Chemical Engineering USTC Scholarships 2026 Open for Applications

Tianjin University, one of China’s oldest and most respected research institutions, has opened applications for its Chemical Engineering and Technology Scholarship for the 2026 intake. The four-year, English-taught bachelor’s program comes with substantial financial backing, covering tuition and monthly living costs for students who maintain satisfactory academic standing through annual reviews. For international students looking to study engineering in China without bearing the full financial weight, this is one of the more competitive packages currently on the table.

The scholarship is administered by the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology and is renewable each year, subject to performance evaluation. That means admitted scholars are not handed a blank check — they earn continued support by meeting academic benchmarks year after year.

What the Money Actually Covers?

The USTC Chemical engineering scholarship comes in two tiers, and what you receive determines how much of the financial load is lifted off your shoulders.

• Full Scholarship recipients get a tuition subsidy of 20,000 RMB per year plus a living allowance of 1,400 RMB per month, disbursed over 10 months annually.
• Partial Scholarship holders receive the same 20,000 RMB annual tuition subsidy but no living stipend.
• Tuition for the program is 20,000 RMB per year, which means full and partial scholars both have their tuition effectively covered.
• Additional out-of-pocket costs include an 800 RMB annual insurance fee and dormitory charges ranging from 15 to 60 RMB per bed per day, depending on room type and campus.
• A 7,000 RMB deposit and a 420 RMB application fee are required upon admission, and neither is refundable if a student later withdraws.

Who Can Actually Apply?

This scholarship targets young international applicants at the start of their academic careers — not career-changers or postgrad seekers. Here is what the university requires before your application even gets a second look.

• Applicants must be non-Chinese passport holders. Former Chinese citizens who naturalized elsewhere must meet the specific conditions outlined in China’s Ministry of Education Document No. 12 (2020).
• A high school diploma is mandatory, and applicants must be under 25 years of age.
• Applicants younger than 18 as of September 1, 2026 must provide an original guardian certificate issued by a Tianjin District Notary Office, with the guardian being a permanent Tianjin resident.
• English proficiency is non-negotiable: a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL score of 80 is required. Native English speakers are exempt.
• Applicants must be in good physical health, hold a clean disciplinary record, and agree to follow Chinese laws and Tianjin University’s institutional regulations.
• Students currently studying in China must provide proof of good conduct from their current institution and, if enrolled at another Chinese university, a certificate of withdrawal.
• A certificate of non-criminal records, valid within six months of the application date, is required for all applicants. Recent high school graduates can substitute this with a school conduct certificate.

How to Apply, Step by Step

The application process is structured into four distinct stages, each with its own set of actions and deadlines. Missing any one of them can stall or disqualify your candidacy, so treat this as a sequential checklist rather than a loose set of suggestions.

First, take the CSCA exam. The China Scholastic Competency Assessment is organized by the China Scholarship Council and functions as the standardized academic benchmark for undergraduate admissions. Test dates and subject details are published on the official CSCA portal at www.csca.cn. The university strongly advises scheduling this early because scores take time to process, and late results can bottleneck the rest of your application. For subject-specific guidance, consult the 2026 Tianjin University CSCA Test Subjects list for international undergraduates.

Second, submit your application online. All materials go through the International Student Service System at tju.at0086.cn/student. You will need to upload scanned copies of your high school diploma or pre-graduation certificate, notarized transcripts or standardized test results such as SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP, or IB scores, your CSCA transcript, a valid passport copy, English proficiency proof, a resume covering all education and work history since high school without gaps, a study plan of at least 600 words, a completed foreigner physical examination form dated after October 1, 2025, financial proof such as a bank savings certificate or guarantor income statement, and any supplementary documents like award certificates. All documents must be in Chinese or English, with certified translations provided for anything in another language. A downloadable scholarship application form must also be signed and uploaded to the platform.

Third, attend the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview that evaluates overall academic readiness and Chinese language ability. The university has not published a fixed interview date, so expect communication after the review of written applications.

Fourth, confirm admission and pay. Students who pass the interview and receive an offer must pay a 7,000 RMB deposit and 420 RMB application fee within the deadline set by the university. Once payment clears, Tianjin University will issue an electronic Admission Notice and a Visa Application for Study in China form, typically in July.

The Clock Is Ticking — Final Deadline

All applications for Chemical Engineering and Technology Scholarship at USTC must be submitted by April 1, 2026.