In 2025, exceptional Chinese students can apply for five to ten fully funded PhD scholarships and short-term visiting scholar opportunities offered by the University of Sussex in partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC). Chinese researchers and PhD candidates have a fantastic opportunity to further their studies and research at Sussex thanks to this esteemed joint fellowship, which covers both living expenses and tuition fees.
The University of Sussex is home to top-notch research facilities with cutting-edge tools that facilitate PhD studies in a variety of fields. Furthermore, Sussex is renowned for its multicultural setting, which creates a friendly environment for overseas students and supports their academic and personal development. Chinese students are guaranteed full support through the strategic relationship with the CSC, which covers all of their living and tuition costs while they are enrolled in school.
Host Country: UK
University: University of Sussex
Opportunity Type: Postgraduate
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students, Chinese only
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Criteria for CSC Eligibility:
- Candidates must fulfill the requirements established by the China Scholarship Council.
- Start of Study:
- In either September 2025 or January 2026, candidates should start their academic careers at Sussex.
- Status of Residence and Nationality:
- Candidates must be People’s Republic of China residents who are either studying overseas or living in China permanently. Those who work abroad are not eligible.
- Status of International Fee-Paying:
- For tuition considerations, applicants must be categorized as international Chinese students.
- Proficiency in the English Language:
- The University of Sussex’s English language requirements, especially for the Arts and Humanities, must be met by applicants. Candidates who have a conditional PhD offer based only on their undergraduate or graduate performance are welcome to apply; however, those who have English proficiency requirements are not.
- Academic prerequisites:
- Candidates in the arts, humanities, and social sciences must have a master’s degree and a first-class honors degree from the UK or anticipate having one by September 2025 or January 2026.
- A first-class honors degree is necessary for science and engineering, ideally combined with an appropriate postgraduate degree, like a master’s.
Benefits:
- Bench fees and tuition: The University of Sussex pays for these costs in full.
- The China Scholarship Council provides the living allowance (CSC).
- Scholarship Requirements and Sponsors:
- Applicants must receive CSC scholarship support in addition to a PhD admission offer from the University of Sussex in order to be eligible for funding.
- After completing their education, all scholarship recipients are also expected to return to China in order to support the development of the nation.
Deadline: 10 February 2025
