Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for South China Normal 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 Normal University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
South China Normal University publishes its international admission rounds on its official English admissions pages (Study@SCNU). The 2025/2026 degree intake ran from 1 February 2025 to 10 June 2025 with enrolment on 8 September 2025, for undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes alike, so that round has closed. The most recent dated SCNU prospectus on the same site, the 2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language at the School of International Culture (published 5 January 2026), opens the 2026/2027 Chinese-language undergraduate round on 1 January 2026 and closes it on 10 June 2026, with enrolment on 7 September 2026; that round has therefore also closed as of 17 September 2026. The 2026 Prospectus for the Non-Degree Chinese Language Program gives two separate self-funded deadlines: 15 January each year for the spring semester and 15 July each year for the fall semester, with a capacity cap that closes applications early, these are annual January 15/July 15 rules, and they do not independently confirm a dated Spring 2027 application window. For the Chinese Government Scholarship SCNU directs applicants to their home-country dispatching authority or the Chinese embassy, with the application period generally running January to early April each year and deadlines varying by country; SCNU's own published CSC application route is Project Type A. For the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship the 2025 SCNU guidelines give dated deadlines of 15 April 2025 for July 2025 programmes, 15 May 2025 for September 2025 programmes and 31 October 2025 for March 2026 programmes, with online registration opening on 20 February 2025. The Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship takes applications from April to July each year at SCNU. No notice for the 2027/2028 intake has been published as of 17 September 2026.
For South China 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 September 14, 2026.
Fee note: South China Normal University charges a registration fee (申请费) of 420 CNY, described on SCNU's official admissions pages as non-refundable and non-transferable. The figure is stated identically in the fees section of the 2025 undergraduate, master's and doctoral admissions information on the English Study@SCNU site, in the 2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language at the School of International Culture, and in the 2026 Prospectus for the Non-Degree Chinese Language Program, which lists it as 'Application Fee: 420 CNY'. It is charged once per application and is separate from tuition; applicants are emailed a payment notification after the one-to-two-week preliminary review and must pay within 15 days.
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Application timing and source scope
South China Normal University publishes its international admission rounds on its official English admissions pages (Study@SCNU). The 2025/2026 degree intake ran from 1 February 2025 to 10 June 2025 with enrolment on 8 September 2025, for undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes alike, so that round has closed. The most recent dated SCNU prospectus on the same site, the 2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language at the School of International Culture (published 5 January 2026), opens the 2026/2027 Chinese-language undergraduate round on 1 January 2026 and closes it on 10 June 2026, with enrolment on 7 September 2026; that round has therefore also closed as of 17 September 2026. The 2026 Prospectus for the Non-Degree Chinese Language Program gives two separate self-funded deadlines: 15 January each year for the spring semester and 15 July each year for the fall semester, with a capacity cap that closes applications early, these are annual January 15/July 15 rules, and they do not independently confirm a dated Spring 2027 application window. For the Chinese Government Scholarship SCNU directs applicants to their home-country dispatching authority or the Chinese embassy, with the application period generally running January to early April each year and deadlines varying by country; SCNU's own published CSC application route is Project Type A. For the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship the 2025 SCNU guidelines give dated deadlines of 15 April 2025 for July 2025 programmes, 15 May 2025 for September 2025 programmes and 31 October 2025 for March 2026 programmes, with online registration opening on 20 February 2025. The Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship takes applications from April to July each year at SCNU. No notice for the 2027/2028 intake has been published as of 17 September 2026.
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 Normal 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
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship (广东省政府来粤留学生奖学金)
How to apply to South China Normal University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
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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 noticeSchool of International Culture; Chinese Language undergraduate program
Create an account, complete the form and upload all documents before submission. Each document must be under 1 MB. After initial review, wait for the email requesting the CNY 420 registration fee; the school schedules the interview after confirming payment. Successful applicants receive an admission notice and JW202. The checklist includes Chinese-language CSCA mathematics, HSK 4 at 180 or above, two references and a study plan of about 400 words. The January 1–June 10, 2026 window is closed.
Reference: 2026 intake 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 South China 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Costs 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 420Application 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
Founded in 1933 as Guangdong Provincial Xiangqin Normal College, SCNU offers programme areas including education, psychology and chemistry. Fields listed on this profile include School of Education, School of Psychology, School of Chemistry, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering. 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 Normal University
3 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
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship (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 Normal University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
14 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
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Scope: South China Normal University international student admissions, application fee, scholarships, tuition and entry requirements for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic years. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application fee
- South China Normal University charges an application/registration fee of 420 CNY, stated as non-refundable and non-transferable across its 2025 undergraduate, master's and doctoral admissions information and its 2026 prospectuses.
- Intake
- The 2025/2026 SCNU international degree intake ran from 1 February 2025 to 10 June 2025 with enrolment on 8 September 2025.
- Verified fact
- The 2026/2027 SCNU Chinese Language undergraduate round ran from 1 January 2026 to 10 June 2026 with enrolment on 7 September 2026.
- Application deadline
- SCNU's non-degree Chinese language programme has two annual deadlines: 15 January for the spring semester and 15 July for the fall semester, and closes applications early once capacity is reached.
- Tuition
- International tuition at SCNU ranges from 21,000 to 24,000 CNY/year at undergraduate level, 29,000 to 30,000 CNY/year at master's level and 34,000 to 40,000 CNY/year at doctoral level, depending on discipline.
