The Chinese Government Scholarship—High-Level Postgraduate Programme is a fully funded scholarship established by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.
It aims to support select Chinese universities in attracting exceptional international students to undertake postgraduate studies in China.
This programme, provided by the Ministry of Education, offers full scholarships to high-ranking universities across China. It enables these institutions to recruit outstanding young international students for postgraduate degree programmes in the country.
Benefits of Chinese Government Postgraduate Scholarship
- Full Tuition Coverage: No fees for your academic program.
- Accommodation: Free housing in the university dormitory or a housing allowance.
- Monthly Stipend:
- Master’s students: CNY 3,000/month
- Doctoral students: CNY 3,500/month
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Covers all major medical expenses.
Requirements for Chinese Government Postgraduate Scholarship
- Be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically;
- Be an academically excellent holder of a bachelor’s degree under the age of 35 when applying for a master’s program;
- Be an academically excellent holder of a master’s degree under the age of 40 when applying for a doctoral program;
- Have passed the HSK (Level 4) when applying for a Chinese-taught postgraduate program;
- Have TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ when applying for an English-taught postgraduate program ( for non-native English speakers);
- Meet the university’s admission requirements in terms of academic ability and other relevant criteria.
Application Documents
- Application Form
- Copy of Passport Home Page
- Notarized the highest diploma
- Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards).
- Language qualification certificates
- A study plan proposal
- Recommendation letters
- A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English
- Non-criminal record report
- Provisional acceptance letter issued by CPU professors (download the form: http://international.cpu.edu.cn/366/list.htm)
Application Deadline
February 20, 2025
How to Apply
For more details, visit CPU scholarship webpage