Chinese Government Scholarship (HIT) 2026

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2026 at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) offers fully funded opportunities for international students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees. The program covers tuition, dormitory fees, medical insurance, and a monthly living stipend.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: Stage 1 – December 31, 2025; Stage 2 – February 20, 2026
2. Value: Fully funded (tuition, housing, insurance, and monthly stipend)
3. Study Level: Master’s & PhD
4. Sponsor: Harbin Institute of Technology
5. Host Country: China
6. Eligible Country: All countries except China

Eligibility Criteria for Chinese Government Scholarship (HIT) 2026

Basic Requirements:

1. Applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically.

2. Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China.

3. Consciously abide by the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and the rules and regulations of the university.

4. No Double Benefits Allowed - Students cannot receive multiple scholarships.

Other Requirements:

5. When applying for a master's degree program, be a bachelor's degree holder under 35.

When applying for a doctoral degree program, be a master's degree holder under 40.

6. Language proficiency certificate

Chinese-taught programs：

HSK level 4≥180 scores (valid for two years)；

If the language of instruction in the previous degree is Chinese, the applicant can provide the Chinese language instruction certificate issued by the previous institution ;

No requirement for applicants' English proficiency.

English-taught programs:

TOEFL≥80 scores, academic IELTS≥6.0(no subtest lower than 5.5),

If the language of instruction in the previous degree is English, the applicant can provide the English language instruction certificate issued by the previous degree institution;

No requirement for applicants' Chinese proficiency.

7. Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

Application Documents

The application documents in other languages must be notarized in either English or Chinese.

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English) is available at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/.

2. Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2026), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;

3. Highest graduate certificate (the expected graduation certificate can be acceptable, but the original graduation certificate must be submitted at the time of registration).

4. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.

5. Language proficiency certificate.

6. Acceptance letter (optional). An applicant is encouraged to contact HIT's supervisors ahead of submission.

7. A study plan of at least 1,500 words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant's Chinese supervisor (write according to HIT requirements). The template is below.

8. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors. (The content shall describe the applicant's study objectives, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future development).

9. Example of art. To apply for majors related to art or design, applicants could submit their own works through “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents” in the system. Applicants could also provide such materials to the applied universities directly in other ways.

10. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

11. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (valid within six months). The physical examination must cover all the items listed in the examination form. Incomplete records or those without the attending physician's signature, the hospital's official stamp, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid.

12. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

13. Bank receipt of application fee: CNY 400 or USD60.

Benefits of Chinese Government Scholarship (HIT) 2026

1. Tuition fee & on-campus dormitory fee

2. Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800/year

3. Monthly living allowance: No stipend is issued before arrival at the university.

Master's degree students: CNY 3,000/month

Doctoral degree students: CNY 3,500/month

How to Apply

The application documents in other languages must be notarized in either English or Chinese.

Step 1: Log in Chinese Government Scholarship Application System, it is available at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ and complete the application, download the CSC Application Form after completion.

Program Category Type: B

HIT's University Code: 10213

Step 2: Pay the application fee of CNY 400 or USD 60.

Remittance Information:

Beneficiary Name: Harbin Institute of Technology

Account Number: 3500040109008900513

Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Harbin, Da Zhi Branch

Bank Address: 318 East Dazhi Street, Harbin, People's Republic of China

SWIFT/BIC: ICBKCNBJHLJ

Note: 1. The application fee is non-refundable. Currently, Alipay or WeChat payment is not supported.

2. Please mark the applicant's passport name and passport number on the remittance voucher.

Step 3: Log in Harbin Institute of Technology Application System, it is available at https://hit.at0086.cn/student , upload the CSC Application Form and other required materials to complete the application.

For more information, kindly visit HIT scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Chinese Government Scholarship (HIT) 2026