International students planning to study medicine, pharmacy, acupuncture, or other health-related majors in China now have a fully funded pathway for 2026. The Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is officially accepting applications for international bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs with generous financial support and long-term academic opportunities in Shanghai.
This prestigious municipal scholarship targets outstanding international students seeking professional education in traditional Chinese medicine and related disciplines. With tuition coverage, accommodation, medical insurance, and monthly stipends available under different categories, the program offers a comprehensive funding package for global applicants aiming to study in one of China’s leading specialized universities.
The scholarship supports multiple degree levels with the following duration: bachelor’s degree students can study for 4 years (5 years for medical majors), master’s degree students for 3 years, and doctoral students for 3 years with possible extension of 1 additional year.
Financial Plan of SGS Scholarship
The Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship (SGS) offers a comprehensive financial plan designed to reduce the cost of studying in China and provide international students with a stable academic and living environment throughout their degree at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This scholarship ensures that selected students can focus on their studies without financial stress by covering major educational and living expenses under two funding categories.
Under the Category A Scholarship, international students receive full tuition fee coverage along with free on-campus accommodation, typically one bed in a shared double room for the duration of the study program. In addition, the scholarship provides comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly living allowance to support daily expenses in Shanghai. Students who receive university approval to live off-campus may also receive accommodation subsidies based on official Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship standards. The off-campus housing subsidy is set at 700 yuan per month for undergraduate and master’s students and 1000 yuan per month for doctoral students, calculated according to the actual months spent living outside campus.
The Category B Scholarship provides essential academic support by covering full tuition fees and comprehensive medical insurance during the study period. Both Category A and Category B SGS funding options are designed to support outstanding international applicants pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, making higher education in Shanghai more accessible and financially manageable for talented students worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Applicants must meet academic, age, and language requirements set by the university and scholarship authorities.
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health
- Bachelor’s applicants must hold a high school diploma and be under 25 years old
- Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old
- Doctoral applicants must hold a master’s degree with academic expertise and be under 40 years old
- Must meet language proficiency requirements for the selected program
- Applicants already receiving Chinese government or other major scholarships are not eligible
- Must demonstrate strong academic performance and study potential.
Apply: https://iec.shutcm.edu.cn/2025/1229/c5636a171158/page.htm
The last date to apply for the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is June 30, 2026. Applicants must complete and submit their online application along with all required documents before June 30, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 academic intake.