To satisfy the requirements for entrance to Jinan University, all the applicants are required to
(1) Have a written record of good conduct and good health.
(2) Have graduated from an overseas senior high school or reached the equivalent level of education;
(3) For overseas Chinese applicants and foreign students of Chinese origin, have been recommended by the nearest Chinese Embassy (Consulate) or Office of the chargé d'affaires or by any member of overseas Chinese Organizations, overseas Chinese schools, or any respected members from overseas Chinese circles;
(4) For foreign students, apply through application in person with two teachers as referees;
(5) Have scored Grade 5 (overall score of 180) or above in HSK if applying for programs instructed in the Chinese language; non-native English-speaking applicants applying for programs taught in English have to satisfy one of the following requirements:
IELTS: overall score of 5.5 (with at least 5 in each section)
TOEFL IBT: overall score of 80
SAT: overall score of 1400