Located in Shanghai, Donghua University is composed of the Yan’an Road Campus at the downtown area and the Songjiang Campus at the historical cradle of the city. The history of Donghua University can be traced back to the establishment of Nantong College in 1912 by Zhang Jian, a famous industrialist in Qing dynasty. In 1951, East China Institute of Textile Science & Technology was founded; in 1985, the name was changed to China Textile University; in 1999, it was changed again to Donghua University. Donghua University was approved as the state-key university in 1960 and it is one of 72 universities that directly under the Ministry of Education of China. Donghua University has 5 post-doctoral research centers, 31 doctoral degree programs, 63 master’s degree programs and 52 undergraduate programs. There are over 2800 faculty and nearly 30,000 enrolled students.

The leading disciplines of Donghua University are Textile, Fashion, Materials and Trade, etc. Textile Science & Engineering, the state-key discipline, ranks No. 1 in the Assessment of First-level Discipline announced by China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC). The total number of its research theses abstracted in SCI, EI and ISTP was more than the total amount of the other nine famous textile institutions worldwide for two successive years. Besides, many research achievements have found applications in the fields of aviation and aerospace, military, construction, environmental protection, new materials, etc., special contributions have been made to China’s Manned Space Projects such as Shenzhou V, Shenzhou VI and Shenzhou VII.

Donghua University is committed to establishing the international education. We strive to improve the teaching quality as well as enlarge the recruitment of international students, offering the first-class life facilities and services. Look forward to receiving your application.

Category	Program	Summary
Bachelor’s programs (4 years)	Business Administration	Academic theories combined with specific curriculum relating to Chinese economy & culture, forums, internships, etc; aim to cultivate high-level practice-oriented global talents in the economic and managerial fields.
Bachelor’s programs (4 years)	International Trade
Master’s programs (2.5 years）	Textile Science & Engineering （First-level Discipline）	Covering Fiber Material Science, Textile Technology Theory, Textiles Design, Textile Dyeing & Finishing Technology, Textile Business Administration, Theoretical Research and Practical Application of Fashion Design, etc.
Master’s programs (2.5 years）	Material Science & Engineering （First-level Discipline）	Covering Material Physics & Chemistry, Material Science (Modified Fiber Materials, Smart Polymer Materials, Bio-medical Polymer Materials, Nano microparticle/polymer composites), Material Processing Engineering, Nano Fibers & Hybrid Materials, etc.
Doctoral programs (3 years)	Textile Science & Engineering （First-level Discipline）	State key discipline, possessing 6 second-level disciplines i.e. Textile Engineering, Fiber Engineering, Digital Textile Engineering, Chinese Ancient Textile Process, Textile Materials & Textile Design, and Physics of Fiber Materials. 48 doctoral supervisors.
	Material Science & Engineering （First-level Discipline）	State key discipline, possessing 6 second-level disciplines i.e. Material Science, Material Procession Engineering, Material Physics & Chemistry, Nano Fibers & Hybrid Materials, System of Smart Substances, Bionic Material. 30 doctoral supervisors.
	Textile Chemistry & Dyeing & Finishing Engineering	State key discipline, possessing 3 research bases, well-equipped with laboratory instruments, extensive collaboration with internationally renowned universities and multinational corporations. 14 doctoral supervisors.
	Fashion Design & Engineering	State key discipline, undertaking state key research projects, possessing 5 research bases and 6 doctoral supervisors.
	Management Science & Engineering （First-level Discipline）	Possessing 5 second-level disciplines i.e. E-Business, Intelligent Decision-making & Knowledge Management, Information Management & Information System, Industrial Managerial Innovation & Management Control, Economic Management on Decision-making & analysis. 15 doctoral supervisors.
	Business Administration	Possessing 4 second-level disciplines i.e. Marketing Management, Organization and Human Resource Management, Corporation Strategy and Innovation Management, Property Operation and Financial Management. 15 doctoral supervisors.
	Polymer Chemistry & Physics	Featuring applied fundamental research. 8 doctoral supervisors.
	Mechanical Engineering & Automatization	Shanghai municipal key discipline, possessing 6 research bases and 4 doctoral supervisors.
	Mechanical Design & Theory	State key discipline (cultivation), possessing 5 research bases and 6 doctoral supervisors.
	Environmental Science & Engineering	Shanghai municipal key discipline, Joint program with Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences. 12 doctoral supervisors.
	Control Theory & Control Engineering	Undertaking research & explore of its frontier. 16 doctoral supervisors.
	Pattern Recognition & Intelligent System Control	Undertaking research & explore of its frontier. 14 doctoral supervisors.
	Heat, Gas, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Engineering	Possessing professional laboratory and matched instruments. 5 doctoral supervisors.

