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How to Apply for the CSC Scholarship at Ludong University

Yantai, Shandong

This university accepts applications by email/paper: check its official site.

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Comprehensive

Admissions timeline

CSC/CGS round: opens October–December, and most university deadlines fall between January and April. Deadlines are set per university and per program: always check the current admission notice on the official portal linked above.

Typical intake: September; some universities offer a smaller March intake.

Application fee:See the university's current admission notice.

Manually verified against official admission notices on July 3, 2026. Other universities may also be open: absence from this list does not mean closed. We update this list periodically.

Ludong University is a China Scholarship Council (CSC) partner university located in Yantai, Shandong. With recognised strengths in comprehensive, Ludong University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Ludong University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.

Scholarships available at Ludong University

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Yantai, Shandong: living costs

Tier 3 cityCNY 1,000–1,800 / month

Estimated monthly living costs (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.

The 7 steps to apply at Ludong University

  1. Confirm that Ludong University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.

  2. Identify a potential supervisor at Ludong University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.

  3. Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Ludong University application.

  4. Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Ludong University.

  5. Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Ludong University deadline.

  6. Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Ludong University.

  7. Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Ludong University, then track your application through to results.

What the scholarship covers at Ludong University

Tuition

Fully waived at the host university

Accommodation

Free on-campus housing or a housing subsidy

Medical insurance

Comprehensive insurance for international students

Monthly stipend

Bachelor's CNY 2,500 · Master's CNY 3,000 · PhD CNY 3,500

Deadlines & timeline

October 2025The 2026/2027 CGS application round opens; portals and university guidelines go live.
December – AprilApplication deadlines. Type A (embassy) online CGSIS submission is often due by early February 2026 with embassy document submission by late February 2026; Type B (university) deadlines run December–April, and most universities close January–March.
March – JuneUniversities review applications, and some hold pre-admission interviews.
By end of JulyResults announced to successful applicants.
Early SeptemberStudies begin at the host university.

Ludong University sets its own deadline: always confirm the exact date on the official admissions page well ahead of time.

Application fee

Application fee: see the university's current admission notice.

University application fees typically range CNY 400-800; a few universities charge none, and a few waive it for CSC awardees. The CSC portal itself is always free.

Fee amounts verified against official 2025-2026 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.

Ludong University CSC scholarship FAQ

Does Ludong University accept CSC Type B applications?

Most CSC partner universities, including Ludong University, accept Type B (Chinese University Program) applications where you apply directly to the university. Confirm the current channel and the university's unique Agency Number on its international students office page before you apply.

Is the CSC scholarship at Ludong University fully funded?

Yes. The Chinese Government Scholarship covers tuition, on-campus accommodation or a housing subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend (CNY 2,500 for Bachelor's, CNY 3,000 for Master's, and CNY 3,500 for PhD) for successful applicants at Ludong University.

What is the application deadline for Ludong University?

Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Ludong University admissions page for the exact 2026-2027 deadline as early as possible.

What can I study at Ludong University on a CSC scholarship?

Ludong University in Yantai, Shandong has strengths in Comprehensive. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level, and identify a potential supervisor whose research matches your interests.

Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.

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