Wuhan University has officially released the Application Guide for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) Bilateral Program 2026 (Type A), one of China’s most prestigious fully funded government scholarships for international students. This opportunity is available for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and visiting scholar admissions for the 2026–2027 academic cohort, with applications routed through applicants’ home country authorities under bilateral agreements.
This article is a complete, applicant-focused guide explaining who can apply, what the scholarship offers, eligible study levels and majors at Wuhan University, language requirements, application procedures, and the official timeline. If you are planning to study or conduct research in China in 2026 with full financial support, this guide tells you exactly how to prepare.
About the CGS Bilateral Program (Type A)
The Chinese Government Scholarship – Bilateral Program (Type A) is funded by the Government of China and implemented through agreements with foreign governments and institutions. Applicants do not apply directly to the university or CSC initially, but through the dispatching authority in their home country, usually the Ministry of Education or the Chinese Embassy/Consulate.
Wuhan University is a designated host institution under this program and offers a wide range of disciplines across sciences, engineering, medicine, economics, law, management, humanities, and philosophy.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
The CGS Bilateral Program is a full scholarship, covering both academic study and, where required, Chinese language preparatory training.
Key offerings include:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation or accommodation subsidy
- Monthly living stipend (as per CSC standards)
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- One-year Chinese language preparatory program (if required)
- Funding duration covering the full standard length of the degree or research program
The scholarship duration includes major study plus any approved Chinese language study period and cannot normally be extended.
Supported Study Levels and Teaching Language
Supported Categories
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- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- Doctoral students
- General scholars
- Senior scholars
Teaching Language
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- Undergraduate programs: Chinese-taught only
- Graduate and non-degree programs: Chinese-taught or English-taught (where available)
Applicants who do not yet meet language requirements may be placed in one year of Chinese language training before starting their degree.
Eligibility Checks – Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions to be considered:
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen and in good physical and mental health
- Must meet academic excellence requirements for the intended level of study
Age and Degree Requirements
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- Undergraduate: High school diploma, under 25 years
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, under 35 years
- Doctoral: Master’s degree, under 40 years
- General Scholar: High school diploma or above, under 45 years
- Senior Scholar: Master’s degree or Associate Professor (or above), under 50 years
Language Requirements
Chinese-taught programs:
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- Undergraduate & non-degree: HSK Level 3 or above
- Master’s & PhD: HSK Level 4 or above
English-taught programs:
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- IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+, or proof of previous English-medium education
- Clinical Medicine (English-taught): English proficiency plus HSK Level 4.
Native English speakers may be exempt from English test requirements.
Apply: https://admission.whu.edu.cn/info/1251/5772.htm
Applications for the Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship (Bilateral Program) 2026 are typically submitted between early December 2025 and the end of March 2026, depending on the specific deadline set by each country’s dispatching authority.