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How to apply to Tianjin University

天津大学

Tianjin, Tianjin, China

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

Agency number recorded: 10056. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

2027: undergraduate CNY 500 / master CNY 420 / doctoral CNY 500, after admission The 2027 guides charge undergraduate CNY 500, master CNY 420 and doctoral CNY 500 after admission. The English graduate notices label these Application Fee; the undergraduate notice labels its fee registration. Undergraduate CSC pre-admitted students and graduate CSC winners are exempt as specified by their respective guides. Undergraduate applicants also pay a separate CNY 7,000 deposit; personal withdrawal makes paid fees non-refundable. Follow the admitted program’s payment instruction.

Source-linked admission details

International student admissions, application windows, CSC institution code, scholarships, fees and entry requirements at Tianjin University for the 2026/2027 intake, as published on the university's own sie.tju.edu.cn domain. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

CSC agency number
Tianjin University's CSC institution code is 10056, stated in both the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program (Type B) notice and the 2026 Silk Road Program notice, with applicants told to select project category B.
Verified fact
The 2026/2027 self-funded application window ran from 15 October 2025 to 15 April 2026 for undergraduates and from 15 October 2025 to 31 May 2026 for master's applicants.
Programmes
The 2026 CSC Type B High Level Postgraduate Program closed on 18 February 2026; the 2026 Silk Road Program closed on 18 May 2026; the 2026 Beiyang Future Scholar doctoral award closed on 31 May 2026.
Language requirement
CSC Type B applicants must be under 35 for a master's and under 40 for a doctorate, and need HSK Level 5 with 180 or above for Chinese-taught study or IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 for English-taught study; the English-taught MBA additionally requires IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 85, a GPA above 3.2/4.0 and at least one year of relevant work experience.
Programmes
Undergraduate applicants for 2026 had to sit the Ministry of Education's China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) and were advised to submit the score before 20 May 2026; the university offered 67 undergraduate majors and 106 master's majors, 30 of them taught in English.
Verified fact
Tianjin University's international student applications run through its own online system at tju.at0086.cn/student, with CSC Type B and Silk Road applicants required to also file in the CSC system at csc.edu.cn/laihua.
Programmes
The International Education College can be reached on +86-22-27406691, by fax on +86-22-27406147, and at undergraduate@tju.edu.cn for bachelor's applications, graduate@tju.edu.cn for master's and doctoral applications and iso@tju.edu.cn for Chinese language and preparatory programmes.
Application dates — official notice audit
Tianjin University has published 2027 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral prospectuses. General degree applications run September 30, 2026–May 31, 2027. Undergraduate scholarship applicants must apply before April 1, 2027. The graduate guides tell CSC Type B applicants to wait for the separate 2027 scholarship guide; its cutoff is not established here. Graduate interviews run February–June 2027, with results in July. The separate 2026 ICLTS guide gives October 31, 2026 for March 2027 one-semester entry. Closed 2026 CSC dates do not establish 2027 scholarship deadlines. Sources: https://sie.tju.edu.cn/lxtd/bk/202609/t20260930_324728.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/MASTERPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324731.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/DOCTORALPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324733.html
2027 fee and payment stage
The 2027 guides charge undergraduate CNY 500, master CNY 420 and doctoral CNY 500 after admission. The English graduate notices label these Application Fee; the undergraduate notice labels its fee registration. Undergraduate CSC pre-admitted students and graduate CSC winners are exempt as specified by their respective guides. Undergraduate applicants also pay a separate CNY 7,000 deposit; personal withdrawal makes paid fees non-refundable. Follow the admitted program’s payment instruction. Sources: https://sie.tju.edu.cn/lxtd/bk/202609/t20260930_324728.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/MASTERPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324731.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/DOCTORALPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324733.html
2027 annual tuition and other costs
Undergraduate: CNY 20,000 general; CNY 26,000 architecture/software-related majors; international institute majors CNY 100,000–130,000. Master: CNY 30,000 general, architecture CNY 31,000 Chinese/CNY 39,000 English, English MBA CNY 39,000. Doctoral: CNY 38,000 general/CNY 39,000 architecture. Joint graduate institutes have separate substantially higher fees. Insurance CNY 800/year; dormitory CNY 15–60 per bed/day depending on campus and room. Use the admitted program’s complete fee schedule. Sources: https://sie.tju.edu.cn/lxtd/bk/202609/t20260930_324728.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/MASTERPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324731.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/DOCTORALPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324733.html
Recorded route dates — University scholarship names and deadline coverage
The 2027 undergraduate notice lists Type A for Chinese-taught study and university awards, and asks scholarship applicants to submit the university application before April 1, 2027. Country Type A dates are separate. The master’s Tianjin Government Scholarship and doctoral Peiyang Future Scholar deadlines are May 31, 2027; no 2027 graduate Type B cutoff is established. Peiyang covers a tuition subsidy, stipend and on-campus accommodation, subject to annual review. Its Chinese prospectus states 3–4 years and its English prospectus four years; confirm the programme’s awarded duration. Sources: https://sie.tju.edu.cn/lxtd/bk/202609/t20260930_324728.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/MASTERPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324731.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/lxtd/bs/202609/t20260930_324732.html ; https://sie.tju.edu.cn/en/xwxm/DOCTORALPROGRAMS/202609/t20260930_324733.html
Read 2026年天津大学国际学生硕士研究生招生简章 (Tianjin University 2026 International Master's Student Admission Prospectus)

