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How to apply to Southeast University

东南大学

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for Southeast 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 Southeast University. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10286. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

CNY 800 The official Tuition and Accounts page states a non-refundable CNY 800 application fee, regardless of admission outcome. Online payment through fs.seu.edu.cn is recommended; bank transfer is also accepted, with the receipt emailed to admission@seu.edu.cn. Tuition, CNY 800/year insurance and CNY 9,000/year accommodation are separate. Payment at the exact application stage is not expressly required by the currently readable fee page. Read October 2, 2026.

Source-linked admission details

Fees, tuition, the CSC agency code and dated application windows for international applicants to Southeast University's 2026 intake. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

CSC agency code
10286 — '东南大学机构代码为10286，留学项目种类请选B' (Southeast University's institution code is 10286; select programme type B), stated on the CSC-funded postgraduate scholarship page and repeated on the China-EU and China-US credit programme pages
CSC Type B (High-Level Graduate) window
22 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
Southeast University School Scholarship window
22 November 2025 to 15 May 2026
Self-funded English-language application window
22 November 2025 to 15 May 2026
Silk Road Program window
待定 (to be determined) — no date published
Results announcement
End of July 2026, on the College of International Students website
Chinese-taught tuition
Bachelor's CNY 16,000/year humanities, CNY 19,000/year science and engineering, CNY 20,000/year medicine; master's CNY 18,000 / 23,000 / 30,000; doctoral CNY 28,000 / 33,000 / 50,000
Non-degree tuition
Chinese language进修 CNY 16,000/year; general visiting students CNY 16,000/year; senior visiting students CNY 20,000/year
Accommodation
CNY 9,000 per year for one bed in a double room
Insurance
CNY 800 per year
Payment channels
Domestic CNY transfers to 东南大学 at China Construction Bank Nanjing Sipailou Branch (account 3200 1594 1380 5912 3456); overseas USD transfers to Southeast University at Bank of China Nanjing Xuanwu Sub-Branch (account 5040 5821 6351, SWIFT BKCHCNBJ940). The payment slip must be emailed to admission@seu.edu.cn
Chinese-taught language requirement
HSK Level 4 at 200+ in general; HSK Level 5+ for medicine, humanities, economics/management and International Chinese Language Education, otherwise a year of Chinese remediation
English-taught language requirement
TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+ (Duolingo 100+ also accepted on the SEU scholarship page), unless English is native or official
Doctoral and selected master's supervisor letter
A Letter of Acceptance from Supervisor is compulsory for doctoral applicants and for master's applicants to the Schools of Information Science and Engineering, Physics, Transportation, Life Science and Technology, Civil Engineering, Medicine, Electronic Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science and Technology
Excellence Scholarship programmes
Belt and Road Digital Intelligence Management (English-taught master's), Belt and Road Sustainable Infrastructure (English-taught master's) and Global Health and Public Health (English-taught master's) are run under the Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship programme
Tuition notes
Published as 每年学费清单（以人民币计算） (annual tuition list, calculated in RMB) on the College of International Students site, split into Chinese-taught and English-taught degree programmes plus non-degree programmes. The university notes 具体学费金额当年公布 (the exact tuition amount is published in the year concerned), and that short-term student charges follow this standard while exchange students are charged per the bilateral exchange agreement.
Accommodation
住宿费 CNY 9,000 per year for one bed in a double room.
Medical insurance
保险费 CNY 800 per year.
Deposit
Financial Support Guarantee Statement for International Students is a required application document.
Physical examination
Physical Examination Record of Foreigners, completed within 6 months.
Entry requirements
Language: Chinese-taught programmes require HSK Level 4 at 200 or above; applicants for medical, humanities and economics/management majors and for International Chinese Language Education must provide an HSK Level 5 certificate or above, failing which a year of Chinese language remediation and certification is required. English-taught programmes require TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+ (the Chinese-language SEU scholarship page also accepts Duolingo 100+), unless English is the applicant's native or official language. All students must pass an HSK examination at graduation: HSK Level 5 minimum for Chinese-taught master's and HSK Level 3 for English-taught master's.. Age: Not stated on the scholarship pages read; the age limit is set by the individual CSC programme rules.. Required degree: All degree and education certificates from high school onwards, original or notarised. Applicants still in their final year must supply an official pre-graduation document confirming the highest degree certificate will be obtained by 15 September 2026.. Financial guarantee: A Financial Support Guarantee Statement for International Students is required as application document number 12.
Application or registration charge — scope
The official Tuition and Accounts page states a non-refundable CNY 800 application fee, regardless of admission outcome. Online payment through fs.seu.edu.cn is recommended; bank transfer is also accepted, with the receipt emailed to admission@seu.edu.cn. Tuition, CNY 800/year insurance and CNY 9,000/year accommodation are separate. Payment at the exact application stage is not expressly required by the currently readable fee page. Read October 2, 2026. Source: https://cis.seu.edu.cn/14319/list.htm
Graduation language requirement
The current Chinese CSC notice requires HSK 5 for Chinese-taught master’s graduates and HSK 3 for English-taught master’s graduates. Its conflicting English translation’s HSK 8 wording should not be treated as the controlling requirement. Source: https://cis.seu.edu.cn/14395/list.htm
English-taught annual tuition
Standing fee table: bachelor humanities CNY 30,000, science/engineering CNY 33,000, medicine CNY 45,000; master CNY 30,000/33,000/35,000; doctoral CNY 33,000/38,000/55,000. Listed fee categories do not establish that every program is currently open. Source: https://cis.seu.edu.cn/14319/list.htm
Ranking source and edition
offers study in architecture, biomedical engineering and electronic science and technology. In the Ministry of Education’s fourth discipline assessment, published in 2017, its Architecture discipline received A+ and Landscape Architecture received A-. Source: https://arch.seu.edu.cn/2019/0312/c16776a265430/page.htm
Read 学费与账户 (Tuition and Accounts), College of International Students, Southeast University — published on cis.seu.edu.cn

