1. Introduction
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University (IMAU) was established in 1952, with the first president appointed by chairman Mao Zedong. Over the past 56 years, IMAU has initiated a multi-level management system. Its primary objective is focused on undergraduate studies. Nevertheless, IMAU has been paying profound attention to postgraduate, higher vocational and adult educational programs. IMAU is a multi-discipline university with 8 fields of study. They are Agronomy, Science, Engineering, Economics, Management, Social Sciences and Education. IMAU has succeeded in cultivating more than 70,000 skilled talents in diverse fields of study. ?Currently, IMAU has 19 colleges including the College of Animal Science and Medicine, a Department for Physical Education and an Advanced Educational Research Center, 2 ministry-level key laboratories,?1 key laboratory of the State Bureau of Forestry,?7?regional Key?laboratories,?1 state-level open field observation station, 3 regional engineering technology research centers, 1 engineering research center supported by the Ministry of Education.?There is also?1 state-level key discipline,?1 key discipline of the Ministry of Agriculture, 3 key disciplines of the State Bureau of Forestry and?22 regional key disciplines.? ?IMAU has 6 first-level and 33 second-level disciplines, which are authorized to grant doctorate degrees. IMAU has established?3 moving scientific research stations for post-doctorate research. It also has 72 second-level disciplines that confer master degrees. IMAU offers 58 undergraduate programs, thirteen of?which are offered in both Mongolian and Chinese languages.? ?In the last?6 years, IMAU has undertaken?806 state-level, as well as provincial-level, science and technology programs. The total funds, for scientific research programs, amounted to 150 million RMB. The number of programs undertaken by IMAU and funded by the State Natural Science Fund, ranked number 6 among all colleges and universities of agriculture and forestry. IMAU has acquired scientific research achievements in?265 programs and provincial “Technological Advancement ”awards in?18 programs,?7 of which are first-class awards. All these have provided extensive technological support and service for the economic construction, ecology and natural forest protection, reforesting the cultivated land, prohibiting herding and encouraging yard-feeding among other developments in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region once awarded “Excellent collectivity that had made great contribution in developing our region through technological education” to IMAU.? ? IMAU has established broad academic ties with some 20 universities in USA, Canada, UK, France, Australia, Japan, Russia and the Republic of Mongolia among other nations. IMAU has collaborative programs with foreign educational institutions. Up to now, outstanding achievements have been made in teaching, scientific research, cultural exchange and joint programs.
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2. Requirements and the duration of studies for foreign students
Type |
Requirement |
Study Period |
Undergraduate students |
Secondary school certificate along with passing the university entrance examination in China |
4 years |
Master Degree Candidates |
Bachelor degree along with passing the graduate studies entrance examination |
3 years |
PH.D.
Candidates |
Master Degree and two recommendations from accredited university academic supervisors along with passing the required entrance examination |
3 years |
Language Training students |
Bachelor Degree or at least secondary school certificate or its equivalence in China |
6 months -2 years |
Professional Technical Training students |
Completion of two years of university studies |
1-2 years |
3. Programs (All programs can be delivered in Mongolian.)
College
|
Program |
3-year Certificate Programs |
Undergraduate Courses |
Master's Course |
COLLEGE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE |
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Animal Science,
Veterinary Medicine |
Basic Veterinary Medicine, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Production |
COLLEGE OF AGRONOMY |
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Agronomy,
Horticulture,
Plant Protection |
Crops Cultivation and farming Systems, Botany, Olericulture, Crop Genetics and Breeding |
COLLEGE OF FORESTY |
|
Forestry |
Forestry |
COLLEGE OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
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Grassland Science |
Grassland Science, Soil and Water Conservation and Combating of Desertification |
COLLEGE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING |
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Agricultural Mechanization and Automation |
Theories of Mechanical Designs, Automation and integration of electrical technology in Agriculture,Engineering of Biological and environmental Energy |
COLLEGE OF WATER CONSERVANCY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING |
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Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering, Civil Engineering |
Agricultural Engineering of Water-soil |
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY ENGINEERING |
|
Wood Science and Engineering, Forestry |
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COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT |
Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management |
Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management |
Industrial Economics, Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management |
COLLEGE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND ENGINEEERING |
|
Food Science and Engineering |
Food Science, Engineering of Processing and Preservation of Agricultural Products |
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES |
|
Administrative Management, International Law, Social Work |
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COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES |
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English for Biology major |
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4. Expenses
1) Tuition Fees (RMB)
Type |
Year |
Registration |
Art |
Science |
Language student |
1 |
400 |
8000 |
|
Short-term Language student |
4-20 weeks |
400 |
400 per week |
|
Student engaging in special advanced course |
1 |
400 |
12000 |
13600 |
Short-term student |
4-20 weeks |
400 |
600 per week |
800 per week |
Undergraduate |
1 |
400 |
9600 |
11200 |
Postgraduate |
1 |
400 |
11200 |
12000 |
Ph.D. |
1 |
400 |
14400 |
16000 |
2) Accommodation (RMB)
Each room has Kitchen, bathroom with shower and a small living room.
Room |
Cost (per year) |
Single |
12000 |
Shared with another student |
6000 |
Shared with another two students |
4000 |
Shared with another three students |
3000 |
3) Meals
It will cost the student an amount of 400RMB per month if he/she opts to eat at the dining hall in IMAU
5. Procedure of Application
Applicants can request the “IMAU Application Form for Foreign Students” from the College of International Collaboration at IMAU or authorized by IMAU overseas agencies. Upon completely filling the forms, they should be returned to IMAU with following materials:
? Authentic and original Physical Examination Form for Foreigners (a copy with photo of the applicant is acceptable)
? Applicant's Résumé (CV).
? Authenticated Certificates of the latest degrees (copies are acceptable)
? A Copy of valid passport (front page with passport number)
Note: Recommendation letters from 2 professors or associate professors are a prerequisite for those who apply for graduate or postgraduate studies.
6. Letter of acceptance
@ After receiving the pertinent documents of the application, the college of the International Collaboration at IMAU will notify the applicant of being accepted at an opportune time. During the second phase of admission, a Visa Application Form will be sent to the applicants by IMAU.
@ The applicant using the abovementioned documents should go the Chinese Embassy abroad to apply for an X-type visa (study visa).
@ Upon arrival at Hohhot, the student should register at the College of International collaboration at IMAU in due time according to the provisions stipulated in the Letter of Admission, bringing with them the following documents:
1. Letter of acceptance
2. The JW 202 Form
3. The Original Physical Examination Record and blood test report
4. The negative film of the X-ray test
5. The original copy of ECG
6. The passport and 8 photos.
Those who haven't registered in due time, will be regarded as having forfeited their rights of having a student status.
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
Address: 306 Zhao Wu da Road, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China 010018
Tel: 0086 – 471 – 4309331 or 0086-471-4306360
Fax: 0086 – 471 – 4308933
E-mail: iecimau@imau.edu.cn or ndwaiban@imau.edu.cn
Addressed to: Mrs. Lin Yubao or Mrs. Sun Yunxia
