A Notice to Chinese students needs to start applying for visas to return to school.
- Graduate Studies
- Feb 4, 2023
- 3 min read
The Chinese students of Assumption University:
China will stop accrediting foreign diplomas and degrees obtained via online courses starting from the spring semester this year as major overseas study destinations have opened their borders, according to the Ministry of Education's Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange.
Questions and answers on the interpretation of the "Announcement on Adjusting the Special Certification Rules for Cross-Border Distance Diploma Certificates During the Epidemic Period"
Answers to questions related to the "Announcement on Adjusting the Special Certification Rules for Cross-Border Distance Diploma Certificates During the Epidemic Period"
The Graduate School of Assumption University notifies students to return to school to participate in offline classroom learning. Please apply for a visa to return to school as soon as possible. Please be sure to complete your degree at Assumption University in accordance with the regulations of the Overseas Education Service Center of the Ministry of Education of China and the Ministry of Education of Thailand. For questions, please contact: grad@au.edu。
易三仓大学的中国学生们
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易三仓大学研究生院通知学生们返校参加线下课堂学习，请尽快办理签证返校学习。请务必遵守中国教育部留学服务中心和泰国教育部规定完成在易三仓大学的学位。如有疑问，请联系 。
Questions and answers on the interpretation of the "Announcement on Adjusting the Special Certification Rules for Cross-Border Distance Diploma Certificates During the Epidemic Period"
1. Are there specific time requirements for the 2023 spring semester (autumn semester in the southern hemisphere) in the "Announcement on Adjusting the Special Certification Rules for Cross-Border Distance Diploma Certificates During the Epidemic Period" (hereinafter referred to as the "Announcement")?
Due to the large differences in the semester settings of schools in various countries, the 2023 spring semester (autumn semester in the southern hemisphere) generally refers to the first semester in the first half of the year in 2023. Regardless of the countries and institutions that have started school or have not yet started school, students should return to school as soon as possible.
2. If overseas colleges and universities still allow online learning to complete the remaining courses, do they have to leave the country to obtain certification?
According to the Measures for Certification of Foreign (Overseas) Academic Degrees and Degrees, foreign (overseas) academic degree certificates and higher education diplomas obtained through cross-border distance learning are not within the scope of certification. After the "Announcement" is released, diplomas and certificates awarded in the spring semester of 2023 (autumn semester in the southern hemisphere) and later through cross-border online learning (including new admissions and continuing studies) will not be certified.
3. What should I do if I cannot return to school in time for special circumstances?
For overseas students who have special circumstances and cannot return to school in the spring semester of 2023 (autumn semester in the southern hemisphere) due to objective reasons, they must keep relevant written certification materials and submit them together with the certification application after they are awarded the diploma certificate. supply. Our center will complete the case evaluation of relevant diplomas and certificates based on specific situations.
4. If the "Announcement" is released, if the students have completed all the degree courses, do they still need to leave the country to complete the thesis writing to pass the certification?
Applicants who study for a program-based degree (mainly taking courses) can continue to complete their studies in accordance with the relevant requirements of the issuing institution. Applicants who study for a research degree (mainly conducting research and writing papers) should go to the country (region) to complete their study and research in the spring semester of 2023 (autumn semester in the southern hemisphere) and beyond.
Office of Graduate Studies
3 February 2023
