Is Shandong University CSC open now?
No. The 2026/27 Type B deadline was 6 February 2026.
What does the scholarship cover?
Full tuition, free accommodation or housing allowance, monthly living support and comprehensive medical insurance.
How much is the stipend?
Standard CSC rates are CNY 2,500 for bachelor’s, CNY 3,000 for master’s and CNY 3,500 for PhD students.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship at Shandong University for international degree students.
Other verified benefits
Full tuition, free accommodation or housing allowance, monthly living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance. Standard CSC monthly rates are CNY 2,500 bachelor's, 3,000 master's and 3,500 PhD.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
International airfare and visa costs are not standard Type B benefits.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health and meet CSC/SDU degree, age, academic and language rules.
Applicants normally complete both the CSC and Shandong University application systems for Type B.
Eligible countries
Non-Chinese citizens meeting CSC and Shandong University requirements.
Language requirements
Chinese or English requirements depend on the selected programme.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Passport/ID
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Study plan
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Host supervisor commitment letter
What should you do next?
- Wait for Shandong University to publish the 2027/28 guide.
- Apply in the CSC system using the university's Type B route.
- Complete the SDU international application.
- Upload the required degree-level documents and language evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shandong University CSC fully funded?
Yes. Shandong University lists tuition, free accommodation or housing allowance, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance as Type B benefits.