Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Yunnan Minzu 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 Yunnan Minzu University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
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10691
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
For the 2026 and 2026/2027 intakes Yunnan Minzu University publishes dated windows in four separate official notices on its International School site. The Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目, master's and doctoral, Chinese-taught) accepted applications from 3 November 2025 to 22 February 2026 through the campuschina.org system, so that window has closed. The Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship (云南省政府奖学金) for undergraduate, master's and doctoral study accepted applications from 17 November 2025 to 31 December 2025, also closed. The university's own Study in YMU Special Scholarship (留学民大来华留学专项奖学金) ran a first round closing on 23 March 2026 and a second round from 25 August 2026 to 5 September 2026, both now closed at the date of this check. Self-funded degree programmes for the 2026 intake accepted applications from 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026, with non-degree Chinese language programmes running 1 November 2025 to 30 December 2025 for the March 2026 spring intake and 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026 for the September 2026 autumn intake. All four scholarship windows and both self-funded windows for the 2026 intake have closed, and no 2027 intake notice had been published at the date of this check, so the next cycle's dates should be treated as an approximation.
For Yunnan Minzu 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.
Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
For the 2026 and 2026/2027 intakes Yunnan Minzu University publishes dated windows in four separate official notices on its International School site. The Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目, master's and doctoral, Chinese-taught) accepted applications from 3 November 2025 to 22 February 2026 through the campuschina.org system, so that window has closed. The Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship (云南省政府奖学金) for undergraduate, master's and doctoral study accepted applications from 17 November 2025 to 31 December 2025, also closed. The university's own Study in YMU Special Scholarship (留学民大来华留学专项奖学金) ran a first round closing on 23 March 2026 and a second round from 25 August 2026 to 5 September 2026, both now closed at the date of this check. Self-funded degree programmes for the 2026 intake accepted applications from 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026, with non-degree Chinese language programmes running 1 November 2025 to 30 December 2025 for the March 2026 spring intake and 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026 for the September 2026 autumn intake. All four scholarship windows and both self-funded windows for the 2026 intake have closed, and no 2027 intake notice had been published at the date of this check, so the next cycle's dates should be treated as an approximation.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10691
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Yunnan Minzu 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
- Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship (云南省政府奖学金)
- Study in YMU Special Scholarship for International Students (留学民大来华留学专项奖学金)
How to apply to Yunnan Minzu University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Start with the scholarship's official notice
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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 noticeprovincial award
The historical 2025 notice directs applicants to complete the provincial scholarship form and the university online application, then print the university form. It lists passport, notarized diploma and transcripts, HSK 4 evidence, a study plan exceeding 1,000 words, two graduate references, physical examination and criminal-record certificate. University review and interview precede the Yunnan education authority's decision. Successful applicants use admission documents for an X1 visa and bring originals for registration. The current deadline, application fee and 2027 availability remain unconfirmed.
Reference: 2025 provincial scholarship; historical. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Yunnan Minzu 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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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.
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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: 10691. For Type B, match it to Yunnan Minzu University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
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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
Yunnan Minzu University (YMU) is a provincial key university in Kunming, Yunnan, co-built by the Ministry of Education, the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and the People's Government of Yunnan Province, and describes itself as one of the earliest ethnic higher-learning institutions in the People's Republic of China, established in 1951. It enrols international students and operates its international programmes through the International School (国际学院) on the Yuhua Campus in Chenggong District. The institution's own English-language pages, its international site and its page footer all use the name 'Yunnan Minzu University' (the domain remains ynni.edu.cn, with most services served from the ymu.edu.cn domain). It holds Chinese Government Scholarship host-institution status (CSC list row 279) and publishes its own 'Study in YMU' (留学民大) scholarship alongside the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship. Fields listed on this profile include International School (国际学院), School of Chinese Language and Literature, School of Economics, School of Law. 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.
Scholarship records for Yunnan Minzu University
3 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
- Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship (云南省政府奖学金)
- Study in YMU Special Scholarship for International Students (留学民大来华留学专项奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Kunming, Yunnan: 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 Yunnan Minzu University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
10 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Application windows, CSC agency number, published awards, annual tuition and other published charges for international students at Yunnan Minzu University for the 2026 and 2026/2027 intakes, read from the International School site and the university's official notice channel.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency number
- Yunnan Minzu University's CSC accepting-institution number is 10691, stated in its own 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program notice, where applicants to the campuschina.org system are told 云南民族大学网上申请受理机构编号为：10691 and to select programme category B.
