
CSC Scholarship at Dalian University of Foreign Languages: Application Guide
Dalian, LiaoningExplore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Dalian University of Foreign Languages. 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
Application snapshot
Current status
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Confirm the current noticeApplication dates
Official notice checked October 2, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10172
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
City estimateGreen 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
The specific 2026 bachelor application instructions state October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026, including CSCA and material submission by April 15. The introductory end-of-April wording conflicts with that exact earlier cutoff; applicants should follow the specific instructions. The 2026 route is closed. No 2027 degree window is inferred.
For Dalian University of Foreign Languages, 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.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
The specific 2026 bachelor application instructions state October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026, including CSCA and material submission by April 15. The introductory end-of-April wording conflicts with that exact earlier cutoff; applicants should follow the specific instructions. The 2026 route is closed. No 2027 degree window is inferred.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10172
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Dalian University of Foreign Languages
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
- Chinese Government Scholarship — High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Short-term Research Exchange Program (中国政府奖学金短期科研交流项目)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship (辽宁省政府奖学金)
- College Scholarship, School of Chinese Studies (学院奖学金)
- Confucius Institute Scholarship (孔子学院奖学金)
- Dalian Municipal Scholarship (大连市奖学金)
- Piremont Scholarship (皮尔蒙特奖学金)
How to apply to Dalian University of Foreign Languages
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 notice2025 High-Level Graduate Program in language and literature
Submit documents in DUFL’s system first, then complete CSC Type B with agency 10172. Award recipients receive admission and visa documents from DUFL. Upload notarized qualifications and transcripts, a research plan of at least 1000 words, two signed academic recommendations, medical and blood reports, passport, police certificate, white-background photo and valid HSK proof. Students provide expected-graduation evidence; employed applicants provide employment evidence. Electronic documents are submitted online; bring originals for registration. This historical notice unusually limits both master and doctoral applicants to age 35 and excludes applicants already studying in China. Confirm current rules rather than carrying them forward.
Reference: Closed March 10, 2025; passport wording oddly refers to September 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages'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 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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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
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.
See annotated portal walkthroughs
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: 10172. For Type B, match it to Dalian University of Foreign Languages 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 feeSee official fee detailsApplication 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 1964 and governed by the Liaoning provincial government, DUFL teaches 44 undergraduate majors covering 18 foreign languages across 22 teaching units, with a doctoral programme in Northeast Asian Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs, 6 first-level master's programmes, 20 second-level master's programmes and 9 professional degree programmes; nearly 15,000 students are enrolled. It is designated to admit students under the Chinese Government Scholarship, the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and the Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship, and has passed the Ministry of Education quality certification for study in China. Its School of Chinese Studies, founded in 1985, is a domestic HSK test centre and hosts nearly 1,500 international students from more than 70 countries each year. Fields listed on this profile include School of Chinese Studies, School of Japanese Studies, School of English Studies, School of Russian Studies. 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.
Scholarship records for Dalian University of Foreign Languages
9 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
- Chinese Government Scholarship — High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Short-term Research Exchange Program (中国政府奖学金短期科研交流项目)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship (辽宁省政府奖学金)
- College Scholarship, School of Chinese Studies (学院奖学金)
- Confucius Institute Scholarship (孔子学院奖学金)
- Dalian Municipal Scholarship (大连市奖学金)
- Piremont Scholarship (皮尔蒙特奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Dalian, Liaoning: 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
17 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 2, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Dated 2026 undergraduate fee and admissions requirements, the 2026 Foreign Translation Master’s route, and the historical 2025 CSC Type B notice. No 2027 intake or current Type B availability is inferred.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency number
- The university’s 2025 High-Level Postgraduate Type B notice lists code 10172. This confirms the prior-cycle route only; current-cycle Type B availability and deadline are unconfirmed.
- Post-admission charge — bilingual wording
- CNY 400, first year only. The 2026 undergraduate Chinese text calls it a registration fee paid after admission/arrival; English calls it an application fee paid upon admission. It is not an upfront submission charge. Source: https://scs.dlufl.edu.cn/info/1012/1633.htm
- Undergraduate tuition
- CNY 21,400 per year, charged by academic year and paid in one instalment at registration, per 学费:21,400元/年(按学年收取)in the 2026 undergraduate admission brochure.
- Accommodation
- New Building single rooms RMB 14,000, RMB 13,000 and RMB 12,000 per semester per room for Types A, B and C at 19, 15 and 13 sq m; North Building twin room RMB 4,800 per semester per person and single-occupancy room RMB 8,400 per semester per room; six-person suite rooms RMB 4,800 south-facing and RMB 4,500 north-facing per semester per person. Each semester is charged on the basis of 120 days.
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- RMB 500 for one academic year, mandatory on registration for international students in China under national study-in-China regulations.
- 2026 undergraduate deadline
- The current-cycle notice specifies April 15, 2026 as the exact application and materials cutoff; this is earlier than its general end-of-April line. The route is closed.
- 2026 master's programme window
- Applications open 10 January 2026 through dlufl.17gz.org and 15 January 2026 through chinese.cn, closing 23 March 2026, with entry in September 2026 and two years of funding, per the 2026 外国翻译硕士培养项目招生简章.
