Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Liaoning 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 Liaoning University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
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10140
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CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
2026/2027 intake: the university's 2026 International Students Admission Guidelines (辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章), published 24 November 2025 at ie.lnu.edu.cn, set the self-funded degree windows at 24 November 2025 to 31 July 2026 for bachelor's applicants and to 30 June 2026 for master's and doctoral applicants, with long-term Chinese language study closing 8 February 2026 for the March 2026 entry and running 1 April to 15 August 2026 for the September 2026 entry; all of these have now closed. The CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目, Type B) brochure, also published 24 November 2025, set the university's internal deadline at 12 February 2026 and required recommended applicants to file in the CSC system by 15 March 2026, with admission notices issued by end of July 2026; closed. The CSC Silk Road Program (中国政府奖学金丝绸之路项目, Type B, bachelor's only, ten named countries) closed 18 May 2026, with nominations sent to the CSC by 5 June 2026. The Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students (辽宁省政府外国留学生奖学金) accepted applications from 5 June 2026 to 15 June 2026 with results notified by 10 July 2026; closed. The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金) opened 1 March 2026 for September 2026 entry across master's, bachelor's, one-academic-year, one-semester and four-week categories, plus March 2027 and July/December 2026 entries for the shorter categories. No 2027/2028 intake notice had been published as of 17 September 2026. The official 2026–2027 China-Link notice, published 16 February 2026, accepts individual applications until 30 November 2026; this short-term research route remains open on 2 October 2026. School nominations are due at least three months before arrival, and visits must begin by 31 August 2027. Ordinary scholars are current undergraduate/master’s students at CSC partner institutions; senior scholars are doctoral students/faculty. Applicants apply in the university system, undergo assessment, obtain pre-admission and then submit CSC Type B, agency 10140. This is a 1–12 month visit, not full-degree admission.
For Liaoning 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 International Students Admission Guidelines (辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章), published 24 November 2025, state that after preliminary review the applicant must pay an 800 yuan registration fee: 如初审通过，须缴纳800元人民币报名费. The fee table in the same notice lists 报名费 800元/人/项 (application fee CNY 800 per person per programme). Payment instructions are sent only from the university's sole official admissions mailbox studyinlnu@lnu.edu.cn. The notice also states the fee is non-refundable once paid: 报名费一经缴纳不予退还.
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Application timing and source scope
2026/2027 intake: the university's 2026 International Students Admission Guidelines (辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章), published 24 November 2025 at ie.lnu.edu.cn, set the self-funded degree windows at 24 November 2025 to 31 July 2026 for bachelor's applicants and to 30 June 2026 for master's and doctoral applicants, with long-term Chinese language study closing 8 February 2026 for the March 2026 entry and running 1 April to 15 August 2026 for the September 2026 entry; all of these have now closed. The CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目, Type B) brochure, also published 24 November 2025, set the university's internal deadline at 12 February 2026 and required recommended applicants to file in the CSC system by 15 March 2026, with admission notices issued by end of July 2026; closed. The CSC Silk Road Program (中国政府奖学金丝绸之路项目, Type B, bachelor's only, ten named countries) closed 18 May 2026, with nominations sent to the CSC by 5 June 2026. The Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students (辽宁省政府外国留学生奖学金) accepted applications from 5 June 2026 to 15 June 2026 with results notified by 10 July 2026; closed. The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金) opened 1 March 2026 for September 2026 entry across master's, bachelor's, one-academic-year, one-semester and four-week categories, plus March 2027 and July/December 2026 entries for the shorter categories. No 2027/2028 intake notice had been published as of 17 September 2026. The official 2026–2027 China-Link notice, published 16 February 2026, accepts individual applications until 30 November 2026; this short-term research route remains open on 2 October 2026. School nominations are due at least three months before arrival, and visits must begin by 31 August 2027. Ordinary scholars are current undergraduate/master’s students at CSC partner institutions; senior scholars are doctoral students/faculty. Applicants apply in the university system, undergo assessment, obtain pre-admission and then submit CSC Type B, agency 10140. This is a 1–12 month visit, not full-degree admission.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10140
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Liaoning 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
- 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 — Silk Road Program (中国政府奖学金“丝绸之路”项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — China-Link Short-Term Research Exchange Program
- Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students (辽宁省政府外国留学生奖学金)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
How to apply to Liaoning University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
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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 noticeUniversity degree admission
Register in lnu.17gz.org, fill details and upload documents; await preliminary review before paying ¥800 through instructions from studyinlnu@lnu.edu.cn. Bachelor’s applications closed July31,2026; master’s/doctoral applications June30. Degree applicants submit passport/China visa pages, complete degrees/transcripts or expected graduation, language evidence, CV, six-month medical form, police certificate and minor guardianship where applicable. Bachelor’s applicants add programme-specific CSCA; graduates add two references and study plan. Master’s plans exceed1,000Chinese characters or2,500English words; doctoral plans exceed2,000characters or3,000words. Interviews/exams are emailed in May–August for bachelor’s and May–July for graduates. Results follow comprehensive assessment within ten days. Bring original degrees by registration.
