Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Shihezi 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 Shihezi University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
◆Hidden Gem
A 211 university in Xinjiang with medicine and agriculture-related options; verify the current English-medium and scholarship offerings before applying.
Why Hidden Gems win →Application snapshot
Current status
See current admissions notice
Confirm the current noticeApplication dates
Official notice checked September 18, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10759
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,000–1,800 / month
City estimateGreen marks information checked against an official source. Gray marks a prior-cycle or recorded detail. Amber marks an estimate. The linked notice controls your application.
Application dates, fees and sources
Shihezi University 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Graduate Student Program: applications closed on 15 March 2026, per the university own notice read on 18 September 2026, which states the agency number as 受理机构编号 10759. That window has CLOSED. The university host shzu.edu.cn does not answer direct requests from this network (it resolves into 198.18.0.0/15) and was read through the https://r.jina.ai text proxy, which reached the home page, the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation at wsbm.shzu.edu.cn, its news columns, the admissions site and the international-exchange archive. No separate self-funded international admission window and no 2027/2028 notice were published on any reachable page.
For Shihezi 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.
Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Shihezi University 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Graduate Student Program: applications closed on 15 March 2026, per the university own notice read on 18 September 2026, which states the agency number as 受理机构编号 10759. That window has CLOSED. The university host shzu.edu.cn does not answer direct requests from this network (it resolves into 198.18.0.0/15) and was read through the https://r.jina.ai text proxy, which reached the home page, the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation at wsbm.shzu.edu.cn, its news columns, the admissions site and the international-exchange archive. No separate self-funded international admission window and no 2027/2028 notice were published on any reachable page.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10759
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Shihezi 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
- Chinese Government Scholarship - High Level Graduate Student Program
How to apply to Shihezi University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeHistorical international admission described in the cited notice
An older undated official page instructs individual applicants to request the university application form by correspondence or telephone, complete it and post it two months before entry, or use the website form. After approval, the university sends admission and JW202 documents. Institutional/group applicants contact the international education centre directly. The exact online form, mailing address, fee and checklist are not established by this page. Its old visa wording and lack of cycle dates prevent treating it as current entry guidance; obtain the latest university instructions before submitting.
Reference: undated older standing procedure. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Shihezi University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
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.
- 3
Complete the university application
Confirm the accepted submission channel in the current official notice. Follow the source-specific instructions above for any university, supervisor or nominating-institution steps.
Read official admission instructions - 4
Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
- 5
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.
See annotated portal walkthroughs
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: 10759. For Type B, match it to Shihezi 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 feeSee official fee detailsApplication 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 1,000–1,800 / 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
Formed in September 1996 through the merger of Shihezi Medical College (est. 1949), Shihezi Agricultural College (est. 1959), and two other colleges, it is uniquely affiliated with the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (Bingtuan) and co-funded with the Ministry of Education, a Project 211 and Double First-Class institution. Fields listed on this profile include School of Medicine, School of Agriculture, School of Life Sciences, School of Economics and Management. 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.
Shihezi University is unlike any other CSC host in China. Formed in 1996 from the merger of Shihezi Medical College, Shihezi Agricultural College, and two other institutions, it is jointly built by the Ministry of Education and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the state organization that built Shihezi city itself out of the Gobi margin in the 1950s. It holds Project 211 and Double First-Class status. Its programmes include agriculture, medicine and engineering.
The university's strengths follow its history: agronomy and crop science shaped by oasis and dryland farming, a medical school whose English-medium MBBS program has hosted international students for many years, plus chemical engineering, food science, and animal science and veterinary medicine. Outside the MBBS track, many graduate programs are Chinese-taught or delivered in English by arrangement with the supervisor, so confirming the language of instruction for your exact program is an essential early step.
For CSC strategy, Shihezi is a Project 211 option with agriculture, medicine, and engineering programs worth researching. Verify the current agency number, university portal, Type B window, and any Silk Road Scholarship route directly; these routes do not establish a published selection probability.
Shihezi itself is a small, orderly, tree-lined city on the northern edge of the Tianshan range, purpose-built by the Corps and often cited as one of the most livable small cities in western China. Winters are long and seriously cold and summers hot and dry, but living costs of roughly CNY 800-1,500 per month excluding accommodation are among the lowest of any CSC destination, so the stipend stretches far. Urumqi, the regional capital, is about 150 kilometers away. Verify current deadlines and program lists on the official portal before applying.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10759
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
A Project 211 and Double First-Class university jointly built by the Ministry of Education and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the flagship of the Corps' higher education system.
