University Scholarships
Most top Chinese universities run their own scholarship schemes: such as Tsinghua tuition scholarships, Peking University fee waivers, and various presidential scholarships. These are usually awarded during the university admission process and range from partial fee waivers to full funding, depending on the institution and your profile.
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Coverage
Tuition scholarships & fee waivers (amounts vary)
Who it's for
Applicants to a specific host university
Deadline window
During university admission (varies)
What it covers
- Full or partial tuition waivers
- Some include accommodation or a stipend for outstanding students
- Awards vary widely by university and program
Who is eligible
- Non-Chinese applicant to that university
- Meets the academic merit criteria set by the institution
- Applies within the university's admission window
How to apply
- 1Apply for admission to your chosen university.
- 2Indicate interest in university scholarships on the application (often automatic).
- 3Check the university's admissions page for specific deadlines and criteria.
Good to know
- • University scholarships are sometimes stackable with provincial/city awards, but a CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) nomination usually replaces the need for them.
- • Amounts and combination rules vary widely by institution: confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Universities offering this scholarship
Derived from each university's province and program mix: always confirm on the university's international admissions page.
Universities offering the University scholarship(15)
Tsinghua University
Beijing, Beijing
Peking University
Beijing, Beijing
Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, Shanghai
University of Science and Technology of China
Hefei, Anhui
Nanjing University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Wuhan University
Wuhan, Hubei
Harbin Institute of Technology
Harbin, Heilongjiang
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi'an, Shaanxi
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan
Beihang University
Beijing, Beijing
Tongji University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Central South University
Changsha, Hunan
Other scholarships
FAQ
Can I apply for several scholarships at once?
Yes: you can generally apply for several different programs at once to maximise your chances. However, you cannot hold the CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) together with provincial or city government scholarships at the same time. Always check each program's rules, as some awards cannot be combined.