Study period and Academic Schedule

l   The normal period of study for each program is as follows: 4 years for undergraduate degrees, 3 years for master's degrees, 3 years for doctoral degrees and 2 weeks to more than 6 months for Chinese Language Programs.

l   Yunnan Agricultural University divides every academic year into spring and autumn semesters. The autumn semester starts in September and ends in January of the following year while the spring semester begins in February and ends in June.

l   There will be a winter and summer vacation every year. The summer vacation usually lasts 2 months. The winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and normally follows the schedule of Chinese New Year.

Category of Overseas Students & Application Condition

Category of Overseas students

Application Condition

Undergraduate

Graduate from high school or aboveno more than 25years old.

Master degree Student

Graduate from college or above, no more than 35years old.

PhD student

Have Master’s degree or above, no more than 45years old.

Chinese Language Student

Interested in learning Chinese language and culture, healthy and no more than 45 years old.

Ordinary Visiting Scholar

Graduate from college or above, no more than 35 years old.

Senior Visiting Scholar

Have Master’s degree or above, no more than 45 years old.