The Nanjing University CSC Scholarship 2025–2026 in China is now accepting applications. This fully financed scholarship from the Chinese government is open to international students from any country. Scholarships are available from Nanjing University for master’s and PhD programs. An application fee is not necessary.
The scholarship is offered in a wide range of academic subjects and covers all costs for the 2025–2026 school year. There are 43 PhD programs and 27 master’s programs available at Nanjing University. The PhD scholarship lasts four years, whereas the master’s scholarship lasts two to three years.
Directly overseen by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Nanjing University (NJU) is a famous public university that was founded in 1902 and is ranked among the top 5 in China. NJU now has over 30,000 international students enrolled.
Host Country: China
University: Nanjing University
Opportunity Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following detailed eligibility criteria:
Nationality and Health Status: Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good physical and mental health. They should not currently be studying in China.
Master’s Degree Applicants:
- Educational Background: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit: The applicant must be under 35 years old at the time of application.
- Language Proficiency: Depending on the medium of instruction, applicants may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English or Chinese. For English-taught programs, a valid TOEFL or IELTS score is usually needed. For Chinese-taught programs, proficiency in Chinese (such as HSK certification) is required.
Doctoral (PhD) Degree Applicants:
- Educational Background: Applicants must possess a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit: The applicant must be under 40 years old at the time of application.
- Language Proficiency: As with master’s programs, applicants must meet language requirements based on the program’s language of instruction. English-taught PhD programs may require a TOEFL or IELTS score, while Chinese-taught programs require a valid HSK certificate to demonstrate Chinese language proficiency.
- These criteria ensure that applicants are eligible and capable of succeeding in their academic pursuits in China.
Benefits:
- No Application Fee: There is no cost associated with submitting your scholarship application.
- Registration Fee: The registration fee for the university is covered by the scholarship.
- Whole Tuition: Whether you are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, the scholarship pays for your tuition in full for the duration of your program.
- Free Housing: On-campus housing is provided to students at no additional cost, offering a comfortable place to live.
- Comprehensive health and medical insurance is included with the scholarship, so you will be covered for any medical costs or needs for protection while you are in China.
- Master’s Degree Stipend: A monthly living stipend of 3,000 RMB will be provided to scholarship recipients who are pursuing a master’s degree in order to help with personal expenses.
- Stipend for Doctoral Degrees: During the course of the program, recipients seeking a doctoral (PhD) degree will receive a higher monthly stipend of 3,500 RMB to support living expenses.
Deadline: 20 January 2025
