1. Online Application

Applicants must log in to the International Students Application System of Renmin University of China (http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application) by May 31, 2026 (GMT+8), fill in the application information authentically, upload the application materials and pay the application fee online in the system. The application fee is CNY 800. The application fee will not be refunded.

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

3. 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.

4. Admission and Enrollment
The university will publish the admission results from March to July, 2026. Students should bring the admission documents including admission notice for onsite registration in late August or early September, 2026 to the university. The university will re-check the applicants’ information and documents after onsite registration. If there were any violations or fraudulent situation found, the university will turn down the admission.

Application Time:

Online Application: November 25, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Qualification Review: November 26, 2025 - June 10, 2026
School Review: January- June 2026
Admission: March - July 2026

Notes:
a. Applicants applying the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B: High-level Program) must complete the application in RUC Application System by February 15, 2026 (GMT+8). The deadline for the qualification review is February 27, 2026.
b. International Students Office (ISO) of RUC will review the application materials during the qualification review period. Applicants who do not pass the preliminary online review shall resubmit the application materials before the deadline of qualification review. Late application will not be accepted after the deadline.

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).