Wuhan University Scholarships 2024

Applications are invited for the Wuhan University Scholarships 2024. The deadline date to apply for the Wuhan University Scholarship is 25 February 2024. These fully funded WUT scholarships are available to students who wish to study in China for their master’s and doctoral degrees. The Ministry of Education is offering Chinese universities this postgraduate program, which is a fully funded scholarship program, in an effort to draw the most exceptional and gifted foreign students to pursue higher education in China.

One of the most prominent and well-known universities in the world, Wuhan University of Technology, is responsible for supporting this program, which aims to accept graduate students from all over the world for Master’s and PhD (Doctoral) programs. In the year 2000, Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) was founded. In Wu Shulian’s 2008 university ranking, Wuhan University of Technology came in at number 39. Wuhan University of Technology was placed 58th out of all Asian universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013.

About Wuhan University

Located in Wuhan, Hubei, China, the Wuhan Institution of Technology (WUT) is a public institution. As of right now, the institution offers 82 bachelor’s degrees, 135 master’s programs, 74 doctoral programs, and nine state-important disciplines. WUT employs 5,570 people in total, of whom 650 are professors, three senior supervisors from the China Academy of Engineering, and three high-level mentors from the China Academy of Science. Additionally, WUT is home to more than 36,000 undergraduates, 16,000 postgraduates (including Master’s and PhD candidates), and 327 overseas students.

Wuhan University Scholarships Details

• Scholarship Country: China
• Host Institute: Wuhan University
• Course Level: Master’s and PhD Degree Programs
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Who is eligible? International Students
• Deadline Date: February 25, 2024

City Of Wuhan

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and at the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han Rivers. Wuhan is one of the three scientific and educational centers of China, along with Beijing and Shanghai. The city of Wuhan has 82 higher educational institutions, among them 7 are national universities. Wuhan ranks 3rd in China in scientific and educational strength: it contains three national development zones and four scientific and technological development parks, as well as numerous enterprise incubators, over 350 research institutes, 1470 hi-tech enterprises, and over 400,000 experts and technicians.

School Of International Education

Wuhan University has a long history of international students’ education. Since the 1950s, it has begun to enroll overseas students. It is one of the earliest universities to recruit foreign students. In 2016, Wuhan University had more than 3500 international students, covering 200 majors in 30 schools (departments, research centers), and now it has developed gradually into the biggest international student destination in central and western China.

The University established the School of International Education (SIE) in October 2014 to enhance its internationalization by integrating international education resources. The SIE is responsible for enrolling and cultivating international students, conducting education and research on teaching Chinese as a foreign language, studying abroad education, and overseeing related daily administration. The school also takes charge of the Center of Teaching Resources Research and Development for International Promotion of Chinese.

Payment Method

Only application fees, tuition fees, and accommodation fees can be transferred to Wuhan University’s bank account. Please make sure to bring a bank receipt when come to register. Either the student’s passport name or passport number should be marked on the receipt.

• Wuhan University Bank Account:
• Payee: WUHAN UNIVERSITY
• Name of Receiving Bank： Bank of China Hubei Branch Wuhan Donghu Development Luo Jiashan SUB-BRANCH
• Swift Code： BKCHCNBJ600
• Bank account：576857528447

Wuhan University Fee Structure

Student Visa

Once admitted, you will receive the university’s letter of admission and JW202 form. The applicant can apply for an X1 or X2 visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General in your home country.
When applying for your visa, please remember to take along with you your valid passport, the original copy of the university’s admission notification, and a Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (also known as the JW201/JW202 form). You will need these documents to apply for your Residence Permit after your arrival at the university.
International Students who will be studying in China must possess ordinary passports with study visas (Category X). The students who enter China with other kinds of visas can not study at Wuhan University or get residence permits. Important: The Student Visa ‘X1’ Visa will only be valid for 30 days after your arrival. You must apply for a Residence Permit within these 30 days in order to obtain legal status in China at Wuhan Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Furthermore, you are not eligible to apply for a Residence Permit until you are a registered student of Wuhan University, namely before the day of registration.

Residence Permit

International students with study visas (Category X) shall apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days after arrival in China. Late applicants will have to shoulder the responsibility for the delay and overdue fine.

• Passport (Original) and passport copy(Basic Personal Information Page, Entry Visa Page, and Entry Date Page)
• Residence Permit Application Form
• Registration Form of Residence
• Admission Notice
• JW201/202 Form (Visa Application Form for Study in China)
• Physical Examination Report issued by HUBEI INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HEALTHCARE CENTER (#453 Luoshi Rd, Hongshan District, Wuhan City)
• Certificate issued by Student Affairs Office (Room 111)
• 2 Photos, (2 inches, 3.5cm*4.5cm)

Students’ Union & Activities

Wuhan University International Students Union (WISU) is the representative body of international students at  Wuhan University, China. WISU was founded in 2001 . Now it has developed into a well-organized student union.  We are the bridge between the international and the local students of Wuhan University, and also the bridge between international students and the School of International Education.

WISU is the umbrella organization for all clubs and societies handled by international students, like Model United Nations (WISMUN) or the WISU Press Club. Our range of activities includes educational events, like lectures or language corners; recreational activities like sports competitions or cultural activities like performances, fashion shows, or our biggest event: the annual Wuhan University International Culture Festival.

Award Benefits

• Full Tuition Fee Waiver
• Free Accommodation Coverage
• A Living Allowance of up to 3500 RMB per month for Ph.D. students
• A Living Allowance of up to 3000 RMB per month for Master’s students
• Health insurance
• Free Air Tickets

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicants must be citizens of countries other than China.
• The applying students must have good health.
• To apply for a Master’s degree, the maximum age limit is 35 years and the student must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• To apply for a Doctoral degree, the maximum age limit is 40 years and the student must have a Master’s degree.
• The students who want to study in the Chinese-medium program must have a score of 4 or greater in the HSK certificate for the programs of science and engineering.
• The students who want to study in the programs of liberal arts and medical programs must have an HSK score of 5 or greater.

• The students not achieving the required level of Chinese language have to do Chinese language training courses for one year prior to moving to their degree study.
• The students who studied in Chinese or can provide proof of studying at a previous institution in the Chinese language can apply for an HSK test waiver from Wuhan University of Technology.
• The applicant students who studied in English medium programs should provide the certificate of English Language test. The minimum score for TOEFL is 80 and for IELTS is 6.
• English proficiency certificate is exempted for Native English-speaking students.
• This scholarship has not been offered to those students who are already studying in China.

Documents Required

• Completed online application form (written in Chinese or English)
• Research proposal
• Recommendation Letter
• Enrolment Certificate
• Transcript
• English Proficiency Test Certificate
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) Learn,
• Personal statement of the student 
• Bachelor’s Degree is required for Master’s programs and Master’s Degree is required for doctoral programs
• Study Plan, within 800 words, written in Chinese or in English
• A scanned copy of a valid ordinary passport
• Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form, filled in English or Chinese (Valid for 6 months only)
• No Criminal Punishment Certificate

Application Deadline

The deadline date to apply for the Wuhan University Scholarship is 25 February 2024.

How To Apply?

The greatest place to start if you want more information about Wuhan University Scholarships is the official website. There, you may find in-depth information about the programs and courses that are offered, the requirements for admission, the campus, student life, and much more. Additionally, you can learn more about the university’s research, staff, faculty, and community involvement initiatives. Academic calendars, student handbooks, and course catalogs might also be accessible to users via the website. Click this to view the webpage.

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