The University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) has opened applications for the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for the 2025 academic year.

This fully funded scholarship supports high-level postgraduate programs, offering students from across the globe a chance to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in China.

USTB Scholarship Coverage

The CSC Scholarship provides a comprehensive financial package, including:

• Tuition fees: Fully covered.
• Accommodation: On-campus housing included.
• Living allowance: Monthly stipend to support living expenses.
• Comprehensive medical insurance: Covers health-related costs during your stay in China.

Program Duration

• Master’s Degree: 2–3 years
• Doctoral Degree: 4 years
• Elementary Chinese Course (if required): 1 year.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: Non-Chinese citizens in good health.
• Educational Background and Age:
  • Master’s applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age.
  • Doctoral applicants must have a master’s degree and be under 40 years of age.
• Language Proficiency:
  • For Chinese-Medium Programs: HSK Level 4 (or higher). Applicants with HSK4 may need to take a 1-year elementary Chinese course.
  • For English-Medium Programs: IELTS 6, TOEFL 80, or equivalent certification (applicable to non-native English speakers).

Application Process

The application process involves two key steps:

• Submit Application on CSC Platform
  • Log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship System (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn).
  • Choose Type B and enter agency number 10008.
  • Pre-admission notice is not required at this stage.
• Apply on USTB Platform
  • Visit the USTB application portal (onlineapply.ustb.edu.cn).
  • Apply: https://iscen.ustb.edu.cn/News/825f8501c43f43cf9d897a22769bb990.htm
  • Upload required documents.

USTB will review applications, issue pre-admission notices to selected candidates, and forward recommendations to the CSC.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must prepare and upload the following documents:

• CSC Application Form (Type B, Agency Number 10008).
• Passport copy (valid until September 2025 or later).
• Verified degree certificates (bachelor’s and/or master’s).
• Academic transcripts (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral, if applicable).
• Language proficiency certificates (HSK5, IELTS 6, TOEFL 80, etc.).
• Study plan/research proposal (minimum 1,000 words).
  • Doctoral applicants must include a supervisor’s signature.
• Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
• Health certificate for foreigners (valid within 6 months).
• Certificate of no criminal record (valid within 6 months).
• Acceptance letter from a USTB supervisor (recommended for PhD applicants).
• Academic publications (if applicable).
• Personal works (for art/design-related majors).