Admission Target
- Doctoral Students (PhD)
Application Period
- Scholarship Application Period: December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
- Applicants must be at least 20 years old.
Educational Background and Age Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree.
- Applicants must be under 40 years old (born on or after September 1, 1985).
Language Requirements
Chinese-taught Programs
- Applicants must have an HSK Level 5 certificate with a minimum score of 180.
- Liaoning Government Scholarship and self-funded students: If the language requirement is not met, applicants may apply for a Chinese preparatory course.
- Chinese Government Scholarship applicants: If the applicant holds an HSK Level 4 certificate with a minimum score of 180, they may be required to complete a one-year Chinese preparatory course.
English-taught Programs
- English is their native or official language.
- Provide TOEFL, IELTS, or other recognized English proficiency test scores.
Scholarship Programs and Benefits
Liaoning Government Scholarship
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered
- Accommodation: Free twin-room dormitory or an off-campus accommodation subsidy of 1,000 RMB/month
- Living Allowance: 3,500 RMB/month
- Medical Insurance: Fully covered
- Scholarship Duration: 3 years (excluding Chinese preparatory course)
Application Process
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Contact a PhD Supervisor and Obtain Their Consent
- List of PhD supervisors and available programs: [Click to View]
- Applicants must obtain a Supervisor’s Acceptance Letter, download and complete the "Acceptance Letter"
- For English-taught programs, applicants should confirm with the supervisor whether English instruction is available.
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Submit the Online Application via the Northeastern University International Student Application System
- Application Website:
- Northeastern University International Student Application System
- Northeastern University Study Abroad Application Platform
- Applicants must register an account and submit all required documents.
- Applicants may apply for both the Chinese Government Scholarship and Liaoning Government Scholarship, but separate applications must be submitted.
- Application Website:
Required Application Materials
| Documents | Requirements | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Photo | Recent photo, without a hat | Yes |
| Master’s Degree Certificate | Must be notarized; if not yet graduated, a pre-graduation certificate is required | Yes |
| Master’s Transcript | Must be notarized | Yes |
| Study Plan in China | At least 1,000 words, written in Chinese or English, must be reviewed and signed by the supervisor | Yes |
| Recommendation Letters | Two letters from professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English | Yes |
| Passport Information Page | The passport must be valid at the time of enrollment | Yes |
| Blank Passport Pages | A blank visa page in the passport without any stamps | Yes |
| Foreign Physical Examination Form | [Click to Download] | Yes |
| Non-criminal Record Certificate | Or a written commitment of no criminal record | Yes |
| Supervisor’s Acceptance Letter | Must be signed by the supervisor | Yes |
| Published Papers | If available, can be uploaded | No |
| Portfolio | Only applicable to applicants of art-related majors | No |
| Other Supporting Documents | Applicants may submit additional supporting documents | No |
| Language Proficiency Certificate | HSK or TOEFL/IELTS (depending on program requirements) | No |
Admission Evaluation
- The university will conduct interviews and document reviews to assess applicants' academic abilities.
- Review Period: January to March 2025
- Applicants must ensure their email is accessible and avoid using Gmail.
Contact Information
- International Education College, Northeastern University
- Address: No. 3, Alley 11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
- Email: lxsh@mail.neu.edu.cn
