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CSC Scholarship at Tsinghua University: Application Guide

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Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Tsinghua University. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.

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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 Tsinghua University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.

Application snapshot

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Current status

Application window verified open

SIGS graduate admissions · 2027

2027 SIGS graduate admissions · degree programme

Funding: See the programme notice

Deadline: May 15, 2027, 17:00 Beijing time

SIGS international graduate programmes only. December 2026 is a scholarship recommendation; this admission window does not establish a CSC scholarship opening.

Programme details

SIGS graduate programmes. December 2026 is a scholarship recommendation, not the final deadline.

Official programme-specific 2027 admissions guidance

Visiting Student Program · Spring 2027

2027 spring · visiting programme

Funding: See the programme notice

Opens: 2026-10-15 (China time). Applications have not opened.

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Non-degree visiting study; does not establish Tsinghua degree or CSC application windows.

Programme details

Non-degree visiting applicants. Separate portal and fee from graduate admission.

Official programme-specific 2027 admissions guidance

Visiting Student Program · Fall 2027

2027 autumn · visiting programme

Funding: See the programme notice

Opens: 2027-03-15 (China time). Applications have not opened.

Deadline: May 15, 2027

Non-degree visiting study; does not establish Tsinghua degree or CSC application windows.

Programme details

Non-degree visiting applicants. Separate portal and fee from graduate admission.

Official programme-specific 2027 admissions guidance

Visiting Student Program · existing CSC scholarship holders

2027 autumn · visiting programme

Funding: CSC / Chinese Government

Opens: 2027-03-15 (China time). Applications have not opened.

Deadline: April 30, 2027

Only visiting students already holding an applicable CSC scholarship; not a new CSC degree award.

Programme details

Applicants who already hold CSC scholarships. This is not a new High-Level graduate CSC call.

Official programme-specific 2027 admissions guidance
Verified open from an official notice

Application fee

Fee: CNY 800
Official source checked September 17, 2026

Application dates

Official notice checked September 21, 2026

Current opening checked

Funding record

CSC route recorded from prior evidence

Check the current program notice

Living costs beyond housing

CNY 2,500–4,000 / month

City estimate

Green 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

Tsinghua's 2027 graduate reminders, published September 7, 2026, expect the application system to be accessible from mid-September 2026 to February 2027. Each department and program sets its own application rounds and deadlines in the 2027 catalogue under Remarks of Application. CGS applicants are advised to complete the university application by mid-December 2026 for scholarship consideration; this is a recommended target, not a university-wide final deadline. The 2026 CGS Type B procedure required graduate pre-admission first, followed by CSC submission when instructed by the pre-admitting department. Follow the current department's instructions for the 2027 scholarship stage. These graduate dates do not apply to undergraduate or separately administered programs. SIGS separately publishes a 2027 graduate deadline of 17:00 Beijing time on May 15, 2027; its scholarship recommendation is completion by December 2026. The separate visiting programme has its own calendar and portal below.

For Tsinghua 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: CNY 800 for 2027 international graduate applications. Re-verified September 9, 2026. The separate 2027 Visiting Student Program charges CNY 400 online after online-application approval; that visiting fee is non-refundable.

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

Tsinghua's 2027 graduate reminders, published September 7, 2026, expect the application system to be accessible from mid-September 2026 to February 2027. Each department and program sets its own application rounds and deadlines in the 2027 catalogue under Remarks of Application. CGS applicants are advised to complete the university application by mid-December 2026 for scholarship consideration; this is a recommended target, not a university-wide final deadline. The 2026 CGS Type B procedure required graduate pre-admission first, followed by CSC submission when instructed by the pre-admitting department. Follow the current department's instructions for the 2027 scholarship stage. These graduate dates do not apply to undergraduate or separately administered programs. SIGS separately publishes a 2027 graduate deadline of 17:00 Beijing time on May 15, 2027; its scholarship recommendation is completion by December 2026. The separate visiting programme has its own calendar and portal below.

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

SIGS graduate admissions · 2027

SIGS graduate programmes

Opening:
Published as open; exact opening day not stated
Closing:
May 15, 2027, 17:00 Beijing time

December 2026 is a scholarship recommendation, not the final deadline.

