Applications for the CSC Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University are now open. The Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program is fully funded and aims to attract international students to undertake studies at the Zhejiang Normal University, China.

This scholarship program is available for students from all over the world who wish to study for a Master’s degree or PhD degree program at Zhejiang Normal University. The Chinese Government Scholarship Chinese University Program is established by the Ministry of Education to support Chinese universities to attract outstanding international students for graduate studies in China.

Founded in 1956, Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU, 浙江师范大学 – Zhèjiāng shīfàn dàxué) is a public research university in Zhejiang, China. The university is organized into 18 colleges and offers undergraduate master’s and PhD programs. ZJNU has over 25,480 undergraduates, 4,300 postgraduates, and 15,000 adult students in adult education programs. ZJNU is one of the top 100 universities in China and a key provincial university that is among the Designated Chinese Universities that can host Chinese Government Scholarship holders.

Program Details

• Host Institution: Zhejiang Normal University in China.
• Eligible Program: Available Master and PhD programs at Zhejiang Normal University.
• Number of Awards: Not specified.
• Duration: Up to 3 years for Master’s degree program and up to 4 years for PhD degree program.
• Target group: Open for all nationalities (except Chinese citizens).

CSC Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University Benefits

Selected candidates for the CSC Chinese University Program to study in Asia will be provided with the following benefits:

1. Exemption from registration fee, tuition, and accommodation fees;
2. Monthly Living allowance:
   • Master’s degree students: 3000 RMB/month;
   • PhD degree students: 3500 RMB/month.
3. Comprehensive Medical Insurance for International Students in China.

Available Programs at Zhejiang Normal University

Below is the list of available masters and PhD programs at Zhejiang Normal University.

Mater’s Degree Programs

1. Environmental Science and Engineering *
2. Geography
3. Environmental Engineering *
4. Master of Public Administration *
5. Master of Social Work *
6. African Education
7. History and Culture of Africa
8. International Relations
9. International Politics
10. Political Theory
11. Mechanical Engineering
12. Vocational and Technical Education
13. Intelligent Transportation Technology
14. International Spread of Chinese Language
15. Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
16. Chemistry **
17. Ecology **
18. Biology **
19. Comparative Education *
20. Higher Education
21. Curriculum and Pedagogy
22. Early Childhood Education
23. Special Education
24. Master of Business Administration *
25. Business Administration
26. Applied Economics
27. Fine Arts
28. Master of Fine Arts(MFA)-Art Design
29. Juvenile Literature
30. World History
31. Chinese History
32. Chinese Language and Literature
33. Optical Engineering **
34. Computer Science and Technology
35. Software Engineering
36. Electronic Information *
37. Mathematics
38. Physics **
39. Master of Physical Education(MPE)
40. Sports Science
41. Master of Translation
42. Foreign Language and Literature
43. Drama and Film Studies
44. Folklore
45. Master of Fine Arts(MFA)-Film
46. Master of Fine Arts(MFA)-Broadcasting
47. Master of Fine Arts(MFA)-Music
48. Musicology and Dancing

PhD Degree Programs

1. African Education and Social Development
2. Early Childhood Education
3. Comparative Literature and World Literature
4. Juvenile Literature
5. Chinese Philology
6. Theory of Literature and Art
7. Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
8. Ancient Chinese Literature
9. Chinese Classical Text
10. Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature
11. Chinese language and literature
12. Fundamental Mathematics
13. Applied Mathematics
14. Operational Research and Cybernetics **
15. Comparative Education *
16. Higher Education
17. Curriculum and Pedagogy
18. Psychology
19. Chinese History
20. Physics **
21. Chemistry **
22. Computer Science and Technology **
23. Biology **
24. Foreign Language and Literature
25. Geography *
26. Chinese Language and Culture

Before selecting your program, please pay attention to the following note:

• Programs with * are taught in English
• Programs with ** are taught in both English and Chinese (you can choose the English or Chinese class)
• Programs without symbols are taught in Chinese

CSC Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University Eligibility

To apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University, Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a non-Chinese citizens.
• Be in good health.
• Applicants who apply for a Master’s degree should be under 35 years old and have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Applicants who apply for a doctoral degree should be under 40 years old and have a Master’s degree.
• Applicants who apply for programs taught in Chinese must have HSK 4 or higher certificate, Chinese language entry requirement of specific programs subject to the university’s list of the program available for 2024. Students who do not meet the Chinese language entry requirement must study 1 year of Chinese language and after passing relevant HSK test, the student can start the program.
• In principle, the applicants should be overseas freshmen. Fresh undergraduate students and fresh master students in China can also apply.

Similar opportunities

1. CSC Scholarship at the China University of Geosciences;
2. Chinese Government Scholarship at Wuhan University;
3. Chinese Government Scholarship at BIT for International Students.

How to Apply for the CSC Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University

Eligible candidates who would like to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University must follow the steps below:

1. Click on the CSC online application system to Create an account.
2. Read the instructions carefully. The program category should be Type B, and Agency No. of ZJNU is 10345.
3. Upload the required documents, and click the SUBMIT.

Required Documents

Applicants should provide the following documents truly, correctly, and completely.

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English);
2. Copy of Passport Home Page. If your passport expires before September 2024, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;
3. Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school;
4. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department.
5. Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports in accordance with the corresponding Chinese proficiency requirements. Applicants for other language-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates according to the universities’ requirements, like IELTS or TOFEL report;
6. Pre-admission documents: For doctoral program, you need to get acceptance letter from the supervisor. For the contact of the supervisor, you can search on internet or send mail to [email protected] to ask. For Type-B, Students don’t need to apply for pre-admission letter.
7. A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor;
8. Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad;
9. Example of art. To apply for majors related to art or design, applicants could submit their own works through “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents” in the online system. Applicants could also provide such materials to the applied universities directly in other ways;
10. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China;
11. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant).
12. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

You are not required to post hard copies of your application documents to the university during the period of application. For any inquiry please send your request to [email protected].

The deadline to submit applications for this Chinese scholarship program is February 29, 2024. For more details on the CSC Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University, please read the CSC Scholarship Application Tips and Tricks and visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.