Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

Enrollment Guide for International Students

Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship program 2024

I. Overview

The Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship) is established by the People's Government of Yunnan Province. The Education Department of Yunnan Province, is responsible for the formulation, adjustment, implementation and supervision of the scholarship policy. The University is responsible for the cultivation and management of International Students who are admitted to study at the University on the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as scholarship students) .

II. Admissions category

This admissions is for International Students applying for both Degree programs and Non-Degree programs. Full-time Degree programs including undergraduate students, postgraduate students and doctoral students; Non-Degree programs including preparatory undergraduates /postgraduates /doctoral students and Chinese advanced students.

III. Admission Country

Opening to South Asia and Southeast Asia countries, mainly focus on Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka; applicants from other countries are also welcomed.

IV. Admission Major

Yunnan University of Finance and Economics offers some majors to international students. For specific majors, please refer to Attachment 1: Enrollment Major List of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics for International Student.

V. Application Requirements

To apply for the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students, the following basic conditions must be met.

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign passports, who are physically and mentally healthy, and whose current academic qualifications, language ability and age meet the university's admission requirements, applicants for degree programs must have achieved HSK level 4, valid for 2 years.

2. Applicants for bachelor's degree (including preparatory undergraduates) should have high school graduation diploma or the same academic ability, with excellent academic performance, and generally not more than 25 years old.

3. Applicants for master's degree (including preparatory postgraduates) should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with excellent academic performance, and generally not older than 35 years old.

4.Applicants for doctor's degree (including preparatory doctoral students) should have a master's  degree or equivalent, with excellent academic performance, and generally not older than 40 years old.

5. Chinese advanced students should have graduated from high school or above, with excellent academic performance, and generally under the age of 55.

6. Applicants should also meet the university's entry requirements in terms of academic ability, language proficiency and other relevant aspects.

VI. Application Documents

1. Application Form of Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students, printed by the Education Department of  Yunnan Province.

2. Notarized certificate of highest degree certificate, highest diploma;

3.Academic transcripts.

4. Chinese Language Certificate and English language qualification certificate.

5. A Study Plan or Research Proposal.

6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority).

7. Non-criminal record report.

8. Passport photo page.

9. Personal ID photo, named after passport number (Photo reference format: 2 inch color crown-free ID photo. The white background has no borders, the head accounts for 2/3 of the photo size, the photo size is not less than 320 * 240 pixels, the aspect ratio is 4: 3, the size between 100 KB and 500KB, JPG format).

10.Applicants for Master’s Degree and Doctor’s Degree must provide two recommendation letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by professor or associate professor. Applicants for other majors may be required to submit other supplementary documents. Please refer to separate notice.

Note: If the above information is not in Chinese or English, notarized Chinese or English translation must be provided.

VII. Duration and Criteria of Financial Assistance

The duration of the scholarship is in principle consistent with the basic duration of study. The scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, insurance, etc. YUFE provides on-campus accomodation.The subsidy standard for living expenses is: Preparatory undergraduates and Chinese advanced students (1 year): ?16,800/year/person, paid monthly, 1,400 yuan per month; Undergraduate students: ? 16,800 yuan/year/person, paid monthly, 1,400 yuan per month (program duration is 3-8 years); Postgraduate students: ?20,400 yuan/year/person, paid monthly, 1,700 yuan per month (program duration is 3 years); Doctoral students: ?24,000 yuan/year/person, paid monthly, 2,000 yuan per month (program duration is 4 years).

VIII. Application and assessment process

1. The university issue the annual enrollment prospectus and reports it to the Education Department of Yunnan Province, for the record.

2. The applicant submits the application form and relevant documents according to the admission requirements.

3. The university will examine the applicant's documents comprehensively, especially the applicant's attitude towards China, academic background, academic performance, study attitude, language level and health condition, etc. On the premise of strictly abiding by the relevant national regulations, set the admission criteria according to the school's cultivation objectives and cultivation ability of International Students, adopt appropriate assessment methods such as written tests or interviews in light of the actual needs. After the evaluation, the candidates will be recommended to the Education Department of Yunnan Province, it is a merit-based enrollment.

4. Based on the recommendation of the university and the annual scholarship funding, the Education Department of Yunnan Province will organize experts to evaluate the candidates for the scholarship and make public announcement.

IX. Acceptance, notification and registration

1. After the evaluation and selection of the accepted scholarship student, the university will make a letter of acceptance (stamped with the official seal of the university) and an application form for International Students to come to China (form JW202) for the scholarship students.

2. The university will send the letter of acceptance and the JW202 form to the accepted scholarship student via email, international express service, scholarship referee or contact person so that the accepted student can apply for a visa in their home country.

3. Upon receipt of the letter of acceptance, the accepted scholarship student must give feedback to the university by email or other means to confirm that he/she will follow the requirements of the letter of acceptance for registration and other procedures.

4. Scholarship students must complete the relevant procedures within a specified period of time and enter the various stages of their studies according to the programme.

5. Scholarship students who fail to register on time without explain the situation will not be eligible for scholarship. Anyone who provides false application documents will be disqualified from the scholarship if found out.

X. Application Period and Contact Information

The application period for 2024: from January 11, 2024 to April 1, 2024.

Contacts: School of Overseas Education of YUFE.

Ms. Yang

Tel: +86-871-65110303

Paper copies of the application documents can be sent by post or directly to:

Office 203, Jingxian Building, The South Campus of  Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, 237 Longquan Road, Kunming, Yunnan Province, to Ms. Yang, 650221;

Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent in a compressed package to yufeeducation@163.com

Attachment 1

Table of Undergraduate Enrollment Majors of YUFE for International Students

Table of Postgraduate Enrollment Majors of YUFE for International Students

Table of Doctoral Enrollment Majors of YUFE for International Students

Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

January 10, 2024