All universities
Southeast University emblem

CSC Scholarship at Southeast University: Application Guide

Nanjing, Jiangsu
Apply on the official portal for Southeast University

Portal links verified July 2026. Universities occasionally change systems: if a link fails, search '<university name> international student application' or tell us via the contact page.

2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified

This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that Southeast University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.

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.

We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for Southeast University, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.

Application fee:App fee: CNY 400

CSC application deadline

Type B pre-admission / university deadline ~late February; CSC online portal final submission ~end of April. Portal opens ~November.

Source status: official notice from the most recently verified cycle.

CSC agency number: 10286

Deadline directory reviewed 8 August 2026. The 2027-2028 cycle is not yet published for most universities, so older dates are labelled as prior-cycle evidence or typical planning windows. Confirm the exact program and scholarship deadline on the official portal before applying.

A Project 985/211 and Double First-Class university in Nanjing, Southeast University holds a national lead in Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, and Electronic Science and Technology, with its Architecture and Landscape Architecture disciplines ranked nationally second in China's discipline evaluations. With recognised strengths in School of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, School of Information Science and Engineering, Southeast University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Southeast University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.

Southeast University traces its roots to 1902 and sits among China's oldest and most respected institutions, holding both Project 985 and Project 211 status. Based in Nanjing, a historic former capital in Jiangsu, it is directly administered by the Ministry of Education. A CSC offer here places you inside one of the country's premier engineering and architecture communities, with strong laboratories, dense industry ties, and a degree that carries clear recognition across China and increasingly abroad.

SEU's traditional powerhouse is architecture, where its school dates to 1927 and remains a national leader, alongside civil engineering, information and communication engineering, transportation, and biomedical engineering. For international students, the university runs genuinely English-taught options, including a Bachelor of Architecture, an English-medium MBBS, and master's programs in engineering, science, and international business. Chinese-taught degrees remain the larger pool, so language of instruction should guide which programs you realistically target and prepare for.

CSC Type B admission runs through the university's own nomination. Identify and email a matched supervisor early when the program requests it, obtain the required pre-acceptance document if applicable, and submit a complete file before the current deadline. Verify the university application fee and any waiver in the latest notice.

Nanjing offers a humid subtropical climate, with hot muggy summers and cool damp winters, so pack for both. As a strong Tier 2 city, everyday living beyond covered housing runs roughly CNY 1,500-2,500 per month, and the extensive metro keeps the city affordable to explore. The campus culture is studious and internationally mixed, with active student life around food streets and lakes. Always confirm current deadlines, fees, and English-program lists on SEU's official College of International Students pages before applying.

CGSIS Agency Number

10286

Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.

Global standing

A top-tier Project 985 and Project 211 university in Nanjing, one of China's oldest, especially eminent in architecture and engineering.

English-taught programs

Yes: an English-taught Bachelor of Architecture, an English-medium MBBS, and several English master's tracks in engineering, science, and international business are offered.

Strongest departments & majors

Architecture
Civil Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Biomedical Engineering

City snapshot

Climate:
Nanjing: humid subtropical, with hot muggy summers and cool damp winters.
Living costs:
Strong Tier 2 city: roughly CNY 1,500-2,500/month for living costs once accommodation is covered.
Student life:
A historic former capital with a huge student population, lively food streets, and an expanding metro that makes campus and city easy to navigate.

Scholarships available at Southeast University

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Nanjing, Jiangsu: living costs

New Tier 1 / Tier 2 cityCNY 1,500–2,500 / month

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 Southeast University

  1. Confirm that Southeast University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.

  2. Identify a potential supervisor at Southeast University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.

  3. Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Southeast University application.

  4. Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Southeast University.

  5. Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Southeast University deadline.

  6. Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Southeast University.

  7. Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Southeast University, then track your application through to results.

What the scholarship covers at Southeast 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

Oct–Nov 2026 (monitor)Watch for the first official 2027/2028 embassy, dispatching-authority, and university notices. No universal opening date has been published.
Late 2026–spring 2027Submit by the deadline in your controlling notice. Type A and Type B routes use different authorities and can close on different dates.
After submissionReceiving authorities and universities review files; an interview is used only where the current route or program requires one.
Result periodCheck the official system and the authority that received your application. Result timing varies by route and institution.
Admission-notice dateTravel and registration should follow the dates and instructions in your admission documents.

See the CSC application deadline panel above for Southeast University's most recent cycle window.

Application fee

App fee: CNY 400

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 2026-2027 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 website

Southeast University CSC scholarship FAQ

How competitive is a CSC Type B place at Southeast University?

SEU does not publish the matched applicant and award totals needed for a university-specific acceptance rate. Follow the current requirements for architecture, civil engineering, information, or another target program and submit every required document by the stated deadline.

Is there an application fee, and do scholarship applicants pay it?

SEU charges a university application fee reported at around CNY 400. Waiver policies for CSC applicants can change from year to year, so read the current admission notice carefully and confirm with the College of International Students before paying anything.

Can I really study fully in English here?

Yes for several tracks, including the English Bachelor of Architecture, MBBS, and master's programs in engineering and international business. Chinese-taught programs instead require an HSK certificate, so always check the language of instruction listed for your specific program.

Do I need a supervisor acceptance letter?

Use the current school and program notice. If SEU requires or accepts a pre-acceptance document for your research degree, obtain the exact form from a relevant professor; do not treat an informal email as a guaranteed selection advantage.

Does Southeast University accept CSC Type B applications?

Southeast University appears in our directory from prior CSC host or program evidence, but we have not yet confirmed its 2027-2028 Type B participation. Check the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the channel and Agency Number before applying.

Is the CSC scholarship at Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast University?

Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Southeast University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.

What can I study at Southeast University on a CSC scholarship?

Southeast University in Nanjing, Jiangsu has strengths in School of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, School of Information Science and 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.

Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.

Related guides

Short on time?

This step can be included in an agreed service scope covering professor outreach, document work, and portal preparation and submission support.

First chat is a free 15-minute profile assessment. Nothing to pay before scope is agreed in writing.

Related universities