CSC Scholarship at South China Agricultural University: Application Guide
Guangzhou, GuangdongExplore admission dates, funding options and application steps for South China Agricultural 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 South China Agricultural University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
Application snapshot
Current status
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Application dates
Official notice checked September 17, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10564
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 2,500–4,000 / 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
South China Agricultural University's own Prospectus for International Student (来华留学招生简章), published by the College of International Education on 2 February 2026, sets the self-funded degree-programme cut-off for the September intake at 30 June of the enrolment year, so the 2026/2027 September intake closed on 30 June 2026; applications are accepted year-round until that date. The same prospectus sets the Chinese Language Programme cut-off at 30 June for the September intake and 31 December of the prior year for the February spring intake, this is a standing rule, not an independently confirmed December 31, 2026 cutoff for a named Spring 2027 intake. For CSC awards the university's own 高校研究生 Chinese Government Scholarship prospectus (published 21 March 2022) ran a very short institutional window of 21 to 31 March 2022 and its 高校自主招生 notice gives an annual window of late January to early April with expert review in mid-April, provincial submission in early May and CSC admission letters issued by the end of June; those historical and annual rules do not establish a dated 2026/2027 CSC window or its status. The dated 2026 Guangdong Provincial Government newcomer scholarship guide requires applications before 1 September 2026; this round is closed. Applicants must already be admitted self-funded students and have paid the required charges. The one-time awards are CNY 10,000 undergraduate, 20,000 master’s and 30,000 doctoral. Continuing-student awards follow a separate notice; the older standing July 15/September 11 dates are not established here as current 2026 cutoffs. No notice for the 2027/2028 intake has been published as of 17 September 2026.
For South China Agricultural 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.
Fee note: South China Agricultural University's Prospectus for International Student (来华留学招生简章, 学习费用 / FEES AND CHARGES table, published by the College of International Education on 2 February 2026) lists 报名费 (application fee) at 500元, marked RMB 500 (non-refundable). The fee is charged once per application and sits on the same table as, but separate from, tuition. CSC scholarship holders have the application fee waived: the university's 高校研究生 CSC prospectus states 免除学费和申请费 (tuition and application fee waiver) and the current prospectus lists 免交申请费、学费和住宿费 among the CSC coverage.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
South China Agricultural University's own Prospectus for International Student (来华留学招生简章), published by the College of International Education on 2 February 2026, sets the self-funded degree-programme cut-off for the September intake at 30 June of the enrolment year, so the 2026/2027 September intake closed on 30 June 2026; applications are accepted year-round until that date. The same prospectus sets the Chinese Language Programme cut-off at 30 June for the September intake and 31 December of the prior year for the February spring intake, this is a standing rule, not an independently confirmed December 31, 2026 cutoff for a named Spring 2027 intake. For CSC awards the university's own 高校研究生 Chinese Government Scholarship prospectus (published 21 March 2022) ran a very short institutional window of 21 to 31 March 2022 and its 高校自主招生 notice gives an annual window of late January to early April with expert review in mid-April, provincial submission in early May and CSC admission letters issued by the end of June; those historical and annual rules do not establish a dated 2026/2027 CSC window or its status. The dated 2026 Guangdong Provincial Government newcomer scholarship guide requires applications before 1 September 2026; this round is closed. Applicants must already be admitted self-funded students and have paid the required charges. The one-time awards are CNY 10,000 undergraduate, 20,000 master’s and 30,000 doctoral. Continuing-student awards follow a separate notice; the older standing July 15/September 11 dates are not established here as current 2026 cutoffs. No notice for the 2027/2028 intake has been published as of 17 September 2026.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10564
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for South China Agricultural 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 — Chinese University Program (高校研究生项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program (国别双边项目)
- Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for Outstanding International Students (广东省政府来粤留学生奖学金)
How to apply to South China Agricultural University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
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- 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 noticeInternational direct admission
Register as a new applicant in SCAU’s portal and upload scanned documents. Successful review leads to electronic pre-admission, then formal admission and visa documentation. Register according to the admission notice. The brochure accepts degree applications throughout the year until June 30 of the admission year; verify a new cycle before assigning 2027 dates. It lists a non-refundable CNY 500 application fee, but no universal payment stage or interview/supervisor requirement in the application flow. Select the correct degree/language program and consult its document and language requirements.
Reference: Standing brochure published February 2, 2026; degree cutoff June 30 in year of admission. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check South China Agricultural 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.
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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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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.
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: 10564. For Type B, match it to South China Agricultural 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 feeCNY 500Application 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 2,500–4,000 / 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
Tracing its origins to a 1909 agricultural experimental station and formally established as South China Agricultural College in 1952 (renamed university in 1984). Located in Guangzhou, Guangdong (not Beijing). Fields listed on this profile include College of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, College of Life Sciences. 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.
Scholarship records for South China Agricultural University
4 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 — Chinese University Program (高校研究生项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program (国别双边项目)
- Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for Outstanding International Students (广东省政府来粤留学生奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Guangzhou, Guangdong: 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 South China Agricultural University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
11 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: South China Agricultural University international student admissions, CSC agency number, scholarships, fees and entry requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency number
- South China Agricultural University states its CSC institution code as 10564 in its own 高校研究生 Chinese Government Scholarship prospectus: 华南农业大学招生机构代码为：10564, and repeats it in English — 'The code of South China Agricultural University is 10564. Please Choose Program category-- type B'.
