Age as of 1 September 2026; language applicant must be below 45.
Nationality
Non-Chinese citizen from a Belt and Road partner country; exact country eligibility to be confirmed
Financial proof
At least CNY 40,000 financial guarantee evidence
Language
Required
Yes
Tests
IELTS at least 6
TOEFL at least 60
Note
English native/official-language exemption or equivalent evidence per notice. No Chinese proficiency threshold for language study.
Selection
Costs
Tuition for this program, then the fees and dorms, in the university's own currency.
Tuition
Master’s, taught in English2026Not stated in reviewed 2026 notice
Not published yet
Dorms
Double-A
RMB 3,900 / year, per person
Double-B
RMB 9,000 / year, per person
Double-A
RMB 2,100 / semester, per person
Double-B
RMB 5,000 / semester, per person
Price
RMB 3,900–9,000 / year
Note
Standing page without an intake year;2026 rate confirmation needed. Semester fees stored separately.
Scholarships
Listed for this program's applications. Awarded by selection, so none of these is guaranteed.
Xi’an Belt and Road Foreign Student Scholarship 2026
For Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, Non-degree
Intake year not confirmed
Notes
First year only: CNY 25,000 per doctoral student, 20,000 per master, 15,000 per bachelor; Chinese study 1,000/month for up to ten months with study lasting at least six months. Upfront tuition/housing/insurance payment required; not a fee waiver.
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Official 2026 Xi’an Belt and Road scholarship: named English master/doctoral offerings, Chinese Language and Literature bachelor, Chinese study, requirements, deadline and first-year awards.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026
Methods
Document review
Interview and comprehensive assessment
University recommendation
Xi’an education authority final selection
Documents
What to prepare
Passport valid at least until September 2026
Notarized highest qualification and expected graduation/employment evidence where applicable
Previous academic transcripts
Police clearance issued within six months
Medical report valid six months
Financial guarantee at least CNY 40,000
Notarized Chinese/English translations as needed
Research/award evidence where available
Study/research plan of at least 800 words
Language certificate
Two professor/associate-professor recommendations
Conditions
This is the Xi’an Belt and Road scholarship application route; applicants cannot hold another scholarship.
Award supports the first year only. Tuition, accommodation and insurance are paid at registration; award paid after approval. No guaranteed award or automatic tuition deduction.
Scholarships
Xi’an Belt and Road Foreign Student Scholarship 2026
