Tsinghua University has officially confirmed the opening cycle for the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) for the 2026-2027 academic cohort. This announcement signals one of the most competitive and prestigious fully funded CSC scholarship opportunities for global students aiming to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in China’s top-ranked university.
This article explains what the CGS at Tsinghua offers, what type of opportunity this is, who can apply, what you will receive, and the deadlines you must follow to secure consideration.
2026 Chinese Government Scholarship Open at Tsinghua University!
The Chinese Government Scholarship at Tsinghua University is a fully funded postgraduate opportunity funded by the Government of China and administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). It supports international students who wish to undertake graduate-level studies or research in China with the aim of strengthening global academic cooperation, mutual understanding, and international exchange.
For the 2026-2027 intake, CGS applications under Program Category Type A (via external authorities such as embassies and government bodies) generally remain open from late November 2025 to February 2026.
CGS Type B applications (through Tsinghua University’s Chinese University Program) will run according to Tsinghua’s internal selection schedule, and pre-admission should be completed ideally before 15 December 2025 to avoid missing CSC timelines.
This article helps you understand how the Type B route works through Tsinghua, what benefits you receive, who qualifies, and how to meet the deadlines.
What this Tsinghua-CSC Scholarship Offers?
The CGS at Tsinghua provides two categories of financial support:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Free university dormitory OR monthly accommodation subsidy
- Monthly stipend
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Partial Scholarship Coverage: Covers one or more of the above benefits, depending on CSC allocation.
Scholarship Duration: MS 1-3 years and PhD 4-5 years.
Eligibility Requisites for Tsinghua CSC Scholarship
To qualify for CGS Type B through Tsinghua University, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good mental and physical health.
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 for master’s applications, or hold a master’s degree and be under 40 for PhD applications.
- Applicants to Chinese-taught programs must have HSK Level 4 (or provide proof of completing a Chinese-taught degree).
- Must first obtain pre-admission from a Tsinghua school or department, which must also recommend the applicant for CGS.
- Must not hold any other scholarship for prospective graduate study at Tsinghua.
- Must meet specific CGS Type B requirements set by departments, including approved programs and nationality considerations.
Important Deadlines for 2026–2027 Admission
Tsinghua strongly advises applicants to complete their Tsinghua university pre-admission before 15 December 2025. Those who miss this suggested timeline risk missing CSC Type B deadlines.
CGS Type A applications (via embassies and national authorities) typically remain open from late November 2025 until February 2026, but exact dates differ by country and must be confirmed locally.
Only candidates recommended by Tsinghua’s departments will be nominated to the CSC for final review, which concludes with official results released to the university.