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CSC Scholarship at Bohai University: Application Guide

Jinzhou, Liaoning

Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Bohai University. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.

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Use the application link in your program's current official notice. Universities change systems, and some routes accept email or paper documents. If a link fails, check the university's international admissions website or contact its admissions office.

2027-2028 CSC applications

This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Bohai University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.

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International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship · March 2027 one-semester study

2026 ICLTS call; March2027 entry · language programme

Funding: Chinese-language teaching

Deadline: October 31, 2026, Beijing time

March 2027 one-semester International Chinese Language Education or Taiji culture; separate from degree and CSC routes. Chinese Language Education requires HSK 3 at 180 and HSKK; Taiji requires HSK, with HSKK preferred. Teaching language is unstated.

Programme details

One-semester International Chinese Language Education or Taiji culture; five-month scholarship. This language-study award is separate from Bohai’s degree/CSC master’s route. The brochure does not state an application charge.

Official2026 ICLTS notice and linked9-page university brochure
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Application fee

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Application dates

Official notice checked 2026-10-02

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Funding record

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Living costs beyond housing

CNY 1,000–1,800 / month

City estimate

Green marks information checked against an official source. Gray marks a prior-cycle or recorded detail. Amber marks an estimate. The linked notice controls your application.

Application dates, fees and sources

For the 2026/27 CSC High-Level Postgraduate call, Bohai University accepted master’s applications by January 30, 2026; this cycle is closed. Malformed link attributes also mention February 25 for the medical form and March 25 after interview approval; these additions are absent from the visible timeline and require university confirmation. The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship has separate language-study deadlines, including a 31 October 2026 cutoff for March 2027 entry; that is not a full-degree deadline. The official admissions index lists a 2025/26 self-funded undergraduate brochure and the 2026/27 CSC master’s call, but no confirmed 2027/28 full-degree dates. An application or registration charge was not established by the reviewed brochures; current self-funded application-fee status remains unknown.

For Bohai University, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed September 14, 2026.

Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.

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Application timing and source scope

For the 2026/27 CSC High-Level Postgraduate call, Bohai University accepted master’s applications by January 30, 2026; this cycle is closed. Malformed link attributes also mention February 25 for the medical form and March 25 after interview approval; these additions are absent from the visible timeline and require university confirmation. The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship has separate language-study deadlines, including a 31 October 2026 cutoff for March 2027 entry; that is not a full-degree deadline. The official admissions index lists a 2025/26 self-funded undergraduate brochure and the 2026/27 CSC master’s call, but no confirmed 2027/28 full-degree dates. An application or registration charge was not established by the reviewed brochures; current self-funded application-fee status remains unknown.

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship · March 2027 one-semester study

One-semester International Chinese Language Education or Taiji culture; five-month scholarship

Opening:
March 1, 2026
Closing:
October 31, 2026, Beijing time

This language-study award is separate from Bohai’s degree/CSC master’s route. The brochure does not state an application charge.

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Bohai University

These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.

  • CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)

How to apply to Bohai University

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Historical reference: University submission → CSC portal

CSC Type B

Opens:
Not confirmed for this university and route
Closes:
Not confirmed for this university and route

2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent

A university-specific 2027 schedule is not established by the reviewed sources. Confirm the program’s current Type B availability, opening date and deadline in its dated notice.

University website — locate the current route notice

High-Level Postgraduate master admission

Email the documents to bohaiuni@163.com before January 30, 2026. The visible timeline says interview invitations follow review before March 1, then pre-admitted applicants complete CSC within the university’s specified period and email its form back. Link-attribute text also contains February 25 for the medical form and March 25 after interview approval; these clauses are absent from the visible timeline, so confirm their interpretation with Bohai. CSC makes the final award decision. Prepare passport, photo, qualifications/transcripts with required notarisation/translations, language proof, a plan of 1500字以上 as printed, two professor/associate-professor references with department seals and six-month medical/police evidence. Chinese requires HSK 4 at 180; English IELTS 6/TOEFL 80 or permitted proof. A mandatory supervisor letter or fee stage is unstated. This historical 2026 call does not establish 2027 deadlines.

Reference: 2026/27 High-Level; published October 22, 2025; email cutoff January 30, 2026, closed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Bohai University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.

    Read official admission instructions
  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.

  3. 3

    Complete the university application

    Follow the current notice's email or paper submission instructions. Use its official address, subject line and document format; keep a copy and request acknowledgement if the notice advises it.

