Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Chongqing University. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.
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 Chongqing University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Application dates
Official notice checked 2026-10-03
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10611
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
For the 2026/2027 degree intake, Chongqing University's undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses set a general self-funded deadline of 31 May 2026 Beijing time; scholarship programs use their own notices. The 2026 CSC Silk Road Program closed on 15 May 2026 and was limited to ten named countries. Other 2026 scholarship notices also had separate dates. For the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the university's 2026 guide sets a 31 October 2026 deadline for March 2027 entry. The guide requires applications in both the scholarship platform and Chongqing University's portal. It does not state an opening date. Its award covers tuition, campus accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend; the three-year master's program receives scholarship funding for two years. No 2027/2028 general degree or CSC Type B deadline was found in the university's notices checked on 2 October 2026. The 2026 degree and Silk Road deadlines have passed. The separate 2026 Joint CSC postgraduate call closed 25 February 2026 and required its CNY 400 application fee before that cutoff. This closed call does not establish a 2027 degree window.
For Chongqing 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.
Fee note: The 2026 Joint CSC postgraduate notice requires CNY 400, paid online and non-refundable; unpaid applications are not reviewed. Its deadline was 25 February 2026. The separate 2026 undergraduate, general postgraduate and CSC Silk Road notices record CNY 600, also non-refundable. These fees have different route scopes; CSC is not universally exempt. The joint and undergraduate notices were recovered from substantive official indexed text; live retrieval remained unavailable. Sources: https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1387/2808.htm, https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1887/2789.htm, https://study.cqu.edu.cn/lxsq/zsxx/xlxm/zqyjszsjz.htm and https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1973/2866.htm.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
For the 2026/2027 degree intake, Chongqing University's undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses set a general self-funded deadline of 31 May 2026 Beijing time; scholarship programs use their own notices. The 2026 CSC Silk Road Program closed on 15 May 2026 and was limited to ten named countries. Other 2026 scholarship notices also had separate dates. For the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the university's 2026 guide sets a 31 October 2026 deadline for March 2027 entry. The guide requires applications in both the scholarship platform and Chongqing University's portal. It does not state an opening date. Its award covers tuition, campus accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend; the three-year master's program receives scholarship funding for two years. No 2027/2028 general degree or CSC Type B deadline was found in the university's notices checked on 2 October 2026. The 2026 degree and Silk Road deadlines have passed. The separate 2026 Joint CSC postgraduate call closed 25 February 2026 and required its CNY 400 application fee before that cutoff. This closed call does not establish a 2027 degree window.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10611
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Chongqing 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
- 中国政府奖学金（A类及B类）
- 国际中文教师奖学金
- 重庆市人民政府外国留学生市长奖学金
- 重庆大学国际学生校长奖学金
- 教育部重庆市人民政府来华留学联合奖学金
How to apply to Chongqing University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: CSC portal → university 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 noticeMOE–Chongqing joint CSC master’s/doctoral route
Complete CSC Type B with agency 10611, then apply through https://cqu.17gz.org/member/login.do. Upload the required scans and pay the non-refundable RMB 400 university application fee online before February 25, 2026; unpaid applications are not reviewed. Qualification review precedes academic review/interview and the final scholarship decision. Graduate documents include passport, notarized qualifications/transcripts, language proof, a 1,000-word study plan, two references, medical and police records. This indexed 2026 notice does not establish 2027 instructions.
Reference: 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Chongqing 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
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.
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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 - 4
Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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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 templatesHow 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.
- 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.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- 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.
- 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
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- 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.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- 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.
- 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.
University agency number on record: 10611. For Type B, match it to Chongqing University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application systemCosts and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Application feeCNY 400Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costs
View cost sourceTuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degree
View cost sourceAccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteed
View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 1,500–2,500 / 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
Founded in 1929, designated a Project 211 university in 1998 and a Project 985 university in 2001, and re-confirmed in the 2022 second round of the Double First-Class initiative. Its programme areas include Architecture, Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Fields listed on this profile include School of Architecture and Urban Planning, School of Civil Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, School of Mechanical 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.
Chongqing University traces its roots to 1929.
Fields to research include Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Civil engineering, Architecture and urban planning, Environmental engineering. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.
Use the current Chongqing University programme and award notice for deadlines, documents and fee treatment. The recorded Type B agency code is 10611. If the selected research programme requires a supervisor document, obtain its specified form.
Chongqing has a humid subtropical climate, with hot muggy summers and mild foggy winters. CSC Path estimates CNY 1,200-2,200 per month for personal expenses, excluding housing. Housing charges, room availability and any scholarship support depend on the selected route. Use the source-linked calendar and fee record for application dates and charges.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10611
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
Chongqing University is based in Chongqing, Chongqing.
English-taught programs
English-taught master's and doctoral programs are available across engineering, economics, natural sciences, and management, so applicants without Chinese can still pursue a full degree.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Chongqing: humid subtropical, with hot muggy summers and mild foggy winters.
- Living costs:
- CSC Path estimate: CNY 1,200-2,200 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
- Student life:
- A mountainous riverside megacity with famous hotpot, an extensive metro and rail network, and a large, growing international student community.
Scholarship records for Chongqing University
6 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
- 中国政府奖学金（A类及B类）
- 国际中文教师奖学金
- 重庆市人民政府外国留学生市长奖学金
- 重庆大学国际学生校长奖学金
- 教育部重庆市人民政府来华留学联合奖学金
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Chongqing: living costs
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 Chongqing University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
8 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: overview. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application deadline
- Chongqing University's 2026/2027 international application closing date is 31 May 2026 Beijing time for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, with the separate note that each scholarship programme publishes its own closing date.
