CSC Scholarship at Nanjing Normal University: Application Guide
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2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified
This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that Nanjing Normal University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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.
We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for Nanjing Normal University, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.
CSC application deadline
Two-step Type B: university online application by ~Feb 20; after pre-admission, submit in CSC system by ~end of March (~Mar 30).
Source status: official notice from the most recently verified cycle.
Deadline directory reviewed 8 August 2026. The 2027-2028 cycle is not yet published for most universities, so older dates are labelled as prior-cycle evidence or typical planning windows. Confirm the exact program and scholarship deadline on the official portal before applying.
Traces its lineage to Sanjiang Normal School (1902); reorganized in 1952 from departments split off Nanjing University and University of Nanking, based on the former Ginling College site, and renamed Nanjing Normal University in 1984. By 2021 it had 10 disciplines in the global top 1% of ESI. With recognised strengths in School of Teacher Education, School of Geography, College of Education, School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Nanjing Normal University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Nanjing Normal University (NNU or NJNU) traces its lineage to Sanjiang Normal School, founded in 1902, and took its modern form in 1952 from departments split off Nanjing University and the University of Nanking. It stands on the former site of Ginling College, and its Suiyuan campus is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in China. As a Project 211 and Double First-Class institution, it is one of the country's premier normal universities: the natural CSC destination for applicants in education and the human sciences.
The university's flagship national discipline is geography, and by 2021 it had ten disciplines in the global top 1% of ESI. Its deepest strengths sit in education and teacher training, psychology, geography, and Chinese language and literature, including a well-known program for teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages. Selected English-taught master's and doctoral programs exist, but many degrees, particularly in education, are delivered in Chinese, so check your program's language of instruction in the current catalog before applying.
NJNU does not publish comparable applicant totals proving that its CSC route is less crowded than C9 universities. The process is two-step: apply through NJNU's online system first, typically by around February 20, then submit in the CSC portal using agency number 10319 once pre-admitted, usually by late March. NJNU is on our confirmed application-fee-free list; follow the current program's supervisor or pre-admission instructions where applicable.
Nanjing is a historic former capital, famous for its Ming-era walls, tree-lined boulevards, and notoriously hot summers, with cold winters on the other end. Living costs sit in the affordable New Tier 1 band, roughly CNY 1,500 to 2,500 per month with accommodation covered, and the city's enormous student population keeps daily life lively and cheap. The Suiyuan campus places you in the leafy heart of the city. Always verify current deadlines and program details on NJNU's official English admissions site before you commit.
CGSIS Agency Number
10319
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Global standing
A leading normal (teacher-training) university in Project 211 and the Double First-Class program, with geography as its flagship national discipline.
English-taught programs
Selected English-taught master's and doctoral programs are available, though many degrees, especially in education, are Chinese-taught; confirm your program's language each cycle.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Nanjing: humid subtropical, with cold winters and very hot, humid summers.
- Living costs:
- New Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 1,500-2,500/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- A historic former capital full of students, with the famously beautiful Suiyuan campus at the heart of NJNU life.
Scholarships available at Nanjing Normal University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Nanjing, Jiangsu: living costs
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 Nanjing Normal University
Confirm that Nanjing Normal University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.
Identify a potential supervisor at Nanjing Normal University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.
Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Nanjing Normal University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Nanjing Normal University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Nanjing Normal University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Nanjing Normal University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Nanjing Normal University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Nanjing Normal 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
See the CSC application deadline panel above for Nanjing Normal University's most recent cycle window.
Application fee
Application fee: not verified yet. Check the current admission notice on the official portal.
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 2026-2027 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.
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 websiteNanjing Normal University CSC scholarship FAQ
What are my realistic chances of a CSC place at NJNU?
NJNU does not publish application and award totals that support a probability estimate. Candidates in education, geography, psychology, or Chinese-language fields should tie the study plan to a specific school and follow any supervisor requirement for research degrees.
Do I need a supervisor's letter before applying?
It is strongly advisable for master's by research and doctoral programs. NJNU runs a two-step process in which university pre-admission comes before the CSC system submission, and a professor willing to host you makes that first step far smoother. Email potential supervisors in autumn with a focused message, CV, and study plan, and politely request an acceptance or support letter.
Does Nanjing Normal University charge an application fee?
NJNU is on our confirmed application-fee-free list for CSC applicants: no separate university application fee was reported in recent cycles. Fee practices can change between intakes, so reconfirm on the current admission notice on NJNU's international admissions pages before you submit, and be wary of any third-party site asking for payment on the university's behalf.
When is the NJNU deadline for 2027-28?
Recent cycles used a two-step timeline: complete NJNU's own online application by around February 20, then, once pre-admitted, submit in the CSC system by around the end of March. Exact dates shift slightly each year, so verify the current notice on NJNU's English admissions site and work backward from the earlier university deadline, not the later CSC one.
Does Nanjing Normal University accept CSC Type B applications?
Nanjing Normal University appears in our directory from prior CSC host or program evidence, but we have not yet confirmed its 2027-2028 Type B participation. Check the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at Nanjing Normal 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 Nanjing Normal 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 Nanjing Normal University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Nanjing Normal University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Nanjing Normal University on a CSC scholarship?
Nanjing Normal University in Nanjing, Jiangsu has strengths in School of Teacher Education, School of Geography, College of Education, School of Psychology. 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.
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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