"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.

1. Chinese visa/residence permit

For those living in the Chinese mainland at the time of application.

2. Certificates of your foreign nationality

(if you have acquired foreign nationality by birth but have studied at primary and secondary schools in China and have at least one parent who is Chinese, or have immigrated from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to another country)
You need to upload the foreign passport(s) you have held, proof of entry-exit and stay (residency) in China (Chinese mainland, Macao, Taiwan, Hong Kong) in the past four years (April 30, 2020 – April 30, 2024).

*3. One reference letter

The letter should be recent, dated, in English/Chinese, and with referee's contact details (employer, position, email, phone number).

*4. Foreigner's Physical Examination Report

The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the “Foreigner Physical Examination Form”Foreigner Physical Examination Form.pdf The form you submit must:
Include with the signature of the attending physicians
Include with the official stamp of the hospital
Include with a sealed photograph of the applicant
Be written in English, and
Be dated within the last 6 months.
Please keep the original reports with you for later use when you register at the University.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*5. Police Clearance Certificate

Please go to your local police authority where you reside, request that the police conduct a local or state criminal records search and provide you with a document reflecting that there is no history of a criminal record. The Police Clearance Certificate should be dated within the last 6 months. If you are unable to maintain such a document due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact Admission Office as early as possible for alternative documentation.

6. Certificates recognizing awards & merits

if any

*7. Certificate of HSK

HSK level 5 or above.

*8. Passport identification page

Your passport should be valid beyond January 31, 2026.

*9. Photo

Please use the ID photo taken within the last 6 months. The head in the photograph must be facing the camera straight on, and the face may not be obscured. The photo itself must be in color, but the background needs to be white or blue. Head coverings are prohibited.

*10. High school academic transcript

You need to apply with academic transcript for all the courses taken from high school grade one. It would be appreciated that the transcript is attached with a clarification on the grading system and how your GPA is calculated.
Certified English/Chinese translations are required if the original documents are neither in English nor in Chinese.

*11. High school diploma

If you are in the final year, please upload a certificate indicating the entry and the expected completion date.
Certified English/Chinese translations are required if the original documents are neither in English nor in Chinese.

*12. Personal statement

It should be written in Chinese, 800-1000 words including the applicant's education (and working experience, if applicable), study plan, etc. and enclosed with the applicant's signature.

*13. Guarantee of Financial Support

Your program application will not be processed without a funding documentation.
Your personal sponsor should be able to provide full financial support for your educational and living expenses for the entire length of study at SUFE. Ask your personal sponsor to complete the appropriate sections of the form Guarantee of Financial Support.pdf and provide a scanned copy of his/her passport, or ID card of the sponsor is of Chinese nationality.
The form you submit must:
Provide correct and complete information
Include with the signature of the sponsor, and

You can download a template or sample from here.

*14. CSCA Test Transcript(s)

-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.

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.