Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10459
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CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
For Zhengzhou 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.
Fee note: The recorded 2026 Medical Foundation notice lists CNY 800 in its pre-bachelor/MBBS/BDS/Pharmacy fee table. Other official program pages give CNY 300 for a bachelor route and CNY 600 for a research doctorate, with older/undated scope. Do not use CNY 800 as a universal fee or assume registration remains free under a legacy 2022 rule. Confirm the current notice for the chosen program.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
The retained legacy Zhengzhou University international-site record gives a Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) rule of January 1st to March 30th each year: the Chinese University Program (Type B) runs between January and early April, with the specific online application deadline at the end of March and paper-based applications due April 10th. These are undated or legacy timing statements, not a confirmed 2026/2027 closure. The separately reviewed legacy Type B FAQ gives March 10 each year, conflicting with March 30/April 10 timing. No current university-issued call resolving that difference was verified; confirm the deadline for the chosen route before using any of these dates. Applicants for the CSC Type A Bilateral Program must apply through the Chinese Embassy in their own country, and ZZU issues an Acceptance Letter only to applicants who submit to the Embassy; the current Embassy-set window was not established in the university material reviewed. For self-funded applicants no dated annual closing date was verified in the reviewed sources: the university states that all applications and supporting documents must be submitted through the online application system by the appropriate closing date and that there are two to three rounds of selections in April to May, June, and July respectively. Deadlines for self-funded admission are therefore stated as selection rounds rather than a fixed calendar date, and it is an approximation rather than a dated notice for a named intake. A separate official English-medium medical master’s page published 13 October 2024 gives January–June annually with September entry. This is standing historical guidance, not a dated 2027 call.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10459
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Zhengzhou 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
- International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Henan Government Scholarship (河南省政府奖学金)
- Zhengzhou University President Scholarship (郑州大学校长奖学金)
- University Scholarships for Excellent International Students
How to apply to Zhengzhou University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
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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 noticeEnglish-medium medical master’s admission; standing historical guidance published 2024
Apply through ZZU’s online system with the degree-student form, passport, bachelor’s qualification or pre-graduation proof, transcripts, physical examination and police record. Translate non-Chinese/English documents and notarize translations. Review starts after the complete file; the university may request supplements and assesses academic results and English. Successful applicants usually receive admission/visa papers within 15 working days after approval. Use these for the visa and bring qualification/transcript originals for registration. Eligibility requires a medical bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and age under 45. For English eligibility, applicants must be from an English-speaking country or have IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 90 (or equivalent). The 2024 standing page gives January–June applications and September entry; current dates and fees remain unconfirmed.
Reference: Page published 13 October 2024; January–June annually, September entry; 2027 unconfirmed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Zhengzhou 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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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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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.
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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: 10459. For Type B, match it to Zhengzhou University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application systemCosts and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Application feeCNY 800Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costs
View cost sourceTuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degree
View cost sourceAccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteed
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
The original Zhengzhou University was founded in 1956. The present university was formed on July 10, 2000 through the merger of the original Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University of Technology and Henan Medical University. It is a Project 211 university in Henan. Fields listed on this profile include 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. 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.
Zhengzhou University is a comprehensive university in Henan.
Fields to research include Clinical Medicine, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Basic Medicine and Public Health. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.
Zhengzhou University’s recorded scholarship guidance limits eligible subjects and instructs applicants to contact a supervisor first. Confirm the exact current subject list and required written document. The recorded Type B code is 10459; use the source-linked route calendar and fee instructions.
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.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10459
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
Zhengzhou University is based in Zhengzhou, Henan.
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.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Zhengzhou: temperate monsoon climate with hot summers and cold, dry winters.
- Living costs:
- CSC Path estimate: CNY 1,200-2,200 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
- 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.
Scholarship records for Zhengzhou University
5 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
- International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Henan Government Scholarship (河南省政府奖学金)
- Zhengzhou University President Scholarship (郑州大学校长奖学金)
- University Scholarships for Excellent International Students
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 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 Zhengzhou University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
8 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Application fee, registration fee, tuition bands by subject category and level, insurance and ancillary costs, CSC agency code and CSC application window, and the university's published international scholarship list.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency number
- Zhengzhou University's agency code for the Chinese Government Scholarship is 10459, stated in the official scholarship FAQ and application instructions. Source: http://international.zzu.edu.cn/en/scholarship/detail?cid=49&pid=5&detail=4
- Application deadline
- An older undated scholarship FAQ records January 1–March 30 and end-of-March online/April 10 paper deadlines for the Chinese University Program. These are standing historical instructions, not a verified 2027 call. Follow the dated notice for the chosen route.
- Scholarship
- Zhengzhou University publishes five international scholarship routes on its official scholarship page: Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship, Henan Government Scholarship, Zhengzhou University President Scholarship, and University Scholarships for Excellent International Students. Source: http://international.zzu.edu.cn/scholarship?cid=5&pid=5
- Medical insurance
- The recorded 2026 Medical Foundation fee attachment lists insurance CNY 1,000/year, medical examination CNY 600 once and residence permit CNY 400 each time. Older undated pages record CNY 500/430; those do not establish the current 2026 Foundation charges or other programmes’ current charges.
- Accommodation
- The 2026 Medical Foundation attachment lists on-campus dormitory CNY 5,000 or CNY 10,000/year and estimated living costs CNY 600–1,000/month for that programme. Older general pages record textbook and meal estimates; they are not a current university-wide price guarantee.
- Verified fact
- ZZU states that students who do not settle fee payment within 30 days after the due date will be de-registered, and reinstatement requires a surcharge of 10% of outstanding fees.
- Tuition notes
- Zhengzhou University publishes per-program tuition tables by subject category. 1st category covers Literature, Philosophy, Economics, Law, Education, History and Management; 2nd category covers Science, Engineering and Agriculture; 3rd category covers Art and Medicine. Non-degree Chinese language study is CNY 7,500/semester. The figure recorded here is the lowest undergraduate annual rate.
- Application or registration charge — scope
- The recorded 2026 Medical Foundation notice lists CNY 800 in its pre-bachelor/MBBS/BDS/Pharmacy fee table. Other official program pages give CNY 300 for a bachelor route and CNY 600 for a research doctorate, with older/undated scope. Do not use CNY 800 as a universal fee or assume registration remains free under a legacy 2022 rule. Confirm the current notice for the chosen program. Source: https://international.zzu.edu.cn/en/article/detail?cid=53&detail=64&pid=53
Source: Zhengzhou University International Students - Tuition and Fee Structures. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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?
Check the selected programme’s current catalogue for degree level, teaching language and language-test requirements. A previous English-taught option or English supervision does not establish current availability or a universal HSK exemption.
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 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 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 differ by degree, route, and intake. Check Zhengzhou University's current international admissions notice for the dates that apply to you.
What can I study at Zhengzhou University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Zhengzhou University in Zhengzhou, Henan include 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.
Does Zhengzhou University charge an application fee?
The recorded 2026 Medical Foundation notice lists CNY 800 in its pre-bachelor/MBBS/BDS/Pharmacy fee table. Other official program pages give CNY 300 for a bachelor route and CNY 600 for a research doctorate, with older/undated scope. Do not use CNY 800 as a universal fee or assume registration remains free under a legacy 2022 rule. Confirm the current notice for the chosen program.
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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