- Medical insurance
- Mandatory comprehensive medical insurance at SCNU costs 800, 1,000 or 1,200 CNY per year per person depending on the plan chosen.
- Scholarship
- SCNU directs Chinese Government Scholarship applicants to apply through their home-country dispatching authority or the Chinese embassy under Project Type A, with an application period generally running January to early April and country-specific deadlines.
- Scholarship
- The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship at SCNU had dated 2025 deadlines of 15 April 2025 for July 2025 programmes, 15 May 2025 for September 2025 programmes and 31 October 2025 for March 2026 programmes.
- Scholarship
- The Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship pays a one-off 10,000 CNY to undergraduates and 30,000 CNY to doctoral students at SCNU, for self-funded students only, with applications from April to July each year.
- Language requirement
- SCNU requires HSK Level 5 for undergraduate, master's and doctoral admission in Chinese-taught programmes, with HSK Level 4 accepted for the bachelor's degree in Chinese Language.
- Application portal
- SCNU's international applications are submitted through its online registration system at http://istudy.scnu.edu.cn.
- Tuition notes
- International tuition at SCNU is charged per academic year. The 2025 undergraduate admissions information lists Liberal Arts & Social Science at 21,000 CNY/year, Science and Engineering at 22,000 CNY/year and Music & Fine Arts at 24,000 CNY/year. The 2025 master's admissions information lists Liberal Arts & Social Science (except arts) at 29,000 CNY/year, and Science and Engineering and Music & Fine Arts at 30,000 CNY/year each. The 2025 doctoral admissions information lists Liberal Arts & Social Science at 34,000 CNY/year and Science and Engineering and Music & Fine Arts at 40,000 CNY/year each. The 2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language at the School of International Culture lists 21,000 CNY/year. Non-degree Chinese language tuition is charged per period rather than per year: 17,000 CNY for one academic year, 8,900 CNY per semester and 3,200 CNY for the one-month summer programme on the General Program, and 16,500 CNY per semester on the Intensive Program, with vocational Chinese elective courses at 3,000 CNY per course per semester. These are tuition figures and are separate from the 420 CNY registration fee.
- Accommodation
- SCNU's international admissions pages state that applicants must be able to pay tuition, accommodation and related daily living expenses, and that the university offers help with dormitory booking in International Student Housing, but no accommodation rate is published in the 2025 admissions information or the 2026 prospectuses read for this profile.
- Medical insurance
- Comprehensive medical insurance is mandatory for international students at SCNU, covering outpatient and emergency medical insurance, hospitalisation and medical treatment, and accidental disability and death. Three options are offered at 800 CNY/year, 1,000 CNY/year and 1,200 CNY/year per person, with the SCNU pages naming https://lxbx.net/ as the insurance provider. The 2026 non-degree prospectus quotes 400-600 CNY for a semester plan and 800-1,200 CNY for an annual plan.
Source: South China Normal University — Study@SCNU admissions (2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language, School of International Culture). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteSouth China Normal University CSC scholarship FAQ
Does South China Normal University accept CSC Type B applications?
South China Normal 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 Normal 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 Normal 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 Normal University?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: South China Normal University publishes its international admission rounds on its official English admissions pages (Study@SCNU). The 2025/2026 degree intake ran from 1 February 2025 to 10 June 2025 with enrolment on 8 September 2025, for undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes alike, so that round has closed. The most recent dated SCNU prospectus on the same site, the 2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language at the School of International Culture (published 5 January 2026), opens the 2026/2027 Chinese-language undergraduate round on 1 January 2026 and closes it on 10 June 2026, with enrolment on 7 September 2026; that round has therefore also closed as of 17 September 2026. The 2026 Prospectus for the Non-Degree Chinese Language Program gives two separate self-funded deadlines: 15 January each year for the spring semester and 15 July each year for the fall semester, with a capacity cap that closes applications early, these are annual January 15/July 15 rules, and they do not independently confirm a dated Spring 2027 application window. For the Chinese Government Scholarship SCNU directs applicants to their home-country dispatching authority or the Chinese embassy, with the application period generally running January to early April each year and deadlines varying by country; SCNU's own published CSC application route is Project Type A. For the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship the 2025 SCNU guidelines give dated deadlines of 15 April 2025 for July 2025 programmes, 15 May 2025 for September 2025 programmes and 31 October 2025 for March 2026 programmes, with online registration opening on 20 February 2025. The Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship takes applications from April to July each year at SCNU. 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 Normal University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for South China Normal University in Guangzhou, Guangdong include School of Education, School of Psychology, School of Chemistry, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering. 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 Normal University charge an application fee?
South China Normal University charges a registration fee (申请费) of 420 CNY, described on SCNU's official admissions pages as non-refundable and non-transferable. The figure is stated identically in the fees section of the 2025 undergraduate, master's and doctoral admissions information on the English Study@SCNU site, in the 2026 Prospectus for Undergraduate of Chinese Language at the School of International Culture, and in the 2026 Prospectus for the Non-Degree Chinese Language Program, which lists it as 'Application Fee: 420 CNY'. It is charged once per application and is separate from tuition; applicants are emailed a payment notification after the one-to-two-week preliminary review and must pay within 15 days.
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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