Complete Guide to Studying in China

Complete Guide to Study in China
Edited and Compiled by Kamran Amin

CAS-TWAS Scholar at National Center for Nanoscience and
Technology (NCNST) University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
(UCAS), Beijing, China.
Mkamin92@gmail.com
Facebook ID:
https://www.facebook.com/mkamin.92
Important Note: Most of the text in this document has been copied from various
online resources. Links to that resources has been given at the end of each section.
For the convenience I just compiled all the material and edited where it was
necessary. This is only to guide the fellow student for free of cost. Please visit the
original links to see the details. In case of any question please send an E-mail or
can discuss through Facebook.
1 Edittedy by Kamran Amin

Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Why You Should Study in China.................................................................................................... 6
1. Chinese universities have a growing reputation .................................................................. 6
2. Large Number of Scholarships for International Students .................................................. 7
3. You’ll be joining a growing trend ........................................................................................ 8
4. There are more options than ever......................................................................................... 8
5. It could be great for your career ........................................................................................... 9
6. Quality of Education and International Recognition ........................................................... 9
7. Employment Advantages ..................................................................................................... 9
Top universities in China 2018 ..................................................................................................... 10
List of Various Scholarships for International Students ............................................................... 15
1. Chinese Government Scholarship Programs ....................................................................... 15
1. Bilateral Program ............................................................................................................ 15
2. Chinese University Program ............................................................................................ 15
3. Great Wall Program ........................................................................................................ 15
4. AUN Program ................................................................................................................. 15
5. WMO Program................................................................................................................ 16
2. CAS-TWAS Fellowship ...................................................................................................... 16
3. Chinese Universities Scholarships ........................................................................................ 16
4. Road and Belt Scholarships .................................................................................................. 17
2. Scholarship Coverage and Types ......................................................................................... 17
1. Full Scholarship covers ..................................................................................................... 17
2. Partial scholarship covers ................................................................................................ 18
Applying for Chinese Scholarships: ............................................................................................. 18

Application Documents: ........................................................................................................... 20
Eligibility .............................................................................................................................. 20
Application Documents (in duplicate) .................................................................................. 20
List of Chinese Universities without Application fee ................................................................... 21
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................................... 22
Appendix:...................................................................................................................................... 29
1. Strategy for Scholarships Aspirants ................................................................................... 29
2. How to Prepare A good Academic CV .............................................................................. 31
3. Writing a Research Proposal .............................................................................................. 32
4. Sample E mail to professor ................................................................................................ 33

Introduction
Every day I received lot of messages, most of them asking how to apply for a scholarship in China.
Since Last year we arranged several online sessions in a Facebook group Scholarship Network for
Pakistani students about study and life in China. That group is really useful for students applying
abroad. Comprising of hundred and thousands of members, it provides a platform where you can
discuss all your educational issues with other students and experts in the field. Even later I wrote
several articles in Urdu in Express and Daleel, guiding the students about scholarship application
process in China. But it was really difficult for me to manage the time and answering the same
questions every time. I badly needed a document that I can send to any one asking about application
procedure. Although one of my friends here at Tsinghua, Engineer Sajid Chaudhary edited one but
that was only limited to the application process. I started the document with the question why one
should choose to study in China. When ever someone starts talking about China we always think
of some low-quality substandard things connecting them with low quality education but life in
China is really very different and things are changing at very rapid pace. For a student, visiting
China to get a degree it should be very clear in his mind that he is joining the right place.
Scholarship Application process is rather simple but I have seen lot of brilliant students able to get
scholarship very easily on their own are visiting the consultant and paying the huge amount of fee.
On the other hand, lot of talented but poor students can’t afford this so they even don’t try in most
cases. The actual thing is most of excellent universities and one of the most prominent funding
agencies CSC in China don’t operate through the consultants at MS and PhD level. So, if you try
by yourself you can save a lot of money. But how? Another thing is document preparation, which
documents we need and how to manage all that stuff. Specially writing the mails to professor,
making a CV and writing a research proposal. Students make mistakes here. Lot of stuff in English
language is available about all these problems. What I have done is just combine all that material
at one place and edited where necessary according to the need of Pakistani Students. Still lot of
things are missing. For example, I should add more in frequently asked question section. But due
to limited time I was unable to add at this moment. I will keep updating this and of course, with
all your suggestions and comments, I hope we can improve this document making it more
understandable and helpful in guiding the students through all this process.
While Copying the data I haven’t copied the whole article from one web source Instead two, three
different sources have been used. I have given the links at the end of each section. If you want to
read in detail please visit the original websites. Also, you can join the group Scholarship Network
to remain update about the process. We have another group for Career Counselling, if you are
facing any issue in your education you can discuss here. We are also managing the NAYS China
Chapter. I wish you all a successful career. Remember me in your prayers.
Kamran Amin
CAS, Key Laboratory of Nano Systems and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center of Excellence
in Nanoscience and Technology, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology,
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Mkamin92@gmail.com
Faebook ID: https://www.facebook.com/mkamin.92

