Tiangong University Master+PhD Scholarships for 2026 September Intake Open

A fully funded scholarship to study in China — no application fee, no tuition, and a monthly stipend deposited straight into your account. That is not a hypothetical. Tiangong University, backed by the Chinese Government through the China Scholarship Council, is actively recruiting international students for master’s and doctoral programs starting in the 2026-2027 academic session. If you have been waiting for a funded route into one of China’s rising research universities, this is the one worth paying attention to.

Tiangong University, located in Tianjin — a major city just 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed rail — has built a reputation in textiles, materials science, engineering, and applied technology. Through the CSC Scholarship (Type B), the university covers virtually every cost that typically stops international students from studying abroad. The competition is real, but so is the reward.

What the Money Actually Looks Like?

The Tiangong CSC Scholarship is not a partial discount or a vague promise of “financial aid.” Here is what successful applicants receive in full:

• Complete tuition waiver for the entire duration of the degree program
• Free on-campus accommodation or a housing subsidy
• Registration fee fully covered
• Comprehensive medical insurance provided by the Chinese Government
• Monthly living allowance of 3,000 RMB for master’s students (approximately 410 USD)
• Monthly living allowance of 3,500 RMB for doctoral students (approximately 480 USD)

No hidden costs, no separate applications for each benefit. One scholarship covers everything. For students coming from countries where even a modest living cost abroad feels out of reach, this package removes the financial barrier entirely.

Who Can Actually Apply?

Before you start gathering documents, make sure you clear every box on this list. The eligibility criteria are strict but straightforward:

• You must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health at the time of application
• You must hold a bachelor’s degree to apply for a master’s program, or a master’s degree to apply for a doctoral program
• Master’s applicants must be under 35 years of age; doctoral applicants must be under 40
• You can apply whether you are currently outside China or are an international alumnus of a Chinese university
• There is no nationality restriction beyond the non-Chinese citizenship requirement — applicants from all countries are welcome

If you meet these conditions, you are eligible. The selection then comes down to your academic record, research potential, and the strength of your application materials.

How to Apply Without Getting Lost in the Process?

The application for admission on CSC scholarship at Tiangong university runs through two separate portals, and missing either one will disqualify you. Here is the process broken into clear steps so nothing falls through the cracks.

Start by creating an account on the official CSC Online Application System. This is the Chinese Government’s centralized scholarship platform. Once inside, select Tiangong University using agency number 10058, choose CSC Scholarship Type B, and pick the degree level and program you want to pursue. Fill out every section of the application form carefully and upload all required documents in PDF format.

Next, submit a second application directly through the Tiangong University admission portal. This is the university’s own system, separate from CSC, and it confirms your intent to enroll at Tiangong specifically. Both applications must be completed for your candidacy to be considered valid.

The documents you will need to prepare for Tiangong University Scholarship include a copy of your valid passport, notarized degree certificates and academic transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors written in English or Chinese, a personal statement of no more than 1,500 words, a detailed study plan of no more than 3,000 words, a language proficiency certificate (HSK 5 for Chinese-taught programs or IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs), a medical examination certificate valid for at least six months, and any supporting materials such as published research papers or academic awards.

There is no application fee. You will not be charged anything to apply through either Tiangong university admissions portal.

Once Tiangong University reviews your application and shortlists you, their international office will send a CSC Scholarship award letter along with the documents you need to apply for a Chinese student visa. The wait between submission and results requires patience, but the process itself costs you nothing but effort.

The Clock Is Ticking — Final Deadline to Apply

The application window for the Tiangong University CSC Scholarship 2026-2027 closes on April 15, 2026.