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University application guide

How to apply to Northeastern University

东北大学

Shenyang, Liaoning, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for Northeastern University. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.

Funding route on this profile

The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for Northeastern University. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10145. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

The recorded application fee is CNY 500. The recorded 2026 self-funded master’s guide lists CNY 500, with payment instructions sent after admission. This is not an upfront submission charge. A separately recorded scholarship FAQ says no application fee for scholarship applicants; preserve that FAQ’s source and cycle rather than assuming a universal 2027 waiver. The specific 2026 CSC master’s guide does not state a fee.

Source-linked admission details

2026 intake, international applicants to Northeastern University at bachelor's, master's, doctoral and Chinese language level, and the university's published international scholarship portfolio · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

CSC agency number
10145 — the guide states: "You must choose Program Category Type B. The agency number of our university is 10145."
Scholarship application window
December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 for the 2026 intake, covering both the Chinese Government Scholarship and the Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship (closed)
Scholarship review period
The university reviews applications from January 2026 to March 2026
Self-funded master's and doctoral window
December 1, 2025 to May 30, 2026 for the 2026 intake (closed)
Self-funded bachelor's window
December 30, 2025 to May 30, 2026 for the 2026 intake (closed)
Chinese Language Program windows
March 2026 spring semester closed December 30, 2025; September 2026 autumn semester closes June 30, 2026; March 2027 spring semester closes December 30, 2026
Type A bachelor's deadline
No NEU-set date — "For the application time, please consult the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country"
Application fee
Application Fee for self-sponsored applicants: 500 RMB (自费生报名费:500元), payable after admission by payment notice
Scholarship application fee — recorded FAQ
The recorded FAQ says scholarship applicants do not pay an application fee. Treat this as source-specific guidance; the 2026 CSC master’s notice does not state a fee, and no universal 2027 exemption is established.
Bachelor's tuition
18,000 RMB or 21,000 RMB per year depending on the college
Master's tuition
22,000 to 26,000 RMB per year for self-sponsored students; the English-medium IMBA is 30,000 RMB per year
Doctoral tuition
28,000 RMB for the School of Humanities and Law and the School of Marxism; 33,000 RMB for other schools per year
Chinese Language Program tuition
8,000 RMB for the first semester and 7,000 RMB for the second and following semesters
Accommodation and other costs
Accommodation 32 to 60 RMB per person per day by room type; insurance at least 800 RMB per person per year; board about 800 to 1,500 RMB per month
CSC scholarship coverage (master's)
Tuition free, dormitory free, monthly stipend of 3,000 Yuan, insurance free, for a duration of 2 to 3 years according to the major and not extendable
CSC scholarship coverage (bachelor's)
Tuition, accommodation and insurance covered, with a monthly living allowance of 2,500 Yuan
CSC scholarship coverage (doctoral)
Tuition free, dormitory free, monthly stipend of 3,500 Yuan, insurance free, for a duration of 4 years
Off-campus accommodation allowance
If the scholarship covers accommodation and the student is approved to live off campus, an extra 700 Yuan monthly allowance is paid
Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship eligibility
Doctoral study only — the guide answers "我可以申请辽宁省政府奖学金读硕士吗?不可以" (may I apply for the Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship for a master's degree? No)
Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship coverage
Tuition free, accommodation free, monthly stipend of 3,500 Yuan and insurance free for 3 years, with no Chinese language training arranged and no extension of the scholarship period
Dual scholarship applications
Applicants wanting both the Chinese Government Scholarship and the Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship must submit two separate applications
NEU Outstanding International Student Award
The university's own award has two categories, 外国留学生成绩优秀奖 and 外国留学生活动优秀奖, each winner receiving a certificate and 2,000 Yuan
Language requirements
HSK Level 5 with 180 or above for majors taught in Chinese; for English majors and English-taught majors, native English or an official English-speaking country, or a TOEFL or IELTS certificate or other proof of English proficiency
Application systems
Scholarship applicants must apply at both the NEU portal (studyinneu.neu.edu.cn) and the CSC website (campuschina.org); self-funded applicants apply only at the NEU portal
Admission test
Bachelor's applicants must take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) and submit the score report as a necessary document for review and admission
Tuition notes
Bachelor's tuition is CNY 18,000 or 21,000 per year depending on the college; master's tuition is CNY 22,000, 26,000 or 30,000 per year for the English-medium IMBA; doctoral tuition is CNY 28,000 for the School of Humanities and Law and the School of Marxism and CNY 33,000 for other schools. Chinese Language Program tuition is CNY 8,000 for the first semester and CNY 7,000 for the second and later semesters. Accommodation is CNY 32 to 60 per person per day by room type, insurance is at least CNY 800 per person per year and board is about CNY 800 to 1,500 per month.
Read Northeastern University 2026 Application Guide for International Students (Master's Degree), School of International Education, published December 19, 2025