Why You Should Study in China

Higher education in China has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with an increasing
number of institutes appearing among the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
2018. Directives including Project 211 and Project 985 – which aim to improve the standards of
the top 100 and 40 Chinese universities respectively – combined with huge national investment
has seen China’s reputation in the education sector rocket up the rankings. And who wouldn’t want
to study there? An enormous country, home to more than 20 per cent of the people on Earth, China
has one of the fastest developing economies. From cuisine to culture, China offers something
completely unique. The huge country is home to some of the most diverse and stunning landscapes
on the planet; from the Rainbow Mountains in Zhangye, to the fishing villages along the coast and
even the incomprehensibly vast cities that continue to expand, there’s something in China for
everyone. Students looking to study abroad have an increasing number of options and China is
becoming more and more popular, according to research from Student.com, which provides
accommodation for international students. Here are five reasons to consider joining the throngs of
international students already there.
1. Chinese universities have a growing reputation
Chinese universities are increasingly well respected; the number included in major global
university rankings has risen significantly over the past five years. Globally, there are three
commonly cited international rankings of world universities – the Academic Rankings of World
Universities (or ARWU – formerly known as the Shanghai Jiao Tong Rankings), the Times Higher
Education World Rankings, and the QS World Rankings. Chinese universities have been steadily
improving their rankings on these international platforms for the past decade.

For example, in the QS university ranking in 2016, there were only 4 Universities in the top
100 but in 2018 there are 6 universities making their name into the top 100. Tsinghua University
was on number 25 in the world in 2016 but in 2018 Tsinghua ranked no 14 in the word universities.
Similarly, Peking university has improved its ranking from 41 to 30 these in these two years.
In 2015, China announced its largest education development scheme to date - the “Double
First-Class initiative”, a plan that aims at increasing the global recognition of China’s university
system by 2049 (the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China).
An implementation plan and list of universities and disciplines were announced in 2017. The
Double First-Class Initiative identifies 42 Universities of having the potential to develop as world
class. This includes all of the 39 universities from the “985” project plus 3 former “211” project
universities. Furthermore, 465 disciplines from 140 universities (including the 42 universities)
have been identified as having the potential to become world class disciplines.
The QS BRICS University Rankings, published in 2017, sees Chinese universities making
up almost a third of the institutions featured – 94 positions out of a total of 300. The BRICS ranking
has been published each year since 2013 and aims to highlight the strongest universities in the five
emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and China boasts the most
entrants in the ranking among the five countries, as well as seven spots in the top 10.
2. Large Number of Scholarships for International Students
Financial support is an important factor in the decision to study abroad and the Chinese
government is offering a wide range of funding opportunities to attract international students,
including more than 40,000 scholarships at 277 institutions. In 2015, 40 per cent of all international
students new to China received government sponsorship. The number of scholarships available
has increased fivefold since 2006. Eligibility depends on nationality, but everyone should be able
to find at least one that they can apply for. Scholarship schemes include the Chinese Government
Scholarship Program, Chinese University Scholarship Program, Local government scholarship
program, Confucius Institute Scholarships, CAS-TWAS fellowship, the Chinese Government
Scholarship Program for EU, Study in Asia Scholarship Scheme, and China/AUN Scholarship.
Some institutions have their own scholarship schemes, awards, and bursaries, and there are some
that are specific to a particular city or region; the Beijing Government Scholarship for international
Students, for example, assists bright students with assistance towards studies cost in Beijing.
3. You’ll be joining a growing trend
China is an increasingly popular destination for students from around the world, with the number
of international students in China doubling in the past 10 years. China is already the fourth most
popular destination for travel generally and has the third-largest population of international
students, behind the US and the UK. This number has been growing by an average of 10 per cent
a year for the past 10 years, a far quicker growth rate than any other popular study-abroad
destination. Many academic institutions have advisers who can assist foreign students with any
help they may be eligible for, so it is well worth contacting them and giving it a shot!
4. There are more options than ever
Over the past 10 years, international visitors and students have been going “deeper” into China,
choosing to travel to a wider range of cities than before. In the past, Shanghai and Beijing were
the only cities where it was common to see international students. In 2006, nearly 50 per cent of
international students were in Beijing or Shanghai, but this has fallen to 32 per cent. Today, there
are 13 cities across China with more than 10,000 international students, with seven cities having
more than 20,000 students. Popular cities include Guangdong in the south of China and Liaoning,
north of Beijing.

5. It could be great for your career
Knowledge and experience of China is an increasingly valuable asset in many industries. As the
fourth most popular destination for international travel, with nearly 12 million business trips to
China in 2015, the country is growing in economic and cultural significance. Experience of China
and Chinese, which is the third most popular language to learn in the world, could give you a great
career boost.
6. Quality of Education and International Recognition
China is striving to build more world-class universities, and investing heavily in higher education.
Aside from China's unique Chinese language, calligraphy, martial arts and other cultural subjects,
Chinese degree programs in majors such as engineering, science, medicine, economics and trade,
MBA as well as finance are highly revered. As for those who don't know any Chinese, many
universities offer degree programs taught in English, so you can earn your degree while learning
the most widely spoken language in the world. The academic qualifications awarded by Chinese
universities are recognized by most developed countries. The Chinese government has signed an
agreement on mutual recognition of academic qualifications with a number of countries including
the United States, Britain, France, Japan and 65 other countries and regions.
7. Employment Advantages
When it comes to economics, China has been the world's fastest growing country for the past 30
years. Even during the financial crisis, China's economic growth has maintained a level of 8%, a
pace unthinkable in other countries. China's GDP recently surpassed Japan's to become the world's
second largest economy after the United States. The world's top 500 companies all do business in
China, with many choosing to base their Asia-Pacific headquarters in the bustling Chinese cities
of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.

