Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Ocean University of China. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.
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2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Ocean University of China's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Application dates
Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10423
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CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
Ocean University of China publishes dated 2026/2027 CSC windows as brochures on its School of International Education site, while the CSC index reviewed on 3 October 2026 still lists the recorded 2026/2027 notices; no later CSC call was recovered from that index in this pass. The Chinese Government Scholarship 'High Level Graduate Student' Program brochure, published 30 October 2025, sets the CSC online application deadline at 15 February 2026, with application-fee payment by bank transfer also running to 15 February 2026. The 'Silk Road' Chinese Government Scholarship brochure, published 30 April 2026, sets its CSC online application and bank-transfer fee deadline at 15 May 2026, and is restricted to nationals of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Pakistan, Tanzania and Fiji. The Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship brochure, published 30 October 2025, sets a deadline of 23:59 Beijing time on 31 March 2026 and is applied for directly to the China Scholarship Council under agency code 1563 rather than to OUC. The 2026/2027 Chinese Government Marine Scholarship notice, published 15 December 2025, refers applicants to the High Level Graduate Student Program brochure for its terms and states no separate date. All of these 2026/2027 rounds have closed as of 17 September 2026, and no 2027/2028 notice had been published by that date.
For Ocean University of China, 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: Ocean University of China's 2026/2027 CSC programme brochures state an application fee (报名费) of 400 RMB in their application-procedure sections. The 'High Level Graduate Student' Program brochure says '缴纳报名费 … 金额：400 元人民币' with payment by bank transfer from the date of publication until 15 February 2026, and the 'Silk Road' Chinese Government Scholarship brochure repeats the same CNY 400 under the heading '1.缴纳报名费 … 2)金额：400 元人民币' with a 15 May 2026 payment deadline and the same bank account (Bank of China Shandong Branch Qingdao Shinan No.2 Sub-Branch, account 226007730053). Both notices state '报名费不予退还' — the application fee is not refundable — and both warn that applicants who fail to pay it will not be considered ('申请材料不全或不支付报名费，将不予受理'). The fee is a separate procedural step from the scholarship coverage, which the same brochures list as tuition waiver, free accommodation, a monthly living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance, so the CNY 400 is an application fee and not tuition or a per-term charge.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Ocean University of China publishes dated 2026/2027 CSC windows as brochures on its School of International Education site, while the CSC index reviewed on 3 October 2026 still lists the recorded 2026/2027 notices; no later CSC call was recovered from that index in this pass. The Chinese Government Scholarship 'High Level Graduate Student' Program brochure, published 30 October 2025, sets the CSC online application deadline at 15 February 2026, with application-fee payment by bank transfer also running to 15 February 2026. The 'Silk Road' Chinese Government Scholarship brochure, published 30 April 2026, sets its CSC online application and bank-transfer fee deadline at 15 May 2026, and is restricted to nationals of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Pakistan, Tanzania and Fiji. The Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship brochure, published 30 October 2025, sets a deadline of 23:59 Beijing time on 31 March 2026 and is applied for directly to the China Scholarship Council under agency code 1563 rather than to OUC. The 2026/2027 Chinese Government Marine Scholarship notice, published 15 December 2025, refers applicants to the High Level Graduate Student Program brochure for its terms and states no separate date. All of these 2026/2027 rounds have closed as of 17 September 2026, and no 2027/2028 notice had been published by that date.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10423
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Ocean University of China
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 Graduate Student 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 Marine Scholarship (中国政府海洋奖学金)
- Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship (中国政府来华留学卓越奖学金项目)
How to apply to Ocean University of China
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Application payment → receipt email → CSC portal
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 noticeCSC High-Level Postgraduate
The 2026/2027 HLP brochure first requires the non-refundable CNY 400 application fee by bank transfer and emailing its scanned receipt to iec@ouc.edu.cn, then completing the CSC online application by 15 February 2026. It states agency 10423 but does not explicitly establish Type B or a university-portal application. Upload CSC form, passport, notarized qualification, transcripts, language proof, a plan exceeding 1,000 characters/words, two academic references, medical and police records, and applicable art/guardian documents. Doctoral plans need a Chinese supervisor’s signature. OUC reviews and interviews candidates; CSC gives final approval and issues electronic admission/JW201. HSK 4>180 or IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 80 and stated equivalents apply. This closed route does not establish 2027 dates.
Reference: 2026/2027. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Ocean University of China'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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Pay the application fee and send the receipt
Use the payment instructions and email address in the named official notice. Keep the bank receipt and send the required payment evidence before completing the CSC application. Confirm the fee and sequence for your intended intake.
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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: 10423. For Type B, match it to Ocean University of China 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 400Application 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
Ocean University of China is a Project 985/211 and Double First-Class institution in Qingdao where roughly 70% of China's PhD holders in oceanography and fisheries science have graduated, reflecting its dominant national position in marine science research. Fields listed on this profile include College of Marine Life Sciences, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, College of Fisheries, College of Chemistry and Chemical 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.
