How to Apply for the CSC Scholarship at Nanjing University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
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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.
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.
Nanjing University is a historic comprehensive university with strengths in astronomy, physics, chemistry, and the humanities. With recognised strengths in comprehensive, Nanjing 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 Nanjing University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Nanjing University (NJU), whose roots reach back to 1902, is a C9 League institution and one of China's most historically significant universities. Located in Nanjing, a former imperial capital rich in culture and history, NJU is a top destination for CSC applicants in the basic sciences and the humanities, and it has the added advantage of being confirmed application-fee-free for CSC applicants.
The university is especially renowned for astronomy and space science: one of the strongest such programs in the country: along with physics, chemistry, environmental science, and sociology. Its academic culture is traditional and rigorous, and its research reputation in the fundamental sciences is exceptional. English-taught graduate programs are expanding, though many degrees are still delivered in Chinese.
As a C9 university, NJU is competitive, but it is somewhat less saturated with international applicants than the Beijing and Shanghai flagships, which can make it a smart target for strong science and social-science candidates. Its science departments respond best to precise, formal emails that reference a professor's specific methodology and your relevant coursework or laboratory experience.
Nanjing itself is one of China's great historic cities, famous for its Ming-era walls, tree-lined avenues, and notoriously hot summers. Living costs sit in the New Tier 1 band: comfortably below the top megacities: and the student population is large and lively. Because NJU is confirmed fee-free for CSC applicants, it is an efficient choice; still, confirm the exact Type B deadline (usually January–March) on the international students office page.
CGSIS Agency Number
10284
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Typical CSC deadline
Type B typically closes January–March; confirmed application-fee-free.
Global standing
A C9 League historic university, elite in the basic sciences and humanities.
English-taught programs
Growing set of English-taught master's and PhD programs across sciences and social sciences.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Nanjing: humid subtropical: cold winters, very hot humid summers ('furnace city').
- Living costs:
- New Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 1,500–2,500/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- Historic former capital with deep culture; beautiful campuses and a large student population.
Scholarships available at Nanjing 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 University
Confirm that Nanjing 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 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 University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Nanjing University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Nanjing University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Nanjing University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Nanjing University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Nanjing 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
Nanjing University sets its own deadline: always confirm the exact date on the official admissions page well ahead of time.
Application fee
Graduate programs.
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.
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 websiteTips for emailing professors
- Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
- Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
- State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Nanjing University CSC scholarship FAQ
What is Nanjing University known for?
NJU is a historic C9 university especially strong in the basic sciences: astronomy, physics, chemistry, and environmental science: as well as the humanities and social sciences.
Does Nanjing University charge an application fee?
Nanjing University is on our confirmed application-fee-free list for CSC applicants: no separate university application fee was reported. Always reconfirm on the current admission notice.
Are there English-taught programs at NJU?
Yes. NJU offers a growing range of English-taught master's and doctoral programs across the sciences and social sciences, though many degrees remain Chinese-taught.
Is Nanjing a good city for students?
Nanjing is a historic former capital with rich culture, good transport, and New Tier 1 living costs that are lower than Beijing or Shanghai: a comfortable, affordable base for study.
Does Nanjing University accept CSC Type B applications?
Most CSC partner universities, including Nanjing 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 Nanjing 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 Nanjing University.
What is the application deadline for Nanjing University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Nanjing University admissions page for the exact 2026-2027 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Nanjing University on a CSC scholarship?
Nanjing University in Nanjing, Jiangsu 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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Ready to begin? Read the full step-by-step CSC application guide or the complete 2026-2027 overview.