The current rise of China has made it very clear that people who can speak Chinese and have
firsthand experience of living in China are going to have a great advantage in terms of employment.
China serves as a huge market for multinational corporations, and employers are well aware that
a real understanding of China, Chinese culture and Chinese people is a big plus for those who want
to become the world's next generation of leaders.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/five-reasons-why-you-should-study-china
https://www.topuniversities.com/blog/6-brilliant-reasons-study-abroad-china
https://www.listenandlearn.org/blog/7-reasons-to-study-in-china/
https://www.swissnexchina.org/en/why-study-in-china/
Top universities in China 2018

Best Chinese University ranking is based on criteria set by academic ranking of the world
universities. This data only provides the ranking of Chinese Universities. For comparison with the
rest of the world you may visit the respective websites. Ranking with respect to subject or Field is
also available online.
Teaching & Learning

Ran Total
Institution
k Score Quality of Incoming Students Education Outcome
(Average Score of Incoming Freshmen in National (Employment Rate of Bachelor
College Entrance Exam) Degree Recipients)
Tsinghua
1 94 100 97.70%
University
2 Peking University 81.2 96.1 97.61%

Teaching & Learning

Ran Total
Institution
Zhejiang
3 77.8 87.2 97.91%
University
Shanghai Jiao
4 77.5 89.4 98.62%
Tong University
5 Fudan University 71.1 91.8 97.85%
University of
Science and
6 65.9 91.9 95.20%
Technology of
China
Nanjing
7 65.3 87.1 98.60%
University
Huazhong
University of
8 63 80.6 95.58%
Science and
Technology
Sun Yat-Sen
9 62.7 81.1 92.77%
University
Harbin Institute of
10 61.6 76.4 95.20%
Technology
11 Tongji University 60.8 86.2 97.55%
Southeast
12 59.8 80.5 98.95%
University
13 Wuhan University 58.4 82.5 95.88%
Beihang
14 58.3 85.5 98.80%
University
15 Nankai University 58.2 86.5 95.82%
Sichuan
16 57.4 74.5 96.43%
University
Xi'an Jiaotong
16 57.4 82.2 97.43%
University
18 Tianjin University 56.2 82.7 98.19%

Teaching & Learning

Ran Total
Institution
South China
19 University of 56.1 75.6 99.03%
Technology
Beijing Normal
20 55.1 82.5 98.87%
University
21 Xiamen University 55 81.5 95.40%
Shandong
22 54.5 71.9 94.32%
University
Dalian University
23 54.1 74 95.03%
of Technology
24 Jilin University 53.9 72.3 94.05%
Beijing Institute of
25 53.1 80.4 96.73%
Technology
Central South
26 52.4 74.2 95.23%
University
University of
International
27 51.9 84.5 98.66%
Business and
Economics
Soochow
28 51.7 65.1 94.12%
University
Renmin University
28 51.7 90 96.45%
of China
Northwestern
30 Polytechnical 51.1 75.5 96.65%
University
31 Hunan University 50.7 73.3 95.34%
East China
University of
32 50 70.7 96.38%
Science and
Technology

Teaching & Learning

Ran Total
Institution
East China Normal

32 50 76.1 92.62%
University
University of
Electronic Science
34 49.4 73.3 95.70%
and Technology of
China
Chongqing
35 49.3 72 95.72%
University
Nanjing
University of
36 49.1 70.8 99.76%
Aeronautics and
Astronautics
University of
Science and
37 48.9 73.2 96.41%
Technology
Beijing
Shanghai
University of
38 48.8 84.5 95.64%
Finance and
Economics
Nanjing
University of
39 48 70.7 98.32%
Science and
Technology
China Agricultural
39 48 69.7 96.70%
University
Beijing jiaotong
41 47.4 73.4 98.03%
University
Beijing University
42 of Chemical 47.1 65.8 98.49%
Technology
Capital Medical
42 47.1 71 94.90%
University
44 Fuzhou University 46.7 65.9 93.58%

Teaching & Learning

Ran Total
Institution
Wuhan University
44 46.7 67.5 95.45%
of Technology
Central University
44 of Finance and 46.7 84.4 95.45%
Economics
Beijing University
of Posts and
47 46.6 77.4 99.34%
Telecommunicatio
ns
Donghua
47 46.6 65.6 97.30%
University
Huazhong Normal
47 46.6 67.6 91.47%
University
Shanghai
50 46.5 63.5 99.07%
University
Click on each institution to see full World University Rankings 2018 results
https://www.listenandlearn.org/blog/7-reasons-to-study-in-china/
https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2018
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/best-universities-china
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/news/chinas-regional-hub-international-students-brics-emerging-
economies-rankings-2015-16
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/News/Latest-News/Pages/Ranking-China's-universities-2018.aspx

List of Various Scholarships for International Students

Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) are sponsored by Chinese Scholarship Council famously
known as a CSC Scholarship. Universities affiliated with Chinese Scholarship Council can accept
international students under CSC Scholarship program. These scholarships are for bachelors,
masters and doctoral degree courses offered by these Chinese universities in either English or
Chinese language. A brief introduction of various scholarships available is given below:
1. Chinese Government Scholarship Programs

