Minzu University of China (MUC) is a national key comprehensive university that has successively been included in the prestigious "Project 211" and "Project 985", and is also a Class A university under China's "Double First-Class" initiative. MUC takes humanities and social sciences as its main focus, with ethnic studies as its distinctive feature. It offers a comprehensive range of academic disciplines and provides education at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. With students from 56 ethnic groups in China and more than 50 countries worldwide, MUC has become an important base to inherit and promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, as well as a hub of diverse cultural convergence and integration.
Popular Majors
International Chinese Language Education | Ethnology and Anthropology | Chinese History |
Religious Studies | Education | Chinese Language and Literature |
Chinese Ethnic Minority Language and Literature | Chinese Ethnic Minority Arts | Journalism and Communication |
International Economy and Trade | Business Administration | Computer Science and Technology |
The list of undergraduate majors can be found in Annex1
Ⅰ.Eligibility
1. Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health;
2. Be a high school graduate or or its equivalent , no younger than 18 years;
3. Should comply with the regulations (JW〔2020〕No. 12) issued by Ministry of Education of People’s Republic of China (Link).
Ⅱ.Application Deadline
Source of Funding | Application Deadline |
Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (Type A) | Please consult the dispatching authority for overseas study of your home country. |
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship | May 15, 2027 |
Self-funded | May 31, 2027 |
Ⅲ.Application Procedure
1. Login to MUC Application System for International Students (http://lxs.muc.edu.cn), and complete the online application;
2. Pay the application fee (non-refundable);
3. Check the application status and email regularly;
4. After admitted, the applicant will receive an admission notice by email.
Ⅳ.Application Documents
1. Photo page of your valid passport. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement, which means the expiry date of the passport should be after March 1, 2028, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application. Passport information cannot be changed before registration of enrollment.
2. High school diploma. The graduating student should submit an enrollment certificate issued by your school. The languages other than Chinese and English must be attached by a notarized Chinese or English translation.
3. Official academic transcripts. The transcript shall include grades for all high school courses, be issued and stamped by the Academic Affairs Office or the relevant student administration department of the school. The language other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English.
4. Personal statement. It includes application reasons, study plan and career objectives, etc, at least 500 words, written in Chinese. The template can be found in Annex2.
5. Two letters of recommendation. The letter shall beprovided by your teacher in high school, written in Chinese or English, attached with his/her phone number and email address.
6. Language qualification certificates. HSK 5(≥180 score) or above is required. HSK 4 (≥180 score) is accepted for International Chinese Language Education Program.
7. China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) score report. Applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship Program must provide a valid CSCA transcript. This transcript will serve as an important reference during the review and admission process. For specific exam dates and arrangements, please visit the official CSCA website at www.csca.cn.
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The physical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, filled in Chinese or English. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months. The template is available in Annex3.
9. Non-Criminal Record Report.The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
10. Individual works. The applicant for the arts or design program shall provide his/her own works (such as videos and paintings) via the online application system.
11. Other supplementary materials.
Ⅴ. Duration and Fees
Duration | 4 years |
Item | Fee | Item | Fee | Item | Fee |
Application | CNY 600/person | Medical Insurance | CNY 800/year | Visa | CNY 400/year |
Teaching Materials | CNY 120-300/semester | Tuition | Non-art major: CNY 20,000/year Art major: CNY 28,000/year | Accommodation | CNY 16000-21000/year |
Ⅵ.Scholarships
1. Chinese Government Scholarship Country Program (Type A);
2. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship: Only open to the students majoring in International Chinese Language Education.
3. Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students.
For more information, please refer to https://cie.muc.edu.cn/lxmd2/bksxm/jxj.htm
ⅥI. Review and Admission
Funding Type | Eligibility Review | Academic Interview | Admission Result Release | Admission Materials Dispatch |
Chinese Government Scholarship | Jan-Mar; Check MUC application system & email | March; Check MUC application system & email | Jun-Jul; Check CSC application system | Jun-Jul; Check CSC application system |
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship | Jan-Mar; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of May; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of July; Check CIS application system & email | By the end of July; Check MUC application system & email |
Self-funded | Mar-May; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of June; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of July; Check MUC application system & email | By the end of July; Check MUC application system & email |
ⅦI. Contact Information
College of International Education, Minzu University of China
Add: 27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, P.R.China
University Website: http://www.muc.edu.cn
College Website: http://cie.muc.edu.cn
E-mail: degree@muc.edu.cn
Tel: 86-010-68933263
Annex1：MUC Undergraduate Major List.pdf
Annex2：PERSONAL STATEMENT.docx
Annex3： PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM.pdf
