Categories of Students and Application Materials
1. Degree Conferring Students
1.1 Bachelor’s degree
| Category | Application Time | Start of Program | Application Documents |
| Under-graduates | Feb.20 to May 10 | mid-Sept. | 1. Application Form for International Students, JMU |
| 2. Regular passport, valid through October 31, 2025 |
| 3. A 2-inch color ID photo with white background |
| 4. High school diploma and transcript of academic records (notarized by an authoritative local notary public or certified by the Chinese Embassy abroad) |
| 5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above |
| 6. One teacher's recommendation letters, including contact details of referrer |
| 7. Study plan in China |
| 8. Certificate of no criminal record, issued within half a year. |
| 9. Form of Statement of Financial Support for International Students, a copy of financial sponsor's employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport or ID card. |
| 10.Form of《FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM》；The issuance date is valid after February 1st，2025 |
| 11. A foreign student whose parents (both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens, or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country must submit the original Entry and Exit Records issued by the Exit and Entry administration department within the last 4 years (up to the end of the registration time) |
NOTE
1. Applicants for programs in sports (art) should have the relevant education background and learning potential for the subjects they apply and need to participate in the academic assessment by the relevant college. Students who study in sports (art) can’t transfer majors during the period of studying.
2. Undergraduates who complete their degree courses within the time limit set by the university，obtain the required credits and pass the thesis defense will be awarded a bachelor's degree as appropriate.
1.2 Master’s Degree
| Category | Application time | Start of program | Application Documents |
| Master’s Candidates | Feb.20 to May 10 | mid-Sept. | 1.Application Form for International Students, JMU |
| 2. Regular passport, valid through October 31, 2025 |
| 3. A 2-inch color ID photo with white background |
| 4. Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of academic records (notarized by an authoritative local notary public or certified by the Chinese Embassy abroad) |
| 5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above |
| 6.Letters of recommendation from two associate professors or professors including contact details of referrers |
| 7.Research proposal |
| 8.Certificate of no criminal record, issued within half a year |
| 9.Form of Statement of Financial Support for International Students, a copy of financial sponsor’s employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport or ID card. |
| 10. Form of《FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM》；The issuance date is valid after February 1st，2025 |
| 11. A foreign student whose parents (both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens, or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country must submit the original Entry and Exit Records issued by the Exit and Entry administration department within the last 4 years (up to the end of the registration time) |
NOTE:
1.Master's Degree candidates must pass their freshman year course examinations and academic review before entering the study for their degree courses. Students who fail to pass the examination or academic review will only graduate with a diploma of general study.
2.Master's Degree candidates who complete their degree courses within the time limit set by the university，obtain the required credits and pass the thesis defense will be awarded a Master’s degree as appropriate. Students who fail to meet the above mentioned requirements will only graduate with a certificate of general or advanced study as appropriate.
1.3 Doctor’s Degree
| Category | Application Time | Start of Program | Application Documents |
| Ph. D.Candidates | Feb.20 toMay 10 | mid-Sept. | 1. Application Form for International Students, JMU |
| 2. Regular passport, valid through October 31, 2025 |
| 3. A 2-inch color ID photo with white background |
| 4.Master’s degree certificate and Transcript Records (notarized by an authoritative local notary public or certified by the Chinese Embassy abroad) |
| 5.(1)Applicants for programs taught in Chinese should hold HSK band 4 certificate or above.(2).Applicants for programs taught in English should have either (a) a TOEFL score of 80 or above, (b) an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, (c) other equivalent certificate of English proficiency. Native English speakers are exempted. |
| 6. Letters of recommendation from two associate professors or professors, including contact details of referrers |
| 7. Research proposal |
| 8. Articles or papers (written or published) |
| 9.Certificate of no criminal record, issued within half a year. |
| 10. Form of Statement of Financial Support for International Students,a copy of financial sponsor’s employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport or ID card. |
| 11. Form of 《FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM》；The issuance date is valid after February 1st，2025 |
| 12. A foreign student whose parents (both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens, or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country must submit the original Entry and Exit Records issued by the Exit and Entry administration department within the last 4 years (up to the end of the registration time) |
2. Non-degree Programs
| Category | Application Time | Start of Program | Application Documents |
| Long-Term Chinese Language Program | Mar. 1 to May. 31 | mid-Sept. | 1.Application Form for International Students, JMU |
| 2.Photocopy of a passport valid for at least half a year |
| 3. A 2-inch color photo with white background. |
| Oct. 1 to Nov.30 | mid-Feb. | 4. Certificate and Transcript of Records of the most advanced studies |
| 5.Form of Statement of Financial Support for International Students, a copy of financial sponsor’s employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport. |
| 6.Certificate of no criminal record, issued for nearly half a year |
| Short-Term Chinese Language Program | One month before arrival at JMU | depending onindividual plans | Varies on the requirements of relevant short-term programs and summer (winter) camps. |
