I.  Introduction of Anqing Normal University

Anqing Normal University (AQNU) is located in Anqing, a famous national historical and cultural city, a national civilized city and an excellent tourist city in China. The university enjoys a long history; it is also the birthplace of higher education in Anhui province in modern times. The university has two campuses, Longshan campus and Linghu campus, which cover an area of 2,800 mu (about 1.87 square kilometers) altogether. There are 17 colleges and 72 undergraduate majors, covering 10 discipline categories, including literature, economics, history, law, education, science, engineering, management, agriculture and art. There are 11 academic master programs (Marxism, Chinese Language and Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Statistics, Education, Chinese History, Ecology, Information and Communication Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Software Engineering) and 11 professional master programs (Education, Law, Sports, Translation, Journalism and Communication, Fine Arts, International Business, Social Work, Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Applied Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering). The university now has faculty of 1,800 and more than 29,700 full-time students. AQNU has formed friendship and cooperation with a number of overseas universities, including Salisbury University, University of Central Arkansas, University of Hildesheim in Germany, and Hanseo University in South Korea. It has carried out effective cooperation with these universities in terms of faculty exchange, students exchange, teaching and research, etc.

II.  Programs, Majors and Fees

Tuition and Fees:

1. Tuition: Bachelor programs: RMB 12,000 / year

         Master programs: RMB 16,000 / year

2. Textbook fee: paid according to the actual costs incurred and expected to be RMB 600 each semester. Any excess payment will be refunded and deficiency shall be repaid.

3. Accommodation fee: RMB 2,000 per year for a double room.

4. Visa, insurance, physical check-ups, etc. are born by the applicant.

＊University Scholarship will cover the tuition and accommodation fee. For details, please contact the office of international exchange and cooperation.

III.  Admission Qualifications

1. Basic Requirements

Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passports, between the ages of 18 to 25 and in good health. Chinese of foreign nationality must provide a record of at least 2 years of actual residence in a foreign country during the last 4 years.

2. Academic Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor programs should have completed all courses of the high school or have obtained the equivalent degree. All the courses in the transcript should be passed or be completed with better scores. Applicants who apply before graduation should provide the original copy of expected graduation certificate.

Applicants for the Master programs should have completed all courses of the Bachelor’s degree or have obtained the equivalent degree. All the courses in the transcript should be passed or be completed with better scores. Applicants who apply before graduation should provide the original copy of expected graduation certificate.

3. Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants should provide certificates of HSK Level 3or above; or they should have learned Chinese for one year in AQNU and have passed all the exams.

IV. Application Processes

1. Please prepare the following materials and send the electronic files package to the email (guoji@aqnu.edu.cn);

(1) Anqing Normal University International Students Application Form;

(2) Photocopy of the passport;

(3) Photocopy of HSK transcript;

(4) The original transcript of all courses of the previous degree (in high school or of the Bachelor’s degree). The transcript should be in Chinese or English; Non-Chinese or English materials must be provided with original copies of the notarized translated version;

(5) Proof of bank deposit in the name of the person or the guardian (at least equivalent to RMB 50,000);

(6) The original or notarial certificate of the highest degree. Applicants who apply before graduation should provide the proof of attendance from the school he/she is attending (the document should be in Chinese or English; Non-Chinese or English materials must be provided with original copies of the notarized translated version.);

(7) Applicants for Master’s degrees should provide two letters of recommendation from two professors or associate professors, all letters must be signed by the referee and confirmed with the university stamp. And academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements;

(8) Plan for study or research in China (at least 600 words);

(9) Photocopies of other supplementary materials. (e.g. awards, certificates etc.)

2. Having passed the preliminary screening, applicants will receive the interview notice.

3. Please attend the admission interview for international students as scheduled;

4. For applicants who have passed the admission qualification review, AQNU will issue the Admission Notice and assist in the processing of the JW201/202 form (Visa Application Form for Study in China). Applicants will then apply for China Study Visa (the X visa) at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate with the Admission Notice and the documents required by the Embassy or Consulate.

5. Students who are admitted must register in accordance with the requirements of the Admission Notice on time.

V. Contact Information

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, Anqing Normal University

Address: No. 1318 North Jixian Road, Anqing, Anhui Province, China, 246133

Tel: 86-556-5303012

Fax: 86-556-5300789

E-mail: guoji@aqnu.edu.cn/848753575@qq.com