Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Master’s Programs

Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Doctoral Programs or Ph.D. Courses

The fee structure of the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GSCAAS) is quite relevant to most of the universities in China. This figure does not include the registration fee which is compulsory in order to secure the positions of the students.

Expenses at Anqing Normal University

1. Tuition Fee:

• Master’s Program: 30,000 RMB/ Year
• Ph.D. Program: 40,000 RMB/ Year

2. Insurance Fee: 800 RMB/ Year

3. Physical Examination Fee: 400 RMB/ Year

4. Residence Permit:

• 800 RMB (study period more than 1 year)
• 400 RMB (less than 1 year)

5. Accommodation Fee:

• Single room: 36000 RMB/Year
• Double room:  14400 RMB/ Year

6. Living Cost: 2250- 5000 RMB/Month.

7. Textbooks: Approximately 500 RMB/ year

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on the campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report.

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Applying for any courses at the university is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps.

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)
Passport
First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of a passport.

Passport Size Photo
The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying to china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white, or off-white in color. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and the head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a color photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies, or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be a notarized copy)
Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for a bachelor’s program, submit your school transcripts and certificates. For a Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D., you have to provide both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and the language should be Chinese or English.

3. CV/Resume
You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in foreign countries. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievements these are a must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of a CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination
Aspiring international students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that they are in good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Have a look at the sample of a physical examination form.

5. Police Clearance
The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of a Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement
A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business, or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate
For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of an English language proficiency certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)
If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get a CSC scholarship then you must have to submit an HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of the HSK certificate.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)
Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them. In the letter mention your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include the professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)
If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D. applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of a Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates
A study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. The certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claiming that you did not take admission to any other college, university, or courses during the period. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office, or court and contact an advocate for the certificate.

The university is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China.
2. Applicants should be  friendly to Chinese culture and be in good health
3. Applicants who want to pursue an undergraduate or a long-term language program must have a senior high school diploma and aged below 30.
4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials 

1. Application Form.
2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GSCAAS) is the authority for overall student enrollment, course teaching, and degree award. The school has developed a multi-layer and a multi-typed personnel development system that includes post Ph.D., Ph.D., master’s, some other professional degree students of different nationalities. Currently, 4,400 students are studying at the university, most of them (3000) are full-time students. More than 9600 graduates graduated from the university, who are contributing to the agricultural and economical growth of China.

The university offers 8 academic categories of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Because of this optimization of the curriculum, the programs are now related to 4 major academic categories, i.e. natural sciences, agriculture, engineering, and management sciences. The university has 10 Ph.D. degrees authorizing points in the primary disciplines of Crop Science, Agricultural Resource and Environment, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Ecology, Astrology, Agriculture, and Forestry Economic Management and in 53 other secondary disciplines. There are also 13 master’s degree authorizing points in the primary disciplines, in 65 other secondary disciplines as well.

CAAS has won 2495 awards for its excellence in scientific research since its establishment. The university gets huge research funding from the Chinese Government.  The funding during the 10th and 11th Five-Year Plans was worth more than CYN 4.34 billion. The graduate school uses the resources of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) to provide the students with bountiful cutting-edge research projects, first-class supervisors, well-equipped research facilities, rich library resources, ample research funding, and international cooperation and exchange programs across the globe.