Communication University of China

Design Science

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. All applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, be in good physical and mental health, demonstrate a friendly attitude toward China, and have no criminal record.

2. Applicants for doctoral degree programs are generally required to be under 45 years of age and hold a master's degree.

3. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs
A scanned copy of an HSK Level 6 certificate with a total score of 180 or above (minimum score of 60 in each section), valid within two years; and A scanned copy of an HSKK Advanced certificate with a minimum score of 60, valid within two years.
Applicants whose highest academic degree was taught in Chinese may be exempt from submitting HSK and HSKK certificates, provided that an official certificate of the language of instruction issued by the awarding institution is submitted.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2026
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: May 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 45,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 113 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Communication University of China Design Science
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. All applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, be in good physical and mental health, demonstrate a friendly attitude toward China, and have no criminal record.

2. Applicants for doctoral degree programs are generally required to be under 45 years of age and hold a master's degree.

3. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs
A scanned copy of an HSK Level 6 certificate with a total score of 180 or above (minimum score of 60 in each section), valid within two years; and A scanned copy of an HSKK Advanced certificate with a minimum score of 60, valid within two years.
Applicants whose highest academic degree was taught in Chinese may be exempt from submitting HSK and HSKK certificates, provided that an official certificate of the language of instruction issued by the awarding institution is submitted.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2026
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 15 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 45,000 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 113 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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1. All applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, be in good physical and mental health, demonstrate a friendly attitude toward China, and have no criminal record.

2. Applicants for doctoral degree programs are generally required to be under 45 years of age and hold a master's degree.

3. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs
A scanned copy of an HSK Level 6 certificate with a total score of 180 or above (minimum score of 60 in each section), valid within two years; and A scanned copy of an HSKK Advanced certificate with a minimum score of 60, valid within two years.
Applicants whose highest academic degree was taught in Chinese may be exempt from submitting HSK and HSKK certificates, provided that an official certificate of the language of instruction issued by the awarding institution is submitted.

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 45,000 per year
RMB 180,000 in total (About $ 25,141)
Accommodation Fee
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 45 to RMB 60  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 85 to USD 113
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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*1. Application Commitment
The Commitment Letter must be fully and clearly completed and signed by the applicant.
Documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
You can download a template or sample from here.
2. Copy of Published academic papers, awards and other research achievements
*3. Non-criminal Record Certificate
-Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months. For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
-Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*4. Physical Examination Form
-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*5. Personal Statement
You can download a template or sample from here.
*6. A Master's thesis written in Chinese or English (for doctoral applicants only; prospective graduates may submit a draft version)
*7. Certificate of HSK
Certificate of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
*8. Scanned copy of passport information page.
*9. Electronic photo with white background (minimum size: 640dpi*480dpi)
*10. Scanned copies of academic transcript in Chinese or English.
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*11. Scanned copies of diploma of highest education in Chinese or English.
If you are a new graduate who do not have a degree certificate at the moment, you can submit the transcripts first, and the degree certificate will be audited at the enrollment. Notarized translated version is required if the original document is not in Chinese or English. (Original documents need to be offered for check on registration day)
*12. Two recommendation letters of associate professors or higher. (scanned copies)
*13. Application Guarantee
The Guarantee Letter must bear the guarantor's handwritten signature.
Documents must be uploaded in PDF format.

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.
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