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PRE-MASTER

Admission

Application checklist, admission requirements, deadlines, 7-step process, and scholarship policy for the Pre-Master Boot Camp.

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Pre-Master

Admission

Application checklist, admission requirements, deadlines, 7-step process, and scholarship policy for the Pre-Master Boot Camp.

Pre-Master Admission

A structured application pathway

The Pre-Master application pathway is designed to mirror the expectations of our partner universities' graduate programs. Submitting the materials below early, with care, gives admissions counselors the context needed for a strong cohort decision.

Application Material Checklist

All of the following materials must be submitted to the PMBC applicant office. Electronic copies will suffice.

  1. 1
    Pre-Master Boot Camp Application Form
  2. 2
    Application Fee
  3. 3
    Passport
  4. 4
    Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
    In English.
  5. 5
    Undergraduate degree
    For students who have graduated.
  6. 6
    TOEFL/IELTS test report
    Language requirement waived for students with an undergraduate degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English only.
  7. 7
    Resume
    Required for all applicants.
  8. 8
    Statement of Purpose Optional
    Optional.
  9. 9
    Recommendation Letters Optional
    Optional.

Admission Requirements

Language requirements can be waived for students with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from English-speaking countries.

Age
18+
By the start time of the program.
GPA
Average 3.0+
On admitted-student basis.
Language (TOEFL)
80+ · Successful interview may substitute.
Language (IELTS)
6.5+ · Successful interview may substitute.
Language (CET-6)
500+ · Successful interview may substitute.

Language requirement can be waived for students with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from English-speaking countries.

Program Start Dates

PMBC runs two intakes per year. Detailed dates and class schedules are subject to change depending on partner-university calendars.

Spring Cohort
February – May
Applications open in Fall of the prior year.
Fall Cohort
September – November
Applications open in Spring of the same year.
Depending on circumstances, detailed dates and class schedule subjected to change.

Application Deadlines

Three deadline tiers per cohort. Earlier submission strengthens admissions review.

Early Decision
Spring: November 20 / Fall: July 1
Tuition deadline: December 15 (Spring) or August 10 (Fall).
Regular
Spring: December 15 / Fall: August 10
Tuition shall be paid within 2 weeks of receiving the conditional offer.
Final
Spring: January 15 / Fall: September 15
1 week from receiving the conditional offer is given.
Subject to change. For final confirmation, please refer to the payment notice that will be sent with the admission result.

How to apply

Application Process

Seven steps from initial enquiry to enrolment.

  1. Submit application materials

    Submit all required materials to LU/SCU/Clemson PMBC office. All physical documents/records should be scanned for clarity.

  2. Pay application fee

    Pay application fee to the designated account.

  3. Interview or test (if required)

    Students who require interviews or tests will receive relevant email, so they can make appointments accordingly to fulfill such requirements.

  4. Holistic review and conditional offer

    After holistic review, admitted students will receive a conditional offer from the university. PMBC office, as the admission marketing partner in China, will be copied on all Boot Camp admission results.

  5. Receive policy and tuition notice

    PMBC office will send out PMBC program policy and tuition payment notice to admitted students.

  6. Pay tuition to secure your seat

    Students will pay the PMBC tuition by the given deadlines to secure their seats.

  7. Receive program schedule and materials

    Students will receive detailed program schedule, course registration and other relevant materials 7 days prior to the beginning of the program.

Tuition Remission or Scholarship Policy

Based on the student's academic background, outstanding students are eligible for a $500 – $1,500 scholarship.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application through our admissions team, or reach out for a pathway consultation before applying.

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