Question 1

Is SDNU public, and what can I study in English?

Accepted Answer

SDNU is a public university listed in China’s Ministry of Education roster. Its English catalogue includes undergraduate routes in preschool education, international trade, business, computing and artificial intelligence, plus master’s subjects in education, public administration, business, Marxist studies, psychology, translation and language studies. Some master’s routes are verified only under the 2027 CSC scholarship call; check each route’s availability.

Question 2

How long will the degree take?

Accepted Answer

The verified undergraduate routes are normally four years and the English master’s routes three years. The brochure’s two-year exception is a Chinese-taught International Chinese Language Education programme. Confirm the approved international training plan, maximum period, thesis/defence language and Chinese-language completion requirements.

Question 3

Is Preschool Education a first-entry bachelor degree?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Faculty of Education identifies four-year undergraduate study with教育学学士, corresponding to the Bachelor of Education family. The international brochure lists English instruction. Its preschool subject and duration remain distinct from other countries’ graduate-entry teacher programmes; professional registration abroad is not guaranteed.

Question 4

What English evidence is required?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 self-funded guide quotes IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. The 2027 CSC minimum table gives IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 75, while introductory prose uses above those scores. Confirm acceptance of a boundary score. Previous English study can support a university-approved waiver; theCSC call requires official university-level proof covering instruction and examinations.

Question 5

Do undergraduate applicants need CSCA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the current undergraduate instructions require a CSCA result. The brochure lists Mathematics for Preschool Education; Mathematics and Physics for International Trade; and Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for Business Administration and Computer Science. Confirm paper language/category. Artificial Intelligence’s exact subject set is unverified; do not borrow another route’s requirements.

Question 6

Who can apply for the 2027 CSC master’s call?

Accepted Answer

Non-Chinese bachelor graduates with the required academic, health and conduct standing may apply. Chinese wording normally allows age 35 or below; English says under 35, so confirm the boundary. An SDNU acceptance letter is required after school review/interview. The call is selective, with 10 places shared across master’s and doctoral study, not a guaranteed place in each subject.

Question 7

What are the application dates?

Accepted Answer

The 2027 CSC High-levelPostgraduate deadline is 10 February 2027 for September 2027 entry. The 2026 self-funded guide states 1 April–31 May, while the general brochure states 30 June for degree applications. Both 2026 dates have passed. Confirm the next general intake separately; a scholarship deadline does not establish unrestricted self-funded admission.

Question 8

What does tuition cost?

Accepted Answer

Dated 2026 English undergraduate quotations are CNY 22,000/year for Preschool Education and CNY 24,500/year for the listed trade, business and computing routes. Listed English master’s quotations are CNY 26,300 or 28,700/year by exact subject. Artificial Intelligence and newer scholarship-only subjects need a separate quotation. Confirm next-cohort rates.

Question 9

What does the scholarship cover?

Accepted Answer

The selective 2027 CSC call covers tuition, accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance, plus a master’s stipend of CNY 3,000/month. Chinese text specifies a free dormitory; English also mentions an accommodation subsidy, so confirm the actual arrangement. Award selection and the final list are decided through university recommendation and CSC review.

Question 10

What are accommodation and living costs?

Accepted Answer

The brochure quotes CNY 5,000/semester/bed; the self-funded guide quotes CNY 10,000/person/academic year. It describes double rooms with furniture, air conditioning and private bathrooms, with shared kitchens, laundry and gym facilities. Canteen meals are estimated at about CNY 1,000/month. Confirm campus, billing dates, room availability and personal costs.

Question 11

Is halal dining available?

Accepted Answer

The current brochure describes a dedicated halal canteen and varied campus daily living. Confirm its location and opening times on your assigned campus, plus any certification or allergy arrangements you need. A published facility description does not establish that every dietary requirement can be accommodated.

Question 12

Why are there two Applied Psychology master’s routes?

Accepted Answer

The current native catalogue distinguishes应用心理, the professional psychology qualification, from应用心理学, the academic psychology field. Both are translated Applied Psychology in English. Their exact qualification identities stay separate; neither label alone establishes an MSc, professional-practice licence or clinical registration.

Question 13

How do I apply and contact the university?

Accepted Answer

For general study, use your own account in the official SDNU system, submit documents, and follow review, interview and official payment instructions. For 2027 CSC, obtain the school’s acceptance letter before scholarship submission and follow SDNU’s later system invitation. The currentCSC acceptance procedure uses ciesdnu@163.com; the self-funded guide also lists ciesdnu@sdnu.edu.cn.

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