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 Liaoning University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
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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.
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: 10140. For Type B, match it to Liaoning 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 800Application 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 1948, Liaoning University is a Project 211 and Double First-Class Construction university (selected in the first batch, September 2017), with 1 discipline on the national Double First-Class list and national key disciplines in world economy and national economy. Fields listed on this profile include School of Economics, School of Business, School of Law, School of International Relations. 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 Liaoning 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
- 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 — Silk Road Program (中国政府奖学金“丝绸之路”项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — China-Link Short-Term Research Exchange Program
- Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students (辽宁省政府外国留学生奖学金)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Shenyang, 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 Liaoning University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
34 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Liaoning University's published 2026/2027 international admissions terms — tuition and fees, entry requirements, application windows and the CSC agency number — as stated in its own admission guidelines and CSC programme brochures.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Official name
- Liaoning University (辽宁大学), Shenyang, Liaoning Province; a national '211 Project' institution and a World First-Class Discipline Construction university.
- CSC agency number
- 10140 — stated verbatim in the 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure as 受理机构编号：10140, and repeated in the Silk Road Program brochure as 受理机构编号：10140.
- CSC programme type
- Type B (奖学金项目种类：B类) for both the High-Level Postgraduate Program and the Silk Road Program.
- Application fee
- CNY 800 per person per programme (报名费 800元/人/项), payable after preliminary review; non-refundable once paid.
- Bachelor's tuition
- CNY 18,000 per year (本科生 18,000元/年).
- Master's tuition
- CNY 25,000 per year (硕士研究生 25,000元/年).
- Doctoral tuition
- CNY 30,000 per year (博士研究生 30,000元/年).
- Chinese language tuition
- CNY 13,000 per year, or CNY 2,500 per month for non-degree Chinese language进修 students.
- Accommodation
- On-campus housing at CNY 64 per day for a single room and CNY 32 per day for a double room (单人间64元/天；双人间32元/天).
- Insurance
- CNY 800 per person per year, compulsory for all international students, collected by Lianhua International Brokerage (Beijing) Co. Ltd (保险费 800元/年，国际学生必须参保).
- Physical examination fee
- CNY 550–600 per person, subject to the quarantine department's charge (体检费 550—600元/人).
- Visa fee
- CNY 800 per year, subject to the entry-exit authority's charge (签证费 800元/年).
- Language requirement — Chinese taught
- HSK Level 4 with 180 points or above (汉语水平考试（HSK）4级180分（含）以上).
- Language requirement — English taught
- IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 60, with certificates valid at the time of application (雅思5分、托福60分水平).
- Minimum age
- 16 years or above; applicants under 18 must supply a minor's guardianship authorisation and related documents (如未满18周岁，须提供未成年人监护权委托书等相关文件).
- CSC High-Level Postgraduate age limits
- Under 35 for master's applicants and under 40 for doctoral applicants (硕士不超过35周岁；博士不超过40周岁).
- CSC stipend — master's
- CNY 3,000 per month (硕士研究生：3,000元人民币/月).
- CSC stipend — doctoral
- CNY 3,500 per month (博士研究生：3,500元人民币/月).
- CSC stipend — bachelor's (Silk Road)
- CNY 2,500 per month (本科生 2,500元人民币/月).
- CSC comprehensive medical insurance
- CNY 800 per person per year (综合医疗保险费：800元人民币/人/年).
- Self-funded application deadline — bachelor's
- From publication until 31 July 2026 (本科生：即日起至2026年7月31日).
- Self-funded application deadline — master's and doctoral
- From publication until 30 June 2026 (硕士、博士研究生：即日起至2026年6月30日).
- CSC High-Level Postgraduate deadline
- 12 February 2026 for the university's internal round (即日起至2026年2月12日，名额有限，招满即止), with recommended applicants filing in the CSC system by 15 March 2026.
- CSC Silk Road deadline
- 18 May 2026 (即日起至2026年5月18日), with nominations submitted to the China Scholarship Council by 5 June 2026.
- Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship deadline
- 5 June 2026 to 15 June 2026 (2026年6月5日至6月15日), with results notified by 10 July 2026.