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship award terms
- The 外国翻译硕士培养项目 under this scholarship covers registration fee, tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a living allowance paid monthly, over two years of study, with ten majors available in English, Japanese, Russian, German, Korean and French interpreting and translation.
- College Scholarship amounts
- The School of Chinese Studies' own scholarship pays a first prize of RMB 5,000, a second prize of RMB 3,000 and a third prize of RMB 2,000, with applications each June and December, selection the following month and payment the month after that. Students already holding a Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarship, Dalian Municipal Scholarship or Piremont Scholarship are excluded from it.
- Scale and status
- DUFL enrolls nearly 1,500 international students each year from about 70 countries. It states it is designated to receive Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship students, is a Liaoning Provincial Model University for international students education, and has passed the Ministry of Education's quality certification for study in China.
- Contact and address
- International Admissions Office, School of Chinese Studies, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, 6 Lushun Nanlu Xiduan, Dalian, Liaoning 116044, rooms 315 and 321 of the International Chinese Language Education Building. Telephone +86-0411-86115286, fax +86-0411-86115296, email scs@dlufl.edu.cn.
- Tuition notes
- Read from the fee section of DUFL's 2026 undergraduate admission brochure: 学费:21,400元/年(按学年收取), with the English text 'The cost of one academic year (undergraduate) is RMB 21,400, which shall be paid at one time when registering at school.' Annual tuition is recorded here and not in the application-fee field.
- Accommodation
- DUFL's 2026 undergraduate brochure publishes a full dormitory table. New Building single rooms: Type A 19 sq m at RMB 14,000 per semester per room (RMB 117 per day); Type B 15 sq m at RMB 13,000 per semester per room (RMB 109 per day); Type C 13 sq m at RMB 12,000 per semester per room (RMB 100 per day). North Building: twin room 26 sq m at RMB 4,800 per semester per person (RMB 40 per day per bed); single-occupancy room 18-22 sq m at RMB 8,400 per semester per room (RMB 70 per day). Six-person suites: south-facing room 22-26 sq m at RMB 4,800 per semester per person (RMB 40 per day per bed); north-facing room 22 sq m at RMB 4,500 per semester per person (RMB 38 per day per bed). All rooms include a television, private bathroom, 24-hour hot water and access to a shared laundry room, and the new building rooms also include a telephone. The brochure notes that each semester's accommodation fee is charged on the basis of 120 days, and that rates for short-term programme students during winter and summer breaks follow the regulations of DUFL's International Cultural Exchange Center.
- Medical insurance
- RMB 500 for one academic year. The brochure states that under China's regulations on managing international students, international students in China must purchase the Comprehensive Medical Insurance for Overseas Students in China on registration, and gives a single figure of 500 for a study period of one academic year.
- Entry requirements
- Language: DUFL's international degree programmes are taught in Chinese. The 2026 外国翻译硕士培养项目 brochure requires a minimum Chinese level equivalent to HSK level 6 with 180 or above, or a level recognised by the School of Chinese Studies, and lists an HSK level 6 report scoring above 180 as a required document; an HSKK intermediate or above report is listed as optional. The 2025 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship brochure for the same translation programme states the same HSK 6 threshold of 180 and adds HSKK intermediate as non-compulsory.
- Application dates — official notice audit
- The specific 2026 bachelor application instructions state October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026, including CSCA and material submission by April 15. The introductory end-of-April wording conflicts with that exact earlier cutoff; applicants should follow the specific instructions. The 2026 route is closed. No 2027 degree window is inferred. Source: https://scs.dlufl.edu.cn/info/1012/1633.htm
- Recorded route dates — 2026 foreign translation master application dates and program scope
- Official 2026 translation master brochure confirms online application starts Jan 10 through dlufl.17 gz.org, Chinese.cn opens Jan 15, deadline Mar 23, September entry and two-year funding. It lists ten translation/interpreting majors and HSK 6>=180 (or accepted equivalent). These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://scs.dlufl.edu.cn/info/1013/1638.htm
Source: Dalian University of Foreign Languages, School of Chinese Studies — 中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目招生简章 (26 February 2025) and 2026年来华留学本科招生简章. 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.
Official websiteDalian University of Foreign Languages CSC scholarship FAQ
Does Dalian University of Foreign Languages accept CSC Type B applications?
Dalian University of Foreign Languages 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages?
The latest official information checked October 2, 2026 says: The specific 2026 bachelor application instructions state October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026, including CSCA and material submission by April 15. The introductory end-of-April wording conflicts with that exact earlier cutoff; applicants should follow the specific instructions. The 2026 route is closed. No 2027 degree window is inferred. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Dalian University of Foreign Languages on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Dalian University of Foreign Languages in Dalian, Liaoning include School of Chinese Studies, School of Japanese Studies, School of English Studies, School of Russian Studies. 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 Dalian University of Foreign Languages charge an application fee?
The 2026 undergraduate brochure’s Chinese text names CNY 400 as a registration charge paid after admission and says fees are paid after arrival. Its English text calls the same charge an application fee paid upon admission. It is charged in the first year only. Preserve this bilingual wording difference; it is not established as an upfront fee required to submit an application.
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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