Northwest University
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Northwest University (NWU) traces its roots back to 1902, and formally became “Northwest University” in 1912. It is a national key university, part of China’s “211 Project”, and jointly supported by the Ministry of Education and Shaanxi Province. The university has 24 schools / departments, plus a graduate school, offering full-range degree programs (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) and maintains 24 post‑doctoral research stations. NWU is recognized for its “Double First‑Class” construction status in disciplines such as geology and archaeology. Its campus covers several sites and hosts over 28,000 full‑time students (including undergraduates and postgraduate students) and 600+ international students, supported by a faculty of more than 3,000 staff, including academicians and nationally recognized scholars. The university emphasizes a mission of “promoting ethnic spirit, integrating world ideas, and serving the development of Northwest China,” and has established cooperative partnerships with over 120 universities and research institutions around the world.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation
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