甘肃农业大学外国留学生招生简章（2026-2027学年）

甘肃农业大学是中国农业农村部和甘肃省人民政府共建大学、国家重点建设的中西部百所高校之一、甘肃省高水平大学，是以农业学科为优势特色，理、工、经、管、文多学科协调发展的教学研究型大学。学校以建设优势突出、特色鲜明的高水平大学为目标，坚守“臻进人类健康、裨益国民生计”的办学初心，立足甘肃、服务西部、辐射全国，在人才培养、科学研究、社会服务和文化传承等方面取得了显著成绩，为西部地区乃至全国农业现代化提供了强有力的智力支持和人才保障，为我国高等农业教育发展作出了重要贡献。学校1953年开始招收研究生，是中国高校中首批学士、硕士学位授予单位，第二批博士学位授予单位。学校现有8个一级学科博士学位授权点、1个交叉学科博士学位授权点、1个博士专业学位授权类别、20个一级学科硕士学位授权点、14个硕士专业学位授权类别。

学校先后与30多个国家的80多所大学、科研机构和国际组织签署合作协议，在学生联合培养、学术交流和科研合作等方面开展务实交流与合作。设立“甘肃农业大学外国留学生校长奖学金”，吸引优秀外国留学生来校攻读硕、博士学位。

2026-2027学年外国留学生招生工作现已开始，现将具体事宜公布如下：

学历生：博士研究生、硕士研究生共计招生20人左右。

Admission Guidelines for International Students of

Gansu Agricultural University

( 2026-2027 Academic Year)

Gansu Agricultural University (GAU) is a university co-constructed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Gansu Province. It is one of the key universities in the central and western regions under national construction and a high-level university in Gansu Province. As a teaching and research-oriented university, it takes agricultural disciplines as its advantages and characteristics, with coordinated development of multiple disciplines including science, engineering, economics, management and literature. The university aims to build a high-level university with prominent advantages and distinctive features, adheres to the educational philosophy of "promoting human health and benefiting national livelihood", and is rooted in Gansu, serving the western region and radiating the whole country. It has made remarkable achievements in talent training, scientific research, social services and cultural inheritance, providing strong intellectual support and talent guarantee for the modernization of agriculture in the western region and even the whole country, and making important contributions to the development of higher agricultural education in China. The university began enrolling postgraduates in 1953, and is one of the first batch of universities in China authorized to confer bachelor's and master's degrees, and the second batch of universities authorized to confer doctoral degrees. Currently, the university has 8 first-level discipline doctoral degree authorization points, 1 interdisciplinary doctoral degree authorization point, 1 professional doctoral degree authorization category, 20 first-level discipline master's degree authorization points and 14 professional master's degree authorization categories.

The university has successively signed cooperation agreements with more than 80 universities, scientific research institutions and international organizations in more than 30 countries, carrying out pragmatic exchanges and cooperation in joint student training, academic exchanges and scientific research cooperation. It has established the "Gansu Agricultural University President's Scholarship for International Students" to attract outstanding international students to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at the university.

The enrollment of international students for the 2026-2027 academic year has now started. The specific matters are announced as follows:

1. Enrollment Categories and Quotas

Degree Students: Approximately 20 students in total for doctoral and master’s degree programs.

2. Disciplines and Majors

Relevant disciplines and majors of the university with doctoral and master's degree conferment rights enroll international students for academic education. For details, please refer to the List of Enrollment Majors for International Students of Gansu Agricultural University (Appendix 1 and Appendix 2).

3. Mode and Length of Study

(1) The study mode for international students enrolled by our university is full-time.

Our university implements a two-semester system, with the first semester from September to January, and the second semester from March to July.

(2) The academic system for academic master's students is 3 years, and for academic doctor.

(3) International students admitted this time will enroll in late August 2026 and directly commence their major studies. Students registering in late February 2027 will conduct intensive Chinese language study and will proceed to their major studies upon meeting the university's Chinese language proficiency requirements.

4. Chinese Language Requirements

Applicants for Fall 2026 admission must have a basic command of Chinese and hold a valid HSK certificate at the required level. For Spring 2027 applicants, the Chinese proficiency requirement may be appropriately relaxed, nevertheless, the specified HSK certificate shall be obtained before the commencement of professional courses.

