ShanghaiTech University: Scholarships for International Students
Shanghai, Shanghai
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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 6, 2026. Other universities may also be open: absence from this list does not mean closed. We update this list periodically.
Application deadlines
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.
The 2027-2028 cycle isn't published yet, deadlines above reflect the most recent cycle. Confirm the exact date on the official portal before applying.
ShanghaiTech is a small, research-intensive university in Pudong, established in 2013 jointly by the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with close ties to CAS institutes and the Zhangjiang science hub. Its international activity centers on visiting research students, summer labs and exchanges, and its degree intake of international students is small; contact individual schools directly about openings and funding. With recognised strengths in Physical Science and Technology, Life Science and Technology, Information Science and Technology, Biomedical Engineering, ShanghaiTech University funds international students mainly through university and local government scholarships rather than the CSC channel. This page collects the scholarships, costs, and application details we have verified for ShanghaiTech University.
Scholarships available at ShanghaiTech University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Shanghai, Shanghai: 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.
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 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 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.
- Ask which university, provincial, or enrollment scholarships you qualify for in the current intake.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
ShanghaiTech University scholarship FAQ
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at ShanghaiTech University?
ShanghaiTech University is not currently in our verified list of CSC (Chinese University Program) partner universities, so plan your funding around other routes, such as Shanghai Government Scholarship. Scholarship participation can change from year to year, so confirm the current options on the university's international admissions page.
What scholarships can international students get at ShanghaiTech University?
Funding routes reported for ShanghaiTech University include Shanghai Government Scholarship. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.
What is the application deadline for ShanghaiTech University?
Deadlines are set by the university and often differ by program and intake. Check the official ShanghaiTech University admissions page for the exact dates as early as possible.
What can I study at ShanghaiTech University?
ShanghaiTech University in Shanghai, Shanghai has strengths in Physical Science and Technology, Life Science and Technology, Information Science and Technology, Biomedical Engineering. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
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