Applications are now officially open for one of China’s most competitive fully funded graduate study opportunities—the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program at Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE).
This YUFE CSC scholarship is part of China’s flagship initiative supporting outstanding international students for Master’s and PhD studies, and it remains available for the 2026–2027 academic cohort until 27 February 2026 (Beijing Time).
This news post explains what this opportunity offers, who can apply, and how applicants can secure their fully funded YUFE scholarship seat through the CSC Type B route.
What This YUFE Scholarship Offers?
The High-Level Postgraduate CSC Scholarship at YUFE is a full scholarship, covering every major cost an international student would normally worry about:
| Scholarship Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Tuition Fee Exemption | All tuition costs are fully covered for the entire duration of the degree program. |
| Monthly Stipend (As per Chinese Government Standards) | • Master’s students: Monthly stipend as per CSC standard rates |
| • PhD students: Monthly stipend as per CSC standard rates | |
| Free On-Campus Accommodation | • Master’s: Double room |
| • PhD: Single room | |
| Medical Support Package | • Outpatient medical services |
| • Comprehensive medical insurance for the entire study duration | |
| Scholarship Duration | Covers the full length of the selected Master’s or PhD program. |
Eligibility Checks
Applicants must meet the following criteria before applying:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen in good physical and mental health
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree and be under 35 for Master’s applications
- Hold a Master’s degree and be under 40 for PhD applications
- Possess HSK Level 4 for all Chinese-taught programs
- Meet YUFE’s academic and language requirements for the chosen major
- Submit all required application documents as outlined in the guidelines
Scholarship Deadlines
The application window for the 2026–2027 cohort of YUFE-CSC scholarship closes on 27 February 2026 (24:00 Beijing Time). Applicants must submit applications on both portals before the deadline:
- CSC Application System (Type B, Agency Number: 10689)
- YUFE Service Platform for International Students
Early submission is recommended as YUFE conducts interviews or written tests during its evaluation process.
Majors Available for 2026 Intake
YUFE offers a wide range of Master’s and Doctoral programs across fields such as:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Public Finance
- Economics
- International Trade
- Enterprise Management
- Tourism Management
- International Relations
- Law
- Project Management (English-taught)
- Computer Science & Technology
- Multiple doctoral specializations in economics, management, tourism, finance, and international trade
Applicants must refer to the full major list to confirm program availability.
Final Note to Applicants
This is a rare chance to study at a top Chinese university under a fully funded government scholarship, with full financial support, accommodation, and medical insurance. As the deadline is strict and documents must be accurate and complete, applicants are urged to begin the application process immediately.