Tongji University Chinese Government Scholarship 2027

Scholarship Details

Applications are open for the 2027 Tongji University Chinese Government Scholarship – High-Level Postgraduate Programme, an opportunity for international students to pursue fully funded Master’s and PhD degrees in China.

The scholarship is provided through the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and covers full tuition fees, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly living allowance of up to RMB 3,500.

The programme is open to eligible international applicants, including Nigerians, who wish to study at Tongji University in Shanghai, China.

Benefits of the Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full tuition coverage: The scholarship covers the full tuition fee.
• Monthly allowance: Master’s students receive RMB 3,000, while PhD students receive RMB 3,500.
• Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation.
• Off-campus accommodation support: If on-campus accommodation is unavailable, students who arrange their own accommodation may apply for a monthly subsidy of RMB 700 for Master’s students and RMB 1,000 for PhD students.
• Medical insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance for international students.

Available Study Levels

The scholarship supports postgraduate studies at Tongji University:

• Master’s degree programmes.
• Doctoral (PhD) degree programmes.

Applicants can explore the available programmes according to their preferred language of instruction.

Chinese-taught programmes:

• Master’s: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1008/2642.htm
• PhD: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1008/2643.htm

English-taught programmes:

• Master’s: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/lxsq/xwxm_ywsk/ssywxm.htm
• PhD: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/lxsq/xwxm_ywsk/bsywxm.htm

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Tongji University Chinese Government Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be non-Chinese citizens.
• Be in good health.
• Be 35 years old or younger when applying for a Master’s programme.
• Be 40 years old or younger when applying for a PhD programme.
• Meet the academic and admission requirements of the selected programme.
• Not be receiving another Chinese Government Scholarship at the same time.

Students applying for joint development programmes are not eligible under this scholarship.

Applicants studying their native language or another third-country language or literature, such as English or French, are also excluded.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare the documents required for their selected Master’s or PhD programme.

The university provides separate admission requirements and document lists for Chinese-taught and English-taught programmes. Applicants should consult the relevant programme admission page before submitting their applications.

Only electronic application documents are required at the initial application stage. Successful applicants must bring the original paper versions of their documents to the university for verification during registration.

Failure to provide the required documents or presenting documents that do not match the submitted copies may result in disqualification.

Application Deadline

For the Fall 2027 admission, the application period for the Chinese Government Scholarship – High-Level Postgraduate Programme is:

October 25, 2026 – December 20, 2026.

The application must be submitted before 23:59 Beijing time on December 20, 2026.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete two online applications to be considered for the scholarship.

Step 1: Apply through Tongji University

Visit the Tongji University application portal:

http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn/

Create an account, select your preferred postgraduate programme and complete the application. Select the Chinese Government Scholarship – High-Level Postgraduate Programme.

The application fee is RMB 600, which is non-refundable. Payment can be made online through the application system or by bank transfer. Applicants making a bank transfer must upload the payment receipt.

Step 2: Apply through the China Scholarship Council

Visit the official CSC application portal:

Complete the Chinese Government Scholarship application and select:

• Programme category: Type B
• Tongji University agency number: 10247

Download the completed Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form.

Step 3: Wait for the university’s review

After reviewing your application, Tongji University will update your application status to Waiting for Admission if you meet the relevant requirements.

The university will then issue an electronic admission notification to applicants whose status has been updated accordingly.

Step 4: Complete the CSC application

After receiving the university’s notification, log in to the CSC application portal within the period specified by the university and upload the pre-admission notice.

Ensure that you complete all the required steps before the deadline.

Selection and Admission Process

Tongji University reviews applications and may organise written examinations or interviews through the relevant academic colleges.

Applicants are assessed based on their academic performance, overall abilities and potential.

After the university submits its recommended candidates to the China Scholarship Council, the CSC conducts a further review and selects successful scholarship recipients.

Applicants should regularly check their application accounts and emails for updates. Those who are not selected may be considered for other university scholarship programmes or self-funded admission, depending on the preferences indicated in their applications.

The university will communicate the final admission results but does not provide individual explanations for unsuccessful applications.

Important Information for Successful Applicants

Successful candidates must apply for a Chinese study visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country.

They will need their ordinary passport, Tongji University Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (JW202).

After arriving in China, students must complete university registration within the period stated in their admission notice and apply for a residence certificate according to the relevant immigration requirements.

Scholarship recipients must also participate in the annual scholarship review. Students who fail the review may have their scholarships suspended or withdrawn.

In principle, students cannot change their approved major or study period.

Applicants who have already applied to other universities through the Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System should not apply to Tongji University under this programme.

Short Conclusion

The Tongji University Chinese Government Scholarship 2027 offers international students an opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master’s or PhD degree in China.

With tuition coverage, free accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly allowance of up to RMB 3,500, it is a valuable opportunity for qualified Nigerian graduates and other international applicants.

Interested applicants should review their preferred programme’s admission requirements and complete both online applications before December 20, 2026.

Application Links

Tongji University application portal: http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn/

Chinese Government Scholarship portal: https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login

Official scholarship information: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/en/info/1049/1008.htm

University website: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/en/