CSC Scholarship statistics, 2026
Every number about the Chinese Government Scholarship that we can either verify from official sources or clearly label as an estimate, in one citable page. The CSC publishes no official acceptance rate, so treat any page quoting a single exact figure with suspicion, including ours: our ranges below are compiled estimates, and marked as such.
319
universities tracked in our database
31
provinces and municipalities covered
2
universities with a confirmed-free CSC application
88
verified CGSIS agency numbers
Live counts from the CSC Path university database (69 deadline windows hand-verified against official notices; 26 curated hidden-gem picks). Fee-required universities in our data charge CNY 200-1080.
Estimated acceptance rates by route
Compiled from third-party scholarship-guidance sources; the CSC itself publishes no statistics. Full sourcing and methodology in our acceptance-rate deep dive.
| Application route | Estimated rate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Type A (embassy / bilateral) | ~15-25% | Country-quota bound. Large applicant countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt) can fall well under 10% at nomination stage in peak years. |
| Type B (university), cold application | ~15-25% | No prior supervisor contact. Competes against the university's full international pool. |
| Type B with pre-acceptance letter | ~40-50%+ | The single largest odds lever. The university nominates a funded seat for its own faculty member's chosen student. |
Official stipends and age limits
| Degree level | Monthly stipend | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | CNY 2,500 / month | Under 25 |
| Master's | CNY 3,000 / month | Under 35 |
| PhD | CNY 3,500 / month | Under 40 |
Source: official CGS program terms republished on campuschina.org. Tuition, on-campus accommodation (or subsidy) and comprehensive medical insurance are covered on top of the stipend.
The 2027/2028 cycle in dates
- Oct 2026 (expected)The 2027/2028 CGS application round opens; portals and university guidelines go live.
- December – AprilApplication deadlines. Type A (embassy) online CGSIS submission is often due by early February 2026 with embassy document submission by late February 2026; Type B (university) deadlines run December–April, and most universities close January–March.
- March – JuneUniversities review applications, and some hold pre-admission interviews.
- By end of JulyResults announced to successful applicants.
- Early SeptemberStudies begin at the host university.
Month-by-month detail in the CSC Scholarship 2027-2028 guide.
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FAQ
Is there an official CSC scholarship acceptance rate?
No. The China Scholarship Council does not publish acceptance statistics. Every figure on this page is either an official program number (stipends, age limits) or a clearly labelled estimate compiled from third-party scholarship-guidance sources.
How many Chinese universities accept CSC scholarship students?
The Chinese University Program list includes roughly 270+ institutions. CSC Path tracks 319 universities across 31 provinces, including application fee status, deadline windows, and CGSIS agency numbers.
How much is the CSC scholarship stipend in 2026?
Official monthly stipends: CNY 2,500 for bachelor's, CNY 3,000 for master's, CNY 3,500 for PhD students, paid on top of tuition waiver, accommodation, and medical insurance.
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