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Application dates, fees and sources
For Liaocheng 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 October 9, 2026.
Fee note: Liaocheng University's 2026 International Student Programs prospectus (聊城大学二〇二六年国际学生项目), a 25-page PDF downloaded on 23 September 2026 from the School of International Education's own site at sie.lcu.edu.cn/docs/2025-11/20251101092926321947.pdf and parsed with pdftotext -layout, carries a Fees section headed 5. 缴费 with a table column 金额（人民币元）. It lists 申请费 (application fee) at 300 每生, separately from 注册费 (registration fee) at 500 每生, 学费 (tuition) at 6,500 - 12,000 每学期, on-campus accommodation at 3,000 - 4,500 每学期（不包括寒暑假）, comprehensive international student insurance at 1,000 每年, residence permit at 400 每年 and medical examination at 300 每生. Section 7 of the same prospectus confirms the sequence, instructing applicants to pay the application fee of 300 yuan online, or on arrival at Liaocheng University, in order to complete the application (在线支付申请费（300 元）或在到达聊城大学后缴纳，以便完成申请). The 300 is therefore the application fee; the 6,500-12,000 figure on the same table is per-semester tuition and is recorded elsewhere, not here.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Full timing notes and historical dates
The current official 2026 International Student Programs brochure, posted November 1, 2025, gives a recurring general rule: online/offline applications for the following semester close at the end of May or November, or two months before the relevant program begins. It does not assign a specific calendar date to a named 2026 or 2027 intake, so preserve this as a recurring rule rather than a confirmed date for either cycle. A separate older Chinese-language/short-term program page, dated March 1, 2025, specifies March 15–July 15 for autumn entry and November 15–January 15 for spring entry; these are route-specific published dates but are not verified as the current 2026/27 calendar. The university's 2025 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship rules list deadlines of April 15, May 15, September 15, and October 31 for the then-published entry rounds; these are historical, and no 2026 or 2027 scholarship round was found. The CSC and Shandong scholarship pages are currently unavailable (CSC page says under maintenance; Shandong page returns 404), so their current dates remain unresolved. No 2027/28 guide was listed as of October 5, 2026.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to Liaocheng University
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2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered
Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.
University website — locate the current award noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. University and provincial awards can have different forms and deadlines, even at the same institution.
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Choose your program and intake
Check Liaocheng 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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Check how this award accepts applications
Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.
Read official admission instructions - 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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Complete the scholarship requirement
Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.
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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.
Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
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- Closes:
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticedegree and nondegree
Create an account, complete the form and upload supporting documents; the brochure also permits email or designated institution submission. Pay the CNY 300 application fee online or after arrival. Document review normally leads to a comprehensive test or interview, with possible extra assessments; university-approved outstanding applicants may be exempt. Admission depends on academic and language evidence and assessment results. Applications stop at the end of May or November, or two months before the program; these recurring dates do not establish a new 2027 call. Use admission documents for the visa and register as instructed. The separately listed CNY 500 registration fee is not the application fee.
Reference: 2026 brochure; recurring calendar not next-cycle confirmation. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Liaocheng 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 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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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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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.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Scholarships
3 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Shandong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students (山东省政府国际学生奖学金)
- Liaocheng University President's Scholarship for International Students (聊城大学国际学生校长奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Liaocheng, Shandong: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.
Source-linked admission details
14 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Application fee, tuition, accommodation, insurance and other charges; entry requirements and the application procedure; the awards the university publishes for international students; and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship deadlines. No CSC agency number is stated in any Liaocheng University notice read.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Programmes
- Liaocheng University's 2026 International Student Programs admissions brochure was published on 1 November 2025 and runs to 25 pages.
- Application fee
- The brochure's Fees table lists an application fee (申请费) of CNY 300 per student, a separate registration fee (注册费) of CNY 500 per student, tuition (学费) of CNY 6,500 to 12,000 per semester, on-campus accommodation of CNY 3,000 to 4,500 per semester excluding winter and summer holidays, comprehensive international student insurance of CNY 1,000 per year, a residence permit at CNY 400 per year and a medical examination at CNY 300 per student.
- Application fee
- Section 8.1 of the brochure instructs applicants to pay the application fee of 300 yuan online, or on arrival at Liaocheng University, to complete the application.
- Scholarship
- The university's international education site lists four scholarship categories for international students: Chinese Government Scholarship (中国政府奖学金), Shandong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students (山东省政府国际学生奖学金), International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金) and the university's own President's Scholarship (校长奖学金).
