Student application in China for Ghana students

Application for study in China

Required application documents for Chinese universities

Passport photo
Photocopy of valid passport
Photocopy of valid visa
Personal ID card
Health certificate
Certification of no criminal record
Chinese/English language proficiency certificate
Letter of guarantee (parent or legal guardian of student signs a declaration by which he/she assumes responsibility for the student to abide rules and regulations of China and of the university)
Proof that you can support your studies in China
Certificate/diploma from last graduated school
Academic transcript from last graduated school

More documents may be required, depending on each school’s request.

University application deadlines for China

The academic year in China usually has two semesters, spring semester and autumn semester, except for a few higher educational institutions who implemented a three-semester system. It is best to figure out every university’s specific application deadline for each semester, but these are the general recommendations:

For spring semester: submit the application until 15th of July
For autumn Semester: submit the application until 30th of April

Final steps after receiving your acceptance letter

Studying in China means a few extra steps after the application process:

Apply for the Chinese student visa as soon as possible. Check with the Chinese embassy/consulate in your area for details.
Within 30 days of your arrival in China, you will have to obtain a residence permit from a local public security office or police station.
Arrange a health insurance plan; this has to cover accidental injury and medical treatments and cover at least around 62,000 USD. You can get your insurance from your home country or purchase a health insurance card once you arrive in China.