NWU 2025 International Students Degree Program Admission Guide

A Global University with Over a Century of History

Founded in 1902
Recognized as a Chinese National “Double First Class” Initiative University
Part of the Chinese National “211 Project”
Located in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road
Welcoming international students since 1965, with over 20,000 students from more than 80 countries and regions nurtured
Praised as “the Mother of Chinese Petroleum Engineering,” “the Cradle of Economists,” and “the Cradle of Writers”

Chinese Government Scholarship (BA, MA, Ph.D)
Coverage:
- Tuition fee waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Monthly living allowance
- Comprehensive medical insurance
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
(Non-degree, BA, MA in International Chinese Language Education)
Coverage:
- Tuition fee waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Monthly living allowance
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Xi’an City Five Central Asian Countries Scholarship
(Foundation to Bachelor Program)
Eligibility: Citizens of “Five Central Asian Countries”
Coverage:
- Tuition fee waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Monthly living allowance
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- International travel stipend
Xi’an City One Belt One Road Scholarship
(Non-degree, BA, MA, Ph.D)
- Living allowance for the first academic year

Note: Refer to each scholarship program announcement for specific application dates and requirements.

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application:

Apply online at the CSC website.
- Download and complete the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship. Print and sign your name.
- Agency No.: 10697
Submit an online application through the NWU international student portal at http://nwu.17gz.org.
Pay the application fee upon receiving the Payment Notice for Application via system information/email.
Follow updates about the application status, pre-admission reviews, and acceptance via email or the application system.

2. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application:

Apply online via the scholarship website.
- Search for recommending institutions (e.g., Local Confucius Institutes, HSK test centers) and host institutions (e.g., Northwest University).
Upload the required documents and track the application process online.

3. Other Programs Application:

Note:

Application fee: 400 RMB (self-funded applicants), 600 RMB (scholarship applicants).
The application fee is non-refundable.
Applications must be submitted online only. Hard copies are not accepted.

Applicants must provide the following materials in Chinese or English through the application portal:

Scholarship Application Form
NWU Application Form for International Students (automatically generated after online application)
Original Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (valid for six months)
Original Non-Criminal Record
Original Highest Diploma and Notarized Copies
Original Academic Transcripts and Notarized Copies
Two Recommendation Letters (in English or Chinese)
Study Plan or Research Proposal (in English or Chinese)
Research Achievements (if applicable)
Certificate of Language Proficiency
Photocopy of a Valid Ordinary Passport
Financial Support Documents (for self-funded students)
Acceptance Letter of NWU Supervisor (for master’s and doctoral programs)

Note:

Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Documents in languages other than Chinese/English must be notarized with translations in these languages.

For more details, visit the official website: http://sie.nwu.edu.cn

Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn
Tel: +86-29-88302373
Address:
School of International Education,
No. 229 North Taibai Avenue,
Taibai Campus, Northwest University,
Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
Zip Code: 710069
Website: http://sie.nwu.edu.cn
Online Application Portal: http://nwu.17gz.org