If you are applying for Chinese government scholarships it is necessary to get pre-accepted by the University. This means that you need to use this letter to support your scholarship application. So, it is very important to get this pre-acceptance letter. This article will share how to get pre-acceptance letters from Chinese universities.

What is A Pre-admission Letter?

A Pre-admission Letter is a supporting document issued by an applicant's target university when he/she applies for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) through the designated dispatching authorities in his/her home country, either for future undergraduate or postgraduate study in this target university.

Target students

Candidates who want to apply for a Chinese Government Scholarship through CSC.

What documents are required for Pre-admission?

l  Photocopy of valid passport Particulars Page.

l  Application Form for the Chinese Government Scholarship Program through CSC;

l  A notarized copy of the highest academic certificate, diploma, or degree certificate. (if not in Chinese or English, a notarized translation in Chinese or English is required);

l  Notarized and complete high school or undergraduate or master's grade transcripts (if not in Chinese or English, a notarized translation in Chinese or English is required);

l  Two letters of recommendation from professors of relevant majors (in Chinese or English, with the signature of the professor and related contacts information);

l  Study plan in China. (Graduate or doctorate students only. Write in Chinese or English);

l  Language proficiency Certificates (HSK certificate is required for those who are applying for Chinese language teaching; for the English teaching program, you need to provide TOFEL or IELTS);

l  Physical Examination Record for Foreigner and blood test report

How to get Pre-admission Letter

Please login to the International Student Management System of your university. After registration and login, complete the form as required, and upload the relevant certificate attachments according to the system's requirements. The application materials should be submitted after completing the filling-in.

For the eligible applicants, generally, the universities will issue the Pre-admission Letter within 10 working days.

a) Visit the school’s official website to view the application guide for your target program and prepare application documents as required.

b) Log into the online application system, and create an application account. Select Chinese Government Scholarships-Bilateral/Great Wall/EU/AUN etc. Fill in the application information and upload application documents.

c) After submitting your application, the university may send notes to your registered email through the application system. Please check for further updates regularly.

d) University will issue Pre-admission Letter via email if you pass the review.

When should I ask for a Pre-admission Letter from my target university?

After having applied to and been recommended as an eligible candidate (you will receive an Award Letter for CGS Candidate) by the designated dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country for CGS opportunity, you can contact your target university for the Pre-admission Letter.

How to get the pre-admission letter about Chinese Universities through CUCAS

For example, if you want to apply for a Chinese government scholarship at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, CUCAS can help you get the pre-admission letter, then you can submit all application documents to the dispatching authorities of your home country.

Step 1: Consult with CUCAS counselors (their contact information is at the bottom of the CUCAS homepage)

Step 2: Submit your application materials online through CUCAS as the counselor guided

When you apply through the CUCAS platform please make sure you had contacted CUCAS consultants before and the application materials you submit are for applying for a scholarship, otherwise, you may be regarded as one self-financed student.

Step 3: Waiting for the results. (Your good application materials will improve the chance of getting the pre-admission letter)

Note: You must submit your application materials earlier, generally about 15 days in advance, because you need to left sometimes and submit it through the dispatching authorities of your home country before the application deadline, normally the Chinese government scholarship application deadline is on April 1st.

Does the Letter of Acceptance or supervisor email equal the Pre-admission Letter?

No. Only the Pre-admission Letters (or Admission Letters) issued by the admissions office of designated Chinese universities are considered valid. Other files like acceptance letters from potential supervisors or emails from supervisors or professors shall not be regarded as the equivalent or substitute.

If you are an international student and want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarships, you must have a pre-acceptance letter. Hope this article teaches you how to get a pre-acceptance letter from Chinese universities for applying to Chinese government scholarships and more importantly, successfully get the scholarship.