LANZHOU UNIVERSITY 2027 CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP HIGH-LEVEL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
Study at Lanzhou University
Founded in 1909, Lanzhou University is a comprehensive university directly administered by China’s Ministry of Education. It is a Project 985, Project 211, and Double First-Class university, offering a broad range of disciplines and research opportunities.
Applications are invited from outstanding international students for the 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program.
Program Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree levels | Master’s and PhD |
| Master’s duration | 2–3 years |
| PhD duration | 4 years |
| Teaching languages | Chinese or English, depending on the program |
| Enrollment | Early September 2027; exact date stated in the Admission Notice |
| Application deadline | 28 February 2027 |
| CSC application category | Type B |
| University agency number | 10730 |
Students applying for Chinese-taught programs who do not meet the university’s language requirements for degree study must undertake one year of Chinese language preparation.
Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Living allowance
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance for international students under the Chinese Government Scholarship
Additional expense: Students must purchase third-party liability insurance at their own expense: RMB 100 per semester or RMB 200 per academic year.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35 when applying for a master’s degree.
- Hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40 when applying for a PhD.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential.
- Meet the language requirements of the chosen program.
Chinese Government Scholarship recipients may not simultaneously receive other scholarships funded by Chinese government authorities or the admitting university, except one-time awards. Violations may result in scholarship cancellation and repayment. Deliberate concealment also leads to a three-year restriction on applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Language Requirements
Chinese-taught programs
| Field | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| Literature, History and Philosophy | HSK Level 5: 180 |
| Master’s in International Chinese Language Education | HSK Level 5: 210, plus HSKK Intermediate: 60 |
| Other programs | HSK Level 4: 210 |
HSK certificates must be valid within two years. Applicants who previously earned a degree from a Chinese university through a Chinese-taught program are exempt from providing an HSK certificate.
English-taught programs
Applicants must provide IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above, or other evidence of English proficiency. Native English speakers are exempt from submitting English proficiency documentation.
Available Programs
All Lanzhou University programs open to international students are eligible under this scholarship. Please consult the university’s Scholarship Program Catalogue — Attachment 2 for specific majors.
Required Documents
- Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form, completed in Chinese or English.
- Passport information page, with passport validity extending beyond September 2027. Applicants currently in mainland China must also provide a valid visa or residence permit.
- Notarized degree certificates, bachelor’s level and above. Graduating students may submit a pre-graduation certificate.
- Notarized academic transcripts, from undergraduate study onward, including results through the latest completed semester.
- Chinese or English language proficiency documentation.
- Lanzhou University pre-admission notice or supervisor acceptance letter.
- Study plan of more than 1,000 words/Chinese characters, written in English or Chinese. PhD applicants’ plans must be signed by the prospective Chinese supervisor.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English.
- Evidence of academic and research achievements, such as published paper abstracts, publication lists and award certificates.
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form, completed in Chinese or English and valid for six months.
- Non-criminal record certificate, issued by the relevant local police authority within six months. Applicants unable to obtain it for exceptional reasons may submit the university’s declaration form.
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include the required notarized translations. All uploaded scans must be clear, authentic and valid.
How to Apply
Step 1 Submit the CSC application
Register and apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship System.
- Program category: Type B
- Agency number: 10730 — Lanzhou University
Step 2 — Submit the university application
Register at the Lanzhou University Online Application System, complete the application and upload scans of the required original documents.
Step 3 — Update pre-admission documents
After a successful review, the university will contact applicants regarding pre-admission documents. Upon receipt, applicants must update their CSC applications and upload these documents.
Important: Applications submitted only through CSC will not be accepted. The Lanzhou University application is compulsory. No paper documents need to be mailed. Check your email regularly for application updates and interview arrangements.
Selection & Admission
Initial review → Academic review and interview → University pre-admission → CSC final review → Official admission
Results are expected around 15 July 2027, subject to CSC notification. Admitted students must register by the deadline stated in their Admission Notice.
University Contact
School of International Cultural Exchange, Lanzhou University
Room 703, Student Activity Center
222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Postal Code: 730000
Contact: Ms. Wang
Telephone: +86-931-8914290
Email: wangshan@lzu.edu.cn
Website: sice.lzu.edu.cn
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