1. Bilateral Program
This includes full or partial scholarships in accordance with the educational exchange agreements
or consensus between the Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions,
universities or international organizations. It supports undergraduate students, graduate students,
general scholars and senior scholars.
Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of their home countries.
2. Chinese University Program

This is a full scholarship for designated Chinese universities and certain provincial education
offices in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit outstanding international students
for graduate studies in China. It only supports undergraduates, postgraduate students and doctoral
students.
Applicants shall apply to the designated Chinese universities undertaking this program.
3. Great Wall Program

This is a full scholarship for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) to sponsor students and scholars in developing countries to study and research in China.
It only supports general scholars and senior scholars.
Applicants shall apply to the National Commissions for UNESCO in their home countries.
4. AUN Program
This is a full scholarship for the ASEAN University Network (AUN) to sponsor students, teachers
and scholars from ASEAN member nations to study in China and to enhance the academic

exchange and mutual understanding between China and ASEAN members. It only supports
graduates.
Applicants shall apply to AUN Secretariat.
5. WMO Program
This is scholarship for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to sponsor international
students to study and conduct research in meteorology, hydrology, and water resources supervision
and management in China. It only supports undergraduates and graduates.
http://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html
2. CAS-TWAS Fellowship
This CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Program provides students/scholars that are non-Chinese
citizens an opportunity to pursue doctoral degrees at the University of Chinese Academy of
Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or Institutes of
CAS around China. This is the highest paid and the most prestigious scholarship to study at China
but only offered at two universities under CAS administration. University of Chinese Academy of
Sciences (UCAS) and University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
According to an agreement between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World
Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 200
students/scholars from all over the world will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees
for up to 4 years
https://twas.org/opportunity/cas-twas-presidents-phd-fellowship-programme
3. Chinese Universities Scholarships

Around 63 outstanding Chinese universities and colleges have worked out their own scholarship
schemes to recruit excellent foreign students and attract scholars and instructors. A variety of
scholarships are available for applicants and they are expected to apply directly to their university
that they have chosen. For University of Chinese Academy of Sciences offers UCAS scholarship
apart from the other scholarships. For that scholarship one need to apply directly to the university
offering the scholarship. A list can be found at the given address:
https://www.sicas.cn/Scholarships/Info/Content_120425150229586.shtml

4. Road and Belt Scholarships

Various universities are offering the scholarships under Belt and Road Initiative by president Xi.
It provides funding opportunities for students/scholars from the countries along the Silk Road
Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road (the Belt and Road) to pursue Master and
PhD degrees at designated Chinese Universities. This scholarship can come with different names
for example Silk road scholarships, Belt and Road Scholarships etc. It could full scholarships or
partial scholarship. Some universities offering this scholarship are:
Peking University, Sichuan University, UCAS, Sun Yat‑sen University, Wuhan University
Apart from all these scholarships There are various provincial and local government scholarships
supporting the international student with their expenditure in China. For example, for universities
in Beijing they are offering Beijing government scholarships.
To know which scholarship is offered by the university of choice please visit the website of the
university.
2. Scholarship Coverage and Types

1. Full Scholarship covers
Tuition waiver. Tuition funds will be comprehensively used by the host university. It may cover
scholarship students’ education, administration costs and expenditures to support student activities.
Accommodation: free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy. If the host university
requires students to live on campus, the university will accommodate the scholarship students in a
university dormitory (usually a twin room); if the host university permits students to live off
campus, the university will provide monthly/quarterly accommodation subsidy:
Within the scholarship duration, registered scholarship students will receive a stipend from their
host university each month. Students registering on or before the 15thof the month will receive a
full stipend of that month. Those who register after the 15thof the month will receive a half stipend
of that month. Graduating students will receive stipend until half month after the graduation date.
If registered student stays out of China for more than 15 days due to a personal reason (school
holidays excluded), his stipend will be stopped during his leaving. Amount of stipend varies
greatly with the type of scholarship.

Comprehensive medical insurance. (Please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or

http://www.campuschina.org and refer to Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for
Foreigners Staying in China for insurance policy.)
2. Partial scholarship covers

One or some items of the full scholarship.
Applying for Chinese Scholarships:

How to apply for any Master or P.H.D Degree Scholarships.
Note: CSC is fully funded scholarship by Chinese government.
You must not pay any single penny to any Agent between You and CSC because CSC believes in
direct link between Students and them.
Procedure is described below in Steps:
Most of excellent Chinese Universities offer admission only once in a year and admission process
starts in or around November and last till May. The scholarship application procedure starts at the
end of November and lasts till the end of March. So, if you want to apply in China you should
remember these dates. Result awaiting students can also apply for scholarships or admission if
they can get their degree before the May-June (date varies university to university). For example,
if you are going to grade in the year 2019 and you can get your degree before the June of 2019 you
may apply for the scholarships for the session started from September 2019 based on a hope
certificate.
The first phase of your application process is start preparing your documents. At first you may
need an academic CV and a research proposal to write a letter/ E mail to the professors for the
acceptance letter. You should complete this step before the Oct-Nov. The steps for this phase are:

