AddChina and see where the path takes you Postgraduate Toolkit pg 2 + “This year marks 45 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and China. The deep and growing bilateral relationship is complemented by the China- Australia Free Trade Agreement, which is opening up new market opportunities for businesses from our two countries. The next decade will see this relationship continue to grow. Firsthand experience of Chinese culture, language and society is becoming increasingly important as employers in Australia and globally seek China-savvy graduates who can develop meaningful professional relationships and networks. I strongly encourage young people looking to engage with China in the future to make the decision to ‘Add China’ to your program of study.” — MS JAN ADAMS AO PSM 2016–present Australian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China 1. INTRODUCTION 1 5. CHOOSING THE 20 RIGHT UNIVERSITY CONTENTS 1.1 Key Facts 2 1.2 Collaborative Achievements 4 5.1 Rankings 20 5.2 Location 20 2. CHOOSING YOUR PATH 6 6. UNIVERSITY AND 22 2.1 International Partnerships 6 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2.2 Transferring Credit 7 6.1 Key Dates 22 2.3 Designing Your Own Program 7 6.2 Scholarships 22 6.3 Postdoctoral Funding 22 3. STUDY OPTIONS 11 6.4 Chinese Government Scholarships 24 6.5 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 24 3.1 Chinese-taught Master’s Degree 11 6.6 Other Scholarships 25 3.2 Exchange 11 6.7 Financial Assistance 25 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR 3.3 English-taught Master’s Degrees 11 THE PERFORMING ARTS 3.4 International Joint Programs 12 Beijing 3.5 International Programs in China 12 7. LIVING IN CHINA 28 3.6 PhD & Research 13 7.1 Accommodation 28 3.7 Language Studies 13 7.2 Moving to China With a Young Family 28 7.3 Travel Insurance 29 4. CHOOSING WHERE TO 7.4 Visa Information 29 STUDY IN CHINA 16 7.5 Employment Visa 29 4.1 China’s Diversity 16 4.2 Other Factors 16 8. FURTHER RESOURCES 31 4.3 Study and Research Destinations 17 8.1 Links 33 4.4 South China 19 "National Theatre" by Ernie licensed under CC BY 2.0 pg 1 + 1.INTRODUCTION As an Australian professional, China is more likely than any other country to be part of your career. Whether you’re a mathematician, scientist, engineer or urban planner, “Adding China” is a great way to better connect with the Asia-Pacific region. Bilateral cooperation in education and research is substantial and increasing, and China presents a wide range of options for study and research. The academic community is increasingly using English and funding is also expanding. This toolkit presents some of the many options for Australian students considering postgraduate studies or research in China. pg 2 + 1.INTRODUCTION China is Australia’s third most frequent The Australia-China science relationship 1.1 Key Facts partner for collaboration in scientific was formally established in 1980 with the research, as measured by the number of signing of the Australia-China Treaty on joint scientific publications. The number Cooperation in Science and Technology. of papers involving Chinese and Australian Joint research funding arrangements have authors published annually more than been in place continuously since 2001. The doubled between 2009 and 2013 (from Australia-China Science and Research The Chinese economy is evolving into a 2,118 to 5,290 – source InCitesTM, Thomson Fund (ACSRF) supports strategic science, more service and consumption-driven Reuters, 2015). technology and innovation, as well as economy. Rapid urbanisation, higher facilitating activities to encourage research disposable incomes, and the growth in the commercialisation and provide early career size of the Chinese middle class is also researchers with the opportunity to gain leading to greater demand for Australian relevant Australia-China research experience. products and services, including healthcare, education, tourism and food and beverage. China seeks to drive economic growth through innovation and has set ambitious targets of 2.5 per cent of GDP on research and development by 2020, and overall The China Australia Free Trade Agreement university discipline ranking and publication (ChAFTA) has reduced barriers and tariffs citations in the world top five. for bilateral trade and is opening new For over three decades, Australian industry, opportunities for both Australian and universities and research centres have Chinese companies in a wide range of collaborated closely with Chinese partners. industries including agri-business, mining, Together they are addressing shared financial services, education, healthcare and challenges and delivering cutting-edge construction. research. Studies in food security, aged Collaborative projects and events in art care, new materials and climate change and design continue to expand through are four prominent areas that offer strong organisations such as the Australia China opportunities for joint research and projects Art Federation, Beijing Design Week, Creative between Australia and China. Asia, the Australian Embassy in Beijing and architecture firms