Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) - Chinese University Program
The CGS Chinese University Program allows international students to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship directly through a CSC-affiliated university (Category B), bypassing the embassy route. It covers full tuition, accommodation, living allowance, and health insurance. This route allows application to 1 university per cycle and is ideal for students who have already contacted a professor or received an acceptance letter.
Host University
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Zhejiang UniversityQuick info
Application status
Closed · opens Dec 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Full tuition fee waiver
- University dormitory accommodation or accommodation allowance
- Monthly living allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- One-year Chinese language course (if applicable)
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Non-Chinese citizen in good health
- - Meet academic entry requirements for the chosen degree level and programme
- - Good academic record
- - IELTS/TOEFL not required if English was medium of instruction at previous institution
- - Apply directly via university (Category B) – 1 university per cycle via this route
- - Max 3 total applications per cycle (2 Type A + 1 Type B)
Who can apply
International students who apply directly to a CSC-affiliated Chinese university for fully-funded undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degrees without going through the embassy.
Fields of study
Application window
Application window: December - April annually
Results announced: July - August
Requires registration on the CSC portal and coordinating with either the Chinese Embassy (Type A) or Chinese universities (Type B).
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Choose a CSC-affiliated university and programme at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
- 2Step 2: Contact a professor/supervisor for an acceptance letter (strongly recommended)
- 3Step 3: Fill the university online application form on the university's international admissions portal
- 4Step 4: Fill the CSC Online Scholarship Application — select Category B (via University)
- 5Step 5: Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- 6Step 6: Notarise all educational documents
- 7Step 7: Send physical documents to the university International Students Office
- 8Step 8: Await results — announced end of July; studies start September
Provider
China Scholarship Council (CSC) / Chinese Government
China
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