Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Tianjin Foreign Studies 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Official notice checked September 29, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10068
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CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
For the 2027 spring intake two separate routes have published deadlines: the non-degree Chinese-language programme through 31 December 2026, and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship through 31 October 2026. The language-programme cutoff alone does not establish its current opening: the 2027 Spring Admission Brochure for the Chinese Language Program (2027年春季天津外国语大学国际学生语言项目招生简章, published 13 September 2026) sets the application deadline at 31 December 2026, with registration on 24 and 25 February 2027. This is a non-degree Chinese-language programme and no scholarship is attached to it. The same spring intake has the separate 2027 Spring International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (published 11 September 2026), a separate scholarship route filed through the CLEC chinese.cn portal. The dated 2026 university-managed windows listed here have closed: the 2026 bachelor's guide (Admission Guide for 2026 TFSU Bachelor Program / 2026年天津外国语大学国际学生本科生招生简章, 21 November 2025) closed on 30 June 2026, as did the 2026 Autumn Chinese Language Program brochure; the 2026 CSC Type B High Level Postgraduate Program (21 October 2025) required filing on the TFSU platform by 22 February 2026; the 2026 Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (18 March 2026) ran 1 April to 30 June 2026; the CSC Type A Bilateral Program is described by a recurring early-November to early-April pattern and filed through the applicant’s home-country dispatching authority. That pattern is not a single verified country deadline or proof that every Type A application route has closed; no 2027 Type A notice was located as of 28 September 2026. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship opened online registration from 1 March 2026. No notice for a 2027 autumn degree intake had been published as of 28 September 2026. The ICLTS route is for February 2027 entry, submitted through CLEC chinese.cn followed by the university portal. Its published package covers tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and CNY 2,500 per month; eligibility and language criteria are route-specific. Source: https://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/info/1040/1917.htm
Tianjin Foreign Studies University's official calendar lists Dec 31, 2026 as the deadline for Chinese Language Program, 2027 spring semester (checked October 2, 2026). A deadline alone does not establish an open application window. Contact the admissions office for the opening date and eligible programs before submitting or paying.
Fee note: The application/registration fee (报名费) at Tianjin Foreign Studies University is CNY 500. It is stated as 报名费：500元 in the fees table (费用标准, in RMB) of the 2027 Spring Admission Brochure for the Chinese Language Program, published 13 September 2026, and as 'Registration: 500 RMB' in the Fees section of the 2026 TFSU Bachelor Program guide. Both notices carry the closing note 备注：以上费用，一经缴纳，不予退还 / 'Note: All the above fees are non-refundable once paid.' The 2026 undergraduate guide's fee table lists only the registration fee, tuition, insurance and accommodation — no separate application fee is named.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
For the 2027 spring intake two separate routes have published deadlines: the non-degree Chinese-language programme through 31 December 2026, and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship through 31 October 2026. The language-programme cutoff alone does not establish its current opening: the 2027 Spring Admission Brochure for the Chinese Language Program (2027年春季天津外国语大学国际学生语言项目招生简章, published 13 September 2026) sets the application deadline at 31 December 2026, with registration on 24 and 25 February 2027. This is a non-degree Chinese-language programme and no scholarship is attached to it. The same spring intake has the separate 2027 Spring International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (published 11 September 2026), a separate scholarship route filed through the CLEC chinese.cn portal. The dated 2026 university-managed windows listed here have closed: the 2026 bachelor's guide (Admission Guide for 2026 TFSU Bachelor Program / 2026年天津外国语大学国际学生本科生招生简章, 21 November 2025) closed on 30 June 2026, as did the 2026 Autumn Chinese Language Program brochure; the 2026 CSC Type B High Level Postgraduate Program (21 October 2025) required filing on the TFSU platform by 22 February 2026; the 2026 Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (18 March 2026) ran 1 April to 30 June 2026; the CSC Type A Bilateral Program is described by a recurring early-November to early-April pattern and filed through the applicant’s home-country dispatching authority. That pattern is not a single verified country deadline or proof that every Type A application route has closed; no 2027 Type A notice was located as of 28 September 2026. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship opened online registration from 1 March 2026. No notice for a 2027 autumn degree intake had been published as of 28 September 2026. The ICLTS route is for February 2027 entry, submitted through CLEC chinese.cn followed by the university portal. Its published package covers tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and CNY 2,500 per month; eligibility and language criteria are route-specific. Source: https://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/info/1040/1917.htm
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10068
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Tianjin Foreign Studies 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 — Bilateral Program (中国政府奖学金国别双边项目, Type A)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目, Type B)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Short-term Research Program for International Students (中国政府奖学金留学生短期科研项目)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students (天津市外国留学生政府奖学金)
- Tianjin Foreign Studies University Scholarship for International Students (天津外国语大学来华留学生奖学金)
- New Sinology Program — Master Program in Translation for Overseas Talents (新汉学计划外国翻译硕士培养项目)
How to apply to Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Start with the university application
Chinese-language application · spring 2027
- Opens:
- Opening date not stated in the notice
- Closes:
- December 31, 2026
Published 2027 guidance · Non-degree Chinese-language admission; registration February 24–25, 2027
The brochure lists CNY 500 registration and CNY 6,700 semester tuition. This notice does not establish degree or CSC application dates.
