ZJU-UoE Dual Degree Undergraduate is now available for all Non-Chinese students. The Institute provides undergraduate education programmes that produce students with academic excellence, leadership skills, innovative capacity and global vision.
Students who successfully complete the program and meet the requirements of both universities will receive two bachelor’s degrees in their respective major fields: Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Edinburgh and Bachelor of Science from Zhejiang University.
Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions. Its engineering programs ranked 4th in the “Best Global Universities Rankings 2016” list published by US News & World Report.
Founded in 1583, The University of Edinburgh (UoE) has been providing students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years. It is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 19th in the 2016/17 QS World University Rankings.
Scholarship Description:
- Application deadline: June 15, 2018
- Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate programme. (Dual Degree programme)
- Study Subject: The ZJU-UoE Institute offers all English taught undergraduate academic programmes in integrative biomedical sciences and biomedical informatics, and a Dual PhD programme, and plans to expand into other fields of medicine and science as it grows. Successful students receive biomedical science degrees from both UoE and ZJU when their study is completed.
- Scholarship Award: Half Scholarship
Half Scholarship covers:
- Tuition Waiver: CNY 100,000 per year
- International student medical insurance: CNY 800 per year. (Relevant medical insurance items can be found at www.lxbx.net).
- Living allowance: CNY 1,400 per month, 46 months in total.
- Full Scholarship
Full Scholarship covers:
- Tuition Waiver: CNY 200,000 per year
- Accommodation on campus: CNY 8,000 per year
- International student medical insurance: CNY 800 per year. (Relevant medical insurance items can be found at www.lxbx.net).
- Living allowance: CNY 1,400 per month, 46 months in total.
Duration: 4 years (The scholarship will be reviewed and given on the condition that the student meets the requirements for satisfactory progress toward a degree and follows the rules of the ZJU-UoE Institute.)
- Nationality: Non-Chinese students
- Number of Scholarships: University plan to enrol 30 international students. Scholarships are awarded on an individual basis to outstanding students.
- Scholarship can be taken in China
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Applicants shall be aged at 18-30, non-Chinese passport holders, high school graduates, mentally and physically healthy and must obey Chinese law and University’s regulations, and respect Chinese culture and habits.
Minimum requirements:
| SQA/Highers | IB | GCE A-level |
| ABBB by end of S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6, with a minimum of BBB, achieved in one year of S4-S6, to include Biology and Chemistry. Mathematics and/or Physics are recommended. Qualified applicants are advised to take Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher level where possible. National 5: Mathematics at Grade B. English at Grade C. | Overall score of 32 points, including HL Biology and Chemistry, one at Grade 5 and one at Grade 6. Mathematics and/or Physics are recommended. SL: English at Grade 4 and Mathematics at Grade 4. If you are using English / English Language at SL as part of the English language requirements, you must obtain Grade 5.
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ABB, in one sitting, to include Biology and Chemistry. Mathematics and/or Physics are recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B or 6 and English at Grade C or 4.
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English Language Requirements: Students whose native language is not English should submit official results of TOEFL or IELTS tests. The Admissions teams are seeking students who will be successful in our English-based instructional program.
Application Procedure:
How to Apply: Submit required materials:
- Application Form
- Personal Statement in application form
- 2 referees – not parents
- Degree certificate showing highest qualification
- High school transcripts, scores on recognized tests such as ACT or SAT or IB
- English Language proficiency
- and other material indicated on the admissions website
