Program Overview

Program Introduction

The Chinese Government Scholarship "High-Level Postgraduate" Program is designed to select international students with excellent academic backgrounds, outstanding professional capabilities, and potential for future development. The program follows the principles of individual application, university recommendation, expert review, and admission based on merit.

Scholarship Benefits and Duration

Benefits

The scholarship benefits include:

• Tuition fees
• On-campus accommodation
• Living allowance
• Medical insurance

Duration

The duration of the program varies depending on the degree level:

• Master's program: 2 or 3 years
• Doctoral program: 4 years
• Chinese Language Training: 1 year (for programs taught in Chinese; students with only HSK Level 4 must complete an additional year of Chinese language training)

Application Period

The application period is from November 1, 2025, to March 15, 2026. Recruitment will stop when quotas are filled, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applicable Programs

All master's and doctoral programs are open for application.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

1. Be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.
2. Meet the academic background and age requirements:

• Applicants for master's programs in China must hold a bachelor's degree and be under 35 years old.
• Applicants for doctoral programs in China must hold a master's degree and be under 40 years old.

3. Have a certain language proficiency:

• For programs taught in Chinese: Must have passed at least HSK Level 4.
• For programs taught in English (if English is not the official language of the applicant's home country): Must submit an IELTS score report (6.0 or above), a TOEFL score report (80 or above), or other official English proficiency certificates.

Application and Review Process

The application and review process involves the following steps:

1. Applicants submit applications through the Chinese Government Scholarship System.
2. Applicants submit applications through the USTB Application System and pay the application fee.
3. The university reviews the application materials and issues a "Pre-Admission Letter" to applicants who pass the review.
4. Applicants upload the "Pre-Admission Letter" to the Chinese Government Scholarship System.
5. The university recommends the review results to the China Scholarship Council (CSC).

Application Materials

Applicants must upload the following electronic materials to the USTB Application System:

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form (Program Type: Type B; Institution Code: 10008).
2. First page of passport (must be valid for at least one year beyond September 2026).
3. Notarized bachelor's and master's degree certificates (if applicable).
4. Academic transcripts:

• Transcripts should cover academic records from undergraduate, master's (if applicable), and doctoral (if applicable) studies up to the most recent semester.
• Transcripts must be issued and sealed by the Academic Affairs Office, Graduate School, or relevant student administration department of the school attended.
• Transcripts must include all courses and the weighted average score or average score.
• Transcripts may be submitted in Chinese or English; if in a language other than Chinese or English, an additional English translation with notarization is required.

5. Language proficiency certificate:

• For programs taught in Chinese: A valid HSK Level 5 score report must be provided (students with HSK Level 4 must complete an additional year of Chinese language training).
• For programs taught in English: An IELTS score report (6.0 or above), a TOEFL score report (80 or above), or other official English proficiency certificates must be provided (exempt for students from countries where English is the official language).

6. Study plan: Written in Chinese or English, with a minimum of 1,000 words. For doctoral program applicants, the study plan must be signed by the supervisor who will accept the applicant.
7. Two recommendation letters: Provided by professors or associate professors in relevant disciplines.
8. Foreigners Physical Examination Form: Valid within 6 months.
9. Non-criminal record certificate: Applicants must submit a valid non-criminal record certificate issued by the local public security authority.
10. Supervisor's acceptance letter (applicants for the "High-Level Program" must contact a potential supervisor in advance).
11. List and abstracts of published academic papers, and other original academic achievements (if applicable).
12. Portfolio: Applicants for programs in art, design, etc., must submit a portfolio (e.g., videos, paintings, etc.) (if applicable).