East China Normal University

Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport.

2. Degree Requirements:

For Doctoral program applicants: a Master's degree or its equivalent (or higher) recognized in China.

3. Language Requirements (Please refer to the Language Proficiency Certificate section for additional details):

For Chinese-taught programs:

Liberal arts and economics majors: HSK5≥210 or HSK6≥180.

Art, physical education and science majors (excluding economics): HSK5≥180.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 5 , 2026
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 30,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 164 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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East China Normal University Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport.

2. Degree Requirements:

For Doctoral program applicants: a Master's degree or its equivalent (or higher) recognized in China.

3. Language Requirements (Please refer to the Language Proficiency Certificate section for additional details):

For Chinese-taught programs:

Liberal arts and economics majors: HSK5≥210 or HSK6≥180.

Art, physical education and science majors (excluding economics): HSK5≥180.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 5 , 2026
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 30,000 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 164 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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1. You are highly recommended submitting applications from Sep to Nov for Spring Intake, and from Feb to Apr for Autumn Intake.
Online Interview Before Being Accepted: Required
You will need to attend an online interview through Skype or WeChat with the teacher before the result for your application was released.

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1. Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport.

2. Degree Requirements:

For Doctoral program applicants: a Master's degree or its equivalent (or higher) recognized in China.

3. Language Requirements (Please refer to the Language Proficiency Certificate section for additional details):

For Chinese-taught programs:

Liberal arts and economics majors: HSK5≥210 or HSK6≥180.

Art, physical education and science majors (excluding economics): HSK5≥180.

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 30,000 per year
RMB 120,000 in total (About $ 16,761)
Accommodation Fee
International Exchange Service Center (No. 25 on campus map)
Double Room RMB 50 to RMB 70  (More Details)
No.2 International Student Residence Hall
Double Room RMB 40 to RMB 60  (More Details)
No.1 International Student Residence Hall
Double Room RMB 40  (More Details)
International Student Dorm Minhang
Single Room RMB 35  (More Details)
International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 2,700  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 4,500  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 82 to USD 164
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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*1. The personal statement
Length: Above 1500 words for doctoral applicants. 
Language: Written in Chinese for Chinese-taught programs or English for English-taught programs.
Content: Include but not limited to personal study or work experience, academic research outcome, research plan, personal goal after graduation. 
Academic and research ability should be highlighted.
*2. Research Proposal (Doctoral Program Applicants)
Doctoral program applicants are encouraged to contact with the prospective academic supervisor in advance.
3. Applicants for art related majors should submit portfolio.
4. Applicants for the Doctoral Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages should submit a 2-year (or above) work experience certificate.
*5. Certificate of HSK
Certificate of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
*6. Photocopy of Passport (including personal information page and Chinese visa pages if any)
*7. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*8. Ph.D program applicants should submit both their Master's and Bachelor's degree certificates
Scanned original documents. If documents are not in Chinese or English, a notarized and translated version in Chinese or in English is required.
Applicants who will not graduate before the application deadline shall provide the expected graduation certificate and the estimated graduation time should be earlier than August 31, 2025. The original Graduation certificate and diploma should be submitted for the registration.
*9. Two Recommendation Letters
Must be written in Chinese or English by scholars with the title of associate professor or higher, or by senior professionals in a related field. The recommendation letter should be issued after September 1, 2024.
The recommendation letter MUST include the recommender's job title, place of work, contact number, email address, and signature.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*10. Official Academic transcript
Ph.D program applicants should submit academic transcripts of both their graduate and undergraduate studies.
Original or notarized copy documents. If documents are not in Chinese or English, a notarized and translated version in Chinese or in English is required.
11. Award Certificates (if applicable)
*12. Research Achievements
Provide a catalog and abstract of published papers, or other original research achievements (if applicable) to demonstrate academic capability.
Doctoral program applicants should submit an abstract of the Master's thesis rather than the full text.

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.
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