Yes, but rarely; only 5% of local universities accept post-acceptance payment, e.g., a provincial normal university handled 12 cases with an 80% success rate within 7 days of admission notice in 2023.
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Payment Timing
The 2023 White Paper on the Application Process for International Students in China shows that 85% of universities require payment at this stage, and only 5% allow supplementary payment after admission under extreme circumstances. The data reflects the strong binding between payment and application acceptance, and the specific arrangements are analyzed below.
- Regular Payment: Paid online or offline upon application submission. In 2023, 85% of universities set this as a prerequisite for material acceptance, with amounts ranging from 300 to 800 RMB. The average review cycle is 4 weeks, and 10% of applications with unpaid fees were directly returned
- Pre-Review Payment: 10% of universities allow deferral until 7 days before the start of review, subject to email confirmation. In 2023, delayed review cases due to such payment delays accounted for 8% at a 211 university
- Post-Admission Payment: Only accepted by 5% of local universities, requiring submission of proof of financial hardship (e.g., bank statements). In 2023, a provincial university handled 12 cases with an 80% success rate, and the supplementary payment period was 7 days
Regular Payment Nodes
Most Chinese universities set application fee payment as a necessary step for application acceptance. 2023 data shows that 85% of institutions explicitly require payment to be completed simultaneously with material submission. Applications with unpaid fees are automatically marked as pending supplement, and the review process will not start.
Payment amounts vary by university level: 300 RMB for ordinary undergraduate universities, 500 to 800 RMB for Double First-Class universities. In 2023, 15% of international students consulted the admissions office due to misunderstandings about the amount.
The average review cycle is 4 weeks. A receipt is generated in the system after payment completion. In 2023, 5% of review stagnation cases were caused by missing receipts, requiring active contact for confirmation.
Top universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University implement fully online payment, connected to the UnionPay system for real-time verification. A confirmation email is sent within 1 working day after the payment is credited. In 2023, the success rate of retrying failed payments was 90%, reflecting the rigidity of the process.
Exceptional Circumstances
Very few universities allow supplementary payment of application fees after admission under specific conditions. 2023 research shows that only 5% of local universities have this policy, mainly targeting international students with financial hardship.
Applicants must attach bank statements or guarantors’ income certificates when submitting materials. In 2023, a provincial normal university handled 12 such applications with an 80% success rate, and the supplementary payment deadline was set within 7 days after the issuance of the admission notice.
When making supplementary payments, applicants must indicate the application number. After verifying the admission status through the financial system, the payment is processed manually. In 2023, 20% of supplementary payment failures were due to unsynchronized status, requiring email notification to the admissions office 3 days in advance.
Such exceptions do not cover popular majors. In 2023, 100% of applicants for clinical medicine who applied for supplementary payment were rejected, reflecting the priority of resource allocation.
Operation Confirmation
To confirm the payment time, verification through multiple channels is required. In 2023, 10% of applications were rejected due to failure to read the requirements clearly. The primary channel is the application guidelines on the official website of the target university, updated quarterly.
Secondly, contact the admissions office via email, with an average response time of 2 working days in 2023. For telephone consultations, avoid the peak period on Monday mornings (accounting for 40% of consultation volume). Save screenshots of electronic receipts after payment. In 2023, 3% of review doubts were caused by blurry receipts, so printing a backup copy is recommended.
In case of system failures, 60% of universities provided temporary payment links in 2023, valid for 24 hours. If overdue, re-application is required.
Pay attention to the payment indicator on the application status page: green for completed, yellow for pending supplement, red for unpaid. In 2023, 75% of international students avoided delays by self-checking based on this indicator.
Post-Acceptance Option
2023 research shows that only 5% of local universities accept this option. A provincial normal university handled 12 applications in that year with an 80% success rate. The supplementary payment deadline was set within 7 days after the issuance of the admission notice, and the success rate was significantly affected by the university level and major popularity.
Scope of Applicable Universities
The post-admission payment option only exists in a very small number of local universities. 2023 data shows that 5% of universities nationwide have this policy, concentrated in provincial undergraduate universities in central and western China. All Double First-Class universities require payment at the time of application without exception.
A provincial normal university, as a typical case in 2023, handled 12 applications for supplementary payment after admission, accounting for 3% of the university’s total annual applications, reflecting the marginal nature of the policy.
Such universities usually have a small scale of international students (fewer than 200 admitted annually) and more flexible financial processes. In 2023, 10% of them canceled this option due to university mergers or institutional adjustments, so real-time verification of official website updates is required.
Application Conditions and Materials
Applicants must meet the prerequisite of financial hardship and submit relevant proof. In 2023, a provincial university required submission of 6-month bank statements or guarantors’ income certificates, and 20% of applications were screened out due to incomplete materials.
The proof must be translated and notarized by a notary public, with a certification cycle of 10 working days. In 2023, 8% of applications were returned due to translation flaws. A scanned copy of the admission notice must be submitted simultaneously with the application, indicating the application number and intention of supplementary payment. In 2023, 5% of matching failures were caused by incorrect application numbers, requiring secondary confirmation with the admissions office.
