CSC Scholarship at Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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A 211 university with a large medical and research ecosystem in Zhengzhou; verify the current English-medium medical and scholarship notices.
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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 Zhengzhou 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
Type A; university online application ~Jan to ~end of March, paper materials by ~April 10; CSC recommends via university only.
Source status: official notice from the most recently verified cycle.
CSC agency number: 10459
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.
Established in 1954 as the first comprehensive university founded by the State Council, and reformed in 2000 via merger with Henan Medical University and Zhengzhou University of Technology; it is Henan's only Project 211 university. It has 17 disciplines ranked in the global ESI top 1% and is China's largest university by enrollment (roughly 73,000 students). With recognised strengths in School of Clinical Medicine / First Affiliated Hospital, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.
Zhengzhou University (ZZU) is the flagship university of Henan, China's third most populous province, and one of the largest universities in the country with an enrollment counted in the tens of thousands. It holds Project 211 and Double First-Class status, anchoring higher education for a region of nearly a hundred million people. A CSC offer here delivers full central government funding at a university whose scale brings hospitals, laboratories, and industry ties few provincial institutions can match.
ZZU's Double First-Class construction centers on clinical medicine, materials science and engineering, and chemistry, supported by solid programs in civil and hydraulic engineering, basic medicine, and public health, with its affiliated hospital system among the busiest in the world. The university was one of the first three in China to teach an entirely English-medium undergraduate clinical medicine program, and many PhD tracks can run in English when the supervisor agrees, though most other degrees remain Chinese-taught.
CSC Type B at ZZU is constrained rather than merely competitive: the university's notice limits scholarship places to selected subjects with very limited seats and expects applicants to contact a supervisor first. Online applications have recently closed between late February and the end of March, with paper documents due in early April. Secure written supervisor support, apply on both the CSC portal under agency number 10459 and ZZU's own system, and confirm the current fee policy, as regular international admission charges an application fee.
Zhengzhou is an affordable Tier 2 provincial capital with hot summers, cold dry winters, and living costs of roughly CNY 1,200-2,200 per month beyond accommodation. The city is one of China's great railway junctions, so Beijing, Xi'an, and Wuhan sit within a few hours by high-speed train, and the Shaolin Temple and Yellow River are day trips. Seats and subjects change annually, so verify the latest notice at international.zzu.edu.cn before applying.
CGSIS Agency Number
10459
Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.
Global standing
A Project 211 and Double First-Class university that serves as the flagship institution of Henan province and one of the largest universities in China by enrollment.
English-taught programs
Most programs are Chinese-taught, but Zhengzhou University runs one of China's earliest full English-medium MBBS programs, and many PhD programs can be supervised and delivered in English by arrangement with the supervisor.
Strongest departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Zhengzhou: temperate monsoon climate with hot summers and cold, dry winters.
- Living costs:
- Tier 2 city: roughly CNY 1,200-2,200/month living costs (accommodation covered).
- Student life:
- A vast main campus in a fast-growing provincial capital with tens of thousands of students, a well-organized international office, and Zhengzhou's position as a national rail hub making the rest of China unusually accessible.
Scholarships available at Zhengzhou University
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Zhengzhou, Henan: 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 Zhengzhou University
Confirm that Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou University application.
Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Zhengzhou University.
Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Zhengzhou University deadline.
Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Zhengzhou University.
Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Zhengzhou University, then track your application through to results.
What the scholarship covers at Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou University's most recent cycle window.
Application fee
Application fee: not verified yet. Check the current admission notice on the official portal.
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 websiteZhengzhou University CSC scholarship FAQ
Is contacting a supervisor mandatory for CSC at Zhengzhou University?
Follow the current scholarship guidance. Recent guidance states that the Chinese Government Scholarship covers selected subjects and instructs applicants to contact a supervisor first. Confirm the required document and school approval rather than treating an informal email as sufficient.
Can I study at Zhengzhou University in English?
Partly. Undergraduate and most master's programs are taught in Chinese, but the university runs one of China's earliest full English-medium MBBS programs in clinical medicine, and many doctoral programs can be delivered in English if the supervisor agrees. Confirm the teaching language for your exact program with the international office or your prospective supervisor before applying.
How competitive is the CSC scholarship at Zhengzhou University compared to Beijing universities?
CSC does not publish comparable university-level application and award totals, so a defensible probability comparison is not possible. Check whether your subject is included in the current notice and document a clear fit with the relevant department or supervisor.
Are there funding alternatives at Zhengzhou University if CSC falls through?
Yes. Zhengzhou University administers the Henan Provincial Government Scholarship and its own President Scholarship alongside CSC, and low Tier 2 living costs stretch any stipend further. Applying for the provincial or university awards as a backup in the same season is a sensible strategy, since documents overlap heavily with the CSC file.
Does Zhengzhou University accept CSC Type B applications?
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou University?
Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Zhengzhou University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.
What can I study at Zhengzhou University on a CSC scholarship?
Zhengzhou University in Zhengzhou, Henan has strengths in School of Clinical Medicine / First Affiliated Hospital, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Mechanical and Power 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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