PHD Scholarships In China

Fully Funded PhD Programs in China

Overview

A 3-4 year research-intensive program aimed at academic excellence and innovation. PhD students focus on original research, publishing papers, and making global contributions in their fields.

Benefits of Fully Funded PhD Scholarships

Full Tuition Waiver: No tuition fees
Free Accommodation: University-provided or subsidized housing
Monthly Stipend: Higher financial support than Master’s

Types of PhD Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Highest Funding

Funded by: Ministry of Education of China
Coverage:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Free university accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend: CNY 3,500
Requirements:
- Excellent academic & research background
- Strong research proposal & supervisor acceptance letter
- High competition & strict selection criteria

Presidential Scholarship – Recognized & Competitive

Funded by: Leading Chinese universities
Coverage:
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver
- Free or subsidized accommodation
- Monthly stipend: CNY 2,500 - 3,000
Requirements:
- High academic achievements
- Research publications preferred

University Scholarship – Moderate Support

Funded by: Individual universities
Coverage:
- Partial or full tuition waiver
- Accommodation subsidy
- Monthly stipend: CNY 2,000 – 2,500
Requirements:
- Open to many applicants with basic research background

Universities Offering Fully Funded PhD Scholarships

Yangzhou University
Shanghai University
Central China Normal University
Jiangnan University
Beijing Institute of Technology
Zhejiang University
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Xi’an Jiaotong University
Harbin Institute of Technology
Beihang University
More universities available depending on your research field!

Required Documents for PhD Application

Passport (valid for at least one year)
Passport-sized photo (white background)
Educational Documents (Matric, Inter, Bachelor’s, Master’s Degrees & Transcripts)
Police Character Certificate
Medical Examination Report
Two Recommendation Letters
English Proficiency Certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or MOI Letter)
Research Proposal (must align with supervisor’s research)
Resume/CV
Supervisor Acceptance Letter (Highly Recommended for CSC)
Family Details (Name, Relationship, Occupation, DOB)
Bank Statement (if required)