Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Ningbo 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 Ningbo University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
11646
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
For Ningbo 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: Ningbo University's Tuition & Expenses PDF, published on the International College site, states an application fee of CNY 500 for Bachelor's Degree Programs and CNY 500 again for Master's Degree Programs. The figure appears as a line item above each programme table, and the same PDF lists the per-year tuition separately, so the CNY 500 is the application fee and not tuition. The cited fee PDF does not establish when the fee must be paid or a payment-receipt upload step; confirm those requirements in the current programme instructions.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
No dated Ningbo University 2026/2027 intake notice was verified in the reviewed sources: its 2021 Fall Admission Schedule page on the International College site carries the heading but no dates, the English and Chinese 留学申请 and 奖学金 section indexes return zero entries, and the CSC page gives no university cut-off. The one dated stage the university does state is for the CSC Bilateral Program, where applicants must approach their local Chinese embassy or dispatching authority between early January and early April — a window the university quotes without attaching it to a named intake year. No dated university cutoff for the CSC Chinese University Program (Type B) was verified: applicants nominate Ningbo University as their host institution under Agency No. 11646 and the university reviews documents and nominates candidates before CSC approval.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 11646
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Ningbo 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
- Ningbo Government Scholarship
- Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
- Ningbo University Scholarship
How to apply to Ningbo University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
CSC portal submission
CSC Type B
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
A university-specific 2027 schedule is not established by the reviewed sources. Confirm the program’s current Type B availability, opening date and deadline in its dated notice.
University website — locate the current route noticeGraduate CSC online filing and university nomination
The university's recorded CSC Chinese University Program page directs graduate applicants to the online CSC/campuschina system using Type B and agency 11646. It requires two recommendation letters and a postgraduate study plan of at least 1,000 words, and says documents do not need to be mailed. Ningbo University reviews documents and nominates candidates; CSC gives final approval. A separate university portal application order and a dated university cutoff are not established by this source. Confirm the current programme notice and fee applicability before submission.
Reference: Undated standing CSC Chinese University Program instructions. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
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Choose your program and intake
Check Ningbo 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 CSC application
Use the application type, agency number, degree level, and submission order stated in the current call. A university-hosted place may use Type B; an embassy-nominated place may use Type A. Do not select a route or reuse a prior-cycle code unless the current notice confirms it.
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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: 11646. For Type B, match it to Ningbo 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 500Application 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 1986 with a founding donation from Hong Kong shipping magnate Sir Yue-Kong Pao, Ningbo University absorbed Ningbo Normal College and Zhejiang Aquatic Products branches in 1996. Its programme areas include civil engineering, biological sciences and materials science. Fields listed on this profile include College of Marine Sciences, College of Maritime Transportation, College of Science and Technology, College of Civil and Environmental Engineering. 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.
Ningbo University (NBU) is one of the youngest universities in this guide, founded in 1986 with a landmark donation from the Hong Kong shipping magnate Sir Yue-Kong Pao and built up through a 1996 merger with local normal and fisheries colleges. Despite its youth it earned a place on the national Double First-Class discipline construction list, an unusual achievement for a university outside the old Project 985 and 211 systems, and the recorded CSC full-award terms provide funding in one of China's wealthiest and most livable coastal cities.
The university's selected first-class discipline is mechanics, and its wider strengths map onto Ningbo's identity as a great port: aquaculture and marine sciences, civil engineering, and communication and information systems all rank among its best fields, with several disciplines in the global ESI top 1%. For international students the English-taught menu is broader than at many provincial universities, headlined by a MOE-listed English-medium MBBS, English undergraduate tracks in business and technology fields, and master's and doctoral supervision in English where the professor agrees.
Ningbo University’s recorded CSC instructions use agency number 11646 and request a study plan and recommendation letters. A current Type B cutoff was not verified; do not project an October–March window. The standing Tuition & Expenses table lists a CNY 500 degree application fee, so the application is not confirmed free. Follow the named programme for any supervisor document.
Ningbo itself is a prosperous, manageable city: humid subtropical weather with hot summers and mild damp winters, living costs around CNY 1,500-2,500 per month excluding accommodation, and high-speed rail putting Shanghai and Hangzhou within about two hours. The campus sits in the leafy Jiangbei district with a dedicated International College handling scholarship students. Windows and fee policies shift year to year, so verify the current CSC notice at is.nbu.edu.cn before you commit to a timeline.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
11646
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
A young, fast-rising comprehensive university founded in 1986 with a donation from shipping magnate Sir Yue-Kong Pao, selected for the national Double First-Class discipline construction list, with several fields including civil engineering, materials science, and biological sciences in the global ESI top 1%.
