How to Apply for the CSC Scholarship at Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan
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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 3, 2026. Other universities may also be open: absence from this list does not mean closed. We update this list periodically.
Sichuan University is a large comprehensive university in Chengdu with respected programs in medicine, materials science, and the humanities. With recognised strengths in comprehensive, Sichuan University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Sichuan University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Sichuan University (SCU), formed through mergers of institutions dating to the late nineteenth century, is one of China's largest comprehensive universities and a respected national institution. Located in Chengdu, one of the country's most livable and fast-growing cities, SCU is confirmed application-fee-free for CSC applicants: a genuine practical advantage: and a strong choice across medicine, materials science, and the humanities.
Its most celebrated fields are clinical medicine and stomatology (dentistry), where its West China schools are nationally famous, along with materials and polymer science, hydraulic engineering, and Chinese language and literature. The university is enormous, with a wide catalogue of programs, and offers selected English-taught degrees, though many remain Chinese-taught.
SCU is competitive but more accessible for international applicants than the very top C9 flagships, making it a solid target-to-safety option for well-prepared candidates. If your field is dentistry or medicine, an email that references the specific clinical or research strengths of the West China schools and connects them precisely to your background will be well received.
Chengdu offers a famously relaxed lifestyle: pandas, teahouses, and some of China's best (and spiciest) food: with a mild, humid climate and New Tier 1 living costs that are very affordable. The city is well connected and increasingly international. Because SCU is confirmed fee-free for CSC applicants, it is efficient to apply to; just confirm the exact Type B deadline on its international students office page.
CGSIS Agency Number
10610
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Typical CSC deadline
Type B typically closes January–March; confirmed application-fee-free.
Global standing
A large national comprehensive university, well regarded in medicine and materials.
English-taught programs
Selected English-taught master's and PhD programs; many degrees are Chinese-taught.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Chengdu: humid subtropical: mild, cloudy, damp winters; warm humid summers.
- Living costs:
- New Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 1,500–2,500/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- Relaxed, food-famous Chengdu (pandas, teahouses, spicy cuisine); very affordable and student-friendly.
Scholarships available at Sichuan University
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 (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.
The 7 steps to apply at Sichuan University
Confirm that Sichuan University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.
Identify a potential supervisor at Sichuan University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.
Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Sichuan University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Sichuan University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Sichuan University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Sichuan University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Sichuan University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Sichuan University
Tuition
Fully waived at the host university
Accommodation
Free on-campus housing or a housing subsidy
Medical insurance
Comprehensive insurance for international students
Monthly stipend
Bachelor's CNY 2,500 · Master's CNY 3,000 · PhD CNY 3,500
Deadlines & timeline
Sichuan University sets its own deadline: always confirm the exact date on the official admissions page well ahead of time.
Application fee
Required for scholarship applications.
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 2025-2026 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.
- State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Sichuan University CSC scholarship FAQ
What is Sichuan University known for?
SCU is a large comprehensive university celebrated for clinical medicine, stomatology (dentistry), materials and polymer science, and hydraulic engineering, with a strong Chinese-language program.
Does Sichuan University charge an application fee?
Sichuan University is on our confirmed application-fee-free list for CSC applicants. Always reconfirm on the current admission notice.
Are there English-taught programs at SCU?
SCU offers selected English-taught master's and doctoral programs, though many of its degrees are Chinese-taught. Check your specific program's language of instruction.
What is Chengdu like for students?
Chengdu is one of China's most livable cities: relaxed, famous for pandas, teahouses, and spicy cuisine, with New Tier 1 living costs that make it very affordable and student-friendly.
Does Sichuan University accept CSC Type B applications?
Most CSC partner universities, including Sichuan University, accept Type B (Chinese University Program) applications where you apply directly to the university. Confirm the current channel and the university's unique Agency Number on its international students office page before you apply.
Is the CSC scholarship at Sichuan University fully funded?
Yes. The Chinese Government Scholarship covers tuition, on-campus accommodation or a housing subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend (CNY 2,500 for Bachelor's, CNY 3,000 for Master's, and CNY 3,500 for PhD) for successful applicants at Sichuan University.
What is the application deadline for Sichuan University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Sichuan University admissions page for the exact 2026-2027 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Sichuan University on a CSC scholarship?
Sichuan University in Chengdu, Sichuan has strengths in Comprehensive. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level, and identify a potential supervisor whose research matches your interests.
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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Ready to begin? Read the full step-by-step CSC application guide or the complete 2026-2027 overview.