International students can study in China with full funding thanks to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) Scholarship 2026. It provides basic housing, medical insurance, a monthly stipend of ¥3,500, and exemptions of tuition and application fees. The initiative encourages exceptional students and young researchers from all over the world to earn master’s or doctoral degrees, participate in academic tours, or carry out research at CAS institutes and UCAS colleges. International graduate students from other universities are also welcome to enroll in cooperative study programs. There are two types of UCAS scholarships: the Full Scholarship, which pays for full costs, and the Partial Scholarship, which offers specific financial assistance. Below will be comprehensive instructions regarding eligibility, perks, and the application procedure.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Citizenship requirements include not being a citizen of China, having a valid foreign passport, being favorable to China, and abiding by UCAS and Chinese laws.
- Language Proficiency: Either Chinese or English proficiency is required.
Age Requirements:
- Applicants for a PhD must be born on or after January 1, 1991.
- Applicants for master’s degrees must be born on or after January 1, 1996.
- Senior visiting students who were born on or after January 1, 1981
- Students who often visit: born on or after January 1, 1986
- Applicants for joint programs: No age restrictions
- Eligibility: Must fulfill the requirements listed in the 2026 Calls for Programs for International Students for UCAS international student admission.
China is the host nation.
Study in Asia as a Study Abroad
Category: Master’s, PhD, and Postgraduate Scholarships
Countries That Qualify: All foreign applications are welcome.
Benefits of the scholarship include full funding, a monthly stipend of ¥3,500, free housing, and comprehensive health insurance.
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
Waiver of tuition:
- PhD candidates are not required to pay the RMB 40,000 annual tuition.
- Master’s students are not required to pay the RMB 30,000 annual tuition.
Monthly Allowance:
- PhD students receive RMB 2,500 per month from UCAS, while master’s students receive RMB 2,000 per month.
- Depending on academic achievement, the institute or host supervisor may offer further research assistantships.
- For PhD students and Master’s students, the total monthly compensation is at least RMB 3,500 and RMB 3,000, respectively.
- Accommodation: Students in UCAS faculties or institutes in Beijing are given basic housing.
- Medical Insurance: An RMB 800 annual premium is paid.
- Application cost: The RMB 600 application processing cost is waived.
- Duration: Master’s and doctoral programs have a maximum duration of 36 months; extensions are not permitted.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
