Entry Requirements
1. Registration Requirements
1.1 Eligibility Criteria
To apply to Jinan University, international students must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification: Must possess a high school diploma or an equivalent educational level.
Age: Must be over 18 years and not exceeding 25 years old.
Conduct: Must have good conduct and a clean criminal record.
Health: Must be physically and mentally healthy.
1.2 Additional Requirements
In addition to the above general requirements, students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply:
- Overseas Chinese Students: Students who holds foreign nationality by birth, with at least one parent who is a Chinese citizen residing abroad.
- Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Residents: Students who are residents of Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan, and have obtained foreign nationality through immigration.
To qualify as international students studying in China, these applicants must also fulfill the following:
Passport Validity: Hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for at least 4 years.
Residency Requirement: Have a record of actual residence in foreign countries for more than 2 years within the past 4 years (from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2025).
Note: Time spent in foreign countries for more than 9 months in a year can be counted as one year.Entry and exit signatures will be used to verify residency.
1.3 Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants must meet the following language proficiency requirements based on the language of instruction for their chosen major:
For International School (English-Taught Majors): Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
- IELTS: Minimum overall score of 5.5, with no section below 5.0
- TOEFL (IBT): Minimum score of 80
- SAT: Minimum total score of 1030
Choosing ReasonsMORE
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Reasons from S*******************************
Choosing Jinan University, specifically the English-taught Finance program within the International School, is a deliberate step toward aligning my academic background with the frontier of global commerce. JNU has a historic reputation as a premier institution for international students and a vital bridge connecting China to the global economy. Located in Guangzhou, a core economic engine of the Greater Bay Area, the university offers an open, forward-looking ecosystem that is ideal for my undergraduate studies.
The International School’s curriculum immediately attracted me because it does not teach finance in a vacuum it emphasizes practical, real-world application and global market dynamics. To prepare for this rigorous major, I chose a highly targeted commerce track in the International Baccalaureate program, focusing on Higher Level Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), Economics, and Business Management. My training in Math AI HL has equipped me with a strong foundational toolkit in statistics and data modeling. I am eager to bring this quantitative baseline to JNU, I can master advanced financial frameworks, asset valuation, and corporate finance.
Furthermore, my passion for economics extends beyond standard textbooks. As the author of the published book "Trapped in the Feed," which analyzes the psychological and behavioral effects of digital platform algorithms on consumers, I approach finance through a behavioral lens. Jinan University values comprehensive, self-driven talents who possess an international outlook. I am choosing JNU because I want to study under a world-class faculty that understands how digital ecosystems, consumer data, and market psychology are actively reshaping modern capital markets.- 1 month ago
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- From:India
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Reasons from C***********************
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I am interested in the specific finance programme that the university offered. I have also heard of the excellent results this university produces, living conditions. I am keen in fitting in in a multicultural learning environment which will help drive me to reaching my desired goals.
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- Name:Ch**********************
- From:Zimbabwe
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
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Program Highlights
- National leading university.
- Finance ranked top 10 in China.
- High-quality internationalized financial curriculum.
- Better employment oppotunities.
- Good mentors and great learning environment.
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Program Description
Brief Introduction
Finance professionals help organizations find and manage the resources needed to grow, make investments and acquisitions, plan for the future, and manage existing assets. Finance professionals make investments, oversee long-range financial planning, acquire assets, and work with existing resources. A wide variety of companies and organizations employ finance professionals, ranging from nonprofits to government agencies to global corporations. Learners in the finance specialization will build the finance knowledge and skills needed to advance in the financial services industry or as finance professional within a public or private organization. Beyond expertise in finance, learners also demonstrate the management, interpersonal, and professional thinking skills to impact organizational effectiveness across all levels of their organization. Learners select elective courses based on their individual professional needs.
The courses taught in English of this major offered by the School of Economics.Teaching Objective
This program aims to turn out high-quality internationalized financial specialists who have armed with a good command of the basic theory and skills in finance and be capable of working with world-wide vision and adaptability in the related fields like banks, bonds and securities, investments, insurance companies and financial administrative organs of government.
Students should have a good command of English language proficiency and be able to make use of their financial knowledge intelligently in the international financial market.
Curriculum
Course Type Course Name Credit Compulsory Advanced Mathematics 3 Microeconomics 3 Macroeconomics 3 Principles of Statistics 3 International Finance 3 International Trade 3 Principal of Management 3 Commercial Law 3 Securities Investment 3 Money and Banking 3 Insurance 3 Corporate Finance 3 Financial Markets 3 Financial Econometrics 3 Optional Operation and Management of Commercial Banks 3 Financial Laws 3 Computerized Finance 3 Investment Banking 3 Financial theory of West Countries 2 Comparison of Financial System 2 Management of Financial Risks 3 International Payment and Settlement 3 Introduction to Behavior Finance 2 Central Banking 3 International Investment 3 Financial Engineering 3 Management of International Finance 3 Feasibility and Investment of Projects 3 Real Estate Finance 2 Analysis on Earning-fixed Securities 2 Financial Servicing and Marketing 2 Banking credit Management 2 Financial Accounting and Financial Analysis 3 Game Theory and Information Economics 3 International taxation 3 International Insurance 3 Students so trained are required to
a) have a wide range of well-grounded basic theories, expertise and skills in finance and be well-informed in the latest developments in the academic field of international public administration;
b) possess practical skills in information technology and the internet to serve their future work and research needs in the field of finance.