Master's degree students pursuing a degree must obtain an HSK certificate with a score of 200 in the new HSK4 Level before enrollment (late August 2026).

Doctoral degree students pursuing a degree must obtain an HSK certificate with a score of 180 in the new HSK3 Level before enrollment (late August 2026).

5. Application Eligibility

(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, in good physical and mental health, with good character, friendly towards China, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the university.

(2) Academic and age requirements for applicants:

For master's degree programs: Applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification, and generally be under 35 years old.

For doctoral degree programs: Applicants must have obtained a master's degree or equivalent academic qualification, and generally be under 45 years old.

6. Submission of Application Materials

All applicants shall register and complete the application information on the International Student Online Service System of Gansu Agricultural University https://gsau.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx, and upload the corresponding application documents as follows:

(1) Academic Information Form: including personal educational background, work experience (if applicable), academic research achievements, as well as study or research plans in China.

(2) Highest academic diploma and academic transcript (notarization required).

(3) Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English).

(4) Language proficiency certificate: HSK score report or other Chinese language learning certificate, TOEFL or IELTS certificate, or other English proficiency certificate.

(5) Certificate of enrollment or employment: Current students or employed applicants shall provide a certificate issued by their school or employer.

(6) Foreigner Physical Examination Record: Issued by the local entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority. The record shall be completed strictly in accordance with the required items. The record shall be invalid if it is expired, incomplete, without a photo, without an official cross-seal on the photo, or without the signature and seal of the doctor or hospital.

(7) Certificate of No Criminal Record: Issued by the relevant authority in the country of citizenship or permanent residence. The certificate must be in Chinese or English; non-Chinese/English documents must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation, and shall be notarized and authenticated by the Chinese embassy or consulate in that country. The issue date of the certificate shall be no more than six months before the submission date. Applicants who have resided continuously in China for more than six months may submit a Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the local public security organ.

(8) Financial guarantee (e.g., bank deposit certificate).

(9) Self-introduction video: 2–3 minutes in Chinese or English.

7. Application Deadline

Applicants must submit the materials before May 20, 2026.

8. Admission Qualification and Time

Based on the applicant's overall qualifications, the availability of faculty in the chosen major, recommendations from prospective supervisors, and the university's review, Gansu Agricultural University will select the best candidates for admission. After approval, the university will issue the Admission Notice and the JW-202 Form to the admitted students.

Registration time: August 31 to September 4, 2026. Students must report to the university on time with the admission notice. Those who fail to go through the deferment formalities and exceed the registration time by 7 days will have their admission qualification canceled.

9. Expenses

Our university provides the "Gansu Agricultural University President's Scholarship" for outstanding international master's and doctoral students, with priority given to doctoral international students.

Doctoral Programs: Within the standard academic duration (4 years), tuition and accommodation fees are fully waived. A monthly living allowance of RMB 1,000 is provided for 10 calendar months per year, excluding February and August (winter and summer vacations).

Master’s Programs: For academic master students (standard study duration: 3 years) and professional master students (standard study duration: 2 years), tuition and accommodation fees are fully waived. A monthly living allowance of RMB 1,000 is provided for 10 calendar months per year, excluding February and August (winter and summer vacations).

Other expenses shall be borne by the student, including: Physical examination fee: approximately 400 RMB. Visa fee: approximately 400 RMB. Insurance fee: 1000 RMB per year (to be purchased before coming to China to ensure the insurance is valid upon entry). Textbook fees, living expenses, miscellaneous fees, etc.

10. Contact Information for International Student Enrollment of Gansu Agricultural University

Address: No. 1 Yingmen Village, Anning District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China

College of International Education, Gansu Agricultural University (Office 617, Gongxing Building)

Postal Code: 730070

Phone: +86-931-7602215, 7631125

Fax: +86-931-7602215

E-mail: cie@gsau.edu.cn

Website: University Homepage: http://www.gsau.edu.cn

College of International Education: http://cie.gsau.edu.cn

Welcome to study at Gansu Agricultural University!

Appendix

1. List of Enrollment Majors for International Doctoral Students (2026-2027 Academic Year)

2. List of Enrollment Majors for International Master's Students (2026-2027 Academic Year)