How to Apply for the CSC Scholarship at Chongqing Normal University
Chongqing, Chongqing
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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.
Manually verified against official admission notices on July 6, 2026. Other universities may also be open: absence from this list does not mean closed. We update this list periodically.
CSC application deadline
CSC runs an annual cycle for the following September intake. Type A (via your home-country dispatching authority / embassy) typically opens early December and closes late February. Type B / the Chinese University Program (applied directly to the university) typically closes late February to end of March, and many universities require a pre-admission letter by mid-December. Type A applicants then submit on the CSC online portal by around the end of March.
The 2027-2028 cycle isn't published yet, deadlines above reflect the most recent cycle. Confirm the exact date on the official portal before applying.
Chongqing Normal University was founded in 1954, with a history traceable to 1906, and has three campuses in Chongqing University Town, Shapingba and Beibei. It has admitted international students since 1997, combines teacher education with international Chinese education, runs Confucius Institutes on four continents, and leads one of China's first 13 National Centers for Applied Mathematics. With recognised strengths in Education and Teacher Training, Mathematics (National Center for Applied Mathematics), International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language and Literature, Chongqing Normal 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 Chongqing Normal University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Scholarships available at Chongqing Normal University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Chongqing, Chongqing: 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 Chongqing Normal University
Confirm that Chongqing Normal 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 Chongqing Normal 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 Chongqing Normal University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Chongqing Normal University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Chongqing Normal University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Chongqing Normal University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Chongqing Normal University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Chongqing Normal 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 Chongqing Normal University's most recent cycle window.
Application fee
Application fee: see the university's current admission notice.
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 websiteTips for emailing professors
- Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
- Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
- State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Chongqing Normal University CSC scholarship FAQ
Does Chongqing Normal University accept CSC Type B applications?
Most CSC partner universities, including Chongqing Normal University, accept Type B (Chinese University Program) applications where you apply directly to the university. Confirm the current channel and the university's unique Agency Number on its international students office page before you apply.
Is the CSC scholarship at Chongqing Normal University fully funded?
Yes, for full awards. The Chinese Government Scholarship covers tuition, on-campus accommodation or a housing subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend (CNY 2,500 for Bachelor's, CNY 3,000 for Master's, and CNY 3,500 for PhD) for successful full-award applicants (Type A, or full Type B) at Chongqing Normal University. Some Type B awards are partial (typically tuition and insurance only, no stipend), so always confirm the award type in your admission letter.
What is the application deadline for Chongqing Normal University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Chongqing Normal University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Chongqing Normal University on a CSC scholarship?
Chongqing Normal University in Chongqing, Chongqing has strengths in Education and Teacher Training, Mathematics (National Center for Applied Mathematics), International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language and Literature. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level, and identify a potential supervisor whose research matches your interests.
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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