Minzu University of China (MUC) is a key national comprehensive university, included in the national "211 Project", "985 Project" and "Double First-Class" initiatives. Its academics are anchored in humanities and social sciences, with ethnic studies as its signature feature. It also offers a comprehensive range of academic disciplines and provides education at undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. With students from all 56 ethnic groups in China and more than 50 countries worldwide, MUC has become an important place to inherit and promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, as well as a place of diverse cultural convergence, interaction and integration.
Popular Majors to Study
International Chinese Language Education | Ethnology and Anthropology | Chinese History |
Religious Studies | Education | Linguistics and Applied Linguistics |
Chinese Minority Arts | Journalism and Communication | Economics |
Administrative Management |
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For the catalog of undergraduate programs, please refer to Annex 1 at the bottom
I. Eligibility
1.Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health;
2. Be a high school graduate no younger than 18 years.
3. Should comply with the regulations (JW〔2020〕No. 12) issued by Ministry of Education of People’s Republic of China. ().
II. Application Time
Funding Type | Application Deadline |
Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program (Type A) | Please contact the international student dispatching department of your country |
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship | May 15, 2026 |
Self-funded | May 31, 2026 |
III. Application Method
Please log in to the MUC Online Application System For International Students (), complete the online application and pay the application fee of CNY600 which is non-refundable no matter admitted or not.
IV. Application Documents
1.Photo page of your valid passport. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement, which means the expiry date of the passport should be after March 1, 2027, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application. Passport information cannot be changed before registration of enrollment.
2.High School Diploma: Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. The languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
3. Official Academic transcripts: Complete academic records from first to last semester shall be provided. The languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. A Personal Statement:The content includes your academic background, application reasons, study plan and career objectives, etc., written in Chinese no fewer than 800 words. The template is available in Annex 2.
5. Two letters of recommendation: The letter is provided by your teacher in high school, written in Chinese or English with teacher’s contact information.
6. Language qualification certificates: HSK 5(>180 score) or above is required. HSK 4 (>180 score) is accepted for International Chinese language education program.
7. China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) transcript. The transcript report is required for applicants to Chinese Government Scholarship programs. It is a vital reference during the admission review. For test schedules and details, please check the official CSCA website() .
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The physical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, filled in Chinese or English. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months. The template is available in Annex 3.
9. Non-Criminal Record Report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
10. Individual works: The applicant for the arts or design program shall provide his/her own works (such as videos and paintings) via the online application system.
11. Supplementary Materials.
V. Duration and Fees
Duration | 4 years |
Item | Fee | Item | Fee | Item | Fee |
Application | CNY 600/person | Medical Insurance | CNY 800/year | Visa | CNY 400/year |
Teaching Materials | CNY 120-300/semester | Tuition | Non-art major: CNY 20,000/year Art major: CNY 28,000/year | Accommodation | CNY 16000-21000/year |
VI. Scholarships
1.International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship: Only open to the applicants for International Chinese language education program
2.Beijing Government Scholarship
For more information, please refer to //ermahjong.com/lxmd2/bksxm/jxj.htm
VII. Review and Admission
Funding Type | Eligibility Review | Academic Interview | Admission Result Release | Admission Materials Dispatch |
Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program (Type A) | Jan-May; Check MUC application system & email | Mar-May; Check MUC application system & email | Jun-Jul; Check CSC application system | Jun-Jul; Check CSC application system |
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship | Jan-Mar; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of May; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of July; Check CIS application system & email | By the end of July; Check MUC application system & email |
Self-funded | Mar-May; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of June; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of July; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of July; Check MUC application system & email |
VIII. Contact Information
College of International Education, Minzu University of China
Add: 27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, P.R.China
University Website:
College Website: //ermahjong.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 86-010-68933263
Annex1:CATALOG OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS.pdf
Annex2:PERSONAL STATEMENT.docx
Annex3: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM.pdf