Ningbo University
Aquatic
DoctoralPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Aquaculture program at Ningbo University (NBU), begun in 1958 before being merged into NBU from another college, is one of oldest aquaculture programs in China. Currently, Department of Aquaculture in School of Marine Science in NBU offers exciting opportunities for students interested in Aquaculture and applied research in aquatic systems at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. Approved by State Council Academic Degrees Committee, the Aquaculture program has offered Master degree since 1998, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree since 2007.The program aims to cultivate outstanding talents or professionals with profound and systemic knowledge of Aquaculture. The M.S. candidate must be able to use a kind of foreign language to read the magazines of this speciality and professional documents, write the abstract of dissertation, and be able to dialog in simple way. The Ph. D. candidate students should have the capability for engaging in the scientific research, be creative in research and education, be able to use a kind of foreign language to read the magazines of this speciality and professional documents, write the dissertation, and be able to dialog in professional way.
Application Requirements
(1) Foreign citizens with a valid ordinary passport and Bachelor's degree for master's program applicants, in good physical and mental health.
(2) Foreign citizens with a valid ordinary passport and Master's degree for doctoral program applicants, in good physical and mental health.
(3) Language Proficiency:
Chinese Medium Programs
Chinese language proficiency of HSK 4 (score 210 or above) or HSK 5. If you have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree taught in Chinese in China, you may apply for exemption for HSK requirements.
English Medium Programs
Good English language proficiency. For those whose native language is not English, please provide score report of English language test (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others).
Application Documents
1. Application form with photo
2. A photocopy of passport
3. Highest degree and transcript (original copy or notarized copy)
4. Certificate of Non-criminal Record
5. Remittance receipt of the application fee
1. Application fee (non-refundable): RMB 500
2. Tuition: RMB 20.000/year
3. Insurance: RMB 800/year
4. Medical Examination: About RMB 535 payable to Ningbo International Healthcare Center
5. Residence Permit: RMB 800/year payable to Ningbo Immigration Administration
6. Accommodation:
-Yangguang International Students Apartment:
Single Room RMB 1.200/Month/Person
Double Room RMB 900/Month/Person
-Wong Chingmao International Student Dormitory (Yong Jiang Dormitory):
Double Room RMB 4.000/Academic Year/Person
Quad Room RMB 2.500/Academic Year/Person
-Dormitory Building 5 & 8 (Public Bathroom per floor)
Double Room CNY 2.000/Academic Year/Person
-International Student Dormitory on Meishan Campus
Double Room CNY 3.500/Academic Year/Person
7. Living cost (food): Approximately RMB 1.000/month
※ Those who are unable to get the student visa can apply for full tuition fee refund. All refunds will only be made to the bank and account holder (or other financial institution) that originally paid the fee.