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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.
At a glance
Current status
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Official notice checked October 7, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
Other scholarships recorded
Check the current program noticeLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
City estimateSource checks and estimates are noted above. The linked notice controls your application.
Application dates, fees and sources
Official-source recheck October 7, 2026. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship guideline gives a separate scholarship calendar: applications opened 1 March 2026; the September 2026 entry deadline was 15 May 2026 and has passed; the March 2027 entry deadline is 31 October 2026 and remains open as of this check. These are scholarship-route dates, not general self-funded deadlines. The self-funded bachelor's/master's brochure is from 2023 and gives a recurring before-31-May rule; the non-degree year-round statement is also from older material. Neither establishes a current 2026/27 self-funded deadline. No CSC or provincial scholarship call was found in the reviewed official international-student materials.
For Sichuan Normal 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 October 9, 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
Full timing notes and historical dates
Official-source recheck October 7, 2026. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship guideline gives a separate scholarship calendar: applications opened 1 March 2026; the September 2026 entry deadline was 15 May 2026 and has passed; the March 2027 entry deadline is 31 October 2026 and remains open as of this check. These are scholarship-route dates, not general self-funded deadlines. The self-funded bachelor's/master's brochure is from 2023 and gives a recurring before-31-May rule; the non-degree year-round statement is also from older material. Neither establishes a current 2026/27 self-funded deadline. No CSC or provincial scholarship call was found in the reviewed official international-student materials.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to Sichuan Normal University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Start with the scholarship's official notice
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship · March 2027
- Opens:
- March 1, 2026 (CIS portal opening; no separate university opening date stated)
- Closes:
- October 31, 2026
Published 2027 guidance · March 2027 scholarship intake; not the university's degree-admission calendar
The university's 2026 application guidance lists the March 2027 intake deadline. The portal opens March 1; the university notice does not identify a separate earlier opening date. Confirm the current portal status and recommender requirements before applying.
Sichuan Normal University 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship guidelinesChinese language teacher scholarship admission
Obtain a recommendation from a Confucius Institute or another eligible organization; Sichuan Normal is an eligible recommender. Apply online at cis.chinese.cn from March 1, 2026, upload the required file and follow review feedback/results. Awardees confirm enrollment arrangements with the host, print the scholarship certificate and register according to admission instructions. September 2026 applications closed May 15, 2026. March 2027 applications close October 31, 2026 in the Chinese text; the English translation incorrectly says March 2025. Requirements vary by degree/non-degree award, including HSK/HSKK and qualification evidence. No fee or separate university portal is specified in this sequence.
Reference: 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship; March 2027 deadline October 31, 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Sichuan Normal 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
Check how this award accepts applications
Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.
Read official admission instructions - 4
Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Complete the scholarship requirement
Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.
- 6
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.
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 noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. Apply directly using the process for your degree level.
- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Sichuan Normal 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
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides. Select self-funded/self-financed study where the system requests a funding choice.
- 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.
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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.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Fee source notes: No application fee is published by Sichuan Normal University. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship guideline, the 2025 and 2024 scholarship guidelines, the non-degree Chinese Language Refresher Course brochure and the TCSOL (Chinese Language International Education) bachelor's and master's brochure were all read on the university's official international-student site (lxs.sicnu.edu.cn) on 17 September 2026. The two self-funded brochures publish a fee table that lists tuition, international-student insurance (CNY 800/year for degree students, CNY 400 per 6 months for language students), on-campus double-room accommodation (CNY 3,000 per person per half year) and an HSK special training class (CNY 2,300 for 32 class hours) — but no application, registration or processing fee, and no statement that applying is free. The TCSOL brochure closes its fee table with '其他费用将视情况收取' (additional fees will be charged as circumstances require) without naming an application fee. Because no official page states a fee and none states that applying costs nothing, the application fee is recorded as unknown rather than confirmed-free.
Scholarships
1 recorded funding entry. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Chengdu, Sichuan: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.
Source-linked admission details
9 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 7, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: overview. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Entry requirements
- Sichuan Normal University is an eligible recommending institution and host institution for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金), administered by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation; its 2026 guideline was published on 3 March 2026.
- Tuition
- The 2026 scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a living allowance of CNY 2,500 per month for undergraduates and one-year or one-semester students, CNY 3,000 per month for master's students in international Chinese language education, and CNY 3,500 per month for doctoral students; the university provides free double rooms.
