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Cycle status:Current cycle status: CSC 2026-27 round closed (results July) · CSC 2027-28 opens around October 2026 · 8 universities verified still accepting for Sept 2026: see the directory filter

Manually verified against official admission notices on July 3, 2026. Other universities may also be open: absence from this list does not mean closed. We update this list periodically.

Popular right now: Tsinghua, Peking, Zhejiang, Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong, USTC

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CSC Scholarship Overview

Coverage, stipends, age limits, application types, timeline, and the full documents checklist.

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CSC Application Guide

A 7-step walkthrough from choosing universities to submitting your online application.

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Eligibility Assessment

Assess your eligibility against official CSC rules and estimate your chances in minutes.

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The 7 steps of a winning CSC application.

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Choosing universities & programs

Build a realistic, balanced shortlist of universities and programs matched to your background, budget, and the CSC funding channels.

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Contacting professors / getting an acceptance letter

Reach out to potential supervisors professionally and secure a pre-admission or acceptance letter - the single biggest booster for a graduate CSC application.

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Recommendation letters

Secure two strong academic recommendation letters that speak credibly and specifically to your ability to succeed in graduate study.

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English proficiency certificate

Prepare acceptable proof of English proficiency - from the registrar's medium-of-instruction certificate to IELTS/TOEFL and, for Chinese-taught programs, HSK.

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Physical examination form

Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form correctly and time it precisely - errors and expiry are among the most common causes of rejected applications.

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Study plan / research proposal

Write a compelling study plan (Master's) or research proposal (PhD) - at least 800 words for postgraduates - that proves clear goals, genuine fit, and readiness.

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Online application & document submission

Submit accurately and on time through CGSIS and your university's own system, using the correct agency number - then track your result through to visa and arrival.

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