The Qingdao University Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) High-level Postgraduate Program for 2025 provides a unique opportunity for international students to pursue advanced studies in China. This initiative, funded by the Chinese Government, is designed to foster academic excellence and global collaboration, offering full financial support to eligible master's and doctoral candidates across a wide range of disciplines.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: China
Scheme: Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS)
Degree Levels: Master’s and doctoral programs.
Fields of Study: All the majors of Masters and Doctor Degree of QU
Language of Instruction: Chinese or English, depending on the chosen program.
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 2, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
Qingdao University CGS High-Level Postgraduate Scholarship is fully Funded that covers the following:
Full Tuition Fees
Accommodation (on-campus housing)
Monthly stipend of 3,500 CNY for PhD students and 3,000 CNY for master's
Comprehensive insurance plan for international students in China.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Citizenship and Health: Be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China and in good physical and mental health.
Educational Background: Hold a bachelor's degree and be under 35 years old when applying for a master’s program. Hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old when applying for a doctoral program.
Scholarship Exclusivity: Applicants can receive only one scholarship.
Language proficiency: For English taught programs: Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.5) unless the applicant is from an English-speaking country or the official language of their country is English
Application Process
Applicants must follow these steps to apply:
1. Online Application at Qingdao University:
Visit QU's Online admission portal and complete the application by Feb. 2, 2025
Submit academic transcripts, sealed by the issuing institution, along with notarized English translations (if applicable).
Contact a professor or department to secure pre-admission.
2. Pre-Admission Letter
After initial review, eligible candidates will receive a pre-admission letter from the university.
Applicants for doctoral programs will also obtain a personal statement signed by their supervisor.
3. Chinese Government Scholarship Application
Register on the [CSC website] by March 10, 2025.
Fill in the agency number for Qingdao University ("11065") and select "Program Type B."
Upload required documents (See attachments below), including the pre-admission letter and signed statement (for doctoral applicants).
🗓️ Application Timeline
Deadline for QU Online Application: February 2, 2025.
CSC Application Deadline: March 10, 2025.
📂 Additional Resources [PDF]
ℹ️ For inquiries and assistance, contact:
- **Admissions Office:** Shirley Ma
- **Phone:** +86-532-85953863
- **Email:** [shirley@qdu.edu.cn](mailto:shirley@qdu.edu.cn)
- **Office Address:** Minxing Building, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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