Jilin University was founded in 1946, it was listed as a national key university in 1960. In 1984, it became one of the first 22 universities to establish a graduate school. It is one of the first key universities by “Project 985” and “Project 211”, and the first batch of “Double First Class” universities.
Jilin University offers a wide range of disciplines, covering 13 academic categories: philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, sciences, engineering, agriculture, medical sciences, management, art and interdiscipline. It has a complete top talent training system of bachelor, master, and doctor’s degrees, with a total number of more than 70,000 enrolled students. The school focuses on cooperation with world-renowned universities and gradually improves its global cooperation network, establishing cooperative relationships with 313 universities and research institutions in 43 countries and regions. The campus has a beautiful environment, with complete infrastructure in 7 campuses distributed in 6 sites. Students enjoy rich and colorful campus life, with various forms of club activities. Every year, we hold international cultural festivals, various performances, sports meetings, cultural experience projects, social practices, and other activities, which are very popular among international students.
I. Program Information
Among the graduate programs that are available to international students, 169 majors are taught in Chinese, 76 in English and 2 in Korean. Jilin University will update the catalogue of programs on a regular basis each year. Please visit http://cie.jlu.edu.cn/lxsq1/zyml.htm to learn more about the programs.
Featured majors (Master degree):
★International Chinese Language Education, World Economics, Environmental Science (taught in Chinese)
★International Relations, Bionic Science and Engineering, Surgery, Environmental Science (taught in English)
Featured majors (Ph.D. degree)
★International Politics, Archaeology, Applicate Physics (taught in Chinese)
★International Relations, Environmental Engineering, Internal Medicine (taught in English)
II. Application Time
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Submit application via the International Student Service System of Jilin University: http://apply.jlu.edu.cn
III. Fees and Bank Account
1. Application fee: RMB 600
2. Tuition Fee:
Discipline / College / Major |
Instruction Language |
Master’s Program Tuition (RMB) |
Doctoral Program Tuition (RMB) |
Humanities / Social Science |
Chinese |
RMB 21,000 / year |
RMB 25,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
Science / Engineering / Agriculture |
RMB 24,000 / year |
RMB 29,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
Medical Science (except School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) / |
RMB 29,000 / year |
RMB 33,000 / year |
Art / Physical Education |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
School of Business and Management |
RMB 24,000 / year |
RMB 25,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
MBA RMB 30,000/year |
- |
(2-year program) |
School of Foreign Languages and Cultures |
RMB 30,000 / year |
Korean Interpretation/Japanese Translation |
(3-year program) |
School of Law |
English |
RMB 25,000 / year |
RMB 25,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
School of International and Public Affairs-International Relations |
RMB 25,000 / year |
RMB 29,000 / year |
(2-year program) |
(4-year program) |
College of Materials Science and Engineering |
RMB 30,000 / year |
RMB 36,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
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|
College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering-Bionic Science and Engineering |
RMB 25,000 / year |
RMB 25,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
College of New Energy and Environment |
RMB 28,000 / year |
RMB 33,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
College of Animal Sciences-Animal Science |
- |
RMB 25,000 / year |
(4-year program) |
College of Plant Science-Crop Science |
RMB 30,000 / year |
- |
(3-year program) |
School of Public Health- |
RMB 30,000 / year |
- |
Public Health |
(2-year program) |
Norman Bethune Health Science Center |
RMB 33,000 / year |
RMB 35,000 / year |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
International Center of Future Science |
- |
RMB 30,000 / year |
(4-year program) |
Northeast Asian |
Korean |
RMB 25,000 / year |
RMB 30,000 / year |
Studies College |
(3-year program) |
(4-year program) |
3. Bank account:
Beneficiary: Jilin University
Account No.: 160402501175
Name of the Bank: BANK OF CHINA, JILIN BRANCH, QIANJIN STREET SUB-BRANCH NO.2426 QIANJIN STREET, CHANGCHUN CITY,CHINA
Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ840
Address: No.2426,Qianjin Road,Changchun, China 130012
Note: The remarks column must be written “Application fee , Tuition fee and applicant’s name in the passport” on the remittance list.The insurance fee should be paid by international students separately.
IV. Eligibility for Application
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport.
2. Applicants of Master’s programs must be 18-40 years old, in good health both mentally and physically, with an undergraduate diploma.
Applicants of Doctoral programs must be 18-55 years old, in good health both mentally and physically, with a Master’s diploma.
V. Application and Enrollment Review Process
Step 1: Applicants submit applications online at the International Student Service System of Jilin University.
Applicants may submit application documents, including the passport’s first page, the latest diploma, academic transcripts, language qualification certificates, a proposal of the study in China, reference letter(s), and the Foreigner Physical Examination Form by June 30, 2026. Please see the attachment for details of the requirements.
Applicants shall create an account at the Jilin University International Student Service System (http://apply.jlu.edu.cn), fill in the personal information accurately and click “Submit” to complete the online application. Those who submit all the application materials will be entitled to an earlier review in the following stage.
Step 2: The College of International Education of Jilin University carries out preliminary review.
The College of International Education will review the qualifications of the applicants according to enrollment requirements, focusing on academic background, language proficiency, identity qualifications, health status, etc., and consult the corresponding teaching and training units for further review.
Step 3: The teaching and training units of Jilin University conduct further review, remote interview or written test.
The teaching and training units will organize an expert team to conduct further review, focusing on the applicants’ academic performance, research capability, language proficiency, academic background, comprehensive quality and overall potential, and give feedback on the results to the College of International Education.
Step 4: The College of International Education of Jilin University notifies applicants of the enrollment results.
VI. Accommodation
The University has 3 international student dormitories with 412 rooms containing 753 beds. Dormitories are fully furnished to meet the needs of international students for study and living. Roommates are arranged in consideration of international students’ programs, preferences and other factors.
Accommodation fees for on-campus apartments
Dormitory Name |
Fees(RMB) |
Youyi Guesthouse |
¥40-60 / day / bed |
Daxuecheng Dormitory |
¥25-50 / day / bed |
Hexie Jiayuan Dormitory |
¥1200-1300 / month / suite |
For information on accommodation, please refer to the column of Post-Arrival Information under Admission Information ( http://cie.jlu.edu.cn/rxxz/rjhxz1.htm ) on the website of the College of International Education of Jilin University.
VII. Registration
The registration date is planned to be September 8-9, 2026. Please refer to the admission notice and the registration instruction for specific requirements and matters.
VIII. Contact Us
International Student Admissions Office of College of International Education, Jilin University
Address: Room 216, Youyi Guesthouse of Jilin University, No.1505 Xiuzheng Road, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
Post Code: 130012
Tel: +86-431-85166885 /+86-431-85166518
Fax: +86-431-85166517
Email: study@jlu.edu.cn
Website:
http://www.jlu.edu.cn (Jilin University Official website)
http://cie.jlu.edu.cn (College of International Education, Jilin University)
http://apply.jlu.edu.cn (Jilin University’s International Student Service System)
IX. Attachment
Attachment:List of Application Documents for International Students (Graduate).pdf