Central South University (CSU) is now accepting applications for its prestigious CSC Scholarship 2025 for international students. This fully funded scholarship is a remarkable opportunity for talented non-Chinese students to pursue their master’s or doctoral degrees at one of China’s top-ranking institutions. Here’s everything you need to know to apply successfully.
Scholarship Duration and Requirements
- Master’s Degree: 3 years
- Doctoral Degree: 4 years
Students must complete required credits, pass exams, and successfully defend their dissertations to graduate and receive diplomas after a final review.
What Does this CAU-CSC Scholarship Cover?
- Full Scholarship: Tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend of a monthly 3000 RMB for master degree students and CNY 3500 per month for Phd students.
- Partial Scholarships: Cover specific components of the full benefit
Who Can Apply?
- Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with no criminal record and in good health and a strong academic background and innovative research capabilities are essential.
- Age and Educational Qualifications: For master degree you must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old and for doctoral degree you must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old.
- Language Proficiency: For Chinese-taught programs you must have a minimum scores of HSK4 (260) for science/engineering and HSK5 (200) for arts/social sciences/medical programs. And for English-taught programs you need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or TOEFL score of 85. Exemptions apply for applicants whose first language or previous degree programs were conducted in Chinese or English.
How to Apply for CAU-CSC Scholarship 2025?
Step 1: Complete an online application at CSU’s Application Portal here https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/?S8cMF5lUCwGD=1731923996738#/login.
Step 2: Apply for admission at CAU https://intl.csu.edu.cn/English/Admission/Graduate_Programs.htm.
Step 3: Await an academic review to evaluate your background, research abilities, and potential.
Step 4: Receive the final admission result and financial support details via email.
Documents You Need to apply for scholarship at CAU in 2025:
- Valid passport and any relevant Chinese visas (if applicable).
- Notarized highest graduation certificates and transcripts.
- Physical examination record as per CSU requirements.
- Non-criminal record issued after October 1, 2024.
- Language proficiency certificates (HSK, IELTS, or TOEFL).
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
- Study plan (minimum 1000 words).
- Video self-introduction (max 40MB in MP4 format).
- Acceptance letters or published research (optional but beneficial).
- Statement confirming no other scholarships.
Important Deadline
Application Deadline for CAU-CSC High-Level Graduates Program: February 15, 2025.