A Guide for International Student Admission –Master Program

I. Brief Introduction

Lasting for three years, the master program is taught in Chinese. Master’s degree and graduation certificates are awarded to those who have finished all the required courses, got enough credits, passed thesis defense and met with other necessary requirements .

II. Qualification for admission

The applicant should be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport and a bachelor’s degree or evidence of its equivalent under the age of 40, be in good health and have an HSK certificate (level 4 or above) or the equivalent, obey Chinese laws as well as the school rules and respect Chinese customs.

Please refer to the attached list to find a suitable major.

NB: All international students applying for master programs could study at Capital University of Physical Education and Sports (CUPES) for one year as a preppy if their proficiency of Chinese has not reached the admission requirement for professional learning.

III. Application Procedure

Applicants shall log on http://sie-lb.cupes.edu.cn/ and download CUPES Application Form for international students, fill in it and then submit it together with other application documents to School of International Education in CUPES:(1)by email to sie-zhaosheng@cupes.edu.cn; (2) by posting documents or asking someone to hand in.  

Document Details:
1.   CUPES Application Form for International Students (download online, print and fill in, attach a photo and sign by the applicant and the guarantor);
2.  Undergraduate graduation certificate and transcripts (those who are still studying need to hand in an expected graduation certificate and replace it with official undergraduate graduation certificates after graduation);
3.  Study plan;
4.  HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) grade 4 Certificate and transcripts or evidence;
5.  Two associate professors’ recommendation letters with signature;
6.  Passport copy;
7.  Two passport photos (please write on the back of photo the name and major applying for);

8.  Registration fee RMB 500;
9.  If you are studying in China, please attach a transfer letter or a copy of the completion certificate;

★ If no special requirement, all above documents are required to submit original or notarized
★ Application documents should be submitted in English or Chinese
★ Registration fee and application documents are non-refundable

IV. Application schedule

The application begins every year in January. Application documents must be submitted before June 15.

V. Evaluation method

HSK scores, application documents, interviews, etc.

VI. Admission Notice

Every year at the beginning of July, the applicants may inquire for admission status and scholarships assessment resultsvia email or phone call to the school of International Education in CUPES.

Admission Notice and Visa Application for Study in China (JW202) will be issued to the admitted applicants in early July.

VII. Visa application and Registration

The admitted applicant should bring the Passport, the original copies of Admission Notice, Visa Application (JW202), and Foreigner Physical Examination Form as well as Blood Test Record to the Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China in their home country, and apply for a student visa (X1 visa or X2 visa). The student shall come with the above documents to School of International Education in CUPES for registration before the deadline indicated on the Admission Notice.

VIII. Scholarships
To encourage and subsidize international students with good academic performance and well complete their studies, CUPES provides several scholarships for them:
1. 1) Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program

2) Chinese Government Scholarship-Chinese University Program

Apply online: http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/
2. Beijing Government Scholarship

 Apply to CUPES directly.

IX. Accomodation

If the student plans to live in International Student Residence Hall, please download and fill out the application form for accommodation to book in advance. In addition, international students can also live off campus, but must go to the local police station to register within 24 hours after arrival.

X.  Contact Us

School of International Education,

Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

Address: No. 11, Beisanhuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, P.R.China

Tel: 0086-10-82099102 / 9177

Fax: 0086-10-82099209

Email: sie-zhaosheng@cupes.edu.cn

Website: http://sie-lb.cupes.edu.cn

Appendix:

Master Majors with Different Research Areas

1. Humane and Sociological Science of Sports

1). School Physical Education (including Preschool Physical Education)

2). Sports Sociology (including Social Sports and Olympic Sports)

3). Leisure Sports (including Outdoor Sports, Chess and Card)

4). Sports Economics and Industry (including Sports Law)

5). Sports Management

6). Sports Journalism and Communication

7). Sports Events Management and Marketing

2. Human Kinesiology

8). Theory and Application of Sports Health Care and Rehabilitation

2). Sports Physiology and Biochemistry (including Health Promotion and Sports Abilities)

10). Analysis of Physical Education Projects and Sports Technology

3. Physical Education and Sports Coaching

11). Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching (Competition)

12). Physical Functional Training (including Theory and Practice of Physical Training)

13). Theory and Practice of Basketball Teaching and Training

14). Theory and Practice of Track and Field Teaching and Training

15). Theory and Practice of Gymnastics Teaching and Training (including Aerobics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Sports Dancing, Dancing, etc.)

16). Theory and Practice of Volleyball Teaching and Training

17). Theory and Practice of Football Teaching and Training

18). Theory and Practice of Small Ball Teaching and Training (including Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis, Golf, etc.)

19). Theory and Practice of Winter Sports Teaching and Training

4. Traditional Chinese Sports

20). Theory and Practice of Traditional Chinese Sports (including Martial Arts Culture and International Communication)

21). Theory and Practice of Martial Arts Routine Teaching and Training

22). Theory and Practice of Competitive Fighting Program Teaching and Training (including Taekwondo, Sanda, Wrestling, Judo, Boxing, etc.)

23). Theory and Practice of National Folk Sports Teaching and Training

24). Theory and Practice of Traditional Physical Health Care

5. Applied Psychology

25). Motivation of Teenagers Participating in Sports

26). Measurement Method of Sports Psychology

27). Psychological Adjustment and Mental Health of Teenagers

28). Brain Science and Sports Cognition

6. Sports Rehabilitation

29). Prevention of Sports Injury and Research on Rehabilitation

30). Sports Rehabilitation of Chronic and Senile Diseases

31). Sports Rehabilitation of the Disabled

32). Evaluation Techniques of Sports Rehabilitation and Research on Sports Prescription