English-taught programs
The long-running English-medium MBBS program in clinical medicine is the main fully English track, while many master's and doctoral programs are Chinese-taught or arranged in English with the supervisor; confirm the language for your exact program.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Shihezi: continental and arid, with hot dry summers and long, very cold winters.
- Living costs:
- Small planned city: roughly CNY 800-1,500/month living costs (excluding accommodation), among the lowest of any CSC host. 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 compact, green, purpose-built city founded by the Corps, where the university dominates local life, daily costs are minimal, and the international cohort is small enough that staff know students by name.
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 Shihezi University
2 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
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Shihezi, Xinjiang: 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 Shihezi University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
12 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 18, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Covers Shihezi University's 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Graduate Student Program: agency code, intake, eligibility, scholarship coverage and deadline.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency code
- 10759 (Shihezi University), entered on the CSC portal as Program Category Type B
- Scholarship type
- Full scholarship for master's and doctoral study, selecting on individual application, institutional recommendation, expert review and merit
- Intake
- New students entering in September 2026
- Application deadline
- 15 February 2026
- Tuition
- Tuition waiver
- Accommodation
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Master's stipend
- 3,000 CNY per month
- Doctoral stipend
- 3,500 CNY per month
- Medical insurance
- Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China provided
- Language requirement
- HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught master's or doctoral programs; sufficient English proficiency for English-taught programs
- Concurrent scholarship rule
- Applicants may not hold any other Chinese government or host-institution scholarship at the same time
- Application routes
- The SHZU international student portal (istudy.shzu.edu.cn) and the CSC Study in China system (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn), Program Category Type B with agency number 10759
Source: Shihezi University official notice reproducing the 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship 'High Level Graduate Student' Program admission guide (International Exchange Center). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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 websiteShihezi University CSC scholarship FAQ
How realistic is a CSC place at Shihezi University?
Shihezi does not publish the matched application and award totals needed to compare its CSC acceptance rate with other Project 211 universities. Applicants in agriculture, medicine, or engineering should verify the current program, supervisor, and document requirements.
Do I need a supervisor's letter before applying?
Use the current Shihezi program notice. If an agriculture, medicine, engineering, or other research route requires or accepts a supervisor document, contact a relevant professor with the specified materials and obtain the exact form requested.
Does Shihezi University accept CSC Type B applications?
Shihezi 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 Shihezi 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 Shihezi 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 Shihezi University?
The latest official information checked September 18, 2026 says: Shihezi University 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Graduate Student Program: applications closed on 15 March 2026, per the university own notice read on 18 September 2026, which states the agency number as 受理机构编号 10759. That window has CLOSED. The university host shzu.edu.cn does not answer direct requests from this network (it resolves into 198.18.0.0/15) and was read through the https://r.jina.ai text proxy, which reached the home page, the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation at wsbm.shzu.edu.cn, its news columns, the admissions site and the international-exchange archive. No separate self-funded international admission window and no 2027/2028 notice were published on any reachable page. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Shihezi University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Shihezi University in Shihezi, Xinjiang include School of Medicine, School of Agriculture, School of Life Sciences, School of Economics and Management. 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 Shihezi University charge an application fee?
No application-fee amount was confirmed in the readable official sources reviewed. The previously recorded numeric amount is unsupported. Fee status is unknown, and absence of a fee statement does not mean applying is free.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
Related guides
- CSC Scholarship 2027-2028: opening date and schedule
When the next cycle opens and every deadline that matters.
- Acceptance vs pre-admission vs invitation letter
Which document this university needs for your route.
- CSC application fees: what you actually pay
Verified fee ranges and how to spot scams.
- Free eligibility assessment
Check your application readiness before you spend time applying.
- Language requirements: HSK, IELTS, and English programs
Which language proof this route actually needs.
- Xinjiang government scholarship guide
How the Xinjiang provincial award works. Confirm with the university that it takes part.
Short on time?
We can agree on help with university selection, documents, or application preparation based on what you need.
First chat is a free 15-minute profile assessment. Nothing to pay before scope is agreed in writing.
Related universities
Ready to begin? Read the full step-by-step CSC application guide or the complete 2027-2028 overview.