1. Apply for Passport
2. Make an attractive academic CV
3. Prepare a research proposal along with a motivation letter.
4. Find a university that suits your interest and majors, track its faculty and find a supervisor
closely related to your field. E mail to that professor mentioning that you want to study
under his supervision. You may write to different professor at this step. Get an acceptance
letter. Two or three letters of acceptance from different universities are more than enough
to secure a position. Acceptance letter is not necessary but it increases the chances of
selection.
Now wait for the admission process to start. Visit the university website and CSC website for the
dates and when it starts apply online. For CSC you need to apply online through CSC website and
later need to send the hard copy to the designated university. But universities also need you to
apply for the admission in the university through the university website. Please read the guidelines
and follow as suggested.
Also see the website of the university for the available scholarships. If there are more than one
scholarship available apply for all. Select the university with greater number of scholarships. That
will increase your chances of selection. Arrange 2 sets of all documents mentioned on CSC website
and send both sets on University Address for which you have applied for.
For CSC application one must need to register at following website:
Visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org and click “Scholarship Application
Online for International Students”.

Application Documents:
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be
in good health.
2. The requirements for applicants’ degree and age are that applicants must:
be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for the undergraduate programs;
be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the master’s programs;
be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the doctoral programs;
be under the age of 45 and have a high school diploma (or higher) when applying for the
general scholar programs;
be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when
applying for the senior scholar programs.
Application Documents (in duplicate)
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (written in Chinese or English);
2. Detail CV
3. Notarized highest diploma (photocopy);
Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school
to prove your current student status or expected graduation date. Documents in languages other
than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. Academic transcripts (written in Chinese or English);
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized
Chinese or English translations.
5. A Study Plan or Research Proposal (written in Chinese or English);
This should be a minimum of 200 words for undergraduate students, 500 words for non-degree
students, and 800 words for graduate students.
6. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English);
Applicants for the graduate programs or the senior scholar programs must submit two
recommendation letters signed by professors or associate professors.
7. A CD of your own works (only required for arts students);
Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of their own musical works.
Applicants for the fine arts programs must submit a CD of their own works which include two
sketches, two color paintings and two other works.
8. Valid documents of your legal guardians in China (only required for applicants under the
age of 18);
9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy), (written in English, only required
for applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months, can be downloaded
from http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org); The physical

examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official
stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please
carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.
10. The copy of Pre-admission Letter from designated Chinese university (if available);
11. The copy of HSK Certificate (if available).
Scanning complete materials and attach with the application in online system of university is also
required sometime.
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http://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74775.html
https://scholarshipfellow.com/chinese-government-scholarship-china-government-scholarship-
process/
List of Chinese Universities without Application fee

• Chongqing University, CQU, China (No Application Processing Fee)
• Donghua University Shanghai (Application fee to be submitted once you get selected)
• Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang city (OEC JU) (No Application Fee for CSC scholarship)
• Capital Normal University (CNU) China,
• The Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning state, China,
• Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi State, China
• Nanjing University, city Nanjing, state Jiangsu
• Southeast Uni.
• University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Sichuan Uni
• Southwest Jiaotong University
• Wuhan University of technology, city Wuhan, Hebei state, China
• Shandong University, state Shandong, China.
• Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing city, province: Jiangsu
• Tianjin University,
• Fujian University
• Southwest University
• Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications

• Wuhan University, Hebei state, Wuhan city, China

• Harbin Engineering University
• Harbin University of science and technology.
• Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.
• Yanshan University,
• NANJING AGRICULTURE, Jiangsu state, city Nanjing
• HUAZHONG AGRI.”No Application Processing Fee”
• NORTHWEST AGRI, No Application Processing Fee
• SHANDONG university.No Application Processing Fee
• The Renmin University of China.
• Northeast Normal University.
• Northwest A & F University.
• Shaanxi Normal University.
Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I get the latest information about Chinese Government Scholarship?
You can get the up-to-date scholarship information by
visiting www.campuschina.org or www.csc.edu.cn/laihua. You can also consult the Chinese
Embassy (Consulate General) in your home country or designated Chinese universities for your
interested information.
2. What programs can I apply for? When and where can I apply?
The application opens between early January and early April. You should apply and send the
required documents to the application receiving agencies before the deadline. The table below tells
you when and where to send your applications.
Where to
Scholarship When to Supporting Scholarship
send the
programs apply category coverage
application

undergraduate
students
master’s
students
dispatching
Bilateral authorities of doctoral full
Program applicant’s students scholarship
home country
general
scholars
senior
scholars
Early
Chinese January to master’s
University’s early April designated students full
Independent (please Chinese
doctoral scholarship
Enrollment consult the universities
Program application students
receiving
agencies
National general
for specific
Commissions scholars
Great Wall deadline full
for UNESCO
Program for each senior scholarship
in applicant’s
program) scholars
home country
undergraduate
students
master’s
Office for
students
Education and
EU Culture, doctoral full
Program Mission of P. students scholarship
R. China to
general
EU
scholars
senior
scholars

master’s
AUN AUN students full
Program Secretariat doctoral scholarship
students
undergraduate
students
master’s
students
PIF PIF doctoral full
Program Secretariat students scholarship
general
scholars
senior
scholars
undergraduate
or graduate
students of
meteorology,
WMO WMO partial
hydrology,
Program Secretariat scholarship
and water
resources
supervision &
management.
3. What are application steps of Chinese Government Scholarship?

