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How to apply to Shandong University

山东大学

Jinan, Shandong, China

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

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Funding route on this profile

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

Agency number recorded: 10422. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

The recorded application fee is CNY 400. The 山东大学2026年国际学生（硕士）招生简章 states a 报名费 (application fee) of 400元人民币/人 — "报名费: 400元人民币/人（收到预录取邮件后缴纳，报名费一经支付，不予退还）", i.e. CN¥400 per person, payable after the pre-admission email is received, and non-refundable once paid. The same fee table separately lists 学费标准 (tuition) by discipline, 医疗保险费 of 800元人民币/人/年 and 住宿费 of 23–45元人民币/人/天. The brochure is published as page images with no extractable text, so the CN¥400 figure was read by OCR of the tuition-and-fees page at 200 dpi.

Source-linked admission details

Deadlines, application fee, tuition, scholarships, agency number and entry requirements for international master's applicants at Shandong University for the 2026/2027 intake, read from the university's own International Affairs Office site at istudy.sdu.edu.cn. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

Intake
For the master’s routes recorded in the 2026/2027 prospectus: For the 2026/2027 intake the self-funded application window ran from the date of publication to 31 May 2026; CSC Type B closed 6 February 2026; the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship closed 15 May 2026; the International Confucian Association Scholars Programme master's scholarship and the Shandong University Outstanding International Student Scholarship both closed 1 April 2026; the Jinan Sister-City Scholarship closed 1 March 2026.
CSC agency number
Shandong University's CSC institution code (机构代码) is 10422, stated on the university's own admission FAQ: "山东大学的机构代码为10422。" Source: https://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/FAQ/gyrxsq.htm
Application fee
The application fee (报名费) is CN¥400 per person, payable after the pre-admission email is received and non-refundable once paid.
Tuition
Annual tuition for international master's students ranges from CN¥22,000 (Chinese-taught humanities, social sciences, economics and management) to CN¥40,000 (English-taught project management); medical insurance is CN¥800/person/year and accommodation is generally CN¥23–45/person/day by room type.
CSC agency number
Entry requirements for Chinese-taught master's programmes include HSK level 6 (180 or above), relaxed to HSK level 5 (180 or above) for International Chinese Language Education; English-taught programmes require IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above (institution code C296) or equivalent unless the applicant's native language is English.
Entry requirements
Applicants must show financial guarantee documentation with savings of no less than CN¥50,000 or equivalent in foreign currency, except applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship or the International Confucian Association Scholars Programme master's scholarship who do not accept reassignment.
Scholarship
Admission results are published by 30 June for self-funded applicants and by 1 September at the latest for Chinese Government Scholarship and Shandong University international student scholarship applicants. Source: https://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/FAQ/gyrxsq.htm
Tuition notes
Annual tuition read from the 学费标准 table in the 2026 international master's brochure: humanities, social sciences, economics and management CN¥22,000/year for Chinese-taught programmes and CN¥32,000/year for English-taught programmes; project management CN¥40,000/year and MBA CN¥30,000/year in English; science and engineering CN¥26,000/year Chinese-taught and CN¥34,000/year English-taught; medicine CN¥30,000/year Chinese-taught and CN¥36,000/year English-taught; arts and sports CN¥35,000/year Chinese-taught. Medical insurance is CN¥800/person/year and accommodation is generally CN¥23–45/person/day depending on room type.
Read 山东大学留学山大 — 招生简章 and FAQ (istudy.sdu.edu.cn)

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

Shandong University (山东大学) publishes a single dated 申请时间 block inside its 山东大学2026年国际学生（硕士）招生简章, issued 14 November 2025 by the International Affairs Office at istudy.sdu.edu.cn, and every window in it is scoped to the 2026/2027 intake: the self-funded programmes (自费项目) ran 即日起 to 31 May 2026; Chinese Government Scholarship Type B (中国政府奖学金 B类) closed on 6 February 2026; the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金) closed on 15 May 2026; the International Confucian Association Scholars Programme master's scholarship (国际儒联学者计划硕士项目奖学金) closed on 1 April 2026; the Jinan Sister-City Scholarship (济南市友城奖学金) closed on 1 March 2026; and the Shandong University Outstanding International Student Scholarship (山东大学优秀国际学生奖学金) closed on 1 April 2026. Chinese Government Scholarship Type A has no university date because the brochure directs applicants to the dispatching authority in their own country (具体咨询所在国有关派遣部门). The master’s routes and cutoffs recorded in this prospectus have closed for the 2026/2027 intake and no 2027/2028 notice was published as of 17 September 2026. The brochure itself was published as page images, so this window was read by OCR at 200 dpi; the related FAQ states self-funded admission results are released by 30 June and CSC and university-scholarship results by 1 September. Separately, the official 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship image brochure read on 3 October 2026 states in its application-procedure block that online registration opens 1 March 2026 and applicants for March 2027 commencement must complete submission before 31 October 2026. The programme table instead prints March 2026 in its one-semester start row; confirm the intended intake year with SDU before submission. This semester award is distinct from the closed September 2026 master’s award cutoff. Scholarship holders use chinese.cn first, then register in SDU’s system when the university emails them after the award. The brochure states no application-fee amount or payment terms.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10422

Open deadline sourceOfficial programme source; scoped review October 3, 2026

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

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship · March 2027 in procedure block

One-semester language study; source start-year conflict needs SDU confirmation

Opening:
March 1, 2026
Closing:
Before October 31, 2026

The procedure block says March 2027; its table prints March 2026. Confirm intended intake. Apply in Chinese.cn first; SDU portal registration is requested by email after the award.

SDU official 2026 ICLTS image brochure

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Shandong 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 (中国政府奖学金 A类)
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B (中国政府奖学金 B类)
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
  • International Confucian Association Scholars Programme Master's Scholarship (国际儒联学者计划硕士项目奖学金)
  • Jinan Sister-City Scholarship (济南市友城奖学金)
  • Shandong University Outstanding International Student Scholarship (山东大学优秀国际学生奖学金)

How to apply to Shandong 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

Master’s CSC routes

The master’s brochure requires both CSC and SDU applications by February 6, 2026 for Type B, referring to the separate scholarship notice for exact sequence. Type A follows the home-country dispatch agency’s deadline. It does not itself establish a Type B code or submission order.

Reference: 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 Shandong 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

    Follow the portal order in the Type B notice

    If it asks for the CSC form in the university system, finish CSC first and upload that form. If it asks for university admission or recommendation first, complete that stage before CSC. Where both systems are required, submit to both; use a CSC-only process only when the official notice explicitly specifies it.

    Read official admission instructions
  4. 4

    Complete the required application systems

    Use the university and CSC instructions below in the order specified by your program. Keep names, degree, major and teaching language consistent across the forms. Check submission status in every required system.

    Open the program's university 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.

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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 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: 10422. For Type B, match it to Shandong University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

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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.