Getting Chinese student Visa for higher education

China is becoming the major hub spot for higher studies with more and more international students are seeking admission in Chinese universities. Top universities like Tsinghua University, Peking University, University of Science and Technology of China are few universities that intakes international students for higher studies.

All the Chinese universities are governed by Ministry of Education that seeks all the workings of these universities.  Basically, the academic year in these universities is divided in two semesters- one begins from September and other from February. International students seeking admission in any of the University for higher education need to get right visa for better study. 

Chinese Student Visa:

International students who want to study in China are required to hold X—Visa which is granted for students who visits for either for intern, six month period or above. This visa is issued by Chinese embassy and also should meet the requirement of Chinese government.

There are certain requirements of Chinese Universities which need to be first fulfilled that will allow you to apply for visa:

·         If applying for non-degree language and culture programme, student must obtain high school diploma.

·         If taking up Chinese language degree course, then one must contain HSK examination results to prove their efficiency in Chinese language. Also if applying for master’s degree then copy of transcripts is important

·         Passing score either TOEFL or IELTS.

However, with growing number of international students seeking admission in Chinese universities, the department has brought down these rules. Different universities now have laid their own requirement for international students seeking admission.

How to apply for Chinese student visa:

To get visa process done, you need to either visit personally with all the required documents or you can send an agent for the process.

For Chinese student, you need to visit the Chinese embassy or consulate for complete process.

Generally, the process of student visa takes 4-5 days, but if you need the visa soon, then you must go for express service or rush service.

Make sure you don’t go for mailed applications which won’t be accepted.

Documents required for students visa:

• A valid passport with at least 6month or more validity remaining and at least one blank page left.
• Application form: One nearly completed Visa Application Form with genuine information and signature.
• Also a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen.
• Admission notice (original)