Tianjin Foreign Studies University official 2027 spring language noticeNon-degree Chinese-language admission
Complete TFSU’s online information and upload documents. Materials screening comes before tuition payment, then admission/visa documents. Prepare passport valid beyond February 15, 2028, medical form, police record and bank funds exceeding CNY 20,000. Check the system and registered email for admission. The published deadline is December 31, 2026; registration is February 24–25, 2027. The non-refundable registration fee is CNY 500 and tuition CNY 6,700 per semester. A written/oral placement test follows enrollment; the brochure does not specify a pre-admission interview. This source concerns language study and supplies no degree/CSC dates.
Reference: 2027 spring Chinese-language admission; closes December 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies 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.
University agency number on record: 10068. For Type B, match it to Tianjin Foreign Studies 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
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View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 1,500–2,500 / 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 1964, Tianjin Foreign Studies University is one of the eight historically established independent institutions of higher foreign-language education in China, and the only university in Tianjin offering the full range of major foreign-language programmes. Its disciplinary structure is led by Foreign Language and Literature, balanced by Literature, Economics, Management, Law, Education, Art and Engineering. It is a designated host institution for the Chinese Government Scholarship, the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and the Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship for Foreign Students. It operates two campuses, the Wudadao campuses in the historic architecture district of Tianjin and the Binhai Campus in the Dagang higher-education zone of Tianjin Binhai New Area. Fields listed on this profile include School of English Studies, School of European Languages and Cultures, School of Asian and African Studies, International Business School. 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.
Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU) belongs to a small, distinctive family of Chinese institutions: the dedicated foreign studies universities. Established in 1964 with the direct support of Premier Zhou Enlai to meet New China's need for diplomats and translators, it consolidated several language institutions in 1974 and offers foreign-language, translation and related programmes. It holds no 985 or 211 badge, and it does not need one: applicants come here for languages, translation, and China expertise, not for laboratories.
Translation and interpreting are the university's signature, backed by strong schools of English, Asian and African languages, and European languages and cultures, plus a School of Chinese Language and Culture that anchors programs in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages. For international students the realistic menu is Chinese language study, Chinese-medium degrees in translation, linguistics, and China-related fields, and a smaller set of English-taught options such as International Business, so match your language evidence, especially HSK, to the program before you apply.
TFSU’s recorded 2026 High-Level Postgraduate university stage closed 22 February 2026. Separate published 2027 spring routes close 31 December 2026 for non-degree Chinese language and 31 October 2026 for ICLTS; neither establishes an autumn full-degree CSC window. Use the named route for its portal, code, fee and documents.
Tianjin itself is one of the underrated bases for a scholarship student: a direct-administered municipality of European concession-era architecture, a famous riverside promenade, and street food culture, with living costs well below Beijing at roughly CNY 1,500-2,500 per month excluding housing, and the capital about half an hour away by high-speed rail. Winters are cold and dry, summers hot and humid. Scholarship routes and dates shift every cycle, so verify the current admission guides at isa.tjfsu.edu.cn before you plan.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10068
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
A dedicated foreign-studies university founded in 1964, with programmes in foreign languages, translation, Chinese language and related fields. It is outside the former Project985 and211 lists.
English-taught programs
Language degrees are naturally taught in their target languages, Chinese-taught programs dominate the catalog, and the university lists full English-taught options such as International Business alongside English-friendly linguistics tracks; most international students study Chinese language, translation, or China-related programs where Chinese is the medium.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Tianjin: temperate monsoon climate, with cold dry winters, hot humid summers, and pleasant springs and autumns.
- Living costs:
- Major municipality cheaper than Beijing: roughly CNY 1,500-2,500/month living costs (excluding accommodation). Monthly living-cost ranges are CSC Path planning estimates, not official university tariffs. Budget for housing unless your selected award expressly covers it.