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

Southeast University's College of International Students publishes two dated 2026 windows, both now closed. The Chinese Government Scholarship Type B (High-Level Graduate Program, 高水平研究生项目) ran from 22 November 2025 to 28 February 2026, with final results announced on the college website at the end of July 2026; the separate Silk Road Program window is listed as 待定 (to be determined) with no date published. The Southeast University School Scholarship (东南大学奖学金) ran from 22 November 2025 to 15 May 2026, with results also announced at the end of July 2026. The same 22 November 2025 to 15 May 2026 window applied to the university's self-funded English-language application page. The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application guide was published on 6 March 2026 and the Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship is administered by downloadable form rather than a dated notice. An autumn 2027/2028 degree or CSC Type B window remains unconfirmed. The separate 2026 ICLTS brochure, published March 6, 2026, includes March 2027 one-semester study: applications run March 1–October 31, 2026 in pm-platform.chinese.cn. It requires HSK 3 of at least 180 and HSKK results and excludes applicants whose passports contain X1/X2 visa records from this semester award. This brochure does not state an application fee or require the SEU degree portal.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10286

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

Five-month one-semester study; March 2027 under the 2026 ICLTS call

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

HSK 3 of at least 180 and HSKK results are required. Applicants whose passports contain X1/X2 visa records are excluded from the semester award. This PDF does not state an application-fee amount.

Official 2026 ICLTS brochure, pages 1–2; published March 6, 2026

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Southeast 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
  • Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship
  • Chinese Government Scholarship – High-Level Graduate Program (Type B, 高水平研究生项目)
  • Chinese Government Scholarship – Silk Road Program
  • Chinese Government Scholarship – China-EU Credit Mobility Program
  • Chinese Government Scholarship – China-US Humanities Exchange Credit Program
  • Southeast University School Scholarship (东南大学奖学金)
  • Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship (南京市政府奖学金)
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)

How to apply to Southeast 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 2027
Closes:
Not confirmed for 2027

2027 dates unconfirmed · CSC High-level Graduate Program

This source concerns a previous intake. A dated 2027 opening or closing has not been verified. Projected from the 2026 intake notice. Check the new call for eligible programs, rounds and exact dates.

Previous intake notice

CSC High-level Graduate Program

Select Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) in SEU’s system and submit one program application. Then complete CSC Type B. Repeated SEU program applications are excluded from review.

Reference: 2026 intake procedure. 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 Southeast 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.

    Open the program's university portal
  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: 10286. For Type B, match it to Southeast 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.