The illustration below may help you understand the general application steps. There might be
minor differences between programs. Please read the introductions to each program for detailed
guidance.
4. Can I apply for Chinese Government Scholarship without Admission Letters?

Yes. The Pre-admission Letter from a Chinese university is not a necessary application material.
Applications enclosed with the Pre-admission Letter will be sent directly to the host universities
for placement confirmation. Applications without the Pre-admission Letter will be sent to
universities to go through admission procedure. For applicants without the Pre-admission Letter,
CSC cannot assure the host university will be one of the preferences of institution, since the
capacity of the universities and the eligibility of the applicants will also be considered.
5. Does the Letter of Acceptance or email from the supervisor equal to the Pre-admission
Letter?
No. Only the Pre-admission Letters (or Admission Letters) issued by the admissions office of
designated Chinese universities are considered valid. Other files like acceptance letters from
potential supervisors or emails from supervisors or professors shall not be regarded as the
equivalent or substitute.
6. What is “Agency Number” and where can I get it?

Agency Number is the first required item that must be filled when applying online at CSC Online
Application System for International Students. Each Agency Number stands for a specific
application receiving agency and will be given to the recommended candidates only. A correct
Agency Number will lead to the presence of the corresponding application receiving agency while
a wrong one will lead to the application rejection. You will only get your Agency Number from
your application receiving agency (e.g. Chinese embassy, AUN Secretariat, etc.) when you are
recommended as a candidate.
7. How can I login the CSC Online Application System for International Students?
① Go to www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org, and click the icon “Application
Online for International Students” to enter the system.
②First-time users should register before entering the online application page.
③Please use Internet Explorer (6.0 or 7.0). Menu selection functions may not work in other
browsers.
8. What do I need to pay special attention to when applying online?

①Please select the program CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP.

②The item Apply for refers to the program you want to study rather than the degree you have
already held.
③Majors should be one of the existing majors offered by Chinese universities and be based on
your actual educational background. A nonexistent or improper major input will affect your
application result.
④Preference of Institutions must be chosen from 279 Chinese universities designated by MOE.
Any institution beyond the list will not be available for recruitment.
⑤Duration of the Major Study should match the program you apply for. Please check
introductions to each program for the specific schooling period.
⑥ Submitted applications can be retrieved for revision. Once retrieved, the previously submitted
application becomes invalid. Therefore, revised application should be submitted one more time.
9. How to write a Study Plan or Research Proposal?

A Study Plan or Research Proposal states in details what you are going to do with the scholarship
in China. It must include such information as the major you want to study in or the field of your
research interest. It is of vital importance for those applicants for the graduate studies or senior
scholar programs, so please make sure your study plan or research proposal states those
information as specific as possible.
10. Do I have to register for Chinese-taught programs?

①If you are an undergraduate student, you must register for Chinese-taught credit courses. If your
Chinese language proficiency does not meet the requirements of your host university, you must
take one academic year Chinese language/preparatory courses in one of the 10 designated
universities and pass the required tests before moving on to your major studies. Failure to pass the
required tests will lead to the automatic termination of your scholarship.
②If you are a graduate student or a non-degree student, you can register for either the Chinese-
taught program or the English-taught program if applicable. You can check Program Search (By
visiting http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua orhttp://www.campuschina.org) to find your interested
program. Scholarship recipients of Chinese-taught programs without adequate Chinese language
proficiency must take Chinese language training courses for one to two academic years to reach
the language requirements of their host universities before moving on to major studies. Failure to
reach the required language proficiency will lead to the termination of scholarship. Recipients in
programs such as Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine (Western Medicine), Economics,
Management, Legal Studies and Fine arts will take Chinese courses for one academic year.
Recipients of Literature, History, Philosophy and Chinese Medicine will take Chinese courses for
no more than two academic years. Scholarship students of the English-taught program or with
adequate Chinese language proficiency (with valid HSK certificate) do not need to take Chinese
language training courses.
11. Which Chinese universities are under the Chinese Government Scholarship scheme?
A total of 279 Chinese universities are designated by MOE to accept Chinese Government
Scholarship students from which you can choose your target university. You can go
to http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org for programs and universities
available.
12. Can I apply directly to Chinese universities for Chinese Government Scholarship?
Only the 279 designated Chinese universities under the CGS-Chinese University Program can
directly accept individual scholarship applications. You can search your interested university
at http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua orhttp://www.campuschina.org.
15. Can I apply for more than one scholarship program?

Yes, but each scholarship recipient can be granted with no more than one scholarship. CSC
reserves the right to grant only one scholarship to each individual recipient.
16. How can I know the admission result?