- Student life:
- A compact language-focused campus community drawn from dozens of countries in a port megacity of European concession-era streetscapes, with Beijing about half an hour away by high-speed rail at a fraction of the capital's living costs.
Official sources used
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Last reviewed 30 July 2026. See our editorial and corrections policy.
Scholarship records for Tianjin Foreign Studies University
8 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 — Bilateral Program (中国政府奖学金国别双边项目, Type A)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目, Type B)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Short-term Research Program for International Students (中国政府奖学金留学生短期科研项目)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students (天津市外国留学生政府奖学金)
- Tianjin Foreign Studies University Scholarship for International Students (天津外国语大学来华留学生奖学金)
- New Sinology Program — Master Program in Translation for Overseas Talents (新汉学计划外国翻译硕士培养项目)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Tianjin: 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
25 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 28, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: 2027 spring semester (March 2027 entry), non-degree Chinese-language programme (汉语言), self-funded international applicants. Fees cross-checked against the 2026 TFSU Bachelor Program guide (published 2025-11-21) for degree-level rates.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application/registration fee
- CNY 500, non-refundable
- Application deadline
- 31 December 2026 (2027 spring intake)
- Registration dates
- 24 and 25 February 2027
- Tuition (language programme)
- CNY 6,700 per semester / CNY 13,400 per year
- Insurance
- CNY 400 per semester / CNY 800 per year
- Accommodation
- CNY 50 per day, double room; on-campus residence required
- Age range (language programme)
- 18–60, non-Chinese citizens
- Passport validity requirement
- Must not expire on or before 15 February 2028 (spring entry)
- Financial guarantee
- Bank deposit certificate of more than CNY 20,000
- Course duration
- One semester or one academic year; each semester 16–18 weeks
- Levels offered
- Elementary, intermediate, advanced, each subdivided into 2–3 sub-level classes; placement test required
- Bachelor tuition (2026 intake)
- CNY 15,400 per year, textbooks excluded
- Bachelor application deadline (2026 intake)
- 30 June 2026 — closed
- CSC institution code
- 10068, programme category B
- Tuition per year
- Chinese-language CNY 6,700 per semester; CNY 13,400 per year (2027 Spring Chinese Language Program); Bachelor's CNY 15,400 per year, textbook fees not included (2026 TFSU Bachelor Program guide)
- Tuition notes
- The 2026 bachelor's guide states tuition of 15,400 RMB/year and does not publish a separate rate for English-taught majors. Master's and doctoral tuition figures are not stated on any TFSU notice opened; CSC Type B and Type A awardees receive a full tuition waiver instead, so no self-funded graduate rate is published on the pages read.
- Accommodation
- CNY 50 per day, double room; on-campus residence is mandatory for international students except in special circumstances (2027 Spring Chinese Language Program brochure and 2026 Bachelor Program guide). No advance room reservation is required.
- Medical insurance
- CNY 400 per semester / CNY 800 per year (2027 Spring Chinese Language Program brochure); CNY 800 per year (2026 Bachelor Program guide)
- Registration fee
- unverified — no separate registration charge is listed beyond the CNY 500 registration/application fee
- Deposit
- unverified — no deposit is stated in any TFSU notice read
- Residence permit
- unverified — no fee amount stated; the FAQ notes X1-visa holders must apply for a study-type residence permit within 30 days of entry, without publishing a charge
- Physical examination
- unverified — the Foreigner Physical Examination Form is a required document, but no fee is stated
- Entry requirements
- Language: Chinese-taught: CSC Type B master's requires HSK Level 5 at 180+ and doctoral requires HSK Level 6 at 180+; CSC Type A requires HSK 3 (180+) for general scholars, HSK 4 (180+) for bachelor's, HSK 5 (180+) for master's and HSK 6 (180+) for doctoral. Self-funded bachelor's requires HSK Level 4 at 180 or above (valid 2 years) for Chinese-taught majors. English-taught: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80, or an equivalent certificate; CSC Type B also accepts Duolingo 110 or a college-certified English fluency statement. Bachelor's applicants must sit the CSCA test (来华留学本科入学学业水平测试).. Age: Language programme 18–60. Self-funded bachelor's 18–35. CSC Type B: master's under 35, doctoral under 40. CSC Type A: bachelor's generally under 25, master's under 35, doctoral under 40, general scholars under 45, senior scholars under 50. Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship: general scholar under 45, undergraduate under 30, master's under 35, doctoral under 40. ICLTS 16–35 (in-service Chinese teachers up to 45; bachelor's applicants generally under 25).. Required degree: Language programme: high-school level and above. Bachelor's: senior high school diploma or equivalent. Master's: bachelor's degree. Doctoral: master's degree. CSC Type A senior scholar: master's degree or above, or associate-professor rank or above.. Financial guarantee: The 2027 Spring Chinese Language Program requires a bank-issued deposit certificate of more than CNY 20,000 in the name of the applicant or their financial guarantor. The 2026 Bachelor Program guide requires a bank statement showing a deposit of more than CNY 40,000 in the name of the applicant or their financial guarantor.