- Application fee
- The recorded 2026 undergraduate guide requires CNY 600, non-refundable; unpaid or late-paid applications are not reviewed. Other scholarship routes follow their own fee instructions.
- Scholarship
- The 2026/2027 application cycle requires all undergraduate applicants to sit the CSCA undergraduate entrance academic proficiency test organised by the China Scholarship Council and to submit a valid score report.
- Tuition
- Chongqing University publishes a full annual fee schedule covering tuition by degree level and teaching language, plus insurance at 800 CNY per year, medical examination at about 400 CNY and residence permit at 400 CNY per year.
- Scholarship
- Awards published by the university for international students are the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A, applied for through the applicant's home-country dispatching authority, and Type B, applied for under each Chongqing University programme guide), the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship and the Chongqing University International Student President Scholarship.
- Entry requirements
- Applicants to Chongqing University must hold at least 30,000 CNY of available funds for undergraduate study or 40,000 CNY for postgraduate study, evidenced by a bank statement issued within the previous six months, with the requirement relaxed for full-scholarship applicants.
- Intake
- The university's international student site publishes rolling deadlines for its Chinese-language programme of 30 November for spring-semester entry and 10 June for autumn-semester entry, with the spring semester running from late February to early July and the autumn semester from early September to mid-January.
- Tuition notes
- Published in the Fees Reference Standard (费用标准) table on Chongqing University's official international student site, in CNY per person per year, effective from the 2026 autumn semester. Undergraduate: Chinese-taught 18,000 for literature, education, history and philosophy, 20,000 for science, engineering, economics, management and law, and 22,000 for arts; English-taught 25,000 for Electrical Engineering and Automation and Civil Engineering, 28,000 for Materials Engineering, and 30,000 for Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation and Business Administration. Master's: Chinese-taught 22,000 for literature, education, history and philosophy, 25,000 for science, engineering, economics, management and law, 28,000 for arts and 30,000 for medicine; English-taught 30,000 for most engineering and computing fields, 35,000 for civil engineering, landscape architecture, urban and rural planning, architecture, optical engineering and instrument science, and 49,000 for the MBA. Doctoral: Chinese-taught 28,000 for literature, education, history and philosophy, 32,000 for science, engineering, economics, management and law and 40,000 for medicine; English-taught 34,000 to 38,000 depending on the field. Chinese-language long-term courses (three months or more) are 8,000 per semester or 15,000 per year. Other published charges are insurance at 800 per year, medical examination at about 400, and residence permit at 400 per year. Accommodation is published separately: 4,000 to 9,000 per person per year for a single room and 5,000 to 7,000 per person per year for a shared room depending on campus and room type, with short stays under three months charged at 40 to 60 per bed per day. Accommodation rates generally exclude water, electricity, WiFi and bedding. None of these figures is an application fee.
Source: 重庆大学 留学重大 - 2026年来华留学本科生招生简章 (Chongqing University, Study at CQU - 2026 undergraduate admission guide for international students). 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.
Official websiteChongqing University CSC scholarship FAQ
How competitive is a CSC place at Chongqing University?
The university does not publish the complete application and award totals needed for a rate. For research degrees, check whether supervisor agreement is required or recommended, then submit a clear proposal, complete transcripts, and evidence of fit with the target department.
Can I study at Chongqing University in English?
Yes. Chongqing offers English-taught master's and doctoral programs in engineering, economics, natural sciences, and management, so you can complete a full degree without prior Chinese. Many programs still expect you to take basic Chinese language courses for daily life. Check the specific English-taught program list for your target year, as availability varies by department and intake.
Do I need a supervisor letter before applying?
Check the current Chongqing University school and program notice. If a research master's or PhD route requires or accepts a supervisor document, contact a relevant professor with the specified materials and obtain the exact form requested.
Does Chongqing University accept CSC Type B applications?
Chongqing 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 Chongqing 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 Chongqing 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 Chongqing University?
The latest official information checked 2026-10-03 says: For the 2026/2027 degree intake, Chongqing University's undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses set a general self-funded deadline of 31 May 2026 Beijing time; scholarship programs use their own notices. The 2026 CSC Silk Road Program closed on 15 May 2026 and was limited to ten named countries. Other 2026 scholarship notices also had separate dates. For the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the university's 2026 guide sets a 31 October 2026 deadline for March 2027 entry. The guide requires applications in both the scholarship platform and Chongqing University's portal. It does not state an opening date. Its award covers tuition, campus accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend; the three-year master's program receives scholarship funding for two years. No 2027/2028 general degree or CSC Type B deadline was found in the university's notices checked on 2 October 2026. The 2026 degree and Silk Road deadlines have passed. The separate 2026 Joint CSC postgraduate call closed 25 February 2026 and required its CNY 400 application fee before that cutoff. This closed call does not establish a 2027 degree window. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Chongqing University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Chongqing University in Chongqing include School of Architecture and Urban Planning, School of Civil Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, School of Mechanical 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 Chongqing University charge an application fee?
The 2026 Joint CSC postgraduate notice requires CNY 400, paid online and non-refundable; unpaid applications are not reviewed. Its deadline was 25 February 2026. The separate 2026 undergraduate, general postgraduate and CSC Silk Road notices record CNY 600, also non-refundable. These fees have different route scopes; CSC is not universally exempt. The joint and undergraduate notices were recovered from substantive official indexed text; live retrieval remained unavailable. Sources: https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1387/2808.htm, https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1887/2789.htm, https://study.cqu.edu.cn/lxsq/zsxx/xlxm/zqyjszsjz.htm and https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1973/2866.htm.
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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