Deadlines and requirements for this program, as the university's guides state them.
Doctorate, taught in EnglishIntake year not confirmedDates not published
Dates and fee
Application fee
RMB 400, non-refundable
Who can apply
Age
Up to 40
Under 40.
Qualification
Master's degree; two professor recommendations; study plan (1,000+ words)
Language
Required
Yes
Tests
IELTS
TOEFL
Exemption
Native English speakers
Note
IELTS or TOEFL report required; no minimum score stated. English-taught graduates must reach level 3 of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales by graduation.
Conditions
Program list is the official 2027 English-taught list (published 10 October 2026); the 2026 lists linked from the 2026/2027 guide have been withdrawn. Stored as a reference catalog with intake year null.
Standard length: master's 3 years (2–5), doctorate 4 years (3–6). Self-funded tuition is not stated in the current official pages.
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship — High-Level Graduate Student Program (2026/2027)
Costs
Tuition for this program, then the fees and dorms, in the university's own currency.
Tuition
Doctorate, taught in EnglishIntake year not confirmedNot published intake year unverified
Not published yet
Other fees
Application fee
RMB 400
Scholarships
Listed for this program's applications. Awarded by selection, so none of these is guaranteed.
Chinese Government Scholarship — High-Level Graduate Student Program (2026/2027)
For Master’s, Doctorate
Intake year not confirmed
What it covers
Tuition
Yes
Accommodation
Yes
Medical insurance
Yes
Living allowance
Yes
Deadline
30 Dec 2025
Notes
First batch 10 November – 30 December 2025 (a second batch was also announced); pre-admission by 20 March 2026, CSC application by 27 March 2026.
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Official 2026/2027 Application Guide for the CSC High-Level Graduate Student Program (30 October 2025): coverage, durations, ages 35/40, documents, IELTS/TOEFL, application 10 November – 30 December 2025, 400 CNY fee, interview and CSC timeline (agency 10294).
