2026 China Agricultural University International Undergraduate Admissions Brochure

China Agricultural University (CAU) is the origin of modern agricultural higher education in China. Its history can be traced back to 1905, when the College of Agriculture of the Imperial University of Peking was founded.

CAU is a key university directly under the Ministry of Education, included in the national “Project 211” and “Project 985” initiatives, and was selected as a “Double First-Class” university in 2017.

In 2021, nine disciplines of CAU were selected for the second round of “Double First-Class” construction: Biology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Engineering, Crop Science, Agricultural Resources and Environment, Plant Protection, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, and Grass Science.

The university currently has 19 colleges, 1 teaching unit, and 1 department, covering nine disciplines: Agriculture, Engineering, Science, Economics, Management, Law, Literature, Art, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

CAU has more than 29,000 full-time students and over 2,000 faculty members, including 814 professors (or researchers) and 1,050 associate professors (or associate researchers). The university operates 20 national-level research platforms, including 11 national key laboratories, 1 national major infrastructure, 1 national engineering laboratory, 2 national engineering technology research centers, 2 national technology innovation centers, and 3 national field observation and research stations.

CAU actively promotes international collaboration and innovation by advancing both “bringing in” and “going global” strategies. As of 2024, CAU has established partnerships with over 260 universities, research institutions, and international organizations from more than 50 countries and regions across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America, signing 497 cooperation agreements.

CAU co-founded the A5 Alliance of World Top Agricultural Universities with Wageningen University (Netherlands), the University of California Davis (USA), Cornell University (USA), and the University of São Paulo (Brazil).

In response to the Belt and Road Initiative, CAU established the College of International Development and Global Agriculture in 2017 as a think tank for South–South Cooperation. In 2018, CAU and 75 universities from 29 countries jointly founded the Belt and Road/South–South Cooperation Agricultural Education, Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (BRSSCAL), under which 11 international joint research centers have been established worldwide.

I. Admission Information Website

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II. Application Eligibility and Requirements

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have completed high school or above, and achieved good academic performance.

2. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid ordinary passport, in accordance with the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China.

3. Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy, meeting the health requirements for studying in China and for the chosen major.

4. Applicants must have no disciplinary record or criminal history, maintain good conduct, respect Chinese laws and customs, and show friendliness toward China.

5. According to Ministry of Education regulations, former Chinese citizens (including residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) who have acquired foreign nationality must hold valid foreign passports for at least four years and have lived abroad for at least two years within the past four years.

6. Applicants who formerly held Chinese citizenship must submit:

   • Proof of naturalization

   • Certificate of cancellation of original Chinese household registration

   • Copies of passport entry/exit stamps for the past 4 years (originals for verification)

   • Proof of study or residence abroad in the past 4 years

7. Chinese-taught programs require HSK Level 4 or above (for Veterinary Medicine: HSK Level 5 with 250+ points).

8. Starting from 2026, all applicants for undergraduate programs must take the CSCA (Chinese Scholastic Competency Assessment) organized by the China Scholarship Council. (See appendix for exam subject requirements.)

 III. Application Period

Online application only: March 1 – May 31, 2026
(Applications must be submitted within this period to be considered valid.)

IV. Available Majors for 2026 Intake

(See program list in the appendix.)

V. Application Method

Applicants must log in to the CAU International Student Application System:
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VI. Required Application Documents

• Copy of valid ordinary passport photo page (valid until at least December 2026)

• High school diploma and transcripts

  • Graduating students must provide an expected graduation certificate; the diploma must be submitted upon admission.

• HSK certificate (Chinese proficiency)

• CSCA test report (undergraduate entrance exam results)

• Recommendation letter from a high school teacher

• Medical examination report (template: www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/foreinphy.pdf)

• Copies of all Chinese visa information and entry/exit records

• Non-criminal record certificate

• Financial guarantee letter (original) and sponsor’s ID copy

Additional Notes:

• CAU may request supplementary documents if necessary.

• All documents must be in Chinese or English. If not, notarized translations must be provided.

• The application fee is non-refundable.

• Original documents must be presented upon registration.

VII. Evaluation and Admission

Admission is based on application review + interview.
After submission, please check your email frequently for interview notifications and updates.

VIII. Admission Notice

Successful applicants will receive the Admission Notice and JW202 Form (Visa Application for Study in China) issued by the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange of CAU.

IX. Visa Application and Registration

Admitted students should bring the following documents to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student visa (X1 Visa):

• Valid ordinary passport

• Admission Notice

• JW202 Form

• Physical Examination Record (valid within 6 months)

Students must enter China with an X1 visa and complete residence permit registration within 30 days of entry.

X. Fees (in RMB)