Ocean University of China is a Ministry of Education university in Qingdao and part of Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class. Its programme offer includes oceanography, fisheries and other marine-science fields. Choose it by the named degree, laboratory and funding route.
Its first-class strengths run through oceanography and atmospheric sciences, fisheries and aquaculture, marine life sciences, marine chemistry, and marine food and pharmaceutical research, backed by research vessels, national laboratories, and Qingdao's cluster of state marine institutes. Teaching is mostly in Chinese, but the university runs targeted English-medium programs such as the Master of International Business, and many marine research groups operate in English at the master's and doctoral level when the supervisor agrees, so confirm the language situation for your exact program early.
The recorded 2026/2027 High-Level Postgraduate call used agency number 10423 and closed 15 February 2026. The separate Silk Road call closed 15 May 2026 with its own country restrictions. Both are closed. Use the named new notice for fee, language, supervisor documents and any Marine or President Scholarship; these routes have separate rules.
Qingdao may be the most pleasant surprise in Chinese student life: a temperate coastal city of beaches, sailing harbors, German colonial architecture, and the country's most famous beer, with summers cooled by the sea and winters milder than the northeastern interior. International students are based mainly at the Laoshan campus between the mountains and the coast, with living costs around CNY 1,500-2,500 per month excluding accommodation. Deadlines and program lists shift annually, so verify the current notice at sie.ouc.edu.cn before you apply.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10423
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
A Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class university with programmes in oceanography, fisheries, marine sciences and related fields.
English-taught programs
The recorded international brochures describe mostly Chinese-taught programmes and some English-taught options, including the Master of International Business. Confirm teaching language in the exact current programme list; English-speaking supervision does not establish English coursework or examinations.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Qingdao: temperate coastal monsoon climate, with warm sea-tempered summers and cold but not brutal winters.
- Living costs:
- Tier 2 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:
- International students live mainly at the Laoshan campus between the mountains and the sea, in a beach city famous for its beer, sailing harbor, and German colonial architecture, with a relaxed pace unusual for a 985 university town.
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Last reviewed 30 July 2026. See our editorial and corrections policy.
Scholarship records for Ocean University of China
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
- Chinese Government Scholarship — High Level Graduate Student 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 Marine Scholarship (中国政府海洋奖学金)
- Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship (中国政府来华留学卓越奖学金项目)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Qingdao, Shandong: 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 Ocean University of China. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
13 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: 2026/2027 intake, international master's and doctoral applicants to Ocean University of China through its Chinese Government Scholarship programmes, with fee, deadline and award detail read from the university's own published brochures and their PDF attachments. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency number
- 10423 — the brochure states '中国海洋大学机构代码为：10423' rendered in English as 'Agency number of OUC: 10423'. The same code appears in the university's Silk Road Chinese Government Scholarship brochure.
- High Level Graduate Student Program deadline
- 15 February 2026 for the CSC online application ('通过国家留学基金管理委员会网站申请报名该项目的截止时间为 2026 年 2 月 15 日') — closed
- Silk Road Program deadline
- 15 May 2026 for the CSC online application ('即日起至 2026 年 5 月 15 日') — closed
- Excellence Scholarship deadline
- 23:59 Beijing time on 31 March 2026, applied for on the CSC system directly to the China Scholarship Council under agency code 1563 for the 'Youth of Excellence Scheme of China'; applicants must already hold a pre-admission letter (closed)
- Marine Scholarship
- A 2026/2027 Chinese Government Marine Scholarship notice was published 15 December 2025 but states no date of its own; it directs applicants to the 2026/2027 High Level Graduate Student Program brochure for the project terms
- Application fee
- CNY 400 (报名费), paid by bank transfer, non-refundable ('报名费不予退还'). Payment runs until 15 February 2026 for the High Level Graduate Student Program and until 15 May 2026 for the Silk Road Program. Bank details: account name 中国海洋大学 / OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA, account 226007730053, Bank of China Shandong Branch Qingdao Shinan No.2 Sub-Branch, SWIFT BKCHCNBJ50A. Applicants must put their passport name in the transfer notes and email the remittance voucher to iec@ouc.edu.cn.
- Consequence of non-payment
- '申请材料不全或不支付报名费，将不予受理' — students whose application materials are incomplete, or who fail to pay the application fee, will not be considered. After submission, application materials may not in principle be modified or supplemented, and no application documents are returned.
- Award coverage
- The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance: tuition waived ('免学费'); free on-campus accommodation in the international student apartments, generally one bed in a twin room; a living stipend of CNY 3,000 per month for master's students and general visiting students and CNY 3,500 per month for doctoral students and advanced visiting students; and comprehensive medical insurance in China.
