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Application Process

Online Application

Applicants must log in to the International Students Application System of Renmin University of China (http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application) within the application time, fill in the application information authentically, upload the application materials and pay the application fee online in the system. The application fee is RMB 800. The application fee will not be refunded.

Qualification Review

RUC will review the applicants’ information and materials in the application system within the application time. Applicants who do not pass the online preliminary review should re-upload the related information or documents in time within the application period.

Mail Documents

Applicants should mail the hard copies of the application materials to the university through EMS or SF-Express within one week after passing the Qualification Review.

School Review

After the qualification review, the school will review the application documents. Applicants will get the interview notice if the check of the application documents is approved.

Admission and Enrollment

The university will publish the results of enrollments from March to July, 2025. Students should bring the admission documents including admission notice for onsite registration in September, 2025 to the university. The university will re-check the applicant’s information and documents after onsite registration. If there were any violations or fraudulent situation found, the university will turn down the admission.

Application Time:

Applications are accepted only for the fall term. The online application will be open in early December, 2024 and closed on 31st May, 2025.

Self-financed applicant:

December 1,2024- May 31,2025

Chinese Government Scholarship (high-level scholarship) Type B applicant:

December 1,2024- February 15,2025



Note:

1. the electronic photos submitted for online registration must be:

a. Taken recently to reflect your current appearance

b. Two inches of size

c. Taken in front of a plain white background

d. Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera

e. With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open

f. Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis

g. Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.

h. Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.

2. The registration information must be verified before submitting. Once submitted, it cannot be modified.

3. Be sure to save the username and password used in online registration (you will need it later).