Future Career
Learners in the finance specialization will build the finance knowledge and skills needed to advance in the financial services industry or as finance professional within a public or private organization. Beyond expertise in finance, learners also demonstrate the management, interpersonal, and professional thinking skills to impact organizational effectiveness across all levels of their organization. Learners select elective courses based on their individual professional needs.
People who work in finance need more than financial proficiency, as these jobs often require people skills, creative and critical thinking, and confident decision making. A variety of jobs are available to finance professionals, including budget analyst, investment banker, real estate, loan officer, money manager, underwriter, and personal finance advisor.
Degree Awarded: Bachelor's Degree in Economics.
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Entry Requirements
1. Registration Requirements
1.1 Eligibility Criteria
To apply to Jinan University, international students must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification: Must possess a high school diploma or an equivalent educational level.
Age: Must be over 18 years and not exceeding 25 years old.
Conduct: Must have good conduct and a clean criminal record.
Health: Must be physically and mentally healthy.
1.2 Additional Requirements
In addition to the above general requirements, students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply:
- Overseas Chinese Students: Students who holds foreign nationality by birth, with at least one parent who is a Chinese citizen residing abroad.
- Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Residents: Students who are residents of Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan, and have obtained foreign nationality through immigration.
To qualify as international students studying in China, these applicants must also fulfill the following:
Passport Validity: Hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for at least 4 years.
Residency Requirement: Have a record of actual residence in foreign countries for more than 2 years within the past 4 years (from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2025).
Note: Time spent in foreign countries for more than 9 months in a year can be counted as one year.Entry and exit signatures will be used to verify residency.
1.3 Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants must meet the following language proficiency requirements based on the language of instruction for their chosen major:
For International School (English-Taught Majors): Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
- IELTS: Minimum overall score of 5.5, with no section below 5.0
- TOEFL (IBT): Minimum score of 80
- SAT: Minimum total score of 1030
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 28,000 per year
RMB 112,000 in total (About $ 15,644)Accommodation Fee International Students Dormitory Quad room RMB 6,000 (More Details) International Students' Dormitory Quad room RMB 975 (More Details) International Students' Apartment Quad room RMB 1,440 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 71 Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. Certificate of No Criminal Record
-Please note that this document is valid for only 3 months. For instance, if you submit your -application in April, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than January.
-Obtain a police clearance certificate from the local police station where you currently reside, confirming no criminal record in the past 6 months at the time of application.
-You need to translated it into CHINESE if it is not in Chinese; Then you need to get it notarized by local notary office and then get it certified by local Chinese embassy; If your country has joined the HAGUE convention then just do the Chinese translation and Apostille; Then you may need to mail original copy of non-criminal record and translation & certified(or Apostille) documents to the university in China.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.*2. Recommendation Letter
One letter of recommendation, which can be from:
Jinan University’s overseas student recruitment agencies
Local overseas Chinese organizations
Well-known figures in the overseas Chinese community
The graduating high school*3. Personal Statement
A self-introduction that includes past learning experiences and study plans while in China.
*4. Physical Examination Report
The students who apply for medical majors should provide a physical examination report from the past six months.
You can download a template or sample from here.
The Physical Examination Form template is provided in the attachment of this guide..5. As per the Notice of the Ministry of Education on Standardizing the Acceptance of International Students in Our Higher Education Institutions (Doc. [2020] No. 12), the following documents are required
For applicants who were originally residents of the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan and later acquired foreign nationality:
Certificate of cancellation of Chinese nationality or registered residence.
Certificate of foreign nationality acquisition.
Entry and exit records for the past four years (up to April 30, 2025).
For applicants who obtained foreign nationality at birth (if either or both parents are Chinese citizens):
Proof of foreign nationality obtained at birth.
Permanent residence certificate of the applicant’s Chinese parents in a foreign country before birth.
Entry and exit records for the past four years (up to April 30, 2025).*6. English Proficiency Certificates
*7. Passport
A copy of the applicant’s passport.
If currently in China, the most recent valid Chinese visa page and entry/exit record seals must also be provided.*8. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*9. Transcripts for each academic year of high school issued by the graduating high school.
Transcript issued by a foreign authority must be notarized or authenticated by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.
If the country where the document is issued is a contracting state of the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, an Apostille is sufficient. No consular authentication is required.
Internationally standardized exam transcripts (if available), such as SAT/ACT/A-Level/ AP/IB, etc.*10. A graduation certificate or proof of high school education or higher.
Graduation Certificate issued by a foreign authority must be notarized or authenticated by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.
If the country where the document is issued is a contracting state of the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, an Apostille is sufficient. No consular authentication is required.*11. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
You can download a template or sample from here.
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.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. - Video
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