    Read official admission instructions
  4. 4

    Complete the CSC application

    Use the application type, agency number, degree level, and submission order stated in the current call. A university-hosted place may use Type B; an embassy-nominated place may use Type A. Do not select a route or reuse a prior-cycle code unless the current notice confirms it.

    Open CSC portal
  5. 5

    Track decisions and respond to requests

    Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.

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Document checklist and upload instructions

Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:

  • Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
  • Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
  • Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
  • Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
  • Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.

Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Application templates
How to fill the university application

Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.

  1. Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
  5. Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
  5. Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
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Costs and scholarship coverage

Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.

Application feeSee official fee detailsApplication charge; separate from tuition and other study costsView cost source
TuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degreeView cost source
AccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteedView cost source
Living expensesCNY 1,000–1,800 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.
University background, academic strengths and sources

Bohai University is a comprehensive university sponsored by the Liaoning Provincial Government in Jinzhou. Its 2025/2026 international undergraduate brochure dates its founding to February 1950 and reports cumulative training of 1,000 international students from nearly 80 countries; those historical totals do not establish current enrolment. Fields listed on this profile include College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Chinese Language and Culture, College of Engineering. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.

Bohai University is a provincial public comprehensive university in Jinzhou, Liaoning, sponsored by the Liaoning provincial government. Its present form dates from a 2003 merger of Jinzhou Teachers College and Liaoning Commercial Higher Vocational School, with institutional roots reaching back to 1950, and that history still explains the shape of the place: a teacher-training core, a business and tourism strand from the commercial college, and one standout research area in food science that has grown well beyond what the rest of the university's profile would predict. It is not a 985, 211, or Double First Class institution, it does not appear in the upper reaches of national research rankings, and any site that implies otherwise is selling you something. What it is, verifiably, is an officially designated host institution for Chinese Government Scholarship students and for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship students, which is the only credential that changes what you can actually apply for.

Bohai’s official 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate call covers master’s study. Applications were due 30 January 2026, with the physical-exam form accepted through 25 February and interviews before 1 March. University pre-admission precedes CSC submission. The ICLTS programme uses its own chinese.cn process and entry-specific deadlines. Self-funded admission is a separate route; the master’s call does not establish a funded undergraduate or doctoral intake.

The practical case for Bohai is its lower-cost, smaller-city setting and selected specialist programs, not a claim of easy admission. The university does not publish applicant and award totals that allow a CGS probability estimate. Against the lower costs, weigh the long winters, smaller international community, limited English-language services, and fewer big-city internship options. English-medium majors vary by year, so verify the exact program, language threshold, agency number, funding route, and research resources in writing before submitting.

Recorded CGSIS Agency Number

Not published: request it in writing

Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.

University profile

Bohai University is a provincial public comprehensive university in Jinzhou, Liaoning. Its recorded 2026/2027 High-Level Postgraduate CSC notice recruits master’s students; historical undergraduate and language-study routes have separate requirements.

English-taught programs

Bohai’s official 2025/2026 undergraduate brochure lists four four-year English-taught programmes: Business Administration, Software Engineering, Tourism Management, and Electrical Engineering and Automation, at CNY 13,000/year. Its 2026/2027 CSC master’s notice accepts English-proficiency evidence, but the current English master’s major list was not recovered. Confirm the exact programme and language for the new intake.

Featured departments & majors

Food Science and Engineering (the clearest strength: Bohai runs a dedicated Food Science Research Institute alongside the college, holds first-level master's authorisation in the field, and the discipline is backed as a Liaoning provincial key and first-class discipline, with research clusters in aquatic products, fruit and vegetables, grain and oil, meat science, and food quality and safety)
Education and teacher training (the institutional core, inherited directly from Jinzhou Teachers College; the historic reason the university exists and still a large part of what it does)
Chinese Language and Literature (long-established humanities base, and the natural home for the Chinese-language and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship students the university hosts)
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (a working science base that underpins the food science research, though less independently distinguished)
Business, Economics and Tourism Management (carried in via the 2003 merger with Liaoning Commercial Higher Vocational School; commonly cited as an English-taught option, so verify medium of instruction before applying)