- Application fee
- SCAU's application fee is 500元, non-refundable, per the 学习费用 fee table of its 2026 Prospectus for International Student.
- Application fee
- CSC recipients at SCAU have the application fee, tuition and accommodation waived and receive a living allowance of 3,000元/month (master's) or 3,500元/month (doctoral) plus comprehensive medical insurance.
- Application deadline
- SCAU's self-funded degree and language-programme application deadline for the September intake is 30 June of the enrolment year, and the spring language intake closes on 31 December of the prior year.
- Application deadline
- The Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for Outstanding International Students pays a one-off grant of 10,000元 (undergraduate), 20,000元 (master's) or 30,000元 (doctoral) at SCAU, with a 15 July deadline for new students and an 11 September deadline for continuing students.
- Application fee
- Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship recipients at SCAU must be self-funded students who have already paid all fees including the 报名费, tuition, insurance and accommodation.
- Verified fact
- SCAU's 高校自主招生 CSC project runs annually from late January to early April, with expert review in mid-April, provincial submission in early May and CSC admission letters by the end of June.
- CSC agency number
- SCAU does not permit applicants to use its institution code for the CSC Bilateral Program (国别双边项目) — that route is handled entirely through the applicant's own dispatching authority.
- Tuition notes
- International tuition at SCAU is charged per academic year and is listed in the 学习费用 / FEES AND CHARGES table of the Prospectus for International Student published 2 February 2026. Undergraduate (Liberal Arts & Science) 15,000元/year; Undergraduate (Music & Fine Arts) 22,500元/year; Master (Liberal Arts & Science, Chinese-taught) 20,000元/year; Master (Resource Utilization and Plant Protection, English-taught) 26,000元/year; Master (Music & Fine Arts) 30,000元/year; Doctoral 28,000元/year. The Chinese Language Programme (non-degree) is charged per semester at 8,500元/semester rather than per year. These are tuition figures and are separate from the 500元 application fee.
- Accommodation
- On-campus international student accommodation is charged per person per month: 双人间 (double room) 700元/month, per the 学习费用 table of the 2026 Prospectus for International Student. Each room has a bathroom, shower, air conditioner, refrigerator, internet access and furniture, and the international student apartment provides a public kitchen, study room and activity room free of charge.
- Medical insurance
- Insurance (保险费) is 800元/year for degree students and 400元/semester for Chinese Language Programme students, per the 学习费用 table of the 2026 Prospectus for International Student.
Source: South China Agricultural University College of International Education — Prospectus for International Student (来华留学招生简章). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
Find faculty & official info
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Official websiteSouth China Agricultural University CSC scholarship FAQ
Does South China Agricultural University accept CSC Type B applications?
South China Agricultural 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 South China Agricultural 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 South China Agricultural 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 South China Agricultural University?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: South China Agricultural University's own Prospectus for International Student (来华留学招生简章), published by the College of International Education on 2 February 2026, sets the self-funded degree-programme cut-off for the September intake at 30 June of the enrolment year, so the 2026/2027 September intake closed on 30 June 2026; applications are accepted year-round until that date. The same prospectus sets the Chinese Language Programme cut-off at 30 June for the September intake and 31 December of the prior year for the February spring intake, this is a standing rule, not an independently confirmed December 31, 2026 cutoff for a named Spring 2027 intake. For CSC awards the university's own 高校研究生 Chinese Government Scholarship prospectus (published 21 March 2022) ran a very short institutional window of 21 to 31 March 2022 and its 高校自主招生 notice gives an annual window of late January to early April with expert review in mid-April, provincial submission in early May and CSC admission letters issued by the end of June; those historical and annual rules do not establish a dated 2026/2027 CSC window or its status. The dated 2026 Guangdong Provincial Government newcomer scholarship guide requires applications before 1 September 2026; this round is closed. Applicants must already be admitted self-funded students and have paid the required charges. The one-time awards are CNY 10,000 undergraduate, 20,000 master’s and 30,000 doctoral. Continuing-student awards follow a separate notice; the older standing July 15/September 11 dates are not established here as current 2026 cutoffs. No notice for the 2027/2028 intake has been published as of 17 September 2026. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at South China Agricultural University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou, Guangdong include College of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, College of Life Sciences. 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 South China Agricultural University charge an application fee?
South China Agricultural University's Prospectus for International Student (来华留学招生简章, 学习费用 / FEES AND CHARGES table, published by the College of International Education on 2 February 2026) lists 报名费 (application fee) at 500元, marked RMB 500 (non-refundable). The fee is charged once per application and sits on the same table as, but separate from, tuition. CSC scholarship holders have the application fee waived: the university's 高校研究生 CSC prospectus states 免除学费和申请费 (tuition and application fee waiver) and the current prospectus lists 免交申请费、学费和住宿费 among the CSC coverage.
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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