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2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified
This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that Tsinghua 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.
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CSC application deadline
Type B (direct): pre-admission by ~mid-December, final close ~end of February. Type A (via embassy): ~late November–February.
Source status: official notice from the most recently verified cycle.
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.
Tsinghua University is China's most prestigious institution, world-renowned for engineering, computer science, architecture, and economics, with a large international community and many English-taught graduate programs. With recognised strengths in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Economics & Management, Environmental Engineering, Tsinghua 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 Tsinghua University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Tsinghua University is a major research university in Beijing and a fixture in global university rankings. Founded in 1911 on a former imperial garden in Haidian district, it grew from an institution preparing students for study in the United States into a comprehensive university. Tsinghua and CSC do not publish matched application and award totals for calculating a university-specific scholarship acceptance rate.
Tsinghua's historic strength is engineering and technology: computer science and artificial intelligence, electrical and electronic engineering, and environmental engineering are all world-leading: but its School of Economics and Management, School of Architecture, and life-sciences institutes are equally respected. English-taught graduate programs are widely available, and marquee English-medium tracks such as the Schwarzman Scholars program and the Global MBA attract applicants from every continent.
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.
Life in Beijing means real winters, hot summers, and a dry climate, but also unmatched cultural access and a subway system that puts the whole capital within reach. The campus itself is enormous and largely self-contained, with dorms, canteens, sports facilities, and a large, well-supported international student community. Living costs sit at the higher Tier 1 band, though the scholarship's covered accommodation removes the biggest expense. Confirm Tsinghua's early Type B deadline and its application fee directly on the international students office site before you commit.
CGSIS Agency Number
10003
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Global standing
Consistently ranked as mainland China's #1 university and a global top-20 institution.
English-taught programs
Extensive English-taught master's and doctoral tracks, plus flagship English programs like the Schwarzman Scholars and Global MBA.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Beijing: cold, dry winters and hot summers; noticeable spring dust season.
- Living costs:
- Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 2,500–4,000/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- Huge, self-contained campus in Haidian near many top universities; excellent subway links and a very large international community.
Scholarships available at Tsinghua University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Beijing, Beijing: 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 Tsinghua University
Confirm that Tsinghua 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 Tsinghua 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 Tsinghua University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Tsinghua University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Tsinghua University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Tsinghua University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Tsinghua University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Tsinghua 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
See the CSC application deadline panel above for Tsinghua University's most recent cycle window.
Application fee
Not covered by CSC. Re-verified July 5, 2026.
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 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.
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 charge an application fee?
Tsinghua's international graduate admissions have historically charged an online application fee (around CNY 800). Confirm the exact amount and payment step inside the university's own application system before you submit.
When is the Tsinghua deadline for 2027-2028?
Tsinghua's Type B window is one of the earliest, often closing in late December. Verify the exact date on the Tsinghua international students office page and prepare documents months ahead.
Does Tsinghua University accept CSC Type B applications?
Tsinghua 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 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?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Tsinghua University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Tsinghua University on a CSC scholarship?
Tsinghua University in Beijing, Beijing has strengths in 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.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
Related guides
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