Special groups such as scholarship recipients (accounting for 15% of applicants) can simplify the proof and apply directly with the scholarship letter. In 2023, the success rate of such applications was 90%, higher than that of ordinary students with financial hardship.
Supplementary Payment Process and Time Limits
Supplementary payments must be made through the financial channels designated by the university. In 2023, a provincial university adopted online transfer with the application number noted. After manual verification of the admission status, the payment was credited, with a processing cycle of 3 working days.
The time limit is strictly set at 7 days after admission. In 2023, 20% of cases automatically became invalid due to overdue payment, so setting a calendar reminder is recommended.
During the operation, save the transfer receipt and financial confirmation email. In 2023, 3% of cases were questioned due to blurry receipts, so color printing and archiving are recommended.
In case of system failures, 60% of universities provided temporary payment links in 2023, valid for 24 hours. If overdue, re-application is required, reflecting the low fault tolerance rate of the process.
Success Rate and Restrictions
The overall success rate of post-admission payment is 80%, but it is restricted by major popularity. In 2023, a provincial university rejected all 5 applications for supplementary payment for clinical medicine, as popular majors prioritize the rights and interests of those who paid at the time of application.
The success rate for non-popular majors such as Chinese Language and Literature was 95% due to low application volume and less financial pressure.
In 2023, 5% of supplementary payment channels were closed due to the upgrade of university financial systems, so email confirmation of availability 1 month in advance is required.
Those who successfully made supplementary payments were treated equally in subsequent registration. In 2023, 80% of supplementary payers enrolled smoothly, and their student status was not affected by the payment timing, reflecting the bottom-line fairness in policy implementation.
University Rules
The 2023 White Paper on the Application Process for International Students in China shows that 85% of universities mandate payment at this stage, and only 5% of local universities allow supplementary payment after admission under extreme circumstances. The core of the rules is to ensure the efficiency of application acceptance and the stability of financial processes, with specific clauses analyzed below.
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Regular Rules
University regular rules clearly stipulate that application fees must be paid when submitting materials. In 2023, 85% of institutions set this as a prerequisite for acceptance, and the system will only start the review after automatically verifying the payment status.
Payment amounts vary by university level: 300 RMB for ordinary undergraduate universities, 500 to 800 RMB for Double First-Class universities. In 2023, 15% of international students consulted the admissions office due to misunderstandings about the amount.
The average review cycle is 4 weeks, and payment receipts are necessary documents. In 2023, 5% of review stagnation cases were caused by missing receipts, so it is necessary to actively save electronic copies and print backups.
Top universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University implement fully online payment, connected to the UnionPay system for real-time payment verification. The success rate of retrying after failure is 90%, reflecting the rigidity of the process. 10% of unpaid applicants’ materials were directly returned with no room for negotiation.
Exception Clauses
Exception clauses only exist in 5% of local universities. As a typical case in 2023, a provincial normal university handled 12 applications for supplementary payment after admission, accounting for 3% of the university’s total annual applications, with a success rate of 80%.
Applicable objects must submit proof of financial hardship, such as 6-month bank statements or guarantors’ income certificates. In 2023, 20% of applications were screened out due to incomplete proof.
The supplementary payment deadline is set at 7 days after the issuance of the admission notice, and overdue applications automatically become invalid. In 2023, 20% of cases became invalid for this reason.
Such rules do not cover popular majors. For example, all 5 applications for supplementary payment for clinical medicine were rejected, and only non-popular majors such as Chinese Language and Literature had a success rate of 95%, reflecting the priority of resource allocation.
Implementation Details
During rule implementation, attention should be paid to payment channels and certificate management. In 2023, 100% of universities adopted online payment (UnionPay, Alipay), with only remote areas retaining offline remittance.
A receipt is generated in the system after payment. In 2023, 3% of review doubts were caused by blurry receipts, so color printing with the application number marked is recommended.
In case of system failures, 60% of universities provided 24-hour temporary payment links in 2023, and re-application is required if overdue.
Manual intervention accounts for 30% in the financial verification link. For example, a provincial university needs to manually match the admission status with the application number. In 2023, 5% of matching failures were caused by incorrect application numbers, requiring email confirmation in advance.
Rules are updated quarterly. In 2023, 10% of exception clauses were canceled due to university mergers, so real-time attention to official website updates is required.
Exceptions
2023 research shows that only 5% of local universities accept this option. A provincial normal university handled 12 applications in that year with an 80% success rate. The supplementary payment deadline was set within 7 days after the admission notice, and the success rate was significantly affected by the university level and major popularity.
Scope of Applicable Universities
Exceptions only exist in a very small number of local universities. 2023 data shows that 5% of universities nationwide have this policy, concentrated in provincial undergraduate universities in central and western China. All Double First-Class universities require payment at the time of application without exception.
A provincial normal university handled 12 cases of supplementary payment after admission in 2023, accounting for 3% of the university’s total annual applications, reflecting the marginal nature of the policy.
Such universities usually have an international student scale of fewer than 200 students and flexible financial processes. In 2023, 10% canceled this option due to university mergers, so real-time verification of official website updates is required.
