Conditions
- Age: under 25 for bachelor's, 35 for master's, 40 for PhD.
- Good grades in the previous degree and good health on the Chinese medical form.
- English for English programmes (IELTS 6.0 is common) or HSK for Chinese ones; a language year is possible.
- Not currently enrolled in a Chinese university.
Usual timeline
- December–January: the online system opens (campuschina.org).
- January–April: apply through the embassy (A) or the university (B) by their own deadlines.
- May–July: university and CSC results.
- September: start.
Dates are approximate and change yearly — check the official site and the opportunity page here.
Motivation letter
Study/research plan: at least 800 words for master's and PhD; explain topic, method and expected results.
A pre-admission letter from a Chinese professor greatly improves Type B chances; email professors with your plan summary.
State how studying in China will affect your field at home.
Common mistakes
- Wrong Agency Number for the university or embassy.
- Missing the university deadline that precedes the general CSC one.
- An old medical check or a non-Chinese form.
- A very short study plan.
Tips from winners
- Email 5–10 professors in your field two months before applying; one pre-admission is enough.
- Prepare certified translations into English or Chinese.
- Keep your CSC registration number; you need it in every message.
