General Requirements
For admission to the Intentional PhD program, applicants should generally hold a Master’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university. It is SITE’s policy to recruit the top students with the greatest potential, who can most readily use the skills acquired from the program to contribute substantially to a research career. Applicants should have strong backgrounds in economics, mathematics and statistics are desirable. Students who lack sufficient English language skills are likely to have difficulties in the program. The requirements for the admission to Ph.D. programs are as follows:-An applicant must have completed Graduate program （or equivalent） with at least a B+ or better standing of that program. Applicants are required to have solid preparation at the Mater level of microeconomics and macroeconomics, differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics and two reference letters from two academic advisors or instructors.
Proficiency in English is required as follows:
-One of the following: TOEFL iBT （internet based） test result of at least 86 points
-TOEFL （computer based） test result of at least 213 points
-TOEFL （paper based） test result of at least 550 points
-IELTS test result of at least 6.0.
This requirement does not apply to an applicant who has studied for at least two years at, or received a degree from an English speaking college or university.
Other than academic qualification, applicants may want to demonstrate that they possess the necessary learning ability to succeed in the program. For instance, job experience, activities, and etc.
The possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee that every qualified applicant will be offered admission. The Admissions Committee takes several factors into consideration in assessing the eligibility of an applicant for admission into the program.
Note: As a general rule, exemptions are also not granted for previously-completed graduate course work.
1 Instruction
Applying to the International PhD Program is a three-step process
- complete the application form ONLINE
- pay the application fee; and
- assemble all relevant documentation and send your complete application package to the Admission Office
The Admission Office is unable to process incomplete applications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required documentation is submitted correctly and before the application deadline. All information, documents, and transcripts supplied during the application process become the property of the Admissions Office, UIBE and will not be returned. If evidence of misrepresentation or fraudulent or falsified documentation is found, the penalty is severe. The UIBE reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission and/or financial support.
2 Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of ￥660 CNY must be submitted. Applications will not be processed without the application fee.
3 Deadlines
The Faculty only admits students to commence in the fall Semester. Applications for admission may be submitted at any time. Applications for admission from outside China should be completed at least four months before the desired date of admission in order for students to make the necessary visa arrangements. Deadline: June 30
4 Supplementary Forms
Academic units ask for supplementary forms to be submitted that include information such as Aptitude test results, transcripts, referee forms, a statement of interest, a research interest form, a questionnaire, written work, a resume, etc. The additional information is required to provide more background to assess an applicant's suitability for entrance into an International Phd Program.
5 Aptitude test results
Some programs require aptitude test scores to be submitted with applicant's supporting documents. These tests can include English language proficiency tests, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language （TOEFL） or IELTS. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that you have completed the required tests and achieved the minimum scores required by the program you applying to. It is also the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the test results are still valid and have not expired and that photocopies of test results are included in your supporting documentation package.
Test of English as a Foreign Language: To present a minimum score of 550 with TWE of 5 on the paper based test of TOEFL （213 on the computer based TOEFL, or 80 on the Internet based test of TOEFL）
NOTE: Original copies of test results must be sent directly from the original source to the Admissions Office and it is the applicant's responsibility to coordinate this transfer of documents.
6 Referees
Enclosed one letter of reference signed and sealed envelopes which is sealed and signed on the flap by the referee.
To the applicant: all applications must be supported by letters of recommendation from at least two faculty members with whom the candidate has studied, who is in a position to assess his/her potential for graduate studies and research. References from non-academic supervisors are not ordinarily acceptable, except in certain cases, such as that of an applicant working in a research laboratory environment. All letters of reference are to be sent by the referees directly to the Admission Office after signed and sealed envelope. Documents are non-returnable
To the referee: Please ensure that you reply on a downloaded reference form or a separate sheet of headed university/institution notepaper and sign the reference. Your assistance is appreciated. And please sign the back of the envelope over the seal. You may also, if you wish, return the reference directly to Admissions office. Please address following questions in your reference letter.
1, Name, current Position and current institution of referee
2. How is the applicant known to you？
3. How long have you known the applicant?
4. Has the applicant discussed her/his motivation for the proposed program of study with you?
5. How well do you know the applicant’s academic work?
6. Relative to other students from the same university and following the same degree program please indicate an overall assessment of the applicant’s ranking in class and please indicate if the ranking system is formal or informal
7. In your opinion how well does the applicant’s studies to date equip him or her to follow the chosen program of study at International Graduate program? You might wish to comment on the applicant’s writing skills; analytical skills; presentation skills; quantitative skills （if relevant to program）.
8. To your knowledge does the applicant have any other qualifications relevant to this application?
9 Do you have any other comments on this applicant’s application for graduate study?
7 Transcripts
One original official transcript of the applicant's entire Graduate Academic record must be sent to Admission office. All foreign documents, e.g., transcripts, must be translated into English.
All applicants for admission will initially be examined and evaluated by a committee from School of International Trade and Economics. All supporting documents must be received before any application can receive formal consideration. The University may nullify an admission and revoke a registration if it finds that an applicant for admission or registration has, in the process, provided false or incomplete information.
Step 1: Check admission information
Please check Admission Information on the web site at http://site.uibe.edu.cn/site or contact Admissions office by email at sie@uibe.edu.cn or Jane Lee, Administrative Director by email at janelee@uibe.edu.cn
Step 2: Apply on-line
To prompt application processing, we encourage applicants to apply Online
Step 3: Apply before application deadline, June 30
Step 4: Send in additional documents, all documents should be in English and are non returnable. Note: all document forms can be downloaded from the below website addresses.
√ Application Fee: CN￥660 （a copy of receipt）
√ International Students Application form
√ A Official copy of Master degree Certificate
√ Two reference letters
√ Statement of Interest
√ Curriculum Vitae
√ Letter of Guardian
√ A copy of guardian's passport （one of parents or relatives）
√ An official copy of your academic transcript in singed and sealed （institutional） envelope
√ A copy of passport or other identification
√ Two passport size photographs.
√ TOEFL/IELTS or certification from the institution awarding your most recent degree confirming the language of instruction was English.
√ Application for Residence on Campus （optional）
Submit to:
Admissions Office
University of International Business and Economics
Huibin Building #103
10 Huixin Dong Jie, Chaoyang District
Beijing, China 100029
Tel: +86 （10） 6449 2327/2329
Fax: +86 （10） 6449 3820
Email: sie@uibe.edu.cn
Website: www.uibe.cn
or
Jane Lee
Administrative Director
Office of International Students and Scholars
University of International Business and Economics
Boxue Building #1109
10 Huixin Dong Jie, Chaoyang District
Beijing, China 100029
Tel: +86 （10） 6449 2003
Fax: +86 （10） 6449 3220
Email: janelee@uibe.edu.cn
Website: http://site.uibe.edu.cn/site
Step 5: Meet English language Requirement
Proficiency in English is an admission requirement; the medium of instruction is English. Please check admission information for more details.
Step 6: Receive letter of admission decisions
Applicants will be informed an admission decision by email （offer of Admission）
Step 7: What next?
If applicants receive an Offer of Admission and wish to accept, applicants need to send a non-refundable deposit￥5000 CNY. The deposit is required upon acceptance of the offer of admission to the International Graduate Program. This deposit will be applied to your first year program fee. Once receives the deposit, the admission office will send the Admission Notice and JW202 for a Chinese visa.