- Tuition
- For the 2026 intake the Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program accepted applications from 3 November 2025 to 22 February 2026, for master's programmes of 3 years and doctoral programmes of 4 years taught in Chinese, with master's stipend of CNY 3,000 per month and doctoral stipend of CNY 3,500 per month for students in China, plus tuition, on-campus accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance.
- Intake
- The 2026 Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship accepted applications from 17 November 2025 to 31 December 2025 for full-time undergraduate, master's and doctoral students, with an intake drawn mainly from Southeast and South Asian countries.
- Scholarship
- The Study in YMU Special Scholarship for International Students ran a first round advertised on 23 March 2026 and a second round accepting applications from 25 August 2026 to 5 September 2026.
- Intake
- Self-funded degree programmes for the 2026 intake accepted applications from 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026; non-degree Chinese language programmes ran 1 November 2025 to 30 December 2025 for the March 2026 spring intake and 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026 for the September 2026 autumn intake.
- Tuition
- Annual tuition for 2026 is CNY 9,000 for Chinese language programmes, CNY 11,000-20,000 for bachelor's degrees, CNY 13,000-15,000 for master's degrees and CNY 17,000 for doctoral degrees.
- Accommodation
- Other published charges for 2026 are accommodation of CNY 1,200 per person per year in the international student dormitory without air conditioning, compulsory health insurance of CNY 800 per year, a health certificate of approximately CNY 500 for first enrolment only, and a residence permit fee of CNY 400 each time.
- Application fee
- No application or registration fee appears anywhere in the university's published 2026 fee table or in its scholarship notices, so the application fee is recorded as unknown rather than free.
- Campus
- The International School admits students through ymuadmission@ynni.edu.cn, telephone and fax +86-871-65919815, at the Yuhua Campus, Chenggong District, Kunming.
- Tuition notes
- Annual tuition as published in the 费用信息 / Fees table of the university's 2026 international student admissions brochure, given in both Chinese and English. Bachelor's and master's tuition varies by major within the stated range. These are per-year tuition amounts and are not an application fee.
Source: Yunnan Minzu University International School — 2026 international student admissions brochure (云南民族大学2026年国际学生招生简章), published on the university's official WeChat account. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteYunnan Minzu University CSC scholarship FAQ
Does Yunnan Minzu University accept CSC Type B applications?
Yunnan Minzu 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 Yunnan Minzu 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 Yunnan Minzu 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 Yunnan Minzu University?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: For the 2026 and 2026/2027 intakes Yunnan Minzu University publishes dated windows in four separate official notices on its International School site. The Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目, master's and doctoral, Chinese-taught) accepted applications from 3 November 2025 to 22 February 2026 through the campuschina.org system, so that window has closed. The Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship (云南省政府奖学金) for undergraduate, master's and doctoral study accepted applications from 17 November 2025 to 31 December 2025, also closed. The university's own Study in YMU Special Scholarship (留学民大来华留学专项奖学金) ran a first round closing on 23 March 2026 and a second round from 25 August 2026 to 5 September 2026, both now closed at the date of this check. Self-funded degree programmes for the 2026 intake accepted applications from 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026, with non-degree Chinese language programmes running 1 November 2025 to 30 December 2025 for the March 2026 spring intake and 1 March 2026 to 15 June 2026 for the September 2026 autumn intake. All four scholarship windows and both self-funded windows for the 2026 intake have closed, and no 2027 intake notice had been published at the date of this check, so the next cycle's dates should be treated as an approximation. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Yunnan Minzu University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Yunnan Minzu University in Kunming, Yunnan include International School (国际学院), School of Chinese Language and Literature, School of Economics, School of Law. 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 Yunnan Minzu University charge an application fee?
No application or registration fee is published by Yunnan Minzu University. The 2026 international student admissions brochure (云南民族大学2026年国际学生招生简章) publishes a full 费用信息 / Fees section as an official table, and that table lists only tuition and other study-related charges: tuition of CNY 9,000 per year for Chinese language programmes, CNY 11,000-20,000 for bachelor's, CNY 13,000-15,000 for master's and CNY 17,000 for doctoral; accommodation in the international student dormitory at CNY 1,200 per person per year; compulsory health insurance at CNY 800 per year; health certificate at approximately CNY 500 for first enrolment only; and residence permit at CNY 400 each time. The table contains no 报名费 or 申请费 line, and the CSC notice, the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship notice and both rounds of the Study in YMU Special Scholarship notice likewise state required documents and submission routes without naming any application charge. Per this project's rule, a page that does not state a fee means the fee is unknown, not free. Note that the online application platform named in the scholarship notices is the third-party host ynni.at0086.cn, which is not an official university domain and was therefore not used as evidence; any charge levied there is not documented by the university.
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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