from both countries. pg 3 + “Studying in China has been a life changing experience. I wouldn’t be the person that I am today had I stayed in my comfort zone in Australia. It has been an eye- opening and challenging yet exciting experience. I would encourage anyone, who has the opportunity, to study abroad in China.” — EVA CHAN 2015 Relationships Associate, AustCham Beijing 2014–2016 Master’s Program in Chinese Politics, Foreign Policy and International Relations (CPFP), Tsinghua University, 2011–2013 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), RMIT University pg 4 + 1.INTRODUCTION 1.2 Collaborative Achievements Collaborative studies between Australia and China include: Launching the first post-combustion Developing new techniques to address Using satellite imagery and infrared capture pilot plant in China, designed to the neurological and mental health technology to improve emergency capture 3,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum issues facing people in both countries, response to earthquake, bushfire and including dementia, depression and flooding disasters schizophrenia Improving water and agri-environmental Researching plant genomics to provide Improving mining safety through better sustainability in the Australian Murray- food for a growing global population monitoring of personnel and of mining Darling Basin and the North China Plain activities underground THE BUND SIGHTSEEING TUNNEL Shanghai "Electric Dreams" by Wenjie, Zhang licensed under CC BY 2.0 pg 6 + 2.CHOOSING YOUR PATH 2.1 International Partnerships The best place to start your search is your university’s Study Abroad Office If you have already commenced or International Exchange Office. Your postgraduate studies at a university in faculty or language department may also Australia, you can ‘AddChina’ through have a contact person for international studying at one of your university’s partner partnerships. institutions in China via an exchange or study abroad program. Below are examples of places you can go to for more information: Studying in China via an exchange or study abroad program will make it easier to: The University of Melbourne Global Mobility Office La Trobe University Study Abroad Office • Transfer credits to count toward your The University of Sydney Study Abroad Office degree in Australia The University of New South Wales Global Education • Find scholarships, such as the Endeavour Awards scholarship The Australian National University Global Programs Office • Access other forms of government Monash University Study Abroad Office support (such as the OS-HELP loan) The University of Queensland Abroad Program RMIT Mobi Swinburne University Study Abroad Exchange University of Technology Sydney Global Exchange Macquarie University Student Exchange pg 7 + Insight thanks to 2011 BEng, BA, University 2010 Prime Minister’s 2.CHOOSING YOUR PATH of Technology, Sydney Australia-Asia Endeavour Katrie Lowe Award 2010–11 Visiting scholar, Tsinghua University 2.2 Transferring Getting credit for Tsinghua University honours thesis Credit 08/09 to Identified and secured agreement for two Tsinghua University professors 09/09 to co-supervise my thesis. This required many emails, referrals and queries After you’ve completed your research to answered about the level of support and resources I would require. study in China, meet with the relevant faculty advisor at your university in Australia to 09/09 Acquired a formal letter on official Tsinghua University letterhead to confirm ensure your studies can earn credit towards supervisor agreement. your degree. If your university already has a partnership with the university in China, 03/10 Submitted/mailed my application as a visiting student to the Foreign Student establishing credit equivalency is much easier. Affairs Office, Tsinghua University. Application included the letter from my secured Tsinghua supervisors. 2.3 Designing Your Own 04/10 Called Tsinghua University to confirm status of application. I was advised my Program papers would be ready by August. 03/10 to • Found a third co-supervisor from UTS. If you aren’t currently enrolled in 06/10 • Enrolled in both UTS capstone (thesis) course and Tsinghua University. postgraduate studies in Australia, or if your Normally a student would suspend enrollment at the home university and institution doesn’t have a partnership with a suitable university in China, there are apply for recognition of credit. It may have delayed my graduation and I alternative options available: would only get a pass/fail grade in the course instead of a specific grade, so I enrolled in both courses. 1. Independent study at a university in 07/10 to • Arrived in China to attend language courses prior to beginning thesis work. China as a non-degree-seeking student. 08/10 • Met with supervisors at Tsinghua, confirmed semester start and end dates If you are already attending university in Australia, you may also be able to apply and finalised proposed alternate assessment submission time table. as a fee-paying study abroad student and 08/10 Enrolled in Autumn semester at Tsinghua. arrange a credit transfer separately.