Zhejiang University

Immunology-Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (Haining International Campus)

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. General Requirements

1.1 non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport.

1.2 Under the age of 40 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with working experience and high academic ability). Applicants must be Master’s degree holders. (Those who provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate at application MUST provide Master’s degree diploma no later than registration.)

1.3 With proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental disease that may affect study.

2. Requirements on Citizenship

2.1 Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship (including residents in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and become foreign citizens shall provide the documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship and household registration. 

2.2 If the applicant has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen, parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent resident in foreign country should be obtained prior to the birth of the applicant.

Note: If the applicant is concluded to have Chinese citizenship by the Chinese public security department after application, admission or enrollment, the applicant will be disqualified from application, admission or enrollment or withdrawal from school will be required.

3.Language Proficiency Requirements:

For Programs taught in English 

International applicants who apply for English-taught graduate programs must provide certificates to prove their English language proficiency meets the minimum requirement for admission, which are listed as below: 

3.1 Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing English Proficiency Certificates. 

Native English speaking countries recognized by ZJU include: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,Botswana, Canada, Fiji,Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands,South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

3.2 Applicants whose native language is not English must provide English Language Test Result within validity period or Certificate of Instruction in English issued by previous institutions or other proof which can reflect the applicants’ English proficiency. 

● English Language Tests 

● Certificate of Instruction in English: Applicants who have earned a degree from accredited college or university whose language of instruction was English, must provide Certificate of Instruction in English issued by previous institution.

Note: also dual degree program(can be registered as student of the University of Edinburgh if fullfilling the requirements of the University of Edinburgh

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 15 , 2026
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Feb 28 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 42,800 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 113 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Zhejiang University Immunology-Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (Haining International Campus)
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. General Requirements

1.1 non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport.

1.2 Under the age of 40 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with working experience and high academic ability). Applicants must be Master’s degree holders. (Those who provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate at application MUST provide Master’s degree diploma no later than registration.)

1.3 With proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental disease that may affect study.

2. Requirements on Citizenship

2.1 Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship (including residents in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and become foreign citizens shall provide the documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship and household registration. 

2.2 If the applicant has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen, parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent resident in foreign country should be obtained prior to the birth of the applicant.

Note: If the applicant is concluded to have Chinese citizenship by the Chinese public security department after application, admission or enrollment, the applicant will be disqualified from application, admission or enrollment or withdrawal from school will be required.

3.Language Proficiency Requirements:

For Programs taught in English 

International applicants who apply for English-taught graduate programs must provide certificates to prove their English language proficiency meets the minimum requirement for admission, which are listed as below: 

3.1 Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing English Proficiency Certificates. 

Native English speaking countries recognized by ZJU include: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,Botswana, Canada, Fiji,Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands,South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

3.2 Applicants whose native language is not English must provide English Language Test Result within validity period or Certificate of Instruction in English issued by previous institutions or other proof which can reflect the applicants’ English proficiency. 

● English Language Tests 

● Certificate of Instruction in English: Applicants who have earned a degree from accredited college or university whose language of instruction was English, must provide Certificate of Instruction in English issued by previous institution.

Note: also dual degree program(can be registered as student of the University of Edinburgh if fullfilling the requirements of the University of Edinburgh

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 15 , 2026
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
English
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.
Feb 28 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 42,800 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 113 (Check Policy)
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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Special Requirements
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 42,800 RMB
You will need to pay 42,800 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.

1. General Requirements

1.1 non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport.

1.2 Under the age of 40 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with working experience and high academic ability). Applicants must be Master’s degree holders. (Those who provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate at application MUST provide Master’s degree diploma no later than registration.)

1.3 With proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental disease that may affect study.

2. Requirements on Citizenship

2.1 Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship (including residents in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and become foreign citizens shall provide the documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship and household registration. 

2.2 If the applicant has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen, parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent resident in foreign country should be obtained prior to the birth of the applicant.

Note: If the applicant is concluded to have Chinese citizenship by the Chinese public security department after application, admission or enrollment, the applicant will be disqualified from application, admission or enrollment or withdrawal from school will be required.

3.Language Proficiency Requirements:

For Programs taught in English 

International applicants who apply for English-taught graduate programs must provide certificates to prove their English language proficiency meets the minimum requirement for admission, which are listed as below: 

3.1 Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing English Proficiency Certificates. 

Native English speaking countries recognized by ZJU include: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,Botswana, Canada, Fiji,Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands,South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

3.2 Applicants whose native language is not English must provide English Language Test Result within validity period or Certificate of Instruction in English issued by previous institutions or other proof which can reflect the applicants’ English proficiency. 

● English Language Tests 

● Certificate of Instruction in English: Applicants who have earned a degree from accredited college or university whose language of instruction was English, must provide Certificate of Instruction in English issued by previous institution.

Note: also dual degree program(can be registered as student of the University of Edinburgh if fullfilling the requirements of the University of Edinburgh

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 42,800 per year
RMB 171,200 in total (About $ 23,912)
Accommodation Fee
Chu Kochen Hall of International Education
Double Room RMB 160  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 100  (More Details)
Studio RMB 280  (More Details)
Dormitory 23 & 24
Studio RMB 160  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 80  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory (East Campus)
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 160  (More Details)
Studio RMB 200 to RMB 220  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory (West Campus)
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 80 to RMB 100  (More Details)
Dormitory No.10
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 57 to USD 113
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780
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1. Others
Applicant who has given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens shall provide the documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese nationality, according to the policy of Ministry of Education of the PRC.
2. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide GRE,NTS-GAT test score.
3. Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If any)
*4. Commitments for Zhejiang University Master Application (Download)
The PDF version of the Commitments must be clearly and completely filled out and hand-signed. Applications without the Commitments will not be accepted. You can download a template or sample from here.
5. Other documents
If the applicant has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents are both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents is a Chinese citizen, please provide
1.documents certifying acquiring foreign citizenship at the time of birth;
2.documents certifying parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent residence in foreign country before the birth of applicants.
*6. Photocopies of language proficiency certificates.
Applicants for English-instructed programs must provide the certificate of TOEFL or IELTS test score. (Not required for English native speakers)
*7. A photocopy of passport front page.
The expiry date of the passport should be after March 1, 2026.
*8. Passport photo
White background,35mm×45mmin size.
*9. Academic transcripts during Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study
Academic transcripts during Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study, which must be original documents or notarized copies. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
*10. Highest degree certificates
Highest degree certificates, which must be original documents or notarized copies. If applicants are university students, they shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate showing their student status and stating expected graduation date. The original certificates or notarized copies MUST be submitted at registration. The certificates should be obtained prior to registration.
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
*11. Two letters of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English. (Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.)
*12. Personal statement
Personal statement, in Chinese or English, should include study and work experience, reasons for application and study proposal. No less than 1500 words.
13. Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Supervisor(If applicable)
Applicants shall provide the above form for professors to fill. Old versions will not be accepted. You can download a template or sample from here.
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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