City snapshot

Climate:
Jinzhou sits on the Bohai Sea coast in western Liaoning, roughly 240 km from Shenyang and about 490 km from Beijing, with a temperate monsoon climate and four sharply distinct seasons. Annual average temperature is around 8 to 9 degrees Celsius. Winter is the honest headline: northeastern Chinese winters run long, dry, and well below freezing from roughly November to March, and buildings run on centralised municipal heating. Applicants from tropical or subtropical countries consistently underestimate this. Summers are warm and humid but comparatively short. If cold is a genuine problem for you, this is a real reason to look further south.
Living costs:
Very low, and this is arguably Bohai's single strongest selling point for a self-funded applicant. Jinzhou is a small, non-tier-one northeastern city where rent, food, and transport all sit far below Beijing, Shanghai, or even Shenyang and Dalian levels. Campus dormitory accommodation and a dedicated international canteen keep baseline living costs modest, and a self-funded student can live on considerably less here than in a coastal megacity. We are deliberately not quoting tuition, dormitory, or insurance figures: Bohai publishes its fee schedule inside downloadable prospectus attachments rather than as web text, and the numbers circulating on agent sites could not be confirmed against an official page. Ask the College of International Education for the current prospectus and treat any fee you read on a third-party site as unverified.
Student life:
Small-city, Chinese-immersion student life on a modern campus in the Songshan New District (19 Keji Road). The international student community is small, which cuts both ways: you get real access to staff, cheap living, and near-total immersion that will genuinely accelerate your Chinese, but you will not find the large national-community networks, the English-speaking service infrastructure, or the internship and job market of a tier-one city. Jinzhou is a coastal city with beaches and nearby mountain scenery, and Shenyang and Beijing are both reachable by high-speed rail for weekends. Expect to need functional Chinese for daily life off campus. This suits a self-directed student who wants low costs and language immersion, and suits poorly anyone who needs an international social scene or a big-city career pipeline.

Official sources used

We checked these university pages for the current scholarship route, deadline, fee, programs, and application steps. Universities can revise a notice after publication, so recheck the source before submitting.

Last reviewed 30 July 2026. See our editorial and corrections policy.

Scholarship records for Bohai University

2 funding entries are recorded. Browse by route first, then open the full sourced list when you need the exact award name.

View all recorded scholarship names
  • CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Jinzhou, Liaoning: living costs

Tier 3 cityCNY 1,000–1,800 / month

Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.

Check the current CSC award terms

Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at Bohai University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.

Source-linked admission details

13 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 2, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.

View sourced admission facts

Scope: Covers Bohai University's international undergraduate tuition rates, English-taught and Chinese-taught programme structure, the CSCA admissions test requirement, and the scholarship schemes the university is authorised to host.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.

University status
Bohai University (渤海大学) is a comprehensive university sponsored by the Liaoning Provincial Government, located in Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province.
Scholarship authorisation
The brochure states the university is an institution authorised to train international students under the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Programme (学校为具有中国政府奖学金来华留学生及国际中文教师奖学金来华留学生培养资格院校).
English-taught undergraduate tuition
CNY 13,000 per year for the four English-taught bachelor's programmes: Business Administration, Software Engineering, Tourism Management, and Electrical Engineering and Automation, each four years.
Chinese-taught undergraduate tuition
CNY 13,000 per year for Chinese-taught majors including Chinese Language and Literature (Teacher Education), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Journalism and Broadcasting, and Radio and Television Directing.
CSCA test requirement
All applicants for undergraduate degree study must sit the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) and submit the score report with their application; Mathematics is compulsory for every applicant, and science, engineering and agriculture applicants must add either Physics or Chemistry.
CSCA test dates
From 2026 the CSCA is offered five times a year, in January, March, April, June and December, with dates published at www.csca.cn.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship route
Applications open each year on 1 March via the Center for Language Education and Cooperation website (www.chinese.cn); undergraduate applicants major in International Chinese Education and must submit a CSCA score report by 15 May 2026.
Chinese Government Scholarship route
Applicants follow the procedures and materials published at www.campuschina.org and submit through the CSC Online Application System for Study in China.
CSC host institution status
Bohai University is listed in the CSC Chinese University List for international students (Liaoning, entry 176), confirming it is a Chinese Government Scholarship host institution.
Tuition notes
Bohai University's 2025/2026 international undergraduate brochure lists tuition of CNY 13,000 per year for the four English-taught bachelor's programmes (Business Administration, Software Engineering, Tourism Management, Electrical Engineering and Automation) and CNY 13,000 per year for the Chinese-taught humanities and education majors including Chinese Language and Literature (Teacher Education), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Journalism and Broadcasting, and Radio and Television Directing.
CSC route and coverage
The currently located university-specific 2026/27 CSC notice is a High-Level Postgraduate master’s route. The generic national CSC benefit card must not imply Bohai bachelor’s or doctoral Type B awards; current cycle availability remains unconfirmed.
Full-degree cycle
The self-funded undergraduate brochure located is for 2025/26, while the current 2026/27 CSC call is for master’s study. No 2027/28 full-degree dates or self-funded fee schedule were verified.
Scholarship count and availability
Keep the collapsed scholarship catalogue’s count and names as recorded categories, not proof that each award is open. Jilin/provincial or university awards require a current official call.

