• Supported categories — The Bilateral Program can fund undergraduate, graduate (Master/Doctoral), general scholar, and senior scholar applicants. Check your home-country dispatching authority to see which categories are available this year.
• Language of instruction — Undergraduate programs are taught in Chinese. Graduate and non-degree tracks are usually in Chinese, though some majors may be offered in English.
• Length of funding — Generally 4–5 years (undergraduate), 3 years (Master), 4 years (Doctoral), and 1 year (scholars). Language-study periods are typically 1–2 years. For CSU-specific details, see the official 2026 brochures:  2026 CSU Undergraduate Bilateral Programs &  2026 CSU Graduate Bilateral Programs.

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Plan to apply between early January and early April. Exact cut-offs vary by dispatching authority each year—check with the authority in your country for the official deadline.

• Non-Chinese citizenship and good health.
• Undergraduate: high-school graduate, under 25.
• Master’s: Bachelor’s degree holder, under 35.
• Doctoral: Master’s degree holder, under 40.
• General scholar: under 45 with high-school diploma or above.
• Senior scholar: Master’s degree or associate professor (or above), under 50.

• Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form (Chinese or English).
• Passport bio page (valid > 1 year), plus latest Chinese visa page (if applicable).
• Highest graduation certificate. Current students submit a certificate of enrollment and academic performance record. If documents aren’t in Chinese/English, attach a notarized CN/EN translation.
• Transcripts (with notarized CN/EN translations if needed).
• Language proof (if available): HSK / IELTS / TOEFL score report.
• Undergraduate applicants: Submit the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) Score Report. (Mandatory assessment subjects are listed in the CSU 2026 Undergraduate Bilateral Programs brochure.)
• Study/Research plan in China (CSU’s Study Plan template). Minimum length: ≥200 words (undergraduates), ≥500 words (scholars), ≥800 words (graduates). Write in Chinese or English.
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Chinese/English) with blood test report, issued after Oct 1, 2025. Complete all items exactly as required; forms without a photo with seal, hospital seal, and doctor’s signature are invalid. Bring the original at registration.
• Non-criminal record certificate (Chinese/English) with official stamp, issued after Oct 1, 2025.
• Two recommendation letters (Chinese/English) from professors/associate professors for Master’s, Doctoral, and senior-scholar applicants.
• Applicants under 18: provide legal guardian documents in China (Letter of Guarantee).
• Art materials: Music applicants submit their own works; Fine Arts applicants provide 2 sketches, 2 color paintings, and 2 additional works.

All countries may apply except China.

Full scholarship includes tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend:

• Undergraduate: RMB 2,500/month
• Master: RMB 3,000/month
• Doctoral: RMB 3,500/month
• General Scholar: RMB 3,000/month
• Senior Scholar: RMB 3,500/month

Partial scholarship covers some of the above items.

1. Apply via your country’s dispatching authority for the CGS Bilateral Programs opportunity.
2. Email CSU for pre-admission: send all required documents to csc@csu.edu.cn with subject line “[Name] + CSC Pre-admission Application.”
3. Complete the CGS online application:
   • Visit campuschina.org → “Scholarship Application for Students” to create an account and log in.
   • Fill out and submit the CGS Application Form, then print a copy.
   • Ask your dispatching authority for the Agency Number and specific system instructions.
   • Select CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY as your FIRST OPTION.
4. Submit the full application package to your dispatching authority before the deadline.

Important note: Only recommended candidates forwarded by dispatching authorities are considered. Applicants with a Pre-admission Notice are usually placed at that host university; those without may accept CSC placement at another university.

• After arrival in China, scholarship recipients cannot change the host university, major/field, or study duration shown on the Admission Letter.
• Eligible applications go to universities for placement. CSC may adjust a candidate’s host university, field, category, or duration based on country quotas, university capacity, programme length, and applicant profile.
• Applications including a Pre-admission Letter will be sent to the issuing university for placement confirmation. (Please choose CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY as your FIRST OPTION.)