StudyChina GraduateAll guides
Every guide on master's and doctoral study in China published on this site, newest first.
- Degrees and graduation
Academic vs Professional Degrees in China: What the Degree Law Says
China awards master's and doctoral degrees as academic or professional degrees. What the Degree Law, in force since 1 January 2025, requires for each, and what it means for thesis and graduation.
11 October 2026
- Applying
Applying for a Master's in China: The Steps and the Papers, From the Official Guide
How an international student applies for a master's degree in China: who decides admission, what the Chinese Government Scholarship guide asks for, and the order to do things in.
11 October 2026
- Applying
Study Plan and Recommendation Letters for Graduate Study in China: The Official Requirements
The Chinese Government Scholarship guide asks postgraduate applicants for a study or research plan of at least 1,000 words, two recommendation letters and a pre-admission document. What each one is and how to prepare it.
11 October 2026