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Tsinghua 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 (中国政府奖学金) — 2026 Type B postgraduate call closed 15 February 2026
  • Tuition Scholarship
  • Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (亚洲未来领袖奖学金)
  • Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China
  • Schwarzman Scholars Program
  • China Studies Program (CSP) Ph.D. Fellowships
  • CGS-TUNEM Program
  • Youth of Excellence Scheme of China
  • ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship
  • IMPA-MOFCOM Scholarship
  • IMPA-BRI Scholarship
  • IMPA-FL Scholarship

How to apply to Tsinghua University

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Historical reference: University application → department instruction → CSC

CSC scholarship route (confirm availability)

Opens:
Exact opening date not confirmed; consult the 2027 programme catalogue
Closes:
Programme-specific deadline; exact university-wide CSC cutoff not stated

Published 2027 guidance · Graduate application stage

The September 7 reminder expects the admission system to be accessible from mid-September 2026 to February 2027 and strongly suggests submitting the university application by mid-December 2026 for scholarship evaluation. These are expectation and advice, not exact university-wide application dates. Each department's 2027 catalogue sets its rounds; the CSC stage follows department instructions.

2027 graduate reminders

Graduate CGS Type B

Apply for graduate pre-admission first and contact your department about its recommendation. Complete CSC only when the pre-admitting department instructs you to do so. Use the 2027 program catalogue for this year's deadlines.

Reference: 2026 intake procedure. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Tsinghua 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. 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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Wait for your department's CSC instructions

    Keep in touch with the pre-admitting department about recommendation. When it instructs you to apply through CSC, complete the form within its stated period.

    Open CSC portal
  5. 5

    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 templates
How 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

For Tsinghua graduate applications, complete the personal statement in the system; PhD applicants also upload their research experience or plan. The guide requires color scans from a scanner, and originals with the required translations. Check your department's additional requirements.

Tsinghua graduate document instructions
How to fill the CSC application
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. 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.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application system

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 800Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costsView cost source
TuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degreeView cost source
AccommodationCNY 40 double / CNY 30 triple per bed per dayBeijing campus only; room reservation required and availability limited Reference: 2027 graduate guide.

Full CGS provides dormitory accommodation or a subsidy; partial awards differ.

View cost source
Living 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

Tsinghua University is a university in Beijing whose international graduate admissions are organised by department and programme. Its published 2027 graduate guide provides programme-specific application and language requirements. Fields listed on this profile include Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Economics & Management, Environmental 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.

Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is in Beijing’s Haidian district.

Fields to research include Computer Science & AI, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Economics & Management, Architecture & Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.

Compare your record with the exact current Tsinghua program requirements. For research degrees, contact a potential supervisor when the program requires or accepts that step, and make the research connection specific. Tsinghua does not publish faculty reply-rate data or a universal content formula that predicts nomination.

Beijing has cold, dry winters and hot summers; noticeable spring dust season. CSC Path estimates CNY 2,500–4,000 per month for personal expenses, excluding housing. Housing charges, room availability and any scholarship support depend on the selected route. Use the source-linked calendar and fee record for application dates and charges.

Recorded CGSIS Agency Number

10003

Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.

University profile

Tsinghua University is based in Beijing, Beijing.

English-taught programs

Extensive English-taught master's and doctoral tracks, plus flagship English programs like the Schwarzman Scholars and Global MBA.

Featured departments & majors

Computer Science & AI
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Economics & Management
Architecture & Urban Planning
Environmental Engineering

City snapshot

Climate:
Beijing: cold, dry winters and hot summers; noticeable spring dust season.
Living costs:
CSC Path estimate: CNY 2,500–4,000 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
Student life:
Huge, self-contained campus in Haidian near many top universities; excellent subway links and a very large international community.

Scholarship records for Tsinghua University

13 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 (中国政府奖学金) — 2026 Type B postgraduate call closed 15 February 2026
  • Tuition Scholarship
  • Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (亚洲未来领袖奖学金)
  • Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China
  • Schwarzman Scholars Program
  • China Studies Program (CSP) Ph.D. Fellowships
  • CGS-TUNEM Program
  • Youth of Excellence Scheme of China
  • ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship
  • IMPA-MOFCOM Scholarship
  • IMPA-BRI Scholarship
  • IMPA-FL Scholarship

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

Beijing: living costs

Tier 1 cityCNY 2,500–4,000 / month

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 Tsinghua 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: Application fee, tuition, insurance and dormitory charges for international graduate applicants, from the Tsinghua Graduate Admissions Office English site and its 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship notice, all read September 17, 2026.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.