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

Tianjin University has published 2027 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral prospectuses. General degree applications run September 30, 2026–May 31, 2027. Undergraduate scholarship applicants must apply before April 1, 2027. The graduate guides tell CSC Type B applicants to wait for the separate 2027 scholarship guide; its cutoff is not established here. Graduate interviews run February–June 2027, with results in July. The separate 2026 ICLTS guide gives October 31, 2026 for March 2027 one-semester entry. Closed 2026 CSC dates do not establish 2027 scholarship deadlines.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10056

Open deadline source

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

Tianjin Government Scholarship · 2027 master’s

Master’s applicants, separate from CSC Type B

Opening:
Exact opening date unstated for this award
Closing:
May 31, 2027

The English 2027 master’s prospectus states this award deadline. The scholarship is for one year and requires annual reapplication.

Official 2027 English master’s prospectus, scholarship section

Peiyang Future Scholar · 2027 doctorate

Doctoral award, separate from CSC Type B

Opening:
Exact opening date unstated for this award
Closing:
May 31, 2027

Annual review is required. Chinese and English prospectuses differ on duration (3–4 years versus four); confirm the awarded programme’s duration.

Official 2027–2028 doctoral prospectus; compare English counterpart

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Tianjin 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 (高水平研究生项目)
  • Chinese Government Scholarship Silk Road Program (丝绸之路项目)
  • MOFCOM Scholarship
  • China-ASEAN Young Leaders Scholarship (中国-东盟菁英奖学金)
  • Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (天津市政府奖学金)
  • Beiyang Future Scholar Scholarship (北洋未来学者奖学金)
  • Qiushi Scholarship (求是奖学金)
  • Tianjin University Scholarship (天津大学奖学金)
  • Tianjin University Chemical Engineering Special Scholarship (天津大学化工专项奖学金)
  • Tianjin University Motian Group Scholarship (天津大学摩天集团奖学金)
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)

How to apply to Tianjin University

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

Historical reference: CSC portal → university 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 High Level Postgraduate Program

Complete CSC Type B and download the scholarship application form. Then complete the TJU application according to its schedule. Use the university’s research-plan template and upload supervisor acceptance if obtained.

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 Tianjin 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 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
  4. 4

    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
  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: 10056. For Type B, match it to Tianjin 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.