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Tsinghua University Scholarships for International Graduate Students

Offered by Tsinghua University / China Scholarship Council / Beijing Government

Tsinghua's 2027 graduate cycle is open, with Chinese Government Scholarship and university tuition scholarships available to international students.

Current status

Applications open

Tsinghua University's 2027 international graduate admissions are open. Applicants seeking Chinese Government Scholarship funding are strongly advised to submit the Tsinghua application by mid-December 2026.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 16 December 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationChina
Degree levelMaster's, PhD
FundingFully Funded|Full Tuition Waiver|Partial Tuition Waiver
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationMaster's normally 1–3 years; doctorate normally 4–5 years under CGS rules
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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Are Tsinghua scholarships open for 2027?

Yes. Tsinghua’s international graduate admissions are open, and scholarship applicants are advised to apply early.

What does full CGS cover?

Tuition, university accommodation or subsidy, monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.

When should scholarship applicants submit?

Tsinghua strongly recommends completing the admission application by mid-December 2026 for CGS evaluation.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

Tsinghua operates multiple funding routes rather than one scholarship, with CGS offering the most comprehensive package and university/Beijing scholarships mainly covering tuition.

TuitionFull_or_partial
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationFull
TravelConditional
Health insuranceFull
Visa costsNot universally covered

Other verified benefits

Full Chinese Government Scholarship usually covers tuition, university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance. Beijing Government/Tsinghua tuition scholarships can cover full or partial tuition.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Travel, visa and personal expenses are not universally covered across all Tsinghua scholarships. Partial CGS and tuition scholarships cover fewer cost categories.

Who is eligible to apply?

International applicants must meet Tsinghua graduate admission and the relevant scholarship's nationality, age, academic, language and pre-admission rules.

For 2027 scholarship evaluation, Tsinghua strongly advises applicants to complete the admission application by mid-December 2026. Type B CGS requires pre-admission and departmental recommendation.

Prior educationBachelor's for master's; master's or eligible bachelor's-to-doctoral route for PhD
Minimum gradeStrong academic profile
ExperienceProgramme-specific
Age ruleCGS: generally under 35 for master's and under 40 for doctoral applicants
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalConditional
Admission before applicationNo

Eligible countries

International graduate applicants who meet Tsinghua and scholarship-specific eligibility rules.

Language requirements

Chinese-taught programmes require HSK as specified; English-taught programmes require programme-specific English proof.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Two reference letters

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • English test certificate
  • Study plan
  • Research proposal
  • Host supervisor commitment letter

How do you apply?

  1. Choose a Tsinghua graduate programme.
  2. Submit the 2027 admission application, ideally by mid-December for CGS consideration.
  3. Secure departmental pre-admission/recommendation if required.
  4. Complete the CSC application when instructed.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tsinghua Chinese Government Scholarship fully funded?

Full CGS at Tsinghua usually covers tuition, university dormitory or an accommodation subsidy, a monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.