Appendix：

I. Application guidance of English-taught undergraduate programs

1. Eligibility

n Non-Chinese citizen in good health and under the age of 35

n High school graduates

n Non native English speakers must take IELTS, TOFEL or equivalent English test. The language requirement is IELTS overall band 5.5 or above. Please refer to the IELTS grade for other test result. Applicants may be exempted from the language requirement if the medium of instruction was English in the high school.

2. Application Materials

n Application for International Programs Admission

n Photocopy of valid ordinary passport (and current valid visa if applicant is not at his/her home country)

n Exam report of TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent (except native English speakers or applicants having completed high school study instructed in English)

n High school diploma & official transcript

u Those 2 documents must be in English or Chinese with official seal of the high school or authorized education institute. If they are not in Chinese or English, the notarized translated copies must be submitted.

u The photocopy or the scanned copy is acceptable at application stage. However, the original copies will be verified before the registration. If the former and the latter are inconsistent, students may be disqualified to register.

n Personal Statement (original in English or Chinese) including personal information, experience, career goal and the reason to choose Donghua University, etc.

n Other relevant certificate or materials, such as Certificate of Merit, Testimonials, etc.

3. Contact Information

Center of International Programs (CIP)

International Cultural Exchange School, Donghua University

Add: International Education Center Builiding (IECB), 1882 Yan’an Road West, Shanghai, 200051, P.R. China

Tel: 0086-21-62373362，62194553

Fax: 0086-21-62373362 #16

Email: cip@dhu.edu.cn or cip.ices.rdi@gmail.com

Website: CIP (cip.ices.cn) ICES（www.ices.cn） DHU（www.dhu.edu.cn）

II. Application guidance of English-taught postgraduate programs

1. Eligibility

n Non-Chinese citizen in good health

n Master program applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in correlated disciplines and be under the age of 40. Doctoral program applicant must hold a Master’s degree in correlated disciplines and be under the age of 45.

n Non native English speakers must take IELTS, TOFEL or equivalent English test. The language requirement is IELTS overall band 6.5 or above. Please refer to the IELTS grade for other test result. Applicants may be exempted from the language requirement if the medium of instruction was English in the previous university period.

2. Application Materials

n Application Form for International Students Studying at Donghua University (Degree Programs)

n Photocopy of valid ordinary passport (and current valid visa if applicant is not at his/her home country)

n Exam report of TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent (except native English speakers or applicants having completed degree study instructed in English)

n Copy of Highest degree Certificate & Diploma, and the official transcript

u Those 2 documents must be in English or Chinese with official seal of the university or authorized education institute. If they are not in Chinese or English, the notarized translated copies must be submitted.

n Personal Statement (original in English or Chinese), including personal information, education background, working experience, as well as one’s career goals, identified means to achieve them and accomplishments so far towards those goals. Applicants of doctoral programs are strongly recommended to submit a Research Proposal.

n Two Recommendation Letters (original in English or Chinese) provided by professors or associate professors of previous highest academic institutions, director of work, or relevant authorities.

n Other relevant certificate or materials, such as Certificate of Merit, Testimonials, etc.

3. Contact Information

Admissions & Development Dept.

International Cultural Exchange School, Donghua University

Add: 1882 Yan’an Road West, Shanghai, 200051, P.R. China

Tel: 0086-21-62378595, 62379336, 62373452

Fax: 0086-21-62708702

Email: ices@dhu.edu.cn or ices.dhu@gmail.com

Website: ICES（www.ices.cn） DHU（www.dhu.edu.cn）