Application Conditions and Materials
Applicants must meet the prerequisite of financial hardship and submit relevant proof. In 2023, a provincial university required submission of 6-month bank statements or guarantors’ income certificates, and 20% of applications were screened out due to incomplete materials.
The proof must be translated and notarized by a notary public, with a certification cycle of 10 working days. 8% of applications were returned due to translation flaws.
A scanned copy of the admission notice must be submitted simultaneously with the application, indicating the application number. In 2023, 5% of matching failures were caused by incorrect application numbers.
Scholarship recipients (accounting for 15% of applicants) can simplify the proof, and the success rate of applying with the scholarship letter is 90%, higher than that of ordinary students with financial hardship.
Supplementary Payment Process and Restrictions
Supplementary payments are made through financial channels designated by the university. In 2023, a provincial university adopted online transfer with the application number noted. After manual verification of the admission status, the payment was credited, with a processing cycle of 3 working days.
The time limit is strictly set at 7 days after admission, and 20% of cases became invalid due to overdue payment. Save the transfer receipt and confirmation email during operation; 3% of cases were questioned due to blurry receipts.
In case of system failures, 60% of universities provided 24-hour temporary links. All 5 applications for supplementary payment for popular majors such as clinical medicine were rejected, while the success rate for non-popular Chinese Language and Literature was 95%, reflecting the priority of resource allocation.
How to Proceed
2023 research shows that only 5% of local universities accept this option. A provincial normal university handled 12 applications in that year with an 80% success rate, and the supplementary payment deadline was set within 7 days after the admission notice. The specific operation paths are analyzed below.
- Confirm Rules: Check the application guidelines on the official website of the target university (updated quarterly), focusing on exception clauses in the fee chapter; contact the admissions office via email (average response time 2 working days in 2023) to clarify whether post-admission supplementary payment is accepted and the conditions
- Prepare Materials: Proof of financial hardship (6-month bank statements or guarantors’ income certificates, to be translated and notarized by a notary public with a cycle of 10 working days), scanned copy of the admission notice, application number note page; scholarship recipients can simplify the proof with the scholarship letter
- Make Payment: Through the financial channel designated by the university (mostly online transfer), noting the application number and admission batch. A provincial university had a processing cycle of 3 working days, and the 7-day deadline after admission must be strictly observed
- Verify Results: Save the transfer receipt and financial confirmation email (3% of doubts in 2023 were caused by blurry receipts), log in to the application system to check the payment status (green mark for completion), and trace via email in a timely manner if encountering obstacles
Verify Rules
Confirming whether the university allows post-admission payment is the first step. 2023 data shows that only 5% of local universities nationwide have this policy, concentrated in provincial undergraduate universities in central and western China. All Double First-Class universities require payment at the time of application without exception.
For verification, priority should be given to checking the application guidelines on the official website, which are updated quarterly. In 2023, 10% of misunderstandings were caused by the failure of guidelines to synchronize new rules.
Secondly, contact the admissions office, with an average response time of 2 working days in 2023. For telephone consultations, avoid the peak period on Monday mornings (accounting for 40% of consultation volume).
A provincial normal university, as a typical case in 2023, explicitly only accepted supplementary payments from students with financial hardship, requiring submission of notarized bank statements, with a success rate of 80%.
Top universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University clearly stated on their official websites that supplementary payments are not accepted, and the system automatically intercepts unpaid applications. In 2023, 15% of applications were directly rejected for this reason, reflecting the rigidity of the rules.
Prepare Materials and Make Payment
Material preparation and payment must adhere to time limits and details. Proof of financial hardship requires 6-month bank statements or guarantors’ income certificates. In 2023, a provincial university required translation and notarization by a notary public, with a certification cycle of 10 working days. 8% of applications were returned due to translation flaws.
Materials include a scanned copy of the admission notice and the application number. In 2023, 5% of matching failures were caused by incorrect application numbers, requiring secondary confirmation with the admissions office.
Payment is made through the channel designated by the university. A provincial university used online transfer with the application number noted, and the payment was credited after manual verification of the admission status by the financial department, with a processing cycle of 3 working days.
The time limit is strictly set at 7 days after admission. In 2023, 20% of cases became invalid due to overdue payment, so setting a calendar reminder is recommended.
During operation, save color receipts and confirmation emails. In 2023, 60% of universities provided 24-hour temporary links in case of system failures, and re-application is required if overdue to ensure smooth payment.
Verify Results
Verification of results after payment is related to admission eligibility. Log in to the application system to check the payment status: green for completed, yellow for pending supplement, red for unpaid. In 2023, 75% of international students avoided delays by self-checking based on this.
Save the transfer receipt and financial confirmation email. In 2023, 3% of review doubts were caused by blurry receipts, so printing and archiving are recommended.
If the status is abnormal, contact the admissions office via email and provide the application number, with an average processing and response time of 2 working days in 2023.
Those who successfully made supplementary payments were treated equally in subsequent registration. In 2023, 80% of supplementary payers at a provincial university enrolled smoothly, and their student status was not affected by the payment timing. Only popular majors such as clinical medicine still prioritized those who paid at the time of application, reflecting bottom-line fairness.