- Age requirement
- Applicants must be aged 16 to 35 on 1 September 2026, extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers, and bachelor's applicants are generally under 25; a reference letter from a Confucius Institute or other eligible recommending institution is required.
- Application deadline
- Applications are filed online through the Center for Language Education and Cooperation portal at cis.chinese.cn from 1 March 2026; the student deadline is 15 May 2026 for September 2026 entry and 31 October 2026 for March 2027 entry.
- Language requirement
- The university has run international Chinese language education for 35 years and has trained more than 10,000 international students at all levels, and it hosts an HSK test centre.
- Language requirement
- The historical TCSOL international-student brochure dated 26 June 2023 describes bachelor's study lasting four years with HSK Level 4 and master's study lasting two years with HSK Level 5. Those self-funded programme details do not establish current availability or requirements; follow the relevant current notice.
- Verified fact
- The College of International Education also runs an undergraduate class for training South Asian Chinese language teachers, and the university operates three Confucius Institutes and one Confucius Classroom abroad.
- Scholarship
- No current CSC, Sichuan provincial or Chengdu municipal international-student award call was located in the official university notice index reviewed on 2 October 2026. This search result does not establish that such awards are never offered.
- Tuition notes
- Self-funded tuition and teaching-period information recorded from the TCSOL and Chinese-language brochures dated 26 June 2023 is historical. The language refresher course was charged per 16-week term. These brochures do not confirm a current fee schedule or intake window.
Source: 四川师范大学国际中文教师奖学金申请办法（2026年）Application Guidelines for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship of Sichuan Normal University (2026), published 3 March 2026, 国际中文教育学院. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
Sichuan Normal University is a provincial normal university in Chengdu and describes itself as the earliest institution in Sichuan to offer undergraduate teacher education and the one with the longest history among the province's normal universities and colleges. Its international students are administered by the College of International Education, which was renamed the College of International Chinese Education (国际中文教育学院). The college states it is a training base in western China for international Chinese language education professionals and international students, and that it has taught more than 10,000 international students at various levels over 35 years. The university was not listed in the official CSC host-institution appendix dated 14 January 2026; the reviewed notices do not establish a current CSC application route. Fields listed on this profile include College of International Chinese Education (国际中文教育学院), School of Chinese Language and Literature, School of History, Culture and Tourism, School of Mathematics and Science. This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.
Find faculty & official info
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- 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.
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Common questions
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at Sichuan Normal University?
This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult Sichuan Normal University's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.
What scholarships can international students get at Sichuan Normal University?
Funding routes reported for Sichuan Normal University include International Chinese Language Teachers 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 Sichuan Normal University?
The latest official information checked October 7, 2026 says: Official-source recheck October 7, 2026. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship guideline gives a separate scholarship calendar: applications opened 1 March 2026; the September 2026 entry deadline was 15 May 2026 and has passed; the March 2027 entry deadline is 31 October 2026 and remains open as of this check. These are scholarship-route dates, not general self-funded deadlines. The self-funded bachelor's/master's brochure is from 2023 and gives a recurring before-31-May rule; the non-degree year-round statement is also from older material. Neither establishes a current 2026/27 self-funded deadline. No CSC or provincial scholarship call was found in the reviewed official international-student materials. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Sichuan Normal University?
Fields listed for Sichuan Normal University in Chengdu, Sichuan include College of International Chinese Education (国际中文教育学院), School of Chinese Language and Literature, School of History, Culture and Tourism, School of Mathematics and Science. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Does Sichuan Normal University charge an application fee?
No application fee is published by Sichuan Normal University. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship guideline, the 2025 and 2024 scholarship guidelines, the non-degree Chinese Language Refresher Course brochure and the TCSOL (Chinese Language International Education) bachelor's and master's brochure were all read on the university's official international-student site (lxs.sicnu.edu.cn) on 17 September 2026. The two self-funded brochures publish a fee table that lists tuition, international-student insurance (CNY 800/year for degree students, CNY 400 per 6 months for language students), on-campus double-room accommodation (CNY 3,000 per person per half year) and an HSK special training class (CNY 2,300 for 32 class hours) — but no application, registration or processing fee, and no statement that applying is free. The TCSOL brochure closes its fee table with '其他费用将视情况收取' (additional fees will be charged as circumstances require) without naming an application fee. Because no official page states a fee and none states that applying costs nothing, the application fee is recorded as unknown rather than confirmed-free.
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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