Visiting Student Program - 2027 Application Instructions for International Students at Shandong University, Weihai

I. About the University

Shandong University, or SDU – under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education – was founded in 1901. It is a key comprehensive university with a long and honorable history, a broad variety of disciplines, strong academic strength and distinctive characteristics, which has had a great influence both at home and abroad. It is one of the first group of China's high-level universities to be listed in the Double First-Class Initiative released by the central government of China. Its full-time student population totals around 70,000. Shandong University's campuses are in the cities of Jinan, Weihai and Qingdao.

Founded in 1984, Shandong University, Weihai is a multidisciplinary, open and comprehensive campus. It comprises 12 schools covering 9 disciplines: Literature, Art Studies, Law, Economics, Management, Science, Engineering, Medicine and Interdisciplinary Studies, with over 15,000 full-time students, offering 31 undergraduate programs. Over the years, Shandong University, Weihai has established partnerships with more than 130 universities and research institutions in 24 countries and regions.

II. Program Overview

Shandong University, Weihai offers a Visiting Student Program for international students across the world. Applicants shall be currently-enrolled university students or hold a university-level degree or above. As general visiting students, participants may select undergraduate courses taught in Chinese or English for one semester or one academic year.

Boasting abundant faculty resources and first-class research facilities, the Weihai Campus opens 16 undergraduate programs to international students who intend to take selected courses or conduct visiting research. Upon completion of study, participants will receive an official transcript and a Visiting Student Certificate.

III. Eligibility

1. Applicants shall abide by Chinese laws and regulations as well as university rules, possess good moral character and be in good physical health;

2. Non-Chinese citizens holding valid regular foreign passports, aged 18 or above;

3. Applicants shall be currently enrolled university students or hold a university-level degree or above;

4. Language Proficiency Requirements

(1) Chinese-taught Programs

Applicants must pass the HSK Level 4 examination (180 points or above). Applicants with the highest level of education taught in Chinese are exempt from providing an HSK certificate, but must provide proof of the language of instruction.

(2) English-taught Programs

Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing English language proficiency certificates. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency with the results of IELTS (6.0 or above), TOEFL (80 points or above, SDU Weihai Campus’ DI code: D310), MyBest Scores (80 points or above), Essentials test (8 points or above), or other equivalent English language proficiency certificates. Applicants whose native language is not English but have received their highest level of education taught in English are exempt from providing IELTS/TOEFL certificates and other proof of English proficiency, but must submit proof of the language of instruction.

5. Applicants must meet the criteria specified in the Notice by the Ministry of Education of Regulating Admission of International Students to China’s Higher Education Institutions (Letter No. 12 [2020] of the Ministry of Education).

Note: The exit and entry administration authority of the Chinese public security organ will determine whether the applicant has Chinese nationality in addition to foreign nationality based on the results of the nationality determination. If it is determined that the applicant holds Chinese nationality after application, admission, or enrollment, the application, admission, or study qualification will be annulled.

IV. Time Schedule

Note: Applicants may choose to study for one semester or one academic year (two consecutive semesters). After the application deadline, no supplementary materials will be accepted. Applicants are advised to complete their applications at least two weeks before the deadline.

V. Academic Programs

Note：Applicants applying for the Journalism program at the School of Culture and Communication shall attain HSK Level 6 in Chinese proficiency. The Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages program arranges separate classes for international students, while students of other majors attend classes together with Chinese students.

VI. Application Procedures

1. Applicants shall log on to the Online Application Portal for International Students of Shandong University, Weihai (http://apply.wh.sdu.edu.cn), select “General Visiting Scholar Program” and submit an online application. Hard copies of application documents are not needed.

2. Pre-admission notifications will be sent via the online application system.

3. After receiving the pre-admission email, applicants shall pay the application fee, tuition fee via bank transfer and upload payment receipts to the online application portal. Official receipts will be issued upon arrival for registration.

VII. Application Documents

Applicants are required to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the provided application information and materials. If the application information and materials are verified to be untrue, the applicant's application, admission, or enrollment qualification will be canceled.

1. Electronic passport-style colour photo: white background, pixel dimension no less than 640 px × 480 px, resolution ≥300 dpi, file size ≥100 KB, format JPG.

