1. Duration: 4-5 years

2. Catalogue and Instruction Language: see details in 2025 Undergraduate Programs in CSU.xlsx

3. Eligibility

1) Non-Chinese citizens who are in good health, hold a valid foreign passport, have obtained a high school diploma, and are willing to comply with Chinese laws and regulations of CSU.

2) Aged between 18-25 (born before May 30, 2007). Applicants who are under the age of 18(above 16) need an eligible guardian living in China. The eligible guardian should work in China for a long time.

3) Language requirements: students who apply for majors in science and engineering should obtain a minimum score of 260 in HSK4; for medical and other majors of arts, a minimum score of 200 in HSK5. Applicants who were taught in Chinese language in previous degree education are exempt from proving language proficiency.

4) Applicants must comply with the regulations (JW[2020] NO.12) issued by the Ministry of Education of PRC.

4. Charging Standard

Please refer to 2025_Charging Standards of Central South University.pdf

5. Financial Types

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of P. R. China, international students must purchase comprehensive medical insurance while studying in China. International students admitted without insurance funding must purchase the insurance at their own expense. Uninsured students cannot register.

6. Materials Required:

1) Applicants must upload a video of self-introduction in Chinese within one minute. The video must be in MP4 format with a capacity of less than 40MB.  

2) The homepage of the passport (Over one-year availability), and the page of the latest Chinese visa (If any).

3) Highest graduation certificate (notarized Chinese/English document only). Applicants who are still studying in senior high school or above and will graduate in June, are required to provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by current schools.

4) Stamped transcript of the highest diploma (notarized Chinese/English document only).

5) Foreigner Physical Record. Applicants should strictly check the items following the requirements of  Physical Examination Record.pdf. An incomplete form(including sheets with no photos, no signs or stamps of doctors and hospitals) is regarded as an invalid form. The physical examination form shall be issued after October 1, 2024. The original piece is required during registration.

6) Non-criminal record with an official stamp in Chinese/English. The issue date shall be after October 1, 2024.

7) Transcript of HSK or other documents to prove your Chinese language proficiency.

8) Applicants under the age of 18 but above 16 must provide ID certificates, employment certificates, and  LETTER OF GUARANTEE.doc from a guardian living in China.

9) Bank deposit certificate to prove an equivalent of CNY 50,000 or more in the account of the applicant. (Only for applicants who apply for self-supporting programs).

10) Other supporting materials. E.g. Applicants who apply for design-related majors are required to provide drawings or other materials.

7. Application Procedures

Step 1: Online Application

Log in to the system of School of International Education:  https://csu.17gz.org/, fill in the application form, submit the materials online, and wait for the initial review.

Step 2: Pay the Application Fee

After passing the online initial review, please complete the application fee payment within two weeks, otherwise the application cannot be continued. If you fail to pass the initial review, NO NEED to pay this fee.

Step3: Final Review and Result Release

Students will be reviewed for final admission results depending on a comprehensive evaluation, and the admission letter and visa application form will be sent according to the final admission results. Application status will be informed in the CSU International Student Service System, please ensure that the registered email address is accurate, and keep yourself informed by checking the Application System constantly. The final Financial type will be subject to the Admission Notice.

8. Notes

1) The materials mentioned above shall be provided in English or Chinese. Materials in any other language should be notarized in Chinese or English.

2) The application fee will not be returned regardless of admission results.

3）Undergraduate programs usually start at the end of August or early September every year. For exact registration dates, please refer to the Admission Notice. The original graduation certificate and original language proficiency certificate will be checked upon registration. Those who fail to provide the corresponding certificates will be disqualified from enrollment.

9. Contacts

Admission Office, School of International Education, CSU

Non-medical major consultation:

Tel: +86-731-88836410

Email: admissions@csu.edu.cn

Address: Library 214, Main Campus of Central South University, 932 Lushan South Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Medical major consultation:

Tel: +86-731-89667206

Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.cn

Address: Office 708, Xiaoqian Building, Xiangya  New Campus, Tongzipo Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Fax: +86-731-88836737  

Websites:

https://intl.csu.edu.cn/zwb.htm (Chinese)

https://intl.csu.edu.cn/index.htm (English)