CSC Scholarship at China Agricultural University: Application Guide
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2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified
This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that China Agricultural University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.
Admissions timeline
CSC/CGS round: opens October–December, and most university deadlines fall between January and April. Deadlines are set per university and per program: always check the current admission notice on the official portal linked above.
Typical intake: September; some universities offer a smaller March intake.
We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for China Agricultural University, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.
CSC application deadline
High-Level Postgraduate Program: ~Nov–end Feb; parallel CAU + CSC online submission.
Source status: official notice from the most recently verified cycle.
Deadline directory reviewed 8 August 2026. The 2027-2028 cycle is not yet published for most universities, so older dates are labelled as prior-cycle evidence or typical planning windows. Confirm the exact program and scholarship deadline on the official portal before applying.
Founded through mergers of agricultural science departments dating to 1905, China Agricultural University is a Project 985 and Double First-Class university whose Plant and Animal Science ranked 1st in the world per the 2025 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. QS ranked it 4th globally for Agriculture & Forestry. With recognised strengths in College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at China Agricultural University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
China Agricultural University (CAU), whose component colleges date to 1905, is the summit of agricultural science in China and arguably the world: its Plant and Animal Science ranked 1st globally in the 2025 ShanghaiRanking subject ranking, and QS placed it 4th worldwide for Agriculture and Forestry. A Project 985, Project 211, and Double First-Class university in Beijing's Haidian district, CAU offers CSC applicants in agriculture, food, and life sciences something rare: a genuinely world-number-one department that is still less mobbed by international applicants than the general-purpose flagships.
Its strength runs through agronomy and biotechnology, animal science, veterinary medicine, resources and environmental sciences, and agricultural economics and management, supported by experiment stations and field networks far beyond the Beijing campuses. Both English-taught and Chinese-taught master's and doctoral programs are offered under the CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program: English tracks ask for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 90, Chinese tracks for HSK 4, and the eligible major lists are published with each cycle's notice, so match your field against the current list early.
The application is a parallel one: you complete CAU's own system at apply.cau.edu.cn and the CSC online system, using agency number 10019, within the same window, which ran November 1 to February 28 for the 2026 intake. Note the fee situation carefully: the recent official notice listed a nonrefundable RMB 400 application fee through CAU's system, where earlier cycles had been reported fee-free, so check the current notice and budget accordingly. A supervisor's support letter materially strengthens both halves of the file.
Life at CAU means Haidian's academic ecosystem, Beijing's cold dry winters and hot summers, and Tier 1 living costs of roughly CNY 2,500 to 4,000 per month, cushioned by covered accommodation and the stipend. For students from agricultural economies, the degree's practical weight is hard to overstate: CAU research feeds directly into food security, breeding, and rural development policy across the developing world. Confirm the current major lists, fee, and deadlines on admissions.cau.edu.cn before you commit your two applications.
CGSIS Agency Number
10019
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Global standing
A Project 985, Project 211, and Double First-Class university; its Plant and Animal Science ranked 1st worldwide in the 2025 ShanghaiRanking subject ranking, and QS ranked it 4th globally for Agriculture & Forestry.
English-taught programs
Both English-taught and Chinese-taught master's and doctoral programs; English tracks ask for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 90, Chinese tracks for HSK 4.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Beijing: cold, dry winters and hot summers, with a spring dust season.
- Living costs:
- Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 2,500-4,000/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- Two Haidian campuses in Beijing's academic district, with experiment stations beyond the city giving agriculture students real field access.
Scholarships available at China Agricultural University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Beijing, Beijing: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.
The 7 steps to apply at China Agricultural University
Confirm that China Agricultural University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.
Identify a potential supervisor at China Agricultural University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.
Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your China Agricultural University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by China Agricultural University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the China Agricultural University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at China Agricultural University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for China Agricultural University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at China Agricultural University
Tuition
Fully waived at the host university
Accommodation
Free on-campus housing or a housing subsidy
Medical insurance
Comprehensive insurance for international students
Monthly stipend
Bachelor's CNY 2,500 · Master's CNY 3,000 · PhD CNY 3,500
Deadlines & timeline
See the CSC application deadline panel above for China Agricultural University's most recent cycle window.
Application fee
Official 2026 notice (admissions.cau.edu.cn) lists a nonrefundable RMB 400 application fee paid via CAU's system. Re-verified 2026-07-24.
University application fees typically range CNY 400-800; a few universities charge none, and a few waive it for CSC awardees. The CSC portal itself is always free.
Fee amounts verified against official 2026-2027 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.
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.
Official websiteChina Agricultural University CSC scholarship FAQ
What are my realistic chances of a CSC place at CAU?
CAU does not publish the application and award totals needed for a CSC acceptance rate. Applicants in agricultural and life sciences should show a relevant record, clear research motivation, and any supervisor support required by the current program.
Do I need a supervisor's acceptance letter?
For the research-focused High-Level Postgraduate Program it is close to essential in practice. CAU's admissions weigh research fit heavily, and a professor willing to host you strengthens both the university and CSC sides of the parallel application. Contact supervisors from September onward with a specific technical pitch, and request a short acceptance or support letter for your file.
Does CAU charge an application fee?
Recent official notices for the 2026 High-Level Postgraduate Program listed a nonrefundable application fee of RMB 400 paid through CAU's online system, so budget for it. Earlier cycles were reported fee-free, and practices can change again, so treat the current admission notice on admissions.cau.edu.cn as the final word on the amount and payment step before you submit.
When is the CAU deadline for 2027-28?
The 2026 intake ran November 1 to February 28, with applicants required to complete both the CAU system (apply.cau.edu.cn) and the CSC online system in parallel. Assume a similar late-autumn to late-winter window for 2027-28 and verify the exact dates on the admissions site, leaving time before the close for the two-system submission.
Does China Agricultural University accept CSC Type B applications?
China Agricultural University appears in our directory from prior CSC host or program evidence, but we have not yet confirmed its 2027-2028 Type B participation. Check the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at China Agricultural 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 China Agricultural 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 China Agricultural University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official China Agricultural University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at China Agricultural University on a CSC scholarship?
China Agricultural University in Beijing, Beijing has strengths in College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences. 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.
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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