CSC Scholarship at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University: Application Guide
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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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.
◆Hidden Gem
A Hangzhou option known for textiles and design. An application fee applies, and the Zhejiang Provincial Scholarship is a separate funding route to research.
Why Hidden Gems win →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.
We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.
CSC application deadline
Direct-to-university (Master's/Doctoral) by ~March 1; embassy channel via home country ~Dec–late Feb; CSC portal final submission ~end of March.
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.
Traces its history to a Sericulture (silk-training) School founded in 1897, elevated to a Higher Sericulture School by Qing imperial decree in 1908, later becoming Zhejiang Institute of Silk Textile and gaining university status as Zhejiang Sci-Tech University in 2004. Its Textile Science and Engineering discipline is ranked #1 in China and top 3 globally. With recognised strengths in School of Textile Science and Engineering, School of Fashion Design, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) began life in 1897 as a sericulture school teaching silk production, was elevated by Qing imperial decree in 1908, and grew through its years as the Zhejiang Institute of Silk Textile into a full university in 2004. That unbroken silk lineage is not just history: it is why ZSTU's Textile Science and Engineering discipline is ranked first in China and among the top few globally, an unusual case of a non-985, non-211 university holding the national number one spot in its field.
The university's core strengths radiate out from that textile heritage: fashion and apparel design through one of China's best-known fashion schools, materials science, chemistry and chemical engineering for fibers and dyes, and mechanical engineering for textile machinery and automation. English-taught master's programs are available in engineering, the natural sciences, and economics and management, though many degrees remain Chinese-taught, so verify the language of your specific program early.
For CSC applicants, ZSTU offers a Hangzhou option with specialist programs in textiles, fibers, and functional materials. Verify the current fee, agency number, university-portal requirement, and whether the Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship can be pursued in the same season. Lead relevant supervisor emails with the exact techniques you know.
Hangzhou is one of China's most livable major cities: humid subtropical, green, famous for West Lake, and the home of Alibaba's tech economy, all at New Tier 1 living costs of roughly CNY 1,500-2,500 per month once accommodation is covered. ZSTU sits in the Xiasha higher-education district east of downtown, with metro access into the city. Recent deadlines put direct applications around March 1 and the CSC portal at end of March, but confirm the current notice on admission.zstu.edu.cn before building your timeline.
CGSIS Agency Number
10338
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Global standing
A provincial university outside the Project 985 and 211 lists, but home to China's top-ranked Textile Science and Engineering discipline and a respected engineering and design school in one of the country's wealthiest provinces.
English-taught programs
English-taught master's programs are offered in engineering, natural sciences, and economics and management fields; many degrees remain Chinese-taught, so confirm the teaching language of your exact program with the admissions office.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Hangzhou: humid subtropical, with mild winters, hot humid summers, and greenery year-round.
- Living costs:
- New Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 1,500-2,500/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- A campus in Hangzhou's Xiasha university district, sharing the city of West Lake and Alibaba with Zhejiang University but without its applicant crowds; metro links reach downtown Hangzhou directly.
Scholarships available at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang: 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Confirm that Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Zhejiang Sci-Tech University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech University's most recent cycle window.
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 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 websiteZhejiang Sci-Tech University CSC scholarship FAQ
What are my realistic CSC chances at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University?
ZSTU does not publish application and award totals that support a probability comparison with Zhejiang University. Research it for textile and materials programs, compare your GPA with the current requirements, and document fit with a relevant research group. No funded university should be treated as a safety.
Do I need a supervisor's letter before applying to ZSTU?
Check the current ZSTU program notice. If a textile, fiber, materials, or other research program requires or accepts a supervisor agreement, contact a relevant group with the requested materials; ZSTU does not publish reply-rate or selection-weight data for optional outreach.
Does Zhejiang Sci-Tech University charge an application fee?
ZSTU is on our confirmed application-fee-free list for CSC applicants: no separate university application fee was reported in recent cycles. Always reconfirm on the current admission notice at admission.zstu.edu.cn before you submit, since fee policies can change year to year.
When is the ZSTU deadline for the 2027-2028 intake?
Exact 2027-2028 dates were not yet published at the time of writing. In recent cycles direct applications to the university closed around March 1, with the CSC portal closing at the end of March and embassy-channel deadlines varying by country from December to late February. Check the admission.zstu.edu.cn notice for your intake before relying on any date.
Does Zhejiang Sci-Tech University accept CSC Type B applications?
Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech 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 Zhejiang Sci-Tech University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Zhejiang Sci-Tech University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University on a CSC scholarship?
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang has strengths in School of Textile Science and Engineering, School of Fashion Design, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical 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.
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