China · Host universities across China
Overview
Funded by China’s Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), this scholarship supports international students and teachers learning Chinese. Besides short programs and a master’s, it includes four-year bachelor’s programs (for example, Chinese Language and Literature or International Chinese Language Education, depending on the host university).
Applications are made on chinese.cn, where you choose a recommending institution (such as a Confucius Institute) and a host university. In 2026 the portal opened on 1 March and the deadline for September-start programs was 7 May.
Who can apply
Non-Chinese citizens aged 16–35 (usually under 25 for the bachelor's) with a senior high school diploma. Bachelor's applicants need HSK level 4 (score 210+) and HSKK intermediate (60+), per the 2026 guide of host universities.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- High school, Undergraduate
Mandatory conditions
- HSK level 4 with at least 210 points and HSKK intermediate with at least 60 points.
- Apply through a recommending institution on chinese.cn.
Funding package
Tuition, accommodation, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance (amounts set in the annual guide).
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation covered
- Health insurance covered
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Up to four academic years
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- gjy.nuist.edu.cn
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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