Source: Bohai University Admission Brochure for International Undergraduate Students, Academic Year 2025-2026 (渤海大学2025-2026学年来华留学本科生招生简章). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.

Find faculty & official info

Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.

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Bohai University CSC scholarship FAQ

Does Bohai University actually host CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship students, or only provincial and university scholarships?

Yes. Bohai’s official 2026/2027 High-Level Postgraduate notice covers master’s study, with a 30 January 2026 application deadline and physical-exam form accepted through 25 February 2026. Applicants secure university pre-admission before CSC submission. This notice does not establish undergraduate or doctoral awards. A scholarship agency number was not confirmed from the notice; request the current instruction rather than using the MOE code by deduction.

What scholarships are actually available at Bohai University, and which one fits me?

Two scholarship routes were located: the 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate master’s call and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Self-funded bachelor’s, master’s and language admission is a separate application route, not a third scholarship. Verify any additional award in a named official notice.

Can I study at Bohai University in English, or do I need Chinese?

The 2025/2026 official undergraduate brochure lists four English-taught programmes at CNY 13,000/year. The separate 2026/2027 CSC master’s notice sets HSK 4/180 for Chinese study or IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80/equivalent for English study, but its English major attachment was not recovered. Confirm the current programme language rather than assuming the historical undergraduate list proves a master’s option.

Is Bohai University worth applying to, and how should I assess it?

Be clear-eyed about the trade-off. Bohai is a provincial university rather than a 985, 211, or Double First-Class institution, and Jinzhou offers a lower-cost, smaller-city setting. Food science and engineering is one field worth researching, but the university does not publish applicant and award totals that justify calling it low-competition or predicting a CGS outcome. Treat Bohai as a deliberate program-and-budget choice on a broader list, and verify the current funded degree level, language of instruction, research resources, and career fit before applying.

Does Bohai University accept CSC Type B applications?

Bohai University appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.

Is the CSC scholarship at Bohai University fully funded?

A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Bohai University will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.

What is the application deadline for Bohai University?

The latest official information checked 2026-10-02 says: For the 2026/27 CSC High-Level Postgraduate call, Bohai University accepted master’s applications by January 30, 2026; this cycle is closed. Malformed link attributes also mention February 25 for the medical form and March 25 after interview approval; these additions are absent from the visible timeline and require university confirmation. The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship has separate language-study deadlines, including a 31 October 2026 cutoff for March 2027 entry; that is not a full-degree deadline. The official admissions index lists a 2025/26 self-funded undergraduate brochure and the 2026/27 CSC master’s call, but no confirmed 2027/28 full-degree dates. An application or registration charge was not established by the reviewed brochures; current self-funded application-fee status remains unknown. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.

What can I study at Bohai University on a CSC scholarship?

Fields listed for Bohai University in Jinzhou, Liaoning include College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Chinese Language and Culture, College of Engineering. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.

Does Bohai University charge an application fee?

An application- or registration-fee amount was not established in the recorded review of Bohai University’s cited official notices and application form. The 2025/2026 international undergraduate brochure (bhuwsc.com/796/114.html) covers tuition, the CSCA test requirement and scholarship routes but states no application fee; the 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship prospectus (bhuwsc.com/796/117.html) likewise lists application materials and deadlines with no fee; the 2026/2027 CSC High Level Postgraduate notices in Chinese and English (bhuwsc.com/796/88.html and /796/87.html) describe an email-and-online-interview process without mentioning a charge; and the official 渤海大学外国留学生入学申请表 (bhuwsc.com/796/99.html, .doc), which is the university's own application form, carries only a general pledge to 按时缴纳费用 (pay the necessary fees on time) and no fee figure. Because the reviewed materials establish neither a charge nor a free application, fee status is recorded as unknown rather than confirmed-free.

Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.

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