Zhejiang University
Sociology
BachelorToday’s sociology program at Zhejiang University can be traced to the Department of Philosophy and Sociology at Zhejiang University, which was established in 1984, and the Institute of Sociology at Hangzhou University, which was established in 1983. In 1998, Zhejiang University and Hangzhou University merged with two other universities in Hangzhou to form a single university. One year after the four-university merger, sociology became an independent department housed in the College of Humanities. In June 2009, the Department of Sociology was moved from the College of Humanities to the College of Public Administration. The founding chair, Professor LAI Jinliang, led the department from 1999 to 2015.The current chair is Professor CAO Yang.
The department is now home to 8 professors (including 1 Thousand-Talent Program Professor and 2 Qiu Shi Distinguished Professors), 10 associate professors, 5 Hundred-Talent research fellows (tenure-track associate professors), and 4 lecturers. In addition to these fulltime faculty members, the department also hosts 5 senior professors with adjunct appointments.
The department’s core strengths lie in sociological theory, political sociology, economic sociology, rural sociology, organizational sociology, comparative/historical sociology, social movement, and the sociology of religion.The faculty are well-known for their research on community development, local governance, and government-business relations.
The department supports three research institutes: the Sociological Research Institute, the Social Development Institute, and the Anthropological Research Institute. It also works closely with the following research centers to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and to provide students with high-quality research and training opportunities:
- Zhejiang University’s Center for Local Government and Civil Governance Research
- Zhejiang University’s Civil Administration Research Center
- Zhejiang Province’s Social Security Development Research Center
- Ministry of Civil Administration and Zhejiang University’s Center for Chinese Community Development Research
- Zhejiang University’s Nonmaterial Cultural Heritage Research Center
The department maintains close collaborative relationship with a number of Chinese universities and institutions including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, Fudan University, and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. It also partners with world-renowned universities such as University of Chicago and UC Berkeley in a variety of research and educational exchange programs.
General Qualifications
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport and must comply with the relevant regulations stipulated in "Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC."
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Applicants who will be under 18 years of age (as of September) must provide a notarized Letter of Guarantee from their designated guardian in China.
General Application Documents
- Scanned Copy of Passport: Including the photo page and the endorsement page (page 3 or 4, if there has been an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph, formatted as follows: A recent full-faced photo (head must occupy 70% of the photo size); aspect ratio 4:3; white background without borders; size 100-500KB (*.jpg, *.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
- Language Proficiency Certificates:
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL iBT 85 (requirements vary by university).
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4–6 (levels and minimum scores vary by major and university).
- Academic Diplomas: High School Diploma (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's/Master's Diploma (for Master's/Doctoral Degree applicants). Applicants who have not yet graduated must submit an official Pre-Graduation Statement from their high school or university. (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
- Academic Transcripts: High School Transcripts (for Bachelor's Degree) or University Transcripts (for Master's/Doctoral Degrees), compiled into a single file. Please ensure the transcripts are provided as a comprehensive 'one-sheet' document, if available from the issuing institution. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Required from two high school teachers (for Bachelor's Degree) or two university professors/associate professors (for Master's/Doctoral Degrees). Letters must be issued on official letterhead, bear an official stamp from the institution, and include the recommender's email and phone number.
- Study Plan or Personal Statement: Approximately 800 words, written in English or Mandarin (corresponding to the chosen language of instruction). The statement must be clearly signed by the applicant. General guidance points are available here: (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
- Additional Requirements: Specific requirements vary by university. Examples include:
- Entrance Examination/Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank).
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (SKCK) issued by the local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check-Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note
- Documents 4 through 6 MUST be translated into English or Mandarin and officially legalized by the issuing institution. Alternatively, the services of a sworn translator may be utilized.
- Please neatly scan each document into PDF format. The file size for each document must not exceed 1 MB (the passport photograph must adhere to the specific requirements listed above). All documents must then be uploaded to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.