Tianjin University Chinese Government Scholarship High-level Postgraduate Program 2025 Application Guide

Target Applicants

• Master's Degree Students

• Doctoral Degree Students

Application Deadline

• Deadline: February 5, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

• Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.

• Applicants should abide by Chinese laws, regulations, and Tianjin University’s rules. They must be in good moral and physical health.

• Applicants who were originally Chinese citizens but have obtained foreign citizenship must comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Education (Circular No. 12, 2020).

Educational Background and Age Requirements

• Master's Degree Students: Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old.

• Doctoral Degree Students: Must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old.

Language Requirements

Programs taught in Chinese:

• HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above.

• Applicants whose native language is Chinese or have completed their previous studies in Chinese are exempted from submitting HSK scores.

Programs taught in English:

• IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 and above.

• Applicants from English-speaking countries or those who have completed their previous studies in English may provide an English Proficiency Certificate instead of IELTS or TOEFL scores.

Scholarship Coverage and Duration

Application Procedure

• Register on the Tianjin University International Student Management System (https://tju.at0086.cn/student), complete the application form, and upload the required documents.

• For students shortlisted for Tianjin University’s nomination list, log into the Chinese Government Scholarship website (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua) to complete the CSC application (Institution Code: 10056, Program Category: Type B).

• Submit all required documents and await notification for interviews or written exams.

• Initial recommendations will be submitted to the China Scholarship Council for final evaluation.

Application Documents

1. Passport Copy: Valid ordinary passport with an expiration date beyond September 2025.

2. Academic Certificates: Scanned copies of the original or notarized academic certificates from the undergraduate level onwards. Current students must submit a Pre-graduation Certificate and provide the final degree certificate upon admission.

3. Transcripts: Scanned copies of original or notarized academic transcripts for all courses taken from the undergraduate level onwards.

4. Language Proficiency Proof: Chinese or English proficiency certificates (HSK, IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent).

5. Resume: A complete study history since high school using the provided template.

6. Acceptance Form from Tianjin University Professor (Optional): Signed by the professor (download template).

7. Study Plan: At least 1,000 words, written in Chinese or English, and signed by the prospective supervisor (if applicable).

8. Recommendation Letters: Two letters from associate professors or higher, written in Chinese or English.

9. Physical Examination Form: Completed by a qualified medical institution and dated after October 2024.

10. No Criminal Record Certificate: Issued within six months before application submission.

11. Academic Publications or Research Proof (Optional for Master’s, mandatory for Doctoral).

12. Other Attachments: CSC application form, portfolio (for architecture applicants), research achievements, etc.

Admission Process (Tentative)

1. Submission of Application Materials: Now until February 5, 2025.

2. Review and Interview: February 5 – March 31, 2025. Details of the interview will be notified via email. Failure to attend the interview will result in disqualification.

3. Final Review by CSC: June 1 – June 30, 2025.

4. Admission Results Announcement: July 1 – July 31, 2025. Admission letters and JW201 visa forms will be sent to admitted students.

5. Registration: Late August to early September 2025.

Contact Information

• Contact Persons: Ms. Chai, Ms. Feng

• Address: Admission Office, School of International Education, Tianjin University, Weijin Road 92, Nankai District, Tianjin, China

• Postal Code: 300072

• Telephone: 0086-22-27406691

• Fax: 0086-22-27406147

• Email: graduate@tju.edu.cn

• Websites: sie.tju.edu.cn, www.tju.edu.cn