English-taught programs
Teaching language varies by degree and programme. Confirm the language of coursework, assessment and thesis work in Ningbo University’s current international programme catalogue; a supervisor’s agreement alone does not establish an English-taught degree.
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City snapshot
- Climate:
- Ningbo: humid subtropical, with hot muggy summers, mild damp winters, and a typhoon-season tail in late summer.
- Living costs:
- Prosperous coastal city: roughly CNY 1,500-2,500/month living costs (excluding accommodation). Monthly living-cost ranges are CSC Path planning estimates, not official university tariffs. Budget for housing unless your selected award expressly covers it.
- Student life:
- A green riverside campus in the Jiangbei district of one of China's richest port cities, with an established International College, and Shanghai and Hangzhou reachable by high-speed rail for weekend trips.
Official sources used
We checked these university pages for the current scholarship route, deadline, fee, programs, and application steps. Universities can revise a notice after publication, so recheck the source before submitting.
Last reviewed 30 July 2026. See our editorial and corrections policy.
Scholarship records for Ningbo University
5 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
- Ningbo Government Scholarship
- Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
- Ningbo University Scholarship
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Ningbo, Zhejiang: 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 Ningbo University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
11 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: International applicants to Ningbo University; CSC Chinese University Program (Type B) and self-funded admission. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application fee
- CNY 500, stated for both Bachelor's Degree Programs and Master's Degree Programs on the university's Tuition & Expenses PDF
- CSC agency number
- 11646 — the CSC page states "Program Category: Type B, Agency No.11646 for Ningbo University"
- CSC Bilateral Program window
- Apply to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate, or other dispatching authority, between early January and early April
- CSC Type B eligibility
- Non-Chinese citizens in good health; master's applicants under 35, doctoral applicants under 40; applicants should not be graduates from a Chinese university in 2022
- CSC Type B coverage
- Tuition exemption, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a living stipend of CNY 3,000 per month for master's students and CNY 3,500 per month for doctoral students
- CSC application and approval sequence
- The recorded CSC Chinese University Program instructions require online CSC filing. Ningbo University reviews the documents and nominates candidates; CSC makes the final approval. The source states that documents do not need to be mailed. It does not establish a separate university scholarship application after formal acceptance.
- Ningbo Government Scholarship values
- Category A (master's and doctoral) CNY 30,000; Category B (bachelor's) CNY 20,000; Category C (non-degree Chinese language) CNY 6,000
- Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship values
- Category A (master's and doctoral) CNY 30,000; Category B (bachelor's) CNY 20,000
- Ningbo University Scholarship values
- Category A (master's and doctoral) CNY 30,000; Category B (bachelor's) CNY 10,000
- Application portal
- https://is.nbu.edu.cn/ — applicants register, create an account, select source of funds and enrolment category, choose a major and upload materials
- Tuition notes
- Per year, from the university's Tuition & Expenses PDF. Bachelor's range from CNY 18,000 to CNY 25,000 per year, with the six-year MBBS programme at CNY 38,000 per year. Accounting (CPA Canada) is listed as basic tuition CNY 18,000 per year plus CNY 30,000 of core-course fees collected by CPA Canada during the programme.
Source: Chinese Government Scholarships, International College of Ningbo University (is.nbu.edu.cn). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
Find faculty & official info
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Official websiteNingbo University CSC scholarship FAQ
What are my realistic CSC chances at Ningbo University?
Ningbo University does not publish a CSC acceptance rate that can be compared with 985 or 211 universities. Applicants should compare their GPA with the current requirements and show clear fit with mechanics, aquaculture, or another funded program.
Do I need a supervisor's letter before applying to Ningbo University?
The university's official CSC document list centers on transcripts, a study plan, and recommendation letters rather than a universal mandatory supervisor letter. Follow the current program list and contact faculty only when the route requests or accepts that document.
Does Ningbo University accept CSC Type B applications?
Ningbo 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 Ningbo 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 Ningbo 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 Ningbo University?
Deadlines differ by degree, route, and intake. Check Ningbo University's current international admissions notice for the dates that apply to you.
What can I study at Ningbo University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Ningbo University in Ningbo, Zhejiang include College of Marine Sciences, College of Maritime Transportation, College of Science and Technology, College of Civil and Environmental Engineering. 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 Ningbo University charge an application fee?
Ningbo University's Tuition & Expenses PDF, published on the International College site, states an application fee of CNY 500 for Bachelor's Degree Programs and CNY 500 again for Master's Degree Programs. The figure appears as a line item above each programme table, and the same PDF lists the per-year tuition separately, so the CNY 500 is the application fee and not tuition. The cited fee PDF does not establish when the fee must be paid or a payment-receipt upload step; confirm those requirements in the current programme instructions.
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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