## University Application Timeline
### For Fall Intake (September)
| Period | Activity |
|——–|———-|
| Sep-Dec | Research universities |
| Jan-Mar | Submit applications |
| Apr-May | Receive offers |
| Jun-Jul | Apply for visa |
| August | Prepare departure |
| September | Enrollment |
## Admission Requirements
### Undergraduate
– High school diploma
– Age 18-25 years
– HSK 4-5 or IELTS 6.0+
– GPA 3.0+ recommended
### Graduate
– Bachelor degree
– Age under 35 (Masters), 40 (PhD)
– HSK 5-6 or IELTS 6.5+
– Research proposal (PhD)
## Required Documents
– Application form
– Passport copy
– Degree certificates (notarized)
– Academic transcripts
– Language proficiency proof
– Study plan
– Recommendation letters (2)
– Health examination form
## Top Universities
| University | Location | Ranking |
|———–|———-|——–|
| Tsinghua | Beijing | 1 |
| Peking | Beijing | 2 |
| Fudan | Shanghai | 3 |
| Zhejiang | Hangzhou | 4 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong | Shanghai | 5 |
University application requires preparation but leads to rewarding opportunities.