- Programme durations
- Master's programmes 2 to 3 academic years; doctoral programmes 4 academic years. A Chinese-language preparatory period of 1 year is available for Chinese-taught programmes. The supporting duration is the studying duration specified in the Admission Letter and includes both professional study and Chinese language study.
- Instruction language
- Most programmes are taught in Chinese; some provide English-taught classes
- Silk Road Program eligible countries
- Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Pakistan, Tanzania and Fiji ('生源国别：泰国、越南、马来西亚、印度尼西亚、文莱、巴基斯坦、坦桑尼亚、斐济')
- Entry requirements
- Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health. Master's applicants: bachelor's degree or equivalent academic ability, generally no older than 35. Doctoral applicants: master's degree or equivalent, generally no older than 40. Chinese-taught majors: HSK Level 4 with 180 points or above. English-taught majors for applicants whose native or official language is not English: IELTS 5.5 or above, TOEFL 80 or above, another equivalent certificate, proof of an entirely English-taught previous degree, or a year or more of study in an English-speaking country.
- Entry requirements
- Language: Applicants for Chinese-taught majors must reach HSK Level 4 with 180 points or above (HSK四级180分以上). Applicants whose native or official language is not English and who apply to English-taught majors must meet one of: IELTS 5.5 or above, TOEFL 80 or above, or another equivalent English proficiency certificate; or provide proof that their previous degree was taught entirely in English, or that they have studied in an English-speaking country for one year or more.. Age: Applicants for master's programmes must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic ability with strong academic results and be generally no older than 35. Applicants for doctoral programmes must hold a master's degree or equivalent with strong academic results and be generally no older than 40.. Required degree: Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic ability; doctoral applicants need a master's degree or equivalent academic ability, in both cases with strong academic results. Applicants must also meet OUC's admission requirements in academic ability, language proficiency and other relevant criteria.
Source: 中国海洋大学2026/2027中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目简章 (Ocean University of China 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Graduate Student Program Brochure), School of International Education. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteOcean University of China CSC scholarship FAQ
What are my realistic CSC chances at Ocean University of China?
OUC does not publish matched application and award totals for a university-specific CSC acceptance rate. Compare your background with the current oceanography, fisheries, marine-life-science, food-science, chemistry, management, or other program requirements.
Do I need a supervisor's letter for OUC?
Check the current OUC school and program notice. If a marine-science or other research route requires or accepts a supervisor document, contact a relevant laboratory with the specified materials and obtain the exact form requested.
Does Ocean University of China accept CSC Type B applications?
Ocean University of China 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 Ocean University of China 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 Ocean University of China 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 Ocean University of China?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: Ocean University of China publishes dated 2026/2027 CSC windows as brochures on its School of International Education site, while the CSC index reviewed on 3 October 2026 still lists the recorded 2026/2027 notices; no later CSC call was recovered from that index in this pass. The Chinese Government Scholarship 'High Level Graduate Student' Program brochure, published 30 October 2025, sets the CSC online application deadline at 15 February 2026, with application-fee payment by bank transfer also running to 15 February 2026. The 'Silk Road' Chinese Government Scholarship brochure, published 30 April 2026, sets its CSC online application and bank-transfer fee deadline at 15 May 2026, and is restricted to nationals of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Pakistan, Tanzania and Fiji. The Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship brochure, published 30 October 2025, sets a deadline of 23:59 Beijing time on 31 March 2026 and is applied for directly to the China Scholarship Council under agency code 1563 rather than to OUC. The 2026/2027 Chinese Government Marine Scholarship notice, published 15 December 2025, refers applicants to the High Level Graduate Student Program brochure for its terms and states no separate date. All of these 2026/2027 rounds have closed as of 17 September 2026, and no 2027/2028 notice had been published by that date. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Ocean University of China on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Ocean University of China in Qingdao, Shandong include College of Marine Life Sciences, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, College of Fisheries, College of Chemistry and Chemical 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 Ocean University of China charge an application fee?
Ocean University of China's 2026/2027 CSC programme brochures state an application fee (报名费) of 400 RMB in their application-procedure sections. The 'High Level Graduate Student' Program brochure says '缴纳报名费 … 金额：400 元人民币' with payment by bank transfer from the date of publication until 15 February 2026, and the 'Silk Road' Chinese Government Scholarship brochure repeats the same CNY 400 under the heading '1.缴纳报名费 … 2)金额：400 元人民币' with a 15 May 2026 payment deadline and the same bank account (Bank of China Shandong Branch Qingdao Shinan No.2 Sub-Branch, account 226007730053). Both notices state '报名费不予退还' — the application fee is not refundable — and both warn that applicants who fail to pay it will not be considered ('申请材料不全或不支付报名费，将不予受理'). The fee is a separate procedural step from the scholarship coverage, which the same brochures list as tuition waiver, free accommodation, a monthly living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance, so the CNY 400 is an application fee and not tuition or a per-term charge.
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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