A pre-admission letter from the university makes a CSC application far stronger.
Fully funded
Bachelor
Master
PhD
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China Scholarship Council · Chinese universities
Award valueFull cost + ¥3,000 / month
TypeFully funded
Applications openDecember 2026
DeadlineVaries (Jan–Apr 2027)
What it covers
- Tuition waiver
- Campus accommodation or housing allowance
- Monthly living allowance
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizen in good health
- Under 25 for bachelor, 35 for master, 40 for doctoral
- Relevant prior degree
- HSK level where the programme is taught in Chinese
Documents to prepare
- CSC application form
- Highest degree certificate and transcripts
- Study plan
- Two recommendation letters
- Foreigner physical examination form
How to apply
- Pick your agency: embassy, university or provincial programme
- Apply on the CSC online system and note the agency number
- Apply separately to the university for a pre-admission letter
- Submit the physical document set if the university asks
- Results are released between June and August