Graduate Admissions Guidelines 2027

Wenzhou-Kean University

Graduate Admissions Guidelines 2027

Wenzhou-Kean University

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is a Chinese-American jointly established higher education institution with independent legal person status and limited liabilities. It has been designated by the Ministry of Education of China and Zhejiang Province as a key institution for the development of exemplary Sino-foreign cooperative education. On March 31, 2014, the Ministry of Education of China approved the establishment of Wenzhou-Kean University. In July of the same year, WKU was included in the deliverables of the Fifth Round of China-U.S. High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange as the only education project from Zhejiang Province. In November 2019, WKU was approved to offer master's and doctoral programs for international students. In June 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a reply letter to Lamont O. Repollet, President of Kean University, recognizing WKU's remarkable achievements and describing it as a landmark project of China-U.S. educational cooperation. He encouraged universities in both countries to strengthen exchanges and collaboration and contribute to promoting friendship between China and the United States.

WKU is committed to its mission of "providing students with different ways of development." Drawing on the high-quality educational resources, philosophy, and models of prestigious universities in the United States, the University closely aligns its development with China's national conditions and the needs of regional economic and social development, striving to become an international, innovative, and high-level university.

WKU currently has more than 5,500 students enrolled in undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The campus covers a planned area of 3,000 mu (approximately 494 acres) and is situated in a scenic and beautiful setting. Blending Chinese and American cultures, the campus offers world-class learning, living, and facility spaces.

Kean University

Founded in 1855, Kean University was the first public institution of higher education in New Jersey. Its main campus in Union County is located just 32 kilometers from New York City. In recent years, Kean has grown into a comprehensive and global institution of higher education. In 2021, it was designated by the State of New Jersey as the state's first urban research university.

Today, Kean serves nearly 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its four campuses. The University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and over 70 graduate programs and areas of study, with particular strengths in business, healthcare and rehabilitation, technology, and education. Kean University is authorized to confer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Advantages of WKU Graduate Programs

1. WKU confers master’s and doctoral degrees from Kean University, and the degrees can be accredited by the Ministry of Education of China.

2. WKU conducts application-based admissions procedures.

3. WKU offers graduate programs with a flexible instructional model and study length.

4. WKU graduate programs adopt the curricula from Kean University; the English teaching environment and the internationalized learning atmosphere help cultivate students with a global vision, knowledge of international rules and conventions, creativity, and global competitiveness.

5. WKU offers graduate fellowships and assistantships to qualified applicants.

List of Graduate Programs (2027 Fall) 

*Tuition is contingent upon the fee structure sanctioned by the Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

*The above tuition refer the entire program tuition cost for completing the minimum required credits during the course of study. Additional tuition will be charged for pre-requisite/bridge courses if required upon acceptance; tuition will also be charged for non-required courses which students register personally.

How to Apply

Step 1: Register for using the WKU Graduate Application System (ga.wku.edu.cn) and fill out the required information in the system.

Step 2: Complete and submit the application via the Kean University Graduate Application System.

Step 3: Follow up on relevant notifications regarding application progress and admission decision are found in the WKU Graduate Application System.

For more information regarding graduate application, please refer to the following links:

1)    Graduate Application Instructions

https://www.kean.edu/offices/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-instructions/graduate-application-instructions

2)    Graduate International Applicants

https://www.kean.edu/offices/admissions/international-applicants

*The Graduate International Applicants section is at the bottom of the page.

Required Application Materials

Master's Programs

1.Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited college or university
● Applicants, if graduated from mainland China institutions, must submit an evaluation of their official university degree by China Credentials Verification (https://www.chsi.com.cn/).
● Applicants, if not graduated from either U.S. institutions or mainland China institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university degree by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES) (http://www.naces.org).

2.Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
● Applicants, if graduated from mainland China institutions, must submit an evaluation of their official university transcript by China Credentials Verification.
● Applicants, if not graduated from either U.S. institutions or mainland China institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university transcript by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES).

3.Two letters of recommendation

4.Personal statement

5.Professional resume/CV

6.Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score reports of tests taken within the past two years of application unless eligible for a waiver

7.A departmental interview may be required

*The final list of required materials for each program is subject to the official information published on its program webpage.

Doctoral Program (Doctor of Educational Leadership)

1.Master’s degree and Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited college or university
● Applicants, if graduated from mainland China institutions, must submit an evaluation of their official university degree by China Credentials Verification (https://www.chsi.com.cn/).
● Applicants, if not graduated from either U.S. institutions or mainland China institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university degree by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES) (http://www.naces.org).

2.Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
● Applicants, if graduated from mainland China institutions, must submit an evaluation of their official university transcript by China Credentials Verification.
● Applicants, if not graduated from either U.S. institutions or mainland China institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university transcript by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES).

3.Two letters of recommendation

4.Statement of purpose (mention your preference for School OR Higher Education Strand)

5.Professional resume/CV

6.Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score reports of tests taken within the past two years of application unless eligible for a waiver

7.Optional, not required: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within five years of application

8.A departmental interview may be required

*The final list of required materials for each program is subject to the official information published on its program webpage.

English Proficiency Requirements

1.Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Minimum Score: Internet-based: 79; Paper-based: 550.
TOEFL exams taken after January 21, 2026 will require a minimum total score of 4.

2.International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum Score: 6.0; ONE SKILL RETAKE results are accepted.

3.Duolingo English Test

Minimum Score: 105.

*Scores must be from tests taken within the past two years.
*Scores must be sent to directly Kean University from the testing agency.

GRE/GMAT/MAT Requirements

Please refer to the individual requirements of each program. Scores of GRE General Test at home are acceptable.

Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships

Wenzhou-Kean University offers graduate fellowships and assistantships. Both full-time and part-time applicants are eligible to be awarded graduate fellowships and assistantships. Specific results will be included in the final acceptance letter.

Application Deadline

Applications for the 2027 graduate programs will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a final application deadline of June 15, 2027. The entry semester for the 2027 cohort is Fall 2027. We encourage applicants to submit their applications for WKU graduate programs at their earliest convenience.

Contact Us

Wenzhou-Kean University

Admissions Hotline: +86-(0)577-55870888
Admissions Email: graduateadmission@wku.edu.cn
Admissions Consultation QQ Group: 921346897
Official Website: https://www.wku.edu.cn
Address: Wenzhou-Kean University, No. 88 Daxue Road, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, 325060

Kean University (USA)

Admissions Hotline: (908) 737-4723
Admissions Email: gradadmissions@kean.edu
Official Website: https://www.kean.edu
Address: 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083, USA

Contact information of each graduate program for curriculum and instruction-related inquiries: