Mexican bachillerato |
Moldova |
Diplomã de Bacalaureat |
Netherlands |
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) |
New Zealand |
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level Three |
Norway |
Vitnemål - videregaende opplaering (generell studiekompetanse) |
Pakistan |
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) |
Poland |
Matura with 3 subjects at extended level |
Portugal |
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários (previously Certidáo do Décimo Segundo Ano) |
Romania |
Diploma de Bacalaureat |
Russia |
• Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education); and • Pass in the Unified State Examination (EGE) |
Singapore |
• Passes in at least three H2 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCEAL; • An acceptable Diploma obtained from one of the polytechnics in Singapore: Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), Republic Polytechnic (RP), Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Temasek Polytechnic (TP); and Passes in 7 subjects or more in the GCEOL/IGCSE/GCSE; or Completion of the Integrated Program (IP) |
Slovakia |
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Slovenia |
Spricevalo o splosni maturi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and Matura |
South Africa |
National Senior Certificate |
South Korea |
Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma) |
Spain |
• Titulo de Bachillerato; and • Prueba de Aptitud para Acceso a la Universidad (PAU - University Entrance Exam) |
Sri Lanka |
• Sri Lanka Advanced Level examinations with passes in 3 subjects; and Passes in 7 subjects in the Sri Lanka Ordinary Level examinations |
Sweden |
l Slutbetyg Från Gymnasieskolan; and l Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan |
Switzerland |
One of the following: • Maturitätszeugnis (Federal Maturity Certificate) • Certificat De Maturité • Baccalauréat • Attestato Di Maturità • Eidgenössisch Anerkanntes Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis • Certificat De Maturité Cantonal Reconnu Par La Confédération • Attestato Di Maturità Cantonale Riconosciuto Dalla Confederazione • Cantonal Maturity Certificate |
Thailand |
Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) |
Tunisia |
Baccalauréat |
Turkey |
• Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma); or • Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma); or • Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) |
Vietnam |
• Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate; and • Satisfactory performance in a university entrance exam for admission in a Vietnam university recognized by HKUST |
Others |
• Post-Secondary Qualifications: Completion of at least one year full-time study in an Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or undergraduate studies in a post-secondary institution • High School Qualifications: Completion of high school graduation requirements; and •Completion of any school-leaving public examinations |
1. Candidate should be a Non-Chinese citizen, under 40 years old, the Bachelor degree holder, healthy, with non-criminal record.
2. English language requirements: for candidates from non-English spoken countries applying for EMI (English Mediated Instruction) programs, their minimum IELTS score should reach 6.5 or TOEFL score reach 90 (IBT), or equivalent.
3. Chinese Language requirements: Applicants who apply for CMI (Chinese Mediated Instruction) Science and /or Engineering programs should pass the level-5 HSK or above. Applicants with lower level HSK can first apply for Chinese Language Programs for a full year or half year in ZZU before their major studies.
4. Specific requirements for individual academic Schools may vary by board and subjects taken. You are advised to check with your prospective school or supervisor.
1. Candidate should be a Non-Chinese citizen, under 45 years old, the Master degree holder, in healthy condition, with non-criminal record.
2. English language requirements: for candidates from non-English spoken countries applying for EMI (English Mediated Instruction) programs, their minimum IELTS score should reach 6.5 or TOEFL score reach 90(IBT) or equivalent.
3. Chinese Language requirements: Applicants who apply for CMI (Chinese Mediated Instruction) Science and /or Engineering programs should pass the level 5 HSK or above. Applicants with lower level HSK can first apply for Chinese Language Programs for a full year or half year in ZZU before their major studies.
4. Specific requirements for individual academic schools maybe imposed by the board and subjects taken. You are advised to check with your prospective school or supervisor.
For Research Degree Programs Since the postgraduate research degrees are individually supervised. We strongly recommend that prospective applicants make initial enquiries with the potential supervisor or school before submitting a formal application. A research proposal is required along with your formal application.