2026 Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Admission Guide for International Students

I. About ZUEL

Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (hereafter ZUEL) is a key university directly administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, a key university sponsored by “211 project”, “985 Project Innovation Platform”, a national university of world-class universities and world-class disciplines (“Double World-Class”). ZUEL is the university jointly founded by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance and Hubei Province. The university has passed Higher General Education Accreditation for International Students in China (HGEAIS) and obtained AMBA and BGA certifications. It is also a university that accepts Chinese Government Scholarship students. In the 2025 Shanghai Ranking Academic World University Rankings (ARWU), it ranked fourth among Chinese financial universities. Currently, nearly a thousand international students from over 70 countries around the world are studying at the university.

II.Program Introduction

1. Degree Programs

2. Non-degree Programs

(1) Scholar Students Programs (Consistent with the majors in the degree programs)

(2)Chinese Language Program:The International Education School organizes language-teaching classes at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Students will be placed in certain classes by taking a proficiency test. One class is usually composed of 15-20 students. The spring semester starts in February, and the fall semester starts in September. There are 18 weeks of language courses per semester with 20 hours per week. Students are able to choose one or two optional courses according to their interests and Chinese language ability. A cultural tour will be arranged every semester.

3. Chinese Language Online Courses: The program is designed for Chinese beginners and mainly focuses on "Experience Chinese", students can speak Chinese after attending this program which contains 48 class hours in two months. The online teaching platforms will be ClassIn,VooV meeting and so on.

III.Application Period

1. Degree Programs

Application period : from15^th, October to 1^st, July (next year).

2. Non-degree Programs

Application period for Fall semester: from 1^st, March to 15^th, June.

Application period for Spring semester: from 1^st, October to 15^th, December(previous year).

IV.Application Documents

Requirement of Application Documents

1.Hold a valid ordinary passport of a foreign country (valid until after March 1, 2027). Applicants must submit a clear and complete color scan, including the information page and the previous page;

2.Registration photo. The applicant should upload a colorful 2-inch (3.5*5.3cm) identification photo with white background and no border, size 100 – 500 KB, format JPG;

3.Applicants under the age of 18 must submit a certificate of entrust signed by guardians in China（http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn/2022/1205/c14172a319634/page.htm）;

4.Notarized highest diploma: Please upload the original diploma after color scanning. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.Fresh graduates should provide an original pre-graduation certificate issued by their school. They are required to submit the official document upon enrollment;

5.Academic transcripts: Copies of academic records from high school (if applying to an undergraduate program), undergraduate (if any), graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English;

6.The score report of the China Scholarship Council Undergraduate Entrance Academic Proficiency Test (CSCA) (the test language must be consistent with the language of instruction);

7.A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months（http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn/2022/1205/c14172a319631/page.htm);

8.Language qualification certificate.For Chinese-taught programs: Applicants for undergraduate programs are required to submit an HSK Level 4 certificate, while those for postgraduate programs need to present an HSK Level 5 certificate. For English-taught programs: Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL score of 80 or above, or an IELTS score of 6 or above, or relevant proof that their previous degree was taught entirely in English;

9.Recommendation letters (written in Chinese or English). Applicants for the graduate programs, senior and general scholar programs shall submit two recommendation letters signed by professors;

10.A Study Plan proposal written in Chinese or English: The content shall include basic information of the applicant, personal statement, existing research results, research objectives and specific study plans (more than 1,000 words) and post-graduation plans（http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn/2022/1205/c14172a319630/page.htm);

11.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;

12.Self-introduction video. Contents include :(1) Self-introduction; (2) Understanding of China; (3) Study plan in China. Formats: AVI, Move, MP4. The file should be within 50Mb and less than 180 seconds in length according to the teaching language of the applied major;

13.Other additional documents (e.g.certificate of work or internship,award, publications);

14.Fresh graduates currently in China should submit the photocopy of the residence permit page and a proof of school performance from the current school.

Note:

1.All uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants will be responsible for any consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials;

2.Admission documents will be sent to the permanent address written on the application form. Please ensure that the contact information is valid and accurate. The mailing address with P.O.Box is NOT accepted;

3.Please contact ZUEL directly, ZUEL does Not entrust any individual or agent for enrollment.

V.Application Procedure

1.Online application: Log in to the International Students Online Service System of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (http://iesmis.zuel.edu.cn/member/login.do), register successfully, fill in the application information, and upload the application materials. There is no need to mail the paper materials.

2.Admission: The university will assess the applicants through material review, interviews, etc., and admit the best candidates. Please keep an eye on your application system and registered email after completing the application to follow up on information such as interviews, pre-admission, and final admission.

3.Registration: Admitted students must strictly follow the requirements of the admission notice to complete the registration procedures. During registration, the admission qualifications will be rechecked, including verifying the student's identity information, original graduation certificate, language proficiency certificate, as well as the student's compliance with laws and regulations, moral character, and other relevant situations before registration. Those who fail the recheck will have their admission qualifications revoked.

VI.Fees

VII.Contact Information

Address: International Education School, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law182# Nanhu Avenue,East Lake High-tech Development Zone,Wuhan,Hubei Province,P.R.China,430073

Contact person:Mr.Li

Tel: 0086-27-88387760

E-mail:admissions@zuel.edu.cn

Website:http://ies.zuel.edu.cn/  

EnglishWebsite:http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn/

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*This admission guide was written in Chinese and translated into English . In case of any conflict regarding contents Chinese version text of this booklet shall prevail over any translated version.