The city of Shenzhen is a well-known special economic zone in China, which is adjacent to the international metropolis of Hong Kong and Macao. It is one of the most developed, most modern and internationalized regions in China. Shenzhen University is one of the fast developing universities in China with its distinctive features, huge potential and great popularity. It is now accelerating its steps to reach the goal of becoming a top modern university. Shenzhen University is actively recruiting foreign students to pursue their doctoral degrees. The specific provisions are hereby promulgated as follows:

Programs

Shenzhen University has been authorized to confer doctoral degrees in Political Communication、Journalism and Communication、Information and Communications Engineering、Municipal Environment and Public Health、Management Science and Economic Decision、Optomechatronics Engineering and Application、Computer Science and Technology、Architecture、Theoretical Economics、Chinese Language and Literature、Psychology、Big Data Science and Technology、Civil Engineering、Optical Engineering、Biomedical Engineering (Medicine)、Biomedical Engineering (Engineering)、Biomedical Engineering (Sciences). All the Seventeen programs are available for application. Please check the attachment of 2021 Admission PhD Programs and Supervisors for International Students.

Study form and duration

1. Full-time study.

2. The normal duration is 4 years.

Applicant Qualifications

1. The applicant should be non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passports, and should be good in physical and mental health and shall abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules of school.

2. Applicants should hold Master’s degree or above, and should be under the age of 40.

3. Applicants should meet the requirements for admission in academic performance, academic ability and other qualifications. Applicants should also be proficient in Chinese or English, and can use Chinese or English for communication, course study, subject research and dissertation writing.

Application Time and Method

Application Time

From 1st March to 30th April

Application Procedure

1. Contact the potential supervisor and ask for a Letter of Recommendation from him/her if possible.

2. Please log in the website of College of International Exchange: http://lxs.szu.edu.cn

3. Click to enter On-line Admission-I have read the above agreements-I agree and then register

4. Log in system and fill in personal information-Visa Information- documents upload-Submit

Application Materials

Please prepare the following materials before applying：

1. Certificate and diploma of Master's degree. Graduates shall provide pre-graduation certificate. (Those who have not graduated from master program, submit a pre-graduation certificate which shows your expected graduation time and present your original certification, transcripts, and translations when you register. )

2. The transcripts of all courses during postgraduate period

3. Two Letters of Recommendation (Signed by professors or associate professors in Chinese or English with the name of the referral and contact information)

4. One piece of Self-statement (The self-statement should be around 1500 words, and written in English or Chinese, and should include: the intended major and supervisor, personal experience of study and work, academic research results etc.)

5. Photo Copy of Passport Info Page

6. Personal Photo（within six months）

7. A Letter of Recommendation from potential supervisor.

8. Resume (from primary school to now)

9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

10. Non-criminal Record Report (both original and Chinese translated copies)

In addition to the application materials detailed above, applicants should submit other supplementary materials in time to the requirements of SZU.

All certificates, diplomas and transcripts must be issued and notarized by the valid authorities.

All the documents must be translated in Chinese or English by responsible translation company.

Applicants who provide incomplete materials will not be accepted. The materials above won’t be returned whether you are admitted or not.

Admission Procedure

1. After the application deadline, SZU will organize a panel of experts to review the application documents. SZU will admit doctoral applicants based on the overall assessment of theirs scores and all other supporting documents. During the process, long-distance or face-to-face interviews will be conducted, if necessary.

2. In June, 2021, pre-admission results will be sent to applicants via email.

3. In July, 2021, after confirmation of the list of admitted applicants, admission materials will be posted to applicants according to the address provided by the applicants on the application form.

4. Students who are accepted should apply for the X1 visa at their country’s Chinese Embassy (or Chinese Consulate) with “Shenzhen University Admission Notice” and “Visa Application for Study in China(JW202)”, and change X1 visa into a Residence permit for Foreign Students within 30 days after they enter China. Students who don’t apply for the relevant visa and residence permit will have to drop out. SZU doesn’t accept students with non-student visas.

5. Students who are accepted must register at the date and the address according to “Shenzhen University Admission Notice”. Registration in advance will not be accepted.

Tuition fees and scholarship and other fees

1. Application Fee: 200RMB

2. Tuition Fee for Science and Engineering: 40,000 RMB/year

3. Scholarship and Grants

(1)University scholarship for Science and Engineering: 40,000 RMB/year

University scholarship is used to pay tuition fees.

(2) Basic Grants

SZU will provide a basic stipend of 40,000RMB per year which will be offered by 12 months.

(3) Research allowance from supervisors

Supervisors will provide a monthly allowance of 1,000RMB for doctoral students as research subsidies or academic exchange subsidies.

Students can have preferential treatment such as scholarships, grants fees for the first extended year of study. Such preferential treatment is not available from the second extended year of study.

4. Accommodation and Insurance

（1）Accommodation: single rooms, double rooms and en suites are all available. The fees vary from 5,400 to 10,000 RMB for per student per semester. Students need to pay for the selected type of dormitory by themselves. (Water and electricity charges are not included)

（2）Insurance: 400RMB/semester. International students should purchase the group all-risk insurance designated by SZU. Students are required to purchase insurance from the College of International Exchange on registration day. Those who do not purchase the insurance as required will not be able to get registered.

Conferring of Degrees

Once approved by the academic degree evaluation committee, students who have completed all the planned courses and gained all the designated credits, as well as passed the doctoral thesis defense will be awarded a doctoral degree and graduation certificate of Shenzhen University.

Contact Information

Add: 3rd Floor, Zonghe building, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Ave, Shenzhen, Guangdong  518060

        Tel:  0755-26558894

        E-mail: szulxs@szu.edu.cn

2021 Admission PhD Programs and Supervisors for International Students