Shenzhen University International PhD Admission, March 2027 Intake
Shenzhen University is admitting international PhD students for March 2027. Check the 30 November 2026 deadline, tuition, funding options, documents and the supervisor-first application steps.
Shenzhen University (深圳大学) is taking applications for its March 2027 (spring) intake of full-time international PhD students. Applicants need a master's degree and a potential supervisor. The application window runs from 10 October to 30 November 2026, so the deadline is close.
What the program offers
- Full-time doctoral study with a duration of about 3 to 4 years depending on the program.
- Tuition per year: CNY 34,000 (liberal arts), CNY 40,000 (science and engineering), CNY 52,000 (medicine, arts and sports).
- Accommodation: CNY 2,400 to 8,000 per semester on Yuehai campus depending on room type, or CNY 750 per semester in a double room on Lihu campus; utilities are extra.
- Insurance: CNY 800 per academic year, bought from the college on registration day.
- Funding options reported in the brochure: Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship (CNY 30,000 per year), Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship (CNY 40,000 per year), and Liyuan International Scholarship classes of CNY 72,000, 60,000 or 48,000 per year with a monthly allowance. Supervisors may also provide at least CNY 12,000 per year for research. Awards are competitive and not automatic.
Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport, good health and good conduct.
- A master's degree or higher. Final-year students may apply with a pre-graduation certificate but must hold the diploma before enrolment.
- Generally under 40 years old.
- Chinese-taught programs: HSK 5 with at least 180 points. English-taught programs: a valid English proficiency certificate. Native speakers may be exempted if the university recognises them as such.
Documents you need
- Master's certificate and degree (or pre-graduation certificate).
- Transcripts for all master's courses.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, with referee contact details.
- Personal statement of about 1,500 words in English or Chinese.
- Passport information page, valid beyond 30 June 2027, plus a passport photo.
- Recommendation letter from your potential supervisor, on the university's template.
- Language proficiency certificate.
- Personal resume from primary school to the present.
- Foreigner physical examination form.
- Non-criminal record certificate with a Chinese translation.
- Bank statement showing at least CNY 30,000 (or equivalent) in your or your guardian's name.
- Application fee receipt (CNY 400 or USD 60, non-refundable).
How to apply, step by step
- Pick a program from the official March 2027 program list and contact a potential supervisor from the university's supervisor list.
- Ask the supervisor for the recommendation letter on the university's template.
- Register in the online system of the SZU International Exchange College and fill in personal and visa details.
- Pay the application fee, upload all documents and the fee receipt, then submit.
- Wait for pre-admission results, then the final admission list and materials.
Important dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10 October 2026 |
| Applications close | 30 November 2026 |
| Pre-admission results | December 2026 |
| Final admission list and materials | January 2027 |
| Intake | March 2027 |
Tips for Bangladeshi applicants
- With less than a month left, prepare the supervisor contact and the personal statement first; they take the longest.
- Have your master's transcript and certificate ready as scans and arrange the police certificate with a Chinese translation now.
- Check carefully that you choose the March 2027 intake in the online system; one registration link listed two different years on the source page we reviewed, so verify it on the official site.
- Plan the bank statement early so that the balance meets the CNY 30,000 minimum on the submission date.
- See our China student visa guide for the X1 visa steps after admission, and study cost guide for budgeting.
Frequently asked questions
Is this program fully funded?
No. Tuition and living costs are listed above; scholarships are competitive and awarded separately by the university or government bodies.
Do I need a supervisor before applying?
Yes. The checklist includes a recommendation letter from a potential supervisor.
What visa do admitted students use?
Admitted students apply for an X1 visa with the admission notice and the JW202 form, then convert it to a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.
Can I get my fee back if I am rejected?
No. The CNY 400 application fee is non-refundable.
Compiled by EduExpress on 7 November 2026 from the university's published 2027 call. We could not yet confirm every figure on the official notice, so treat dates and amounts as a guide and confirm them with the university, using the official source below, before you apply.
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