How to Apply for the CSC Scholarship at Tongji University
Shanghai, Shanghai
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Admissions timeline
CSC/CGS round: opens October–December, and most university deadlines fall between January and April. Deadlines are set per university and per program: always check the current admission notice on the official portal linked above.
Typical intake: September; some universities offer a smaller March intake.
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Tongji University in Shanghai is internationally renowned for civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning, with deep German academic ties. With recognised strengths in comprehensive, Tongji University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Tongji University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Tongji University, founded in 1907 with German origins, is one of China's most distinguished universities and a global leader in the built environment. Located in Shanghai, Tongji is internationally famous for civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning, and it maintains one of the deepest and longest-standing German academic partnerships in China: a distinctive draw for CSC applicants in design and engineering.
Its flagship strengths are civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning, all among the best in the country, complemented by strong programs in automotive engineering and environmental engineering. Tongji's design studios and engineering laboratories are highly regarded, and its European connections mean a genuinely international academic environment with many English-taught and jointly delivered programs.
Tongji is competitive, especially in its signature architecture and civil-engineering fields. For design-oriented programs a portfolio is usually expected or strongly beneficial, so the most effective approach is to prepare a concise, well-organised portfolio and reference a studio's specific design or research direction when contacting faculty. For engineering research degrees, a clear technical fit and relevant project experience matter most.
Shanghai gives Tongji students a cosmopolitan base with a humid subtropical climate, excellent transport, and China's largest international community. Living costs are in the Tier 1 band, offset by the scholarship's covered accommodation and stipend. Tongji's Type B deadlines tend to fall relatively early (December–February), so confirm your program's exact date and any application fee on its international students office page and prepare well ahead.
CGSIS Agency Number
10247
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Typical CSC deadline
Type B typically closes December–February.
Global standing
A leading national university, world-renowned in civil engineering and architecture with deep German ties.
English-taught programs
Strong English-taught offerings, including programs delivered with European partners.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Shanghai: humid subtropical: damp winters, hot humid summers.
- Living costs:
- Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 2,500–4,000/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- Cosmopolitan Shanghai campuses; famous German connection and a strong design/engineering culture.
Scholarships available at Tongji University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Shanghai, Shanghai: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.
The 7 steps to apply at Tongji University
Confirm that Tongji University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.
Identify a potential supervisor at Tongji University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.
Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Tongji University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Tongji University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Tongji University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Tongji University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Tongji University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Tongji 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
Tongji University sets its own deadline: always confirm the exact date on the official admissions page well ahead of time.
Application fee
University application fees typically range CNY 400-800; a few universities charge none, and a few waive it for CSC awardees. The CSC portal itself is always free.
Fee amounts verified against official 2025-2026 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.
Find faculty & official info
Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.
Official websiteTips for emailing professors
- Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
- Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
- State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Tongji University CSC scholarship FAQ
What is Tongji University known for?
Tongji is world-renowned for civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning, and also strong in automotive and environmental engineering. It has historic and ongoing academic ties with Germany.
Does Tongji offer English-taught programs?
Yes. Tongji has a strong range of English-taught master's and doctoral programs, including tracks delivered jointly with European partner institutions.
Is a portfolio needed for architecture at Tongji?
For architecture, urban planning, and design programs a portfolio is usually expected or highly beneficial. Prepare a concise, well-organised portfolio that reflects the studio's design direction.
How competitive is Tongji for CSC?
Tongji is highly competitive in its flagship architecture and civil-engineering programs. A strong record, relevant projects, and (for design fields) a portfolio are important; balance with mid-tier options.
Does Tongji University accept CSC Type B applications?
Most CSC partner universities, including Tongji University, accept Type B (Chinese University Program) applications where you apply directly to the university. Confirm the current channel and the university's unique Agency Number on its international students office page before you apply.
Is the CSC scholarship at Tongji University fully funded?
Yes. The Chinese Government Scholarship covers tuition, on-campus accommodation or a housing subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend (CNY 2,500 for Bachelor's, CNY 3,000 for Master's, and CNY 3,500 for PhD) for successful applicants at Tongji University.
What is the application deadline for Tongji University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Tongji University admissions page for the exact 2026-2027 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Tongji University on a CSC scholarship?
Tongji University in Shanghai, Shanghai has strengths in Comprehensive. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level, and identify a potential supervisor whose research matches your interests.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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