· To select the best and most qualified students 

· To make sure the students understand the basic knowledge of their areas of study 

· To promote the learning ability and scientific research ability 

· To encourage comprehensive learning and promote civilization and culture 

exchanges 

PURPOSE OF EXAMINATION 

The purpose of the qualifying examination is to assess the student's potential to perform 

scholarly research at the Ph.D. level. The student is to be evaluated for: 

· Reading comprehension ability and writing skills 

· Creative thinking ability 

· Communicating ability 

· Cooperative ability 

EXAMINATION COMMITTEE 

The Ph.D. Qualifying Examination(QE) is administered by the Qualifying Examination 

Committee(QEC). A committee secretariat is specifically set for the Quantifying 

Examination arrangement in IC-UCAS. 

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION 

The QEC will organize the qualifying examination only once each semester. 

Completing two professional courses are required before applying for the QE. Students 

should pass the QE within one year from the registration. And each student has two 

chances to pass it. 

A comprehensive test scheme is designed to evaluate the Ph.D. candidates which 

include professional courses examination,Chinese language evaluation,committee 

evaluation, training unit evaluation and supervisor evaluation (Table 1). The total test 

score is 100 points and 60 points is the passing grade for the QE. 

Table1. Forms of the QE 

First Chance 

ITEMS 

PERCENTAGE 

Professional courses examination 

35% 

Chinese language evaluation 

15% 

Committee evaluation 

30% 

Supervisor evaluation 

20%Second Chance 

Supervisor evaluation 

60% 

Training unit evaluation 

20% 

Committee evaluation 

20% 

RULES FOR STUDENTS 

To sign up for the Examination, a student should be aware of the following rules: 

· A student who does not register for the QE at the required time or who registers but 

does not appear for the examination will lose one chance by default. 

· A student who failed in the first chance may take the QE at the end of following 

semester. 

· The fellowship award who fails the QE twice within one year will face the termination 

of his/her fellowship and Ph.D. program. 

SIGNING UP FOR THE EXAMINATION 

Students should submit the application form to the general office of IC-UCAS or 

finish the online registration in the exam system. 

NOTIFICATION OF QULIFYING EXAMINATION RESULSTS 

The results will be released on the international college website by the general office of 

IC-UCAS. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Any question about this examination can be addressed to the QEC via: 

Emial: ic-ucas@ucas.ac.cn / qec@ucas.ac.cn 

Tel: +86-10-82680959 

Fax: +86-10-82680957