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Application links
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.
At a glance
Current status
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Confirm the current noticeApplication fee
Application dates
Official notice checked October 7, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
Other scholarships recorded
Check the current program noticeLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,000–1,800 / month
City estimateSource checks and estimates are noted above. The linked notice controls your application.
Application dates, fees and sources
The University of South China publishes a dated 2026-2027 international student prospectus, released 24 March 2026, which states under "Application Time" that applications run from April 15 to August 10. This is the university's own self-funded admissions window for the 2026-2027 academic year, and it has now closed for that intake. The university publishes no separate dated deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship, nor for the Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students, on its international pages; the international office notice board carries only outbound-mobility and staff-exchange notices, not an inbound CSC call. A 2027-2028 prospectus had not been published as of September 17, 2026.
For University of South China, 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 October 9, 2026.
Fee note: The University of South China's own fees notice and its 2026-2027 international student prospectus both state "Application Fee ¥600/person". The prospectus adds that the application fee and documents are not returned, and that the fee is paid by bank transfer at the counter, quoting the application number.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Full timing notes and historical dates
The University of South China publishes a dated 2026-2027 international student prospectus, released 24 March 2026, which states under "Application Time" that applications run from April 15 to August 10. This is the university's own self-funded admissions window for the 2026-2027 academic year, and it has now closed for that intake. The university publishes no separate dated deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship, nor for the Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students, on its international pages; the international office notice board carries only outbound-mobility and staff-exchange notices, not an inbound CSC call. A 2027-2028 prospectus had not been published as of September 17, 2026.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to University of South China
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Start with the scholarship's official notice
Other scholarships
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this award
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this award
2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered
Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.
University website — locate the current award noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. University and provincial awards can have different forms and deadlines, even at the same institution.
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Choose your program and intake
Check University of South China'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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Check how this award accepts applications
Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.
Read official admission instructions - 4
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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Complete the scholarship requirement
Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC 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.
Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticebachelor and master review process
The official June 2 selection notice confirms online application, preliminary review by the international college and academic review by the relevant training unit. Final admission is subject to the education authority's approval. Its June 2–8 publicity period is an objection period, not an application window. The notice does not provide the application portal, documents, fee or current opening and closing dates.
Reference: 2026 selection notice; not an application call. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check University of South China'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
Confirm the accepted submission channel in the current official notice. Follow the source-specific instructions above for any university, supervisor or nominating-institution steps.
Read official admission instructions - 4
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.
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 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.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Scholarships
2 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students
- University of South China Merit Scholarship
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Hengyang, Hunan: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.
Source-linked admission details
13 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 7, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Application fee, tuition, accommodation, residence permit and insurance charges plus the published scholarships for international students, from the University of South China's official English site and its 2026-2027 international student prospectus, both read September 17, 2026.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Verified fact
- The 2026-2027 international student application window runs from April 15 to August 10.
- Application fee
- The application fee is CNY 600 per person and is non-refundable.
- Tuition
- Annual tuition ranges from CNY 15,000 (bachelor's, Liberal Arts or Science & Engineering) to CNY 26,000 (doctoral, Medicine).
- Accommodation
- Accommodation costs CNY 3,000-5,000 per year with a CNY 1,000 room deposit.
- Medical insurance
- The residence permit fee and the annual insurance are each CNY 800 per academic year.
- Scholarship
- The Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students pays CNY 25,000 per year to doctoral students, CNY 20,000 to postgraduates and CNY 15,000 to undergraduates.
- Scholarship
- The university's own Merit Scholarship pays up to CNY 61,000 per year to doctoral students and up to CNY 44,000 to graduate students, and is subject to an annual review.
- Verified fact
- The university has offered education to international students since 2010 and holds Ministry of Education high-quality certification for international student education granted in 2021.
- Tuition notes
- From the University of South China 2026-2027 international student prospectus and the matching English fees notice of 3 March 2025. Textbook fees are not included in tuition. Tuition is not the application fee and is deliberately not reported in feeAmount.
- Accommodation
- Room deposit CNY 1,000 per person; accommodation fee CNY 3,000-5,000 per year per person.
- Medical insurance
- Annual insurance CNY 800 per academic year per person. Comprehensive medical insurance covering accidental injury and hospitalisation is compulsory for self-financing international students, who must buy a scheme meeting the Ministry of Education standard; the university will not register a student without it.
- Residence permit
- CNY 800 per academic year per person.
- Entry requirements
- Language: Chinese-taught medical and other programmes: HSK Level 4 with no less than 180. English-taught engineering and other majors: applicants should be English speakers graduating from senior high schools where English is the mother tongue or official language; otherwise IELTS 6 or TOEFL 80 is required. Medical programmes require 80% or more of the full marks in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology at the previous stage.. Age: Bachelor's applicants should be under 25 with a high school diploma and outstanding academic performance, or under 30 if already holding a high school or college diploma. Master's applicants under 35 holding a bachelor's degree; doctoral applicants under 40 holding a master's degree.
Source: University of South China — About the Fees (official English site). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
University of South China is a comprehensive university in Hengyang, Hunan, co-funded by the provincial government with national nuclear-industry bodies including China National Nuclear Corporation, giving it signature strengths in nuclear science and medicine. It comprises 21 colleges with 6 affiliated hospitals, and international students can take English-medium engineering programs alongside medical programs. Fields listed on this profile include Nuclear Science and Technology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Civil Engineering. This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.
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.
- Ask which university, provincial, or enrollment scholarships you qualify for in the current intake.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Common questions
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at University of South China?
This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students and University of South China Merit Scholarship. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult University of South China's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.
What scholarships can international students get at University of South China?
Funding routes reported for University of South China include Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students, University of South China Merit Scholarship. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.
What is the application deadline for University of South China?
The latest official information checked October 7, 2026 says: The University of South China publishes a dated 2026-2027 international student prospectus, released 24 March 2026, which states under "Application Time" that applications run from April 15 to August 10. This is the university's own self-funded admissions window for the 2026-2027 academic year, and it has now closed for that intake. The university publishes no separate dated deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship, nor for the Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students, on its international pages; the international office notice board carries only outbound-mobility and staff-exchange notices, not an inbound CSC call. A 2027-2028 prospectus had not been published as of September 17, 2026. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at University of South China?
Fields listed for University of South China in Hengyang, Hunan include Nuclear Science and Technology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Civil Engineering. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Does University of South China charge an application fee?
The University of South China's own fees notice and its 2026-2027 international student prospectus both state "Application Fee ¥600/person". The prospectus adds that the application fee and documents are not returned, and that the fee is paid by bank transfer at the counter, quoting the application number.
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
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