iMBA Types	Full-time	Part-time
Length of study	2.5 years (2-year curriculum-based study + 0.5-year internship)	Expected to finish the program in 2.5 years
Tuition Fees	RMB 336,000	RMB 336,000
Type of Applicants	International applicants only	Both Chinese and international applicants
Scholarships	Qualified applicants can apply for a one-time scholarship up to RMB 118, 000 at the time of application	Qualified applicants can apply for Hai Scholarship (RMB 5K to 30K)
Internship	ZIBS can help provide students with internship opportunities, but students are also encouraged to apply for internships on their own	ZIBS can help provide students with internship opportunities, but students are also encouraged to apply for internships on their own, as needed
Visa requirements	Students visa application can be assisted by ZIBS	International applicants should already have a valid Chinese visa to stay and study in China

Types of iMBA program
The ZIBS 2024 iMBA program accepts students on a full time or part time basis.
The ZIBS full time iMBA program only recruits international students. The tuition is RMB 336,000. For qualified international students, they can apply for a one-time scholarship up to RMB 118,000 at the time of application. Students are expected to take a two-year curriculum-based study, plus a half year required internship. ZIBS can help provide students with internship opportunities, but students are also encouraged to apply for internships on their own. Students visa application can also be assisted by ZIBS.
The ZIBS part time iMBA program can accept Chinese students or international students. These students typically have a full-time job which can only allow them to take their MBA study on a part time basis. The tuition is RMB 336,000. For the ZIBS part time iMBA program international students, they should already have a valid Chinese visa to stay and study in China. Students are expected to take a two- and half-year to complete their study.

  1. General requirements
1.1 Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, have a bachelor’s degree (Applicant who has not got the degree certificate when applying shall provide the pre-graduation certificate first, then provide the academic degree certificates no later than registration) and be under the age of 35 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with certain work experience and high academic ability).
1.2 Minimum bachelor’s degree in any given major.
1.3 Minimum of 2 years of working experience would be preferable.

2. Requirements on Citizenship
Requirements of the regulations set in the Documents 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met（Link）.
2.1 Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship (including residents in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and become foreign citizens, must acquire foreign citizenship before April 30, 2020, and must have lived abroad more than 2 years from April 30, 2020 to April 30, 2024 (more than 9 months of residence abroad per year can be considered as one year, taking entry and exit stamps as evidence).
2.2 If the applicants has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen, parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent resident in foreign country should be obtained prior to the birth of the applicant. Applicants must have lived abroad more than 2 years from April 30, 2020 to April 30, 2024 (more than 9 months of residence abroad per year can be considered as one year, taking entry and exit stamps as evidence).

Note: If the applicant is concluded to have Chinese citizenship by the Chinese public security department after application, admission or enrolment, the applicant will be disqualified from application, admission or enrolment, or withdrawal from school will be required.

3. Language proficiency requirements:
3.1 Applicants must have an internet-based TOEFL test score 80 or IELTS test score 6.5 (or above), or other proof which can reflect the applicants’ English proficiency (except for English native speakers, or those who obtained their bachelors’ degree in English-taught programs). Details please find at document Language Proficiency Requirements of Master Degree Programs at Zhejiang University for International Applicants (Download).
3.2 No Chinese language proficiency is required for the program.

TOEFL DI Code of ZIBS is C603. TOEFL MyBest score is accepted.

    Applicants must log in to the Online Application System for International Students of Zhejiang University (Link), fill in clearly and upload completely the original or notarized scanned copies of the following materials as required.
1. A photocopy of passport.
2. Highest degree certificates. If applicants are university students, they shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate. The original or notarized copy of the academic qualification certificate must be submitted after admission (the degree certificate must be obtained no later than registration).
3. Academic transcripts during Bachelor’s degree study, which must be original documents or notarized copies.
4. Language proficiency certificates. (Download)
5. Personal statement, in Chinese or English, should include study and work experience, reasons for application and study proposal. 1500 words.
6. Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors. (Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.)
7. Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If applicable)
8. Applicants are encouraged to provide GRE、GMAT test score.
9. Applicant who has given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens shall provide the documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese nationality, according to the policy of Ministry of Education of the PRC.
10. If the applicant has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen, please provide
[1] documents certifying acquiring foreign citizenship at the time of birth;
[2] documents certifying parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent residence in foreign country before the birth of applicants.
Note:
1.After submitting the above materials in the online system, please pay the application fee in the system or upload the remittance voucher of the application fee.
2.The above application materials must be in Chinese or English, and notarized copies of translations must be provided for texts in other languages.
3. Please do NOT post the hard copies of the application materials or send them by e-mail. The paper application materials and the application materials sent by e-mail will not be reviewed and processed.
4. Supplementary materials or video interviews may be required when necessary.

Fees

Application Fee	RMB 800 (Non-refundable)
Tuition Fee	RMB 336,000 / 2.5 years
Accommodation Fee	For accommodation details, please refer to the Current Student-Accommodation (Link) on the website of the International College of Zhejiang University. Please refer to further notices for specific arrangement for accommodation.
Insurance	RMB 800 /year

Way of Payment: Application fees and tuition fees should be paid in the online application system. If one fails to make the online payment, then one MUST pay the application fee to the University’s Bank Account（Link）, and upload the remittance letter to the System.

  The Application Form for Zhejiang Government Scholarship (Click the filename to download) and submit it together with other application materials via the application system. The ZIBS Hai Scholarship is established to reward individuals with outstanding potentials. It is opened to all ZIBS international applicants. The scholarship will be paid to students after the students arrive in the international campus physically. Students are, however, required to pay the tuition in full upon registration. Applicants should fill in the Hai Application Form and submit it together with other application materials via the application system. *The final interpretation of the ZIBS Hai Scholarship belongs to the ZIBS Admission Office.

*For applicants who need a pre-admission letter as one of the materials to apply for scholarship, we encourage you to submit your application and pay the application fee before December 31, 2023. You will receive the pre-admission letter after you pass the interview.
   Early Action Deadline: February 29, 2024
Final Deadline: May 31, 2024
  General Admissions
E-mail: zibsadmissions@intl.zju.edu.cn
Tel: +86 (0)571-87572718

iMBA
E-mail: zibs-imba@intl.zju.edu.cn
Tel: +86 (0)571-87572605

*Please contact the ZIBS International Admissions Office (+86 (0)571-87572718) for iMBA part-time tuition details.