International Applicants

Application Materials:

(1) A photocopy of your passport:

Photocopy of valid passport bio data page. Passport must be an ordinary one and should not expire before December 31, 2023. Applicants currently residing in China also need to provide a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.

(2) Personal statement:

More than 1,500 words in English are required for Ph.D. applicants. The content should include (but not be limited to) why you want to study at Westlake, why you want to do research (expected content of the research proposal), personal achievements, experiences worth mentioning in your opinion, and your attitude towards life and research.

(3) All diploma and degree certificates:

The original or a notarized copy of your certificates (or proof of impending graduation for applicants in their final year of study). If the certificates are not in English or Chinese, you must also attach a notarized translation in English or Chinese.

(4) All transcripts:

The original or a notarized copy of your transcripts showing all your studies for your bachelor’s and master’s (if applicable) degrees. If the transcripts are not in English or Chinese, you must also attach a notarized translation in English or Chinese.

(5) Evidence of English language proficiency.

(6) Catalogue and abstract of published papers or other documents that prove academic ability (not compulsory).

(7) Two recommendation letters:

The referee must be a professor or a person with an equivalent academic title. The recommendation letter should be in Chinese or English and include the referee’s signature and contact information.

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Domestic Applicants

1. Personal statement: If you are applying to the School of Engineering your personal statement must be written in English. If you are applying to the School of Life Sciences or the School of Science, and you have a non-Chinese speaking PI among your intended advisors, your personal statement must be written in English. In other situations, either Chinese or English may be used to write the personal statement.

   Please use the Personal Statement to describe in more than 1,500 words why you want to study at Westlake, why you want to do research (expected content of the research proposal), personal achievements, experiences worth mentioning in your opinion, and your attitude towards life and research.

2. Certificate of Enrollment: Must be stamped with the official seal of the university’s teaching   management or academic department.

3.  GPA Ranking: Official comprehensive GPA rankings from undergraduate degrees must be   stamped with the official seal of the university's teaching management or academic department.

4. All diplomas and degree certificates: Original or notarized copy of all diplomas (or proof of pending graduation for applicants in their final year of study). If diplomas are not in English or Chinese, applicants must submit a notarized translation in English or Chinese.

5. All transcripts: Original or notarized copies of all academic transcripts for both bachelor and master’s degrees. If transcripts are not in English or Chinese, applicants must submit a notarized translation in English or Chinese

6. Evidence of English language proficiency: 

7. Certificates for any scientific achievements or awards:Certificate of awards for extracurricular scientific and technological activities or other kinds of academic awards.

8. Two recommendation letters: Recommendations must be written by professors who can attests to your former and future academic potential. Recommendation letters should be written in Chinese or English and include the referee’s signature and contact information.

9.  Academic writing sample: (Not compulsory but recommended).