The basic application entrance requirement for China universities

Short-term student

Secondary High school graduate or the   equivalent (e.g. A-level, successful completion of Year 12, etc.).In some of   China's universities, any education background is accepted.

No requirement

Depending

Language student

Secondary High school graduate or the   equivalent (e.g. A-level, successful completion of Year 12, etc).

No requirement

above the age of 16; Healthy

Undergraduate or associate student

Secondary High school graduate or the   equivalent (e.g. A-level, successful completion of Year 12, etc).

HSK level 4-6 (for Chinese-medium   programs)

above the age of 18 and under the age of   30; Healthy

Master's degree student

Possession of a Bachelor's degree, at   least two letters of recommendation from professors.

HSK level 5-8 (for Chinese-medium   programs)

under the age of 40; Healthy

Doctoral student

Possession of a Master's degree, at least   two recommendations from professors.

HSK level 5-8 (for Chinese-medium   programs)

under the age of 45; Healthy