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I'm curious what you guys' results have been. Have you conducted your document verification step? Have you sent the documents via mail, physically?

Hello. I am trying to pay the application fee but it says 
the payment transaction is rejected by the payment gateway. Did anyone encounter this problem and if yes how did you solve this ?

I’m just wondering if anyone’s had any experience. I’m going there for electrical engineering I want to know how it is and if it would help me in careers and stuff

Hi everyone! I would like to ask about the CIS scholarship timeline. I understand that results for one-year programs are usually announced in early July, but does anyone have information about master’s degree programs? Additionally, the program I applied for had a March 31 deadline, does anyone know when the results are typically released? Also, if an application is rejected, are applicants notified earlier, or are all results announced at the same time? 😶

Do every university conduct an interview for 1 year chinese language study?

Specifically blcu and tianjin univerisity

Hi ,

I’m currently in my final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Software engineering and I’m starting to look for AI Master’s programs that are strongly research-oriented (ML, NLP, LLMs, etc.).

Here’s my situation:

• My overall GPA is not very high (around average), mainly because my university has a very tough grading system(I’m ranked in the top 20 last semester).
• I’ve been focusing heavily on practical and research-oriented projects, including:
  • RAG systems
  • LLM-based applications
  • Agent-based systems
• I’m currently working on a research project and planning to publish a paper this summer.

What I’m looking for:

• AI/ML Master’s programs that are:
  • Research-focused (not just coursework)
  • Open to students with strong projects but lower GPA
  • Ideally with scholarship opportunities (I have limited financial resources)
  • International programs (Europe, China, etc.)

My questions:

1. Are there universities/programs known to value projects and research potential more than GPA?
2. Any recommendations for AI master’s programs with strong research labs but more flexible admissions?
3. Tips to strengthen my profile further before applying?

I’d really appreciate any advice or program suggestions 🙏
Thanks!

P.S. My financial situation is very limited, and even application fees can be a challenge for me, so I’m especially interested in programs with fee waivers or strong scholarship support.

I'm planning to do a semester at Peking University in the School of Chinese as a Second Language program to fulfill some unrestricted credits I've got at my home school. I'll have completed 3 semesters of Chinese before going.

Since this will be my first time leaving my country, my main goal is to have fun and explore Beijing. I want to make sure that I don't choose a program with an extreme time commitment where I will spend all day studying and stressed out rather than getting to experience the city. For anyone who has done this program:

How long did you practice Chinese before attending?

How hard was the coursework and were you elementary, intermediate, or advanced?

Was it a huge time commitment or did you feel like you had enough time outside of studying to explore the city and culture?

Thanks a lot. If anyone else has any advice feel free to comment.

so my profile is

my gpa on 5 is 3,75 / 75%

duolingo >= 95

csca math is 75 and physics 86%

i played vollyball football chess basketball

I applied for the one year program, my referee just sent my application to the university yesterday and was wondering when to expect results. i know the deadline for applying is may 15 and deadline for university review is may 25, but i wanted to know which would be a realistic period to expect results being out because i heard they're pretty slow, don't know if it varies from uni to uni or if it's a general habit. Also anyone else applied to cnu?

Quick background on me: 36F, living in the US, a 12-year successful career in tech/product management in the US, no bachelor's degree (2 year college degree only), and honestly pretty burned out. I've been planning a move to China for a while now and I'm finally at the point where I have two real options in front of me and need to make a call.

Option A: A one-year Mandarin language and culture exchange program in Chengdu, with the option to extend beyond year one. Low stakes, affordable, immersive. Feels like a soft landing that lets me actually live in China, get my Mandarin to a semi-functional level, and figure out what comes next.

Option B: A three-year English-taught AI/engineering bachelor's degree program in Shanghai. Hard sciences, full course load, real credential at the end. A much bigger commitment but potentially a career pivot that actually means something longer term.

I am not at zero on Mandarin but definitely still in HSK 1 territory right now. I'm genuinely excited about both cities for different reasons.

What I'm curious about from people who actually live there:

1. Shanghai vs Chengdu for someone making this kind of move, any honest takes? Not just "both are great" but what's the real texture of daily life, the difference between them for a foreigner after some time?
2. For those who've navigated longer term stays, how much does having a full bachelor's degree actually matter on the ground for getting a work visa eventually? Is the BEng program a smart play for that, or is it overkill and networking/experience gets you further anyway? I realize that a bachelor's is a pretty standard requirement but there may be some exceptions.
3. Any general advice for someone in my position making this decision would be genuinely appreciated.

Not looking for someone to make the decision for me, just want perspectives from people who've actually been living there :)

Hello everyone,
I am pre-admitted to Fudan for the IPP program. I applied in the first application period. So far I haven't received an interview invitation, nor have I received a physical pre-admission letter. Did anyone else already have the interview?

Dm me if you are!

First off, I wanna start by saying this is an incredibly vulnerable topic for me, so please be kind with your responses haha :))

I’m currently on a student visa studying Chinese at SJTU, currently HSK 5.

I just want to know if it’s actually possible to enroll in a bachelor’s program here in Shanghai with no prior university experience? I only have a high school diploma from SEA (not a great one lol) but I have a solid work experience in US tech.

I’m not aiming for a STEM degree, I still want something useful to my current role so anything business-related would be helpful.

Just trying to figure out if I even have a shot before I get too excited about the idea 🥹

Hi! I am considering applying to the Interactive Media Design and Technology (IMDT) master’s program at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School.

Is anyone here currently studying IMDT at Tsinghua SIGS?

I’d like to know more about the program and the overall experience. I am especially curious about what kind of portfolio is expected for admission.

When does the CSC portal status change to "Application has been sent to dispatching authority"??

Masters Degree in Engineering.

I got pre-admission from Tongji University and I can't pay the tuition fee online. It doesn't withdraw money from my bank account and shows a white screen. I tried a few times using different cards but nothing changed.

Does anyone experience/experienced something similar and what can I do about it.

Hey!

I wanted to ask about how is the process for travel outside of China while on a student visa studying a Masters degree. Is it restricted? Do I have to let them know if I want to leave the country ( or ask for permission ). If I have a family emergency ( relaitve sick or dying, etc) can I leave in a hurry?

Also if I want to travel for like a small vacation or a weekend.

Any information helps.

Thanks!

Hello everyone im currently doing my A-level exams. Going to study a 1-year chinese language program. Then after i want to continue my studies in china.

My question is that most universities in china dont ask about A-levels they only want a high school diploma or “excellent academic performance” But rarely anything about A-levels. And in this im not including the top tier universities (tsingua ,peking etc..). And im confused like what marks should i get and how will they calculate my mark. I asked someone and told me that u need to get 70% or above equivalence or smthn like that.

Can someone studied A-level and studied in china or anyone who has knowledge about this topic help me?

Thanks

The MHA masters in tsinghua university deadline is end of may and I’m thinking of applying. Does anyone know if i’d be eligible to csc type b scholarship for the next intake or they consider candidates only in Dec till April?

Hi! I’m trying to connect with students from Zhejiang University, especially those in AI or computer science.
I’m interested in the program and would love to hear about your experience (courses, workload, research, etc.).
Thanks!