- Provincial scholarship stipend
- CNY 3,500 per person per month for doctoral students (标准为3500元人民币/人/月), plus tuition, accommodation and comprehensive insurance waivers.
- Online application portal
- Liaoning University International Student Online Service System at https://lnu.17gz.org/member/login.do (辽宁大学国际学生在线服务系统).
- Official admissions contact
- International Student Admissions Office, Room 102, Institute of International Education, Liaoning University; telephone +0086-24-62202503; sole official admissions mailbox studyinlnu@lnu.edu.cn.
- Institutional standing
- Liaoning University began educating international students in 1965 (来华留学教育始于1965年), is a Chinese Government Scholarship host institution and an International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship host, and holds 189 international students among 35,481 enrolled students.
- Tuition per year
- Bachelor's CNY 18,000 per year; Master's CNY 25,000 per year; Doctoral CNY 30,000 per year
- Tuition notes
- Tuition is published in RMB in the 2026 International Students Admission Guidelines (辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章), section 六、学习费用, published 24 November 2025.
- Accommodation
- Single room CNY 64 per day; double room CNY 32 per day (单人间64元/天；双人间32元/天)
- Medical insurance
- CNY 800 per year — compulsory for all international students, collected by Lianhua International Brokerage (Beijing) Co. Ltd (保险费 800元/年，国际学生必须参保)
- Entry requirements
- Language: Chinese-taught programmes require HSK Level 4 with 180 points or above (HSK 4级180分含以上); English-taught programmes require IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 60. The Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship requires HSK 4 for Chinese-taught and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 for English-taught applicants.. Age: Applicants must be at least 16 years old; applicants under 18 must submit a minor's guardianship authorisation. CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program: under 35 for master's, under 40 for doctoral. CSC Silk Road Program: under 25. Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship: under 40.
Source: 辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章 (Liaoning University 2026 International Students Admission Guidelines), published 24 November 2025 by the Institute of International Education. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteLiaoning University CSC scholarship FAQ
Does Liaoning University accept CSC Type B applications?
Liaoning 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 Liaoning 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 Liaoning 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 Liaoning University?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: 2026/2027 intake: the university's 2026 International Students Admission Guidelines (辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章), published 24 November 2025 at ie.lnu.edu.cn, set the self-funded degree windows at 24 November 2025 to 31 July 2026 for bachelor's applicants and to 30 June 2026 for master's and doctoral applicants, with long-term Chinese language study closing 8 February 2026 for the March 2026 entry and running 1 April to 15 August 2026 for the September 2026 entry; all of these have now closed. The CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目, Type B) brochure, also published 24 November 2025, set the university's internal deadline at 12 February 2026 and required recommended applicants to file in the CSC system by 15 March 2026, with admission notices issued by end of July 2026; closed. The CSC Silk Road Program (中国政府奖学金丝绸之路项目, Type B, bachelor's only, ten named countries) closed 18 May 2026, with nominations sent to the CSC by 5 June 2026. The Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students (辽宁省政府外国留学生奖学金) accepted applications from 5 June 2026 to 15 June 2026 with results notified by 10 July 2026; closed. The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金) opened 1 March 2026 for September 2026 entry across master's, bachelor's, one-academic-year, one-semester and four-week categories, plus March 2027 and July/December 2026 entries for the shorter categories. No 2027/2028 intake notice had been published as of 17 September 2026. The official 2026–2027 China-Link notice, published 16 February 2026, accepts individual applications until 30 November 2026; this short-term research route remains open on 2 October 2026. School nominations are due at least three months before arrival, and visits must begin by 31 August 2027. Ordinary scholars are current undergraduate/master’s students at CSC partner institutions; senior scholars are doctoral students/faculty. Applicants apply in the university system, undergo assessment, obtain pre-admission and then submit CSC Type B, agency 10140. This is a 1–12 month visit, not full-degree admission. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Liaoning University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Liaoning University in Shenyang, Liaoning include School of Economics, School of Business, School of Law, School of International Relations. 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 Liaoning University charge an application fee?
The 2026 International Students Admission Guidelines (辽宁大学2026年国际学生招生简章), published 24 November 2025, state that after preliminary review the applicant must pay an 800 yuan registration fee: 如初审通过，须缴纳800元人民币报名费. The fee table in the same notice lists 报名费 800元/人/项 (application fee CNY 800 per person per programme). Payment instructions are sent only from the university's sole official admissions mailbox studyinlnu@lnu.edu.cn. The notice also states the fee is non-refundable once paid: 报名费一经缴纳不予退还.
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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