Yunnan University International Scholarship 2025 in Kunming Open

Yunnan University, a prestigious institution located in the heart of Kunming, China, invites applications for its Yunnan University Scholarship Program 2025. This golden opportunity caters to international students pursuing full-time Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees.

With generous scholarship offerings, Yunnan University aims to cultivate global talent while fostering cross-cultural exchange and academic excellence.

Scholarship Benefits

The Yunnan University Scholarship Program offers two tiers of funding support:

• Full Scholarship: This covers on-campus accommodation and full tuition fees, ensuring that selected students can focus solely on their academic pursuits.
• Partial Scholarship: This option covers on-campus accommodation and partially reduces tuition fees, with a contribution of RMB 5,000 required from the student.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

1. Nationality: Be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport.
2. Health & Conduct: Be in good physical and mental health, maintain good conduct, abide by Chinese laws, and respect Yunnan University’s regulations and Chinese customs.
3. Age & Educational Background:
   • Bachelor’s Degree Applicants: Aged 18-30 with a senior high school graduation certificate or equivalent.
   • Master’s Degree Applicants: Aged 20-40 with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
   • Doctoral Degree Applicants: Aged 22-45 with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
4. Academic & Language Requirements: Applicants must meet the specific academic standards and language proficiency requirements for their desired major. Proof of language ability may be tested through an interview.

Courses/Degrees Offered

Yunnan University offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies across various disciplines. This includes but is not limited to the arts, sciences, engineering, and humanities. Applicants are encouraged to explore their preferred courses and check the specific language and academic prerequisites outlined on the university’s website http://english.ynu.edu.cn/ynumajors.html.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through the Yunnan University International Student Service System and submit the required documents, which include:

1. Valid Passport Photocopy (valid within six months).
2. Personal ID Photo (named after the passport number).
3. Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
4. Highest Diploma and Degree Certificates (with notarized translations if not in Chinese or English).
5. Academic Transcripts (officially issued and sealed with translations, if applicable).
6. Language Proficiency Certificate (HSK or IELTS/TOEFL scores, as applicable).
7. Study Plan or Research Proposal (minimum 1,000 words).
8. Recommendation Letters (for graduate programs).
9. No Criminal Record Report.
10. Financial Support Guarantee (bank statement or signed financial support statement).
11. Portfolio of Art Works (for Musicology and Fine Arts applicants).
12. Letter of Commitment for Application.

Note: All documents must be uploaded in the system as scanned copies. Mailed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Ensure all documents are clear, valid, and translated (if applicable).

Announcement Call: http://english.ynu.edu.cn/ynuscholarships.html.

The application deadline is May 15, 2025 (China Standard Time).