Yunnan University

International Relations

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

  • 1. The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport, be in good conduct, physical and  mental health, abide by the Chinese laws and YNU's regulations, respect the customs and habits of the Chinese  people.
  • 2. Doctoral Degree 22-45 years old and hold a Master's degree or above.
  • 3. Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4 with a score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years) is required. 

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2027
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: May 15 , 2027
Tuition : RMB 10,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 0 ( (Pay to University)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Yunnan University International Relations
Doctoral
Entry Requirements
  • 1. The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport, be in good conduct, physical and  mental health, abide by the Chinese laws and YNU's regulations, respect the customs and habits of the Chinese  people.
  • 2. Doctoral Degree 22-45 years old and hold a Master's degree or above.
  • 3. Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4 with a score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years) is required. 

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2027
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 15 , 2027
Tuition:
RMB 10,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
You will pay the application fee to the university by yourself. Usually, you will need to pay it during the registration period.
USD 0 (Pay to University)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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Program Description

There is entry examination in late August.

Entry Requirements
  • 1. The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport, be in good conduct, physical and  mental health, abide by the Chinese laws and YNU's regulations, respect the customs and habits of the Chinese  people.
  • 2. Doctoral Degree 22-45 years old and hold a Master's degree or above.
  • 3. Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4 with a score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years) is required. 
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 10,000 per year
RMB 40,000 in total (About $ 5,587)
Accommodation Fee
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 2,700  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 1,350  (More Details)
No 7 International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 2,700  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 1,350  (More Details)
Other Fees
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500
Application Materials
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*1. No Criminal Record Report
- Applicants should upload a no criminal record report issued by the local public security authority.
- The date of issue should be within 6 months from the date of submitting the application.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*2. Academic Transcripts
- Applicants should upload officially issued and sealed transcripts of all courses of all academic stages since high school. If the performance evaluation criteria are available, please also upload them. - Notarized translations must be uploaded along with the originals if the transcripts are not in Chinese or English.
*3. Financial Support Guarantee
- Applicants could upload their own bank statements issued within the past 6 months.
- Applicants could download and fill in the Statement of Financial Support for International Students with the supporter’s signature. The supporter’s ID certificates and bank statements should also be attached.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*4. Study plan
- Applicants should upload a study plan or research proposal with more than 1000 words written in Chinese or English. - It should include applicants ’ academic achievements and interest in studying a programme, research plan and methods, expected goals, etc. You can download a template or sample from here.
*5. Medical report
Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy should 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 physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months. You can download a template or sample from here.
*6. Personal CV/Resume
7. Portfolio of Art Works
- Applicants for Musicology should meet the corresponding piano academic level and upload musicals works stored in a CD. Applicants for Fine Arts should upload works, including two sketches, two color paintings, and two other works.
- Applicants for other majors may be required to provide other supplementary documents, which will be informed after application.
*8. Photocopy of Passport
- The passport should be valid within 6 months from the date of submitting the application.
- If applicants have a visa or residence permit in China, please also upload it.
*9. Personal ID Photo
- The document should be named after your passport number. - Color crown-free ID photo with white background withour borders.
*10. Highest Diploma and Degree Certificates
- Prospective degree winners should upload an official pre-graduation certificate issued by their current institutions. Admitted students need to provide the original degree certificates and upload the scanned copies upon registration.
- Notarized translations must be uploaded along with the originals if the certificates are not in Chinese or English.
*11. Recommendation Letters
- Applicants for graduate programs should upload two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors with the references ’ names, titles, and contact information. - Recommendation letters should be written only in Chinese or English, focusing on the applicants' learning objectives in China, and the evaluation of their comprehensive abilities and future development.
*12. Letter of Commitment for Application
You can download a template or sample from here.
*13. HSK Certificate

Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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