The Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Graduate Program is a full scholarship provided by the Ministry of Education of China to select and recruit outstanding foreign young students directly from some high-level universities in China to pursue graduate degrees.
1. Basic information about scholarships
(I) Admission quota, category, and duration
In 2026, Shenyang University of Technology will enroll master's and doctoral students under the Chinese Government Scholarship High-level Graduate Program. The scholarship period for master's students is 3 years, while that for doctoral students is 4 years.
2. The teaching language is generally Chinese, but some majors may offer courses taught in English.
3. The duration of scholarship funding is determined by the length of study at the time of admission, including professional study, and in principle, it shall not be extended.
4. Scholarship recipients must be managed in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Chinese government scholarship after arriving in China. Recipients of this scholarship are not allowed to change their admitted institution after arriving in China; in principle, they are not allowed to change their major and study duration.
(II) Applicant Qualifications
1. The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen and in good health;
2. Requirements for the applicant's education and age:
Applicants for master's degree studies in China must hold a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35;
Individuals seeking to pursue a doctoral degree in China must hold a master's degree and be under the age of 40.
(III) Scholarship details (in RMB)
1. Tuition fees are waived and free on-campus accommodation is provided.
2. Provide scholarship living expenses, with specific criteria as follows:
Master's degree candidate: 3,000 RMB per month per person
Doctoral candidate: 3,500 RMB per month per person
3. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China on Chinese government scholarships.
4. International travel expenses: to be borne by the individual.
II. Application time
From November 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
III. Application Materials
Applicants must submit their applications to the School of International Education at our university and send their electronic application materials to lxsxy@sut.edu.cn or iessut@163.com.
Applicants must truthfully fill in and submit the following application materials (failure to submit electronic application materials will be deemed as waiver):
(Please send all application materials in zip format, and name the email subject in the format of "CSC+surname on passport+first name on passport+passport number", for example: CSC + ABDUR + MUHAMMAD +AAXXXXXX)
1. Application form for Chinese government scholarship:
Applicants seeking Chinese Government Scholarships must fill out and submit their application information through the "Online Application System for Studying in China" managed by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), and also provide an electronic version of the application form. The website for the CSC's Online Application System for Studying in China is http://www.campuschina.org.
Note: When filling out the online application form on the "Online Application System for Studying in China" of the China Scholarship Council, the acceptance institution number is 10142 (Shenyang University of Technology). Applicants who do not fill out the online application will not have their applications accepted by our university.
2. Notarized proof of highest educational qualification:
If the applicant is a student, they must also submit a certificate of enrollment issued by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation.
3. Academic transcript (from undergraduate level onwards):
The scanned copy of the transcript should include the academic stages of undergraduate, master's (if applicable), and doctoral (if applicable) studies, up to the most recent semester's grades. The transcript should be issued and stamped by the academic affairs office, graduate school, or relevant student management department of the school attended. Both Chinese and English transcripts are acceptable. If the transcript is in a language other than English, an English translation and notarization are required.
4. Study plan in China (no less than 1000 words):
Please write in Chinese or English. Please elaborate on the major or research direction you intend to pursue at our university, and the research plan must be signed by your supervisor. The template for the study plan is detailed in Annex 1.
5. Recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors at the applicant's alma mater:
Please write in Chinese or English. The content should focus on the applicant's learning objectives and requirements in China, as well as an evaluation of the student's comprehensive abilities and future development. Please refer to Attachment 2 for the template of the recommendation letter.
6. Physical examination record for foreigners:
Applicants should strictly follow the items required in the "Foreigner Physical Examination Record" for examination, and it must be filled out in English. The "Foreigner Physical Examination Record" with missing items, without a personal photo attached or with a photo not stamped across the page, or without the signature and seal of the physician and hospital is invalid. The physical examination record is valid for 6 months, and the template is detailed in Annex 3.
7. Blood test report:
The blood test report should include the test results for HIV, V.D.R.L, HbsAg, and HCV.
8. Scanned copy of the first page of the applicant's passport and a blank visa page:
The passport must be valid for at least one year from the application date.
9. Proof of language proficiency:
To apply for Chinese language instruction, one must provide HSK scores (valid for two years), with the following requirements:
(1) Applicants for majors in science and engineering, economics and management, must achieve a score of 180 or above in HSK Level 4;
(2) For applications in humanities, social sciences, and philosophy majors, a score of 180 or above in HSK Level 5 is required.
To apply for courses taught in English, the following proof of English proficiency is required:
(1) Submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report, which should ideally reach 80 or above, or 5.5 or above for IELTS;
(2) Proof of previous teaching experience in English;
(3) Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from submitting proof of English proficiency.
For master's and doctoral applicants who cannot provide the above-mentioned certificates, their language proficiency can be determined by their supervisors and departments based on the specific situation of interviews and written exams.
10. No criminal record certificate:
The validity period is 6 months. If it cannot be provided during the application stage, the "Letter of Commitment for No Criminal Record" in Annex 4 can be signed as a temporary replacement document.
11. Other materials:
(1) Letter of acceptance (optional): Applicants may first contact their supervisors for assessment and obtain a letter of acceptance. The template for the letter of acceptance is detailed in Annex 5.
(2) If the applicant is employed, a certificate of employment issued by the employer must be provided.
(3) Applicants who have already studied in China need to submit the passport visa page;
(4) One photo (3cm*4cm).
IV. Application Guide
List of Admission Majors
Master's Program: For the detailed list of master's degree programs for the 2026 academic year (taught in Chinese), please refer to Annex 6. For the detailed list of master's degree programs for the 2026 academic year (taught in English), please refer to Annex 7.
Doctoral Programs: For the detailed list of doctoral programs for the 2026 enrollment (taught in Chinese), please refer to Annex 8. For the detailed list of doctoral programs for the 2026 enrollment (taught in English), please refer to Annex 9.
V. Admission Notice and Enrollment Date
The admission results will be notified to applicants at the end of July 2026, with the enrollment date being September 2026.
VI. Contact Information
Contact: Teacher Zhao, Teacher Zhou
Contact number: +86-24-25494292
Email: lxsxy@sut.edu.cn