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

Northeastern University published dated windows for the 2026 intake in its 2026 international student admission guides, issued by the School of International Education on December 19, 2025. Scholarship applicants, covering both the Chinese Government Scholarship and the Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship, applied from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, with the university reviewing from January to March 2026. Self-funded master's and doctoral applicants applied from December 1, 2025 to May 30, 2026, and self-funded bachelor's applicants from December 30, 2025 to May 30, 2026. Chinese Language Program applicants had a deadline of December 30, 2025 for the March 2026 spring semester and June 30, 2026 for the September 2026 autumn semester, with a further window closing December 30, 2026 for the March 2027 spring semester. NEU sets no deadline for Chinese Government Scholarship Type A at bachelor's level, directing applicants to consult the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country for that date. The 2026 degree scholarship and self-funded windows have closed; no separate 2027 degree-intake guide was confirmed in the September 17, 2026 record. The Chinese non-degree brochure available through NEU’s designated application portal explicitly names March 2027 entry with a December 30, 2026 deadline and no stated opening date. Its English version labels that same deadline as fall 2027; applicants should confirm the intended intake with NEU.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10145

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

March 2027 non-degree Chinese-language programme

Self-funded non-degree Chinese-language semester beginning March 2027, as explicitly named in the Chinese version

Opening:
Not stated in the programme notice
Closing:
December 30, 2026

The Chinese notice names March 2027. Its English version labels the same deadline “fall 2027”; confirm the intended intake with NEU. No opening date is inferred.

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Northeastern 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
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — Type A (国别双边项目)
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B (高校自主招生项目)
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — High-Level Postgraduate Program (高水平研究生项目)
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — Silk Road Program (丝绸之路奖学金)
  • Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship (辽宁省政府奖学金)
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
  • Northeastern University Outstanding International Student Award (东北大学优秀外国留学生奖)

How to apply to Northeastern University

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Historical reference: University submission → CSC portal

CSC Type B

Opens:
Not confirmed for this university and route
Closes:
Not confirmed for this university and route

2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent

A university-specific 2027 schedule is not established by the reviewed sources. Confirm the program’s current Type B availability, opening date and deadline in its dated notice.

University website — locate the current route notice

CSC master’s admission

Apply in NEU’s portal, then CSC Type B, agency 10145, during December 1, 2025–February 28, 2026. Both are mandatory; no mailed copies. NEU issues pre-admission after academic review when recommending applicants; do not upload it initially. Prepare qualifications/transcripts, a 1,000-word plan, two references, passport/blank visa page, medical form/blood tests, language evidence and police record or official declaration. Review includes interviews. Master’s applicants do not require doctoral supervisor acceptance. No CSC application fee is specified.

Reference: 2026 master’s; closed February 28, 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Northeastern 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. 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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Complete the CSC application

    Use the application type, agency number, degree level, and submission order stated in the current call. A university-hosted place may use Type B; an embassy-nominated place may use Type A. Do not select a route or reuse a prior-cycle code unless the current notice confirms it.

    Open CSC portal
  5. 5

    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 templates
How 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. 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.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. 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.
  5. 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: 10145. For Type B, match it to Northeastern University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application system

Official sources for this guide

The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.

Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.