• Master’s track (3 years): Students must earn the required credits, pass all examinations, complete a thesis oral defense, and pass the diploma review before the degree can be awarded.
• Doctoral track (4 years): Students must earn the required credits, pass all examinations, complete a dissertation oral defense, and pass the diploma review before the degree can be awarded.

Application window: October 21, 2025 – February 15, 2026

• Citizenship & conduct: Excellent non-Chinese graduates with strong academics, good health, and no criminal record.
• Age & prior degree:
  • Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree; under 35.
  • Doctoral applicants: Master’s degree; under 40.
• No double funding: Applicants must not be funded by other organizations/institutions (signed statement required).
• Language requirements:
  • Chinese-taught programmes: HSK 4 ≥ 260.
  • English-taught programmes: IELTS ≥ 6 or TOEFL ≥ 85.
  • Exemptions if: (a) your first/official language is Chinese or English; or (b) you completed a degree taught in Chinese or English.
• Academic strength: Solid academic background plus scientific/innovative potential.

• Passport bio page (The expiration date has to be after September 2026)
• Degree certificate(s) from the undergraduate level onward. Final-year students: provide pre-graduation certificate. Doctoral applicants must upload both Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates. (Documents not in Chinese/English require notarized CN/EN translations)
• Official transcripts (undergraduate → latest level). Provide complete term-by-term records; must be issued and sealed by the university’s academic/graduate office (CN/EN; other languages require notarized EN translations)
• Language proof: Valid HSK (for CN-taught) or IELTS/TOEFL (for EN-taught)
• Research proposal () (≥ 1,000 words/characters in CN or EN) covering prior research, achievements, intended field, and plan; doctoral proposals need the CSU supervisor’s signature
• Acceptance Letter (mandatory) — use CSU’s template; see Professors’ contact list
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form with blood test report (CN/EN only). All listed exams must be completed; forms without a photo, required stamp, or doctor/hospital signature are invalid. Exam date must be after Oct 1, 2025. Bring the original at registration
• Non-criminal record certificate, issued by local public security authority, after Oct 1, 2025
• Two recommendation letters (CN/EN) from professors/associate professors, addressing study goals in China, overall ability, and future potential; dated after Oct 1, 2025
• 1-minute personal statement video (≤ 40 MB, MP4) outlining education/research background and potential
• Statement of no other funding (use CSU format)
• Pre-admission Letter (CSC system only)
• Other supporting materials (e.g., publications, awards, certificates, CV, etc.)

All countries are eligible.

Full scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees
• On-campus accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Monthly stipend: CNY 3,000 (Master’s) / CNY 3,500 (Doctoral)

Step 1 — CSU Online Application (mandatory)

• Register & log in to the CSU international student system and choose Chinese Government Scholarship; submit your application.
• CSU reviews applications, issues pre-admission letters, and forwards the candidate list to CSC. Final admission is decided by CSC.

Step 2 — CSC Online Application

• On the CSC system, select Category Type B and enter Agency No. 10533 (CSU).
• Complete and submit; download the application form (see CGSIS instructions).

Step 3 — Application Fee

• After passing the primary review, pay the CNY 500 application & review fee via CSU’s unified payment platform (WeChat / Alipay / UnionPay supported).
• Pay within one week of receiving the email, otherwise the process stops. If you don’t pass the primary review, no payment is required.

Step 4 — Academic Review

• Relevant schools conduct a comprehensive review of academic background, research ability, and innovation potential.

Step 5 — Pre-admission

• Based on documents and the academic review, CSU issues pre-admission letters.

Step 6 — Final Review

• CSU recommends the candidate list to CSC; CSC makes the final decision.
• Applicants who do not receive the CSC scholarship may be recommended to other programmes; check the financial type stated in your Admission Notice.

Note: You must submit materials to both systems (CSU and CSC).

• Upload clear, authentic, valid documents; low-quality scans can lead to negative outcomes.
• Documents must be in Chinese or English; other languages require notarized CN/EN translations.
• Applicants from Mainland China / Hong Kong / Macao / Taiwan who emigrated and now apply as international students must hold a foreign passport/nationality certificate for 4+ years and provide proof of renunciation of Chinese nationality.
• Application fees are non-refundable; submitted materials are not returned.
• The fall semester usually begins late August / early September (see your Admission Notice for exact dates). Original graduation and language-proficiency certificates are verified at registration; missing originals will lead to disqualification.
• Annual scholarship review is required; unsatisfactory academic or daily performance may lead to suspension/termination.