- 2027 Spring ICLTS deadline and coverage
- Application deadline 31 October 2026 for February 2027 entry. Published coverage: tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and CNY 2,500/month. Eligibility is route-specific; application begins at chinese.cn and successful applicants continue in the TFSU system. Source: https://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/info/1040/1917.htm
- 2027/28 CSC status
- A university notice about internal programme configuration does not confirm an applicant call, deadline or current code. Do not treat prior-cycle code 10068 as confirmed for 2027/28. Source: https://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/info/1056/1915.htm
Source: Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU) 2027 Spring Admission Brochure for Chinese Language Program / 2027年春季天津外国语大学国际学生语言项目招生简章, published 2026-09-13. 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 websiteTianjin Foreign Studies University CSC scholarship FAQ
What are my realistic CSC chances at Tianjin Foreign Studies University?
TFSU does not publish application and award totals for a probability estimate. Language evidence is central to its language, translation, and China-studies programs, so verify the current HSK or target-language requirements alongside the academic criteria.
Do I need a supervisor's letter for TFSU?
Follow TFSU’s named degree and scholarship notice for any supervisor document. A language-focused programme does not establish that supervision is optional, and no published selection rubric was verified for the relative weight of a study plan or language certificate.
Does Tianjin Foreign Studies University accept CSC Type B applications?
Tianjin Foreign Studies 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies University?
The latest official information checked September 29, 2026 says: For the 2027 spring intake two separate routes have published deadlines: the non-degree Chinese-language programme through 31 December 2026, and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship through 31 October 2026. The language-programme cutoff alone does not establish its current opening: the 2027 Spring Admission Brochure for the Chinese Language Program (2027年春季天津外国语大学国际学生语言项目招生简章, published 13 September 2026) sets the application deadline at 31 December 2026, with registration on 24 and 25 February 2027. This is a non-degree Chinese-language programme and no scholarship is attached to it. The same spring intake has the separate 2027 Spring International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (published 11 September 2026), a separate scholarship route filed through the CLEC chinese.cn portal. The dated 2026 university-managed windows listed here have closed: the 2026 bachelor's guide (Admission Guide for 2026 TFSU Bachelor Program / 2026年天津外国语大学国际学生本科生招生简章, 21 November 2025) closed on 30 June 2026, as did the 2026 Autumn Chinese Language Program brochure; the 2026 CSC Type B High Level Postgraduate Program (21 October 2025) required filing on the TFSU platform by 22 February 2026; the 2026 Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (18 March 2026) ran 1 April to 30 June 2026; the CSC Type A Bilateral Program is described by a recurring early-November to early-April pattern and filed through the applicant’s home-country dispatching authority. That pattern is not a single verified country deadline or proof that every Type A application route has closed; no 2027 Type A notice was located as of 28 September 2026. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship opened online registration from 1 March 2026. No notice for a 2027 autumn degree intake had been published as of 28 September 2026. The ICLTS route is for February 2027 entry, submitted through CLEC chinese.cn followed by the university portal. Its published package covers tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and CNY 2,500 per month; eligibility and language criteria are route-specific. Source: https://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/info/1040/1917.htm Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Tianjin Foreign Studies University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Tianjin Foreign Studies University in Tianjin include School of English Studies, School of European Languages and Cultures, School of Asian and African Studies, International Business School. 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 Tianjin Foreign Studies University charge an application fee?
The application/registration fee (报名费) at Tianjin Foreign Studies University is CNY 500. It is stated as 报名费：500元 in the fees table (费用标准, in RMB) of the 2027 Spring Admission Brochure for the Chinese Language Program, published 13 September 2026, and as 'Registration: 500 RMB' in the Fees section of the 2026 TFSU Bachelor Program guide. Both notices carry the closing note 备注：以上费用，一经缴纳，不予退还 / 'Note: All the above fees are non-refundable once paid.' The 2026 undergraduate guide's fee table lists only the registration fee, tuition, insurance and accommodation — no separate application fee is named.
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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