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SICHUAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY International Students Admission Information 1. Introduction Sichuan Agricultural University (SAU) is an educational institution of higher learning with a long history (founded in 1906). It has been selected by the Chinese government as one of the top universities in the country to receive special funding under the 'National Project 211' program. Beautified by green mountains and blue rivers, SAU is situated in the well known city of Ya'an , the hometown of Giant Panda and the cradle of Tea Culture of the world. Connected by express highway, Ya'an is 148 km away from Chengdu (about 80 minutes' drive), the capital city of Sichuan province, and 130 km away from the Shuangliu international airport. The main objective of the university is to train agriculturalists at different level. At present, SAU has got 12 colleges, one graduate college, one branch school, 4 research institutes, 2 state key disciplines, 57 specialties at the undergraduate level, 35 specialties at the master's level and 14 at the doctorate level. The university is accredited to grant Bachelor's, Master's and doctorate degrees. The present total enrollment stands at around 20,000. 2.Ways to Apply to Study at SAU Applicants apply directly to the Foreign Affairs Office of SAU. 3.Preparation of Application Materials and Deadline of Application I. Qualified applicants should fill out the Application Form for Foreigner Wishing to Study at SAU . II. (A) Submission of the Following Materials for Diploma Study: (1) Highest diploma or degree(notarized photocopy) (2) Transcripts (notarized photocopy) (3) Master's or Doctor's applicants must submit two letters of recommendation (4) One copy of Certificate of Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). A primary stage C grade qualification of the HSK is necessary. (B) Submission of the Following Materials for Training Programs (1) Copied Highest Diploma (2) Personal Resume The applicants are expected to apply to the Foreign Affairs Office of SAU before May 15 and the graduate applicants should apply before December 25 the last year. 4. The Enrollment Examinations and Tests (1) The applicants for undergraduates should take the tests organized by SAU. (2) The applicants for graduates should take the enrollment examinations or the tests organized by the state or SAU. The students, with excellent performance both in conduct and study who have finished one level of study in China and continue to pursue a higher level degree study in China , can be enrolled by SAU without enrollment examinations or tests. 5. Tuition and Living Fee (1) Application Fee: 400 RMB Note: Application fee is nonrefundable. (2) Tuition: (Per year) Bachelor's Degree: 15,000 RMB Master's Degree and General Scholar: 17,000 RMB Doctoral Degree and Senior Scholar: 22,000 RMB (3) Room Fee: Apartment for Foreign Student: 30-90 RMB per day with the equipment of phone, refrigerator, TV, air conditioner, kitchen room and bath room for personal use. (4) Food expenses: Students can go to any of the various dining halls on the campus. Usually food costs 300-500 Yuan RMB per person per month. (5) The self-paid students have to pay their own medical care, travel expenses and textbooks. 6. Specialties (1) Disciplines conferring Bachelor's Degree: 4 Years(57) Economics , International Economy and Trade , Science of Finance , Science of Law , Pedagogy Technology , Social Physical Education , English Language , Science of Advertisement , Information and Computation Science , Chemical Biology , Biological Science , Biotechnology , Resources and Environment and Urban-rural Planning Management , Geographical Information System , Ecology , Computer Science and Technology , Bio-medical Engineering , Civil Engineering , Environmental Engineering , Veterinary Pharmacy Engineering , Food Science and Engineering , Food Quality and Safety , Bioengineering , Agricultural Mechanization and Automation , Electrification & Automation of Agriculture , Agricultural Construction Environment & Energy Engineering , Agricultural Irrigation Engineering , Wood Science and Engineering, Agronomy, Horticulture , Flora Reserve , Tea Science, Plant Science and Technology , Grass Science , Forestry , Forest Resources Conservation and Tourism , Management of Fauna and Flora Reserve , Garden & Park Designing , Water and Soil Conservation & Desertification Control , Agricultural Resources and Environment , Animal Medical Science , Aquiculture , Animal Science , Veterinary Pharmacy , Veterinary Pharmaceutical Preparation , Cultivation and Appraisal of Chinese Medical Herbs , Information Management and Information System , Business Management , Market Operation, Financial Management, Human Resources Management , Social & Public Work , Tourism Management , E-business , Land Resources Management , Management of Farming & Forestry Economy , Rural Regional Development Qualifications of the Applicants: Academic record equivalent to a Chinese high school graduate (2) Disciplines conferring Master's Degree: 3 Years(35) Botany , Microbiology , Cyto-biology , Biochemistry & Molecular Biology , Biophysics , Environmental Engineering , Food Science , Processing and Storage Engineering of Farm Products , Crop Genetic Breeding Science , Crop Culture & Tillage Science , Protection & Utilization of Plant Resources , Pomology , Olericulture, Tea Science , Pedology , Plant Nutrition Science , Plant Pathology , Prevention & Control of Plant Insects and Pests , Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Animal Genetic Breeding & Reproduction , Grass Science , Science of Raising Special Economic Animals , Animal Nutrition and Food Engineering , Basic Veterinary Science, Preventive Veterinary Science , Clinic Veterinary Science , Science of Forestry Cultivation , Science of Forestry Protection , Science of Forestry Management , Garden Plants and Ornamental Gardening , Water and Soil Conservation & Desertification Control , Aquiculture , Technology Economy and Management , Management of Farming Economy , Land Resources Management Qualifications of the Applicants: A Bachelor's Degree or the Equivalent (3) Disciplines conferring Doctor's Degree: 3 Years(14) Crop Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Crop Genetics & Breeding, Crop Culture & Tillage Science, Protection & Utilization of Plant Resources, Pomology, Animal Husbandry Science, Animals Genetic Breeding, Animal Nutrition & Feed Science, Grass Science, Preventive Veterinary Science, Science of Raising Special Economic Animals, Animal Nutrition and Food Engineering, Science of Forestry Cultivation Qualifications of the Applicants: A Master's Degree or the Equivalent . 7. Application Procedure: (1) Those who want to study on our campus at their own expense please contact the following address for Application Form. International Office Exchange and Cooperation Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan 625014 P. R. China Tel. 0086-835-2882233 Fax. 0086-835-2883166 E-mail: aumdwsb@sicau.edu.cn Webpage : http://www.sicau.edu.cn/web/wsb/index.htm (2) Send back the filled out Application Form, and the notarized education diplomas and school reports, along with the Physical Examination Form endorsed by a public hospital. To those who qualify after examination, a Letter of Admission and a Visa Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China (JW202 Form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education) will be granted, with which a visa can be obtained from a Chinese Embassy or Consulate. (3) Those holding the Enrollment Notice and JW202 form are asked to register within the notified dates. Those who fail to register within 15 days after the deadline without necessary procedures for postponement permission will be denied admission. (4) Beginning Date of Studying: September 1st of each year is the beginning date for degree students. Flexible times for other students.
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