1. Applicants, agencies, and partner universities should log in to the ZUST online application website at: http://isam.zust.edu.cn, fill in the application information, upload scanned copies of relevant application documents, complete the online entrance examination, and pay the application fee of RMB 400 or USD 65.

2. The Admission Office of the School of International Education (SOIE) reviews the application and submits the documents of qualified applicants to the relevant departments.

3. The relevant departments review the eligibility of applicants and send their evaluation opinions to SOIE.

4. SOIE conducts an overall assessment of applicants who have passed the evaluation by the relevant departments and then submits them to the university president in charge and the superior authority for approval to determine the admission results. The admission results will be sent to the applicant through the online application portal within 14 working days after the application documents are confirmed as valid.

5. E-offers will be sent to admitted applicants via the online application portal and email. SOIE will post the Admission Letter, Visa Application Form for Foreigners to Study in China (JW202 Form), Notice of Registration, and other relevant documents to applicants within 10 working days, provided that applicants have paid the Pre-Paid Tuition fee of RMB 1000 or USD 165 have confirmed their registration.