2. Personal information page of passport (ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months).

3. Highest-degree certificate or current-student status certificate.   Graduated applicants submit their highest-degree certificate. Prospective graduates shall provide a pre-graduation certificate and supply the official degree certificate prior to enrolment. Current enrolled students shall submit a student-status certificate issued by their home institution.

4. Official transcript of highest-degree studies (with institutional seal). Transcripts shall cover all courses completed in the highest-degree programme. Non-percentage-based transcripts must include grading-scale explanation.

5. Curriculum Vitae (Chinese / English / Korean).

Download templates via: 

Chinese-English: https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/cnistudy/info/1008/1501.htm 

Chinese-Korean: https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/kristudy/info/1008/1651.htm

6. Language proficiency certificate. The certificate should be valid, usually for a period of 2 years. If applicants provide proof of the language of instruction, an official institutional letter signed by the relevant responsible person and sealed by the issuing university is required.

7. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Applicants should undergo the examination strictly according to the required items stated in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (template downloadable at https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/cnistudy/info/1008/1387.htm). Forms will be deemed invalid if they are incomplete, lack attached photos, do not have a crosspage seal on the photo, lack a signature of the attending physician, or are without an official hospital stamp. The physical examination result is valid for 6 months and shall remain valid at the time of application.

8. Certificate of No Criminal Record. Applicants must submit the Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the local public security management department. It should be valid within 6 months prior to the application date.

9. Scanned financial support documents:   

(1) Passport or identification document of the financial guarantor (limited to the applicant or immediate family member).   

(2) Proof of financial support, with deposits of no less than 30,000 CNY or an equivalent amount in foreign currency.

10. Additional materials required by Shandong University, Weihai.

Note: All application documents must be in Chinese, English or Korean. If the documents are in other languages, the original document and a certified translation in English or Chinese must be uploaded together. Please use a scanner to scan the relevant documents in colour. Documents taken with mobile phones or cameras, as well as photocopies, will not be accepted. Except for the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and personal signatures, handwritten content on other submitted documents will not be accepted.

VIII. Examination

The university conducts preliminary eligibility screening. Applicants who pass preliminary screening will undergo review by relevant academic schools; interviews may be arranged when necessary. Admission decisions are made through comprehensive evaluation based on preliminary screening and academic-school review results.

IX. Admission and Registration

Shandong University, Weihai will issue electronic Admission Notices together with either the Short-Term International Student Information Form (Form DQ) or the Confirmation Form for Foreign Students Wishing to Study in China (Form JW202).

Note: Please submit your application using a valid email address.

Admitted students must strictly follow the time specified in the Admission Notice to register at Shandong University, Weihai. During registration, the original copies of the graduation certificate (Certificate of Enrollment), language proficiency certificate, Foreigner Physical Examination Form and other required documents will be verified. Those failing to submit the corresponding original certificates will be disqualified from enrollment.

X. Fees (in RMB)

1. Application Fee: 400 RMB. Please pay the application fee after receiving the pre-admission email. Applications without payment of the application fee are invalid. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. Tuition: Refer to Section V “Academic Programs”.

3. Medical Insurance Fee:

In accordance with requirements of the Ministry of Education of China, all international students studying in China must purchase medical insurance valid within Chinese mainland. Optional insurance plans: For one-semester (6-month) students: 400 RMB, 500 RMB, 600 RMB. For one academic year (12-month) students: 800 RMB, 1000 RMB, 1200 RMB. Please refer to the attached document for detailed introduction of each insurance plan. Students who fail to purchase required medical insurance will not be allowed to complete university registration formalities. For insurance coverage details and claim procedures, please visit http://www.lxbx.net.

4. Accommodation Fee: 33 RMB/person/day (double-occupancy room, on-campus accommodation is subject to bed availability.).

XI. Visa

Admitted applicants must take the electronic version of the Admission Notice and either Form DQ or Form JW202 to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate abroad to apply for a study visa.

· Applicants studying in China for up to six months shall apply for an X2 visa.

· Applicants studying in China for more than six months shall apply for an X1 visa and apply for a residence permit within 30 days after arriving in China.

XII. Contact Us

Address: Room 1005, Beiheng Building, Shandong University, Weihai, No. 180 Wenhua Xilu, Weihai, Shandong, P. R. China

Postal Code: 264209

Tel: +86 (0)631-5688254/5688708

Email: studyinsduw@email.sdu.edu.cn

Website: https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/cnistudy（中文）

              https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/enistudy（English）

              https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/kristudy（한국어）