- Scholarship
- The fees table states that the above fees may be adjusted under scholarship policies including, but not limited to, the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the Shandong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students and the Liaocheng University International Student President's Scholarship.
- Scholarship
- The 2025 Liaocheng University International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application measures set Beijing-time applicant deadlines of 15 April for July entry, 15 May for September entry, 15 September for December entry and 31 October for March 2026 entry, with recommending institution and host university review deadlines of 25 April, 25 May, 25 September and 10 November respectively.
- Tuition
- The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a living allowance except for the four-week programme, and comprehensive medical insurance.
- Language requirement
- The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is open to non-Chinese nationals aged 16 to 35 as calculated on 1 September 2025, relaxed to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers, with bachelor's scholarship applicants generally not over 25, and requires HSK and HSKK scores that vary by programme type.
- Entry requirements
- Degree-programme applicants must be 18 or over on the application date and must hold a high school graduation certificate or above, with degree applicants providing transcripts, certificates and international standardised test scores such as SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP or IB.
- Language requirement
- Applicants for English-taught bachelor's programmes must reach HSK level 4 with a score above 180 before graduating; applicants whose official language is Chinese or who studied in Chinese may apply for an HSK exemption decided by the university.
- Verified fact
- Applications may be submitted through the Chinese embassy or consulate in the applicant's country, a Confucius Institute, a university Chinese department or another authorised body, as well as directly through the university platform.
- Programmes
- Liaocheng University is a provincial applied university in Shandong with 23 colleges, 26 first-level master's disciplines, 21 professional master's categories and 74 undergraduate recruitment majors, and six disciplines in the top 1% of the ESI global ranking.
- Application portal
- Liaocheng University's application platform is at http://lcu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx and the admissions contact is interadmission@lcu.edu.cn, telephone +86-635-8238567.
- Tuition notes
- From the Fees table (5. 缴费) of the university's 2026 International Student Programs admissions brochure. Tuition is charged per semester, not per year, and is recorded here rather than as an application fee. The brochure notes that fees for exchange students and students from Liaocheng University's global partner institutions may be negotiated under memoranda of understanding, that the table is for reference only and the payment notice is authoritative, and that the above fees may be adjusted under scholarship policies.
Source: Liaocheng University, School of International Education — 聊城大学2026年国际学生项目招生简章 (2026 International Student Programs Admissions Brochure). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
Liaocheng University is a provincial public university in Liaocheng, the Water City of western Shandong, with 23 colleges and 74 undergraduate recruitment majors in its 2026 guide and about 34,000 full-time students. The 2026 guide reports six disciplines in ESI’s global top 1 percent, and it is known for its Research Center for Pacific Island Countries and its Confucius Institutes in Jordan and Samoa. Fields listed on this profile include Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Education and Teacher Training, Computer Science and Software Engineering. This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.
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- Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
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Common questions
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at Liaocheng University?
This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and Shandong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult Liaocheng University's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.
What scholarships can international students get at Liaocheng University?
Funding routes reported for Liaocheng University include International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Shandong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students, Liaocheng University President's Scholarship for International Students. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.
What is the application deadline for Liaocheng University?
Deadlines differ by degree, route, and intake. Check Liaocheng University's current international admissions notice for the dates that apply to you.
What can I study at Liaocheng University?
Fields listed for Liaocheng University in Liaocheng, Shandong include Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Education and Teacher Training, Computer Science and Software Engineering. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Does Liaocheng University charge an application fee?
Liaocheng University's 2026 International Student Programs prospectus (聊城大学二〇二六年国际学生项目), a 25-page PDF downloaded on 23 September 2026 from the School of International Education's own site at sie.lcu.edu.cn/docs/2025-11/20251101092926321947.pdf and parsed with pdftotext -layout, carries a Fees section headed 5. 缴费 with a table column 金额（人民币元）. It lists 申请费 (application fee) at 300 每生, separately from 注册费 (registration fee) at 500 每生, 学费 (tuition) at 6,500 - 12,000 每学期, on-campus accommodation at 3,000 - 4,500 每学期（不包括寒暑假）, comprehensive international student insurance at 1,000 每年, residence permit at 400 每年 and medical examination at 300 每生. Section 7 of the same prospectus confirms the sequence, instructing applicants to pay the application fee of 300 yuan online, or on arrival at Liaocheng University, in order to complete the application (在线支付申请费（300 元）或在到达聊城大学后缴纳，以便完成申请). The 300 is therefore the application fee; the 6,500-12,000 figure on the same table is per-semester tuition and is recorded elsewhere, not here.
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
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