Application fee
Application fee is RMB 800, paid online at submission and non-refundable, and cannot be covered by the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Tuition
2026/2027 international graduate tuition runs from CNY 28,000 per year (master's, Philosophy/Laws/Education/Arts/History) to CNY 75,000 per year (Fine Arts and Calligraphy, and Design).
Medical insurance
Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance costs RMB 800 per year.
Accommodation
On-campus dormitory beds cost RMB 40 per bed per day (double rooms) or RMB 30 per bed per day (triple rooms).
Intake
CGS Type B runs through Tsinghua under the CGS-Chinese University Program, requires pre-admission first, and recommends applying before Mid-December 2025 for the 2026/2027 intake.
Verified fact
The international graduate application period generally runs from mid-October to early March of the following year.
Programmes
Master's programmes are generally 2-3 years and doctoral programmes 3-4 years; direct-entry doctoral students normally take 4-5 years.
Tuition notes
From "Tuition Fees of Graduate Programs for International Students 2026", published by the Tsinghua Graduate Admissions Office on 19 September 2025. Tuition is not the application fee and is deliberately not reported in feeAmount.
Accommodation
Tsinghua campus, Beijing: CNY 40 per bed per day per person for double rooms and CNY 30 per bed per day per person for triple rooms. Shenzhen campus accommodation is handled by the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School.
Medical insurance
Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: CNY 800 per year.
Entry requirements
The recorded 2026 CSC guidance lists HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught graduate study and scholarship age limits of under 35 for master's applicants and under 40 for doctoral applicants. These prior-cycle scholarship conditions do not establish uniform language or age requirements for every 2027 programme. Follow the 2027 department and programme catalogue for current language requirements and any exemption based on previous Chinese-taught study. Bachelor's degree holders seeking direct doctoral entry should confirm their eligibility under the applicable CSC route.

Source: Tsinghua University Graduate Admissions for International Students — Costs. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.

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

Tips for emailing professors

Specific to Tsinghua University: If the current programme requires or accepts supervisor contact, refer to a relevant publication, explain your research fit and provide the requested materials.
  • 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.

Tsinghua University CSC scholarship FAQ

Is Tsinghua realistic for a CSC applicant?

Tsinghua does not publish matched application and award totals for a CSC acceptance rate. Compare your record with the exact current program requirements and keep other options whose requirements, language, and costs also fit.

Do I need a supervisor's acceptance letter for Tsinghua?

Check the current Tsinghua program notice. If a research degree requires or accepts a pre-admission or supervision document, contact a relevant professor and obtain the exact form; do not assign an unpublished selection weight to an optional letter.

Does Tsinghua University accept CSC Type B applications?

Tsinghua 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 Tsinghua 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 Tsinghua 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 Tsinghua University?

The latest official information checked September 21, 2026 says: Tsinghua's 2027 graduate reminders, published September 7, 2026, expect the application system to be accessible from mid-September 2026 to February 2027. Each department and program sets its own application rounds and deadlines in the 2027 catalogue under Remarks of Application. CGS applicants are advised to complete the university application by mid-December 2026 for scholarship consideration; this is a recommended target, not a university-wide final deadline. The 2026 CGS Type B procedure required graduate pre-admission first, followed by CSC submission when instructed by the pre-admitting department. Follow the current department's instructions for the 2027 scholarship stage. These graduate dates do not apply to undergraduate or separately administered programs. SIGS separately publishes a 2027 graduate deadline of 17:00 Beijing time on May 15, 2027; its scholarship recommendation is completion by December 2026. The separate visiting programme has its own calendar and portal below. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.

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

Fields listed for Tsinghua University in Beijing include Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Economics & Management, Environmental 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 Tsinghua University charge an application fee?

CNY 800 for 2027 international graduate applications. Re-verified September 9, 2026. The separate 2027 Visiting Student Program charges CNY 400 online after online-application approval; that visiting fee is non-refundable.

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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