The admission result will be announced by the application receiving agencies in late July. You can
consult the application receiving agencies for admission result then.
▪ What is foreigner physical examination? Medical

▪ Where can I do foreigner physical examination? Chinese Clinics or Public Sector
Hospitals
▪ What is degree duration for Master? 2-4 years
▪ What is degree duration for PhD? 3-4 Years
▪ What problems can occur if you apply with 16 years education for PhD? Degree
cancellation or not acceptance in your country
▪ Should I send documents to China Scholarship Council (CSC) address? No

▪ What is quality of research in Chinese Universities? Good
▪ Is there any course work in Chinese universities for MS and PhD Degree? Yes, for MS
(20-36 credits) for PhD sometime (6 to 18)
▪ Is it safe to study in China? Yes
▪ Is it safe to study in China for Girls? Yes
▪ Is it safe to study in China MBBS or it is useful? Well it depends, I f the students are
mature enough to work and study very hard by himself is Ok. Otherwise it is not
suggested
▪ Can we get Hilal food in China? Yes
▪ Are Chinese people easy going or nice? Yes
▪ How much I can save from Stipend? About 1200-1500 RMB (20 to 15 Thousand)
http://researchpedia.info/chinese-government-scholarships-frequently-asked-questions/

Appendix:
1. Strategy for Scholarships Aspirants
By Shazia Farman Ali Qazi
1. Start by making a good CV (academic).
2. Also prepare and give IELTS/TOEFL/GRE (whichever you prefer as it depends upon the
requirements of university / country) but is necessary to gain admission in high /good ranking
universities. Good scores are must as average will not do much in gaining scholarship.
3. Make all your education documents in order that is transcripts, degree certificates, attestations
of all the degrees and transcripts by HEC etc. Up-to-date and correct travel documents like CNIC,
Passport, Police verifications, health certificates etc.
4. Prepare statement of interest/ motivation also prepare answers to some basic questions;(why u
want do this degree from abroad, what skills will this degree bring to you, where do u see yourself
in 5 years from now, how would you contribute to country once you return back etc etc.) to help u
fill applications / pass interview. (you can also search a file uploaded by me with name typical
interview questions)
5. Select 2 to 3 subjects of your interests (if u r masters student) and /or Outline basic research
proposal if research student (at this stage it should be for yourself to be clear which area u want to
study ahead and u become familiar with issues and current ongoing work in the area ... u can
always modify this later according to changes required e.g. after discussing with Professor ... this
is also necessary to create good impression with your prospective supervisor when u discuss your
intentions) this should be made even if u r applying for non-research degree to know about the
background area of your interested subject.

6. In light of above subjects /outlined proposal, target universities / departments u want to do your
studies from (to know their specific eligibility criteria) ... try collecting all the materials required
for admission and apply in it to get admission offer. some scholarships require that candidates
already hold an admission offer.
7. Search interested universities websites, if these universities offer scholarships / funding (note
most of the universities offer them but they are very competitive).
8. Also look for other scholarships that are offered by Government / International organization e.g.
Commonwealth scholarship, DAAD & Fulbright, Vanier Canada, Singa Scholarships, Endeavour
Scholarships, Türkiye Bursları scholarships, Twain Scholarships, Korean scholarships, Chinese
scholarships, Bestway Foundation scholarship, Anne Marie Schimmel Scholarships, Vicky Noon
Oxford University scholarship, Strathclyde-Pakistan50th Anniversary Scholarship etc. … for these
scholarships go to donor / sponsors/ university website as usually they open between May - Nov.
You may also target those universities that offer scholarships to international students e.g. in UK
many universities like Uni of Manchester, Uni of Bath, Edinburgh Uni, Kings College, Queens
University Belfast, Cardiff University etc. offer once a year.
9. Fill in the forms carefully & proof read (no spelling mistakes, no formatting mistakes and all
required documents in order). A good scholarship application takes minimum 2-3 weeks to get
ready.
10. Be prepared for investing time, hard work and rejections but don't lose hope and be persistent
- it normally takes between 6 months to 2 yrs. to get one.
by @Shazia Farman

2. How to Prepare A good Academic CV
Once you've decided on the department(s) and supervisor(s) you are going to contact and
apply to, it is likely you will need to submit an academic CV as part of your application.
For a PhD position an academic CV is usually required to demonstrate your ability to

undertake a PhD. A CV which is used when applying for a PhD position varies from a
standard CV or resume used when applying for a conventional job.
Your academic CV should provide a concise overview of your academic background and
academic accomplishments.
Formatting a CV for a PhD application is fairly simple and straight-forward, but there may be
variations across different areas of academia, so it's best to consult with members of your
particular department, regarding any specifics attached to your field.
Your academic CV needs to consist of a detailed subject breakdown of your University

undergraduate and postgraduate (if applicable) degrees.
Many applicants also include a brief summary of their GCSE and A Level results, this is not
mandatory and should only be included if you feel it is in any way relevant to your
application.
As a general guideline, your academic CV may include the following:
Personal Details and Contact Details - This should include your name as the document
title, with all other details beneath.
Education and Qualifications - Make sure this is in reverse chronological order. Include
any relevant qualifications and/or relevant awards and prizes.
Relevant Work/Research Experience - This can include both full time and part time work,
paid or voluntary. Remember to keep this relevant to your application.
Skills - Include specialist and technical skills, along with IT skills, plus any skills that would
be crucial for the PhD position.
Posts of responsibility - Highlight any post of responsibility, such as course organisation.
Attendance at conferences and seminars - List any conferences and/ or seminars you have
attended or been invited to.
Interests/hobbies - Include any journals, relevant to your application, you read to keep
abreast of new developments. Other relevant hobbies and interests should also be included.

