These frequently-asked questions are intended for the applicants for Master of Auditing (MAud) Program sponsored by China Scholarship Council (CSC) at Nanjing Audit University.
Application FAQs
1. What’s the process of online application?
It’s a two-step application process. Firstly, candidates shall visit China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred as CSC) at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn, and make first online application.
After completion at CSC website, candidates need to make another application at the University website at http://apply.nausie.cucas.cn/.
2. Where can I get the Foreigner Physical Examination Form?
You can download the form by the link below:
https://lxsy.nau.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/19/12/f11eca7f4f0bbafc5b1342a7e742/3443c0b3-e6b7-4808-be07-613f4539b365.pdf
Note: This is a Standard Form for foreign visitors to apply Chinese visa and other related issues, please do not make any change or use other non-standard forms. The result of the examination will expire in six months. The expenses incurred from the physical examination shall be covered by yourself.
3. What should I do if my passport is going to expire within a short period?
It is recommended that passports used for applying the Program shall not expire in the next two years. DO NOT apply with the passports that will be shortly-expired, in such case, ONLY apply when you have the new passport at hand. If you are almost meeting the deadline for application, please write your passport number as “00000000”, we will notice the abnormal number and wait for your renewed passport number.
4. What kind of passport should I use for application?
Please use the ordinary passport for application. If you are using other passports, you will meet difficulties in the process of getting the JW201 Form(a required document for studying in China). Please do not try to ask if other passports are acceptable, because the answer is definitely “NO”. Any negative consequences resulting from using the wrong type of passport shall receive no cooperation from the university in the visa application process.
5. When is the deadline?
The recommended deadline is June 6 each year, but if in any case, you could not meet the deadline, write an email to cscmaud@nau.edu.cn, and there is still a chance to get admitted. Make sure you are allowing enough time for the university to verify the documents you submit.
6. What are the requirements of the recommendation letters?
It is required that each applicant need two recommendation letters. The academic recommendation letter is usually written by a professor from a university or a high-level professional in a related field. The other recommendation letter should be signed by the Auditor General (AG) of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of your country. Please note that electronic signatures is not acceptable.
7. How can I get the JW201 Form?
The JW201 Form will be issued to CSC students only, and they can download the JW201 form from the CSC website.
8. How can I get the admission letter?
For CSC students, you can download the admission notice and JW201 form from the CSC website: http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn, after the admission process is completed.
9. When will the admission result come out?
According to our experience, the admission results will come out around 15th of July.
10. What do we need to bring when we go to the embassy for visa application?
The university can provide two things: admission notice and the JW201 Form. For other details of visa application, please consult the embassy, it is beyond the knowledge and responsibility of the university. Nor is it possible for the university to tell the embassy what they should do. You are supposed to bring all the things the embassy requires you to.
11. Do I need a language proficiency certificate if I am from an English-speaking country?
There is no need to provide language proficiency certificate. Just remark (at the relevant step of online application）that you are from an English-speaking country.
12. I am from Myanmar, our country requires me to get the admission notice first, after which we will start the passport application process. What should I do?
When you make online application, fill in the passport number blank with “00000000”,and we will notice that you haven’t got a passport, and we will contact you once your admission notice is ready. Do NOT provide an expired passport number, or passports that will be shortly-expired.
13. Can we take paid job during the study period to support ourselves?
No. It is against the law in China for X1 or X2 visa, which are issued to international students who are not supposed to get paid jobs. You can do voluntary work here without payment if you like.
14. Are we provided with free airfare?
For CSC students, the international airfare is not included in the scholarship. However the university offers to provide the airfare for your first trip to China at registration and the trip to go back to your country at graduation. The other trips are supposed to be self-supported.
15. How should I write my name?
Please write your full name as shown in the passport. In the application system, you will see SURNAME and GIVEN NAME are separated. Please avoid mistakes in names, or you will be creating trouble for yourself.
16. I am forty-five years old. Is it possible for me to apply?
No. The candidates must be under 45 before September 1st of the year.
17. Will I study Chinese language? Is it compulsory?
Yes. You will study the Chinese language as part of your course (HSK1 to HSK3). It is compulsory but fun. You will be required to pass the HSK 3 exam, which is a must for degree conferring.
18. How do I access healthcare?
You can visit the campus Healthcare facility or the local hospital in Nanjing for healthcare services. The program provides 800 RMB yuan insurance specifically for foreigners in China. The policy of reimbursement will be introduced to you after your arrival in China. For more information, you can use the service line of the insurance company, or refer to the link below: https://u5481576.viewer.maka.im/k/7WDK6E18?hash=650e5eba62badbefd52d95e2aa9575df.
