ZUEL Degree Programs
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law · Bachelor 4y / Master 2-3y / PhD 3-4y · CNY 16,000 - 20,000 / year (bachelor)
A 211 and Double First-Class university of finance, economics and law. Bachelor tuition is uniform across majors at CNY 16,000 (Chinese-taught) / 20,000 (English-taught) per year, with law and accounting as Double First-Class disciplines.
Program overview
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) is a MOE-affiliated 211 Project and Double First-Class university. Law and Accounting are Double First-Class disciplines, with deep strength in finance, economics and international trade.
ZUEL recruits bachelor, master and PhD degree students plus general and advanced study and online Chinese language programs. Application timing, documents and language requirements are clearly stated in the admissions brochure.
Intake: the main intake for degree programs is September each year (fall semester); some language/foundation programs also offer spring intake — exact dates follow each university’s annual notice. Application tip: prepare and submit your documents 3–6 months in advance to allow time for review and visa (JW202/visa) processing.
- Degree-application window
- Oct. 15 to Jul. 1 of the next year
- Chinese-medium
- Usually HSK4 for undergraduate, HSK5 for postgraduate
- English-medium
- TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0 or prior English-medium study
- Contact
- admissions@zuel.edu.cn
Key facts
- Degree application window
- Oct. 15 to Jul. 1 of the following year
- Application fee
- RMB 500
- Bachelor tuition
- CNY 16,000 / year (Chinese-taught) or 20,000 / year (English-taught), uniform across majors
- Master tuition
- CNY 20,000 (Chinese) / 30,000 (English-taught) per year
- PhD tuition
- CNY 24,000 (Chinese) / 34,000 (English) per year
- Chinese-medium
- HSK4 for bachelor, HSK5 for postgraduate
- English-medium
- TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0 or prior English-medium degree
- Contact
- admissions@zuel.edu.cn
- Passport, registration photo, diploma, and transcripts
- Guardian file for minors when required
- Language proof, physical examination, and CSCA when applicable
- Some applicants may need a short self-introduction video
Application materials
- Online application form
- Passport and registration photo
- Notarized highest diploma and transcripts
- CSCA academic proficiency test score
- Physical examination form and language certificate
- Recommendation letters (postgraduate / study-abroad) and study plan
- A self-introduction video within 180 seconds for some programs
- Guardian guarantee for minors (if applicable)
Fees and scholarships
- Bachelor tuition
- CNY 16,000 - 20,000 / year
- Master tuition
- CNY 20,000 - 30,000 / year
- Accommodation
- CNY 400 (quad) / 750 (twin) / 1,350 (single) per bed per month
- Medical insurance
- CNY 800 / year (mandatory)
- Application fee
- RMB 500
- Scholarships
- CSC Silk Road Program, CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program, university scholarships for international students