Referees - Include at least two academic referees who have given you permission to be
included in your CV.
When writing your PhD application, nothing is more important than realising who will be
reading your CV.
https://grad.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/PDFs/CVsamples.pdf
https://www.studential.com/postgraduate/study/PhD/writing-a-PhD-CV
3. Writing a Research Proposal
Regardless of university specific requirements, most of the research proposals usually include:
▪ Title and abstract: In case of predefined PhD projects, a title is usually provided by the
university. In other cases, an applicant is expected to provide a preliminary title which will
be further elaborated in the process of thesis writing. An abstract should usually be no
longer than a page, and provide a brief summary of what you are going to cover in your
research proposal.
▪ Literature review: The literature review demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge of the
main research achievements in the area of study. You should pay attention to providing
some of the key references in your area of research which requires doing extensive research
on your part.
▪ Research problem, aim and objectives: As a result of your literature review, you should
identify the main gap in your research area on which you are going to focus in your PhD
project. Once the research problem is identified, you will be able to pose the main aim and
objectives of your project.
▪ You should dedicate some space to Research methodology, or, in other words, explaining
how you are going to go about doing your research. This section also demonstrates your
knowledge of the existing research methodologies in your area of study.

▪ Ethical considerations: You should check some literature on ethics of conducting
research in your area and outline some key ethical aspects related to the proposed project.
▪ Increasingly applicants are asked to outline the impact of their research studies. This can
include both the impact on your research area and society in general. It is important to
dedicate some time to this section since it will add more value to your proposal.
▪ References: Do not forget to specify all the references at the end of the proposal.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/imports/fileManager/HowToWriteProposal090415.pdf
https://www.findaphd.com/advice/finding/writing-phd-research-proposal.aspx
https://www.phdportal.com/articles/718/how-to-write-a-successful-phd-research-proposal.html
4. Sample E mail to professor

An E mail should start with the name of professor, body should include the applicant’s brief
introduction, what he has done so far and what he wanted to do next. Why he has chosen that
university and professor. Mention the few of research items by professor. It will leave a good
impression.
Subject: Acceptance Letter for Scholarship Application

Respected Professor XYZ,
I am ABC belongs to Country. I have completed my MS 18 Years education with good grades. I
have good experience of research work too and published 2 papers.
I am interested in your area of research. I have read your papers titled
Paper A title
Paper B title
Therefore, I wish to do PhD under your kind supervision. I now wish to apply for PhD Chinese
Government Scholarship. A willingness letter from a University professor to supervise me will
increase the acceptance chances of my scholarship application. I am attaching my CV for

consideration. If you like my CV please send me a acceptance/willingness letter in the following

format. I will be very grateful to you for your kindness.
http://researchpedia.info/sample-email-to-get-acceptance-letter-from-professor/
Some useful Facebook groups to follow:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1322505054536657/?ref=bookmarks
https://www.facebook.com/groups/scholarships.pk/?ref=br_rs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/156867264517861/

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Why You Should Study in China.................................................................................................... 6

1. Chinese universities have a growing reputation .................................................................. 6

2. Large Number of Scholarships for International Students .................................................. 7

3. You’ll be joining a growing trend ........................................................................................ 8

4. There are more options than ever......................................................................................... 8

5. It could be great for your career ........................................................................................... 9

6. Quality of Education and International Recognition ........................................................... 9

7. Employment Advantages ..................................................................................................... 9

Top universities in China 2018 ..................................................................................................... 10

List of Various Scholarships for International Students ............................................................... 15

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Programs ....................................................................... 15

1. Bilateral Program ............................................................................................................ 15

2. Chinese University Program ............................................................................................ 15

3. Great Wall Program ........................................................................................................ 15

4. AUN Program ................................................................................................................. 15

2. CAS-TWAS Fellowship ...................................................................................................... 16

3. Chinese Universities Scholarships ........................................................................................ 16

4. Road and Belt Scholarships .................................................................................................. 17

2. Scholarship Coverage and Types ......................................................................................... 17

1. Full Scholarship covers ..................................................................................................... 17

2. Partial scholarship covers ................................................................................................ 18

Applying for Chinese Scholarships: ............................................................................................. 18

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Application Documents: ........................................................................................................... 20

Application Documents (in duplicate) .................................................................................. 20

List of Chinese Universities without Application fee ................................................................... 21

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................................... 22

1. Strategy for Scholarships Aspirants ................................................................................... 29

2. How to Prepare A good Academic CV .............................................................................. 31

3. Writing a Research Proposal .............................................................................................. 32

4. Sample E mail to professor ................................................................................................ 33

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international students already there.

1. Chinese universities have a growing reputation

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2. Large Number of Scholarships for International Students

government is offering a wide range of funding opportunities to attract international students,

Scholarship Program, Chinese University Scholarship Program, Local government scholarship

program, Confucius Institute Scholarships, CAS-TWAS fellowship, the Chinese Government

3. You’ll be joining a growing trend

4. There are more options than ever

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5. It could be great for your career

6. Quality of Education and International Recognition

agreement on mutual recognition of academic qualifications with a number of countries including

of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.

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to become the world's next generation of leaders.

Top universities in China 2018

Teaching & Learning

2 Peking University 81.2 96.1 97.61%

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