If you are planning to study in China with financial support, the Tianjin Government Scholarship is one of the best opportunities available for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at Chinese universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Tianjin Government Scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The Tianjin Government Scholarships 2026–2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. This scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies and provides the recipient up to CNY 2000/month.
The Tianjin Government Scholarship is open for international students to pursue higher education in China. Join this renowned Nankai University that regularly scores in China’s top 10 and benefits from global English-speaking research knowledge.
In China, the Tianjin government offers many fully and partially funded bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees for international students at Nankai University. The Nankai University Award is offered by Nankai University based on the guiding principle ‘Enlarging Scale, Raising Level, and Regulating Management’ proposed by MOE to outstanding international students pursuing degrees at Nankai University.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
- Institution: Nankai University in China
- Study Destination: China
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Check the list of all the available courses below.
- Program Period: Bachelor’s degree: 4-6 years; Master’s degree: 2-3 years. Doctoral degree: 3 years
Courses Offered
Bachelor programs
- Business School.
- College of Chemistry.
- College of Computer Science.
- College of Chinese Language and Culture.
- School of Literature.
- School of History.
- School of Philosophy.
- Zhou Enlai School of Government.
- College of Foreign Languages.
- School of Marxism Education.
- College of Tourism and Service Management.
- School of Economics.
- School of Finance.
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering.
- School of Mathematical Sciences.
- Institute of Statistics.
- College of Electronic Information & Optical Engineering.
- School of Physics.
- College of Software.
- School of Medicine.
- College of Life Sciences.
- College of Pharmacy.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering.
- TEDA College.
- College of Cyber Science.
- College of Artificial Intelligence.
Master’s Programs
- Business School.
- College of Chemistry.
- College of Computer Science.
- College of Chinese Language and Culture.
- School of Literature.
- School of History.
- School of Philosophy.
- Zhou Enlai School of Government.
- School of Law.
- College of Foreign Languages.
- College of Tourism and Service Management.
- School of Economics.
- Institute of Finance and Development
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering.
- School of Mathematical Sciences.
- Chern Institute of Mathematics
- Institute of Statistics.
- School of Medicine.
- College of Life Sciences.
- School of Physical Science
- TEDA College.
- Institute of Japanese Studies.
PhD Programs
- Business School.
- College of Chemistry.
- College of Computer Science.
- School of Literature.
- School of History.
- School of Philosophy.
- Zhou Enlai School of Government.
- School of Law.
- College of Foreign Languages.
- College of Tourism and Service Management.
- School of Economics.
- School of Finance.
- Institute of Finance and Development
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering.
- School of Mathematical Sciences.
- Chern Institute of Mathematics
- College of Electronic Information & Optical Engineering.
- School of Physics.
- TEDA Institute of Applied Physics
- College of Software.
- School of Medicine.
- College of Life Sciences.
- TEDA Biotechnology College
- College of Pharmacy.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering.
- College of Artificial Intelligence.
- Institute of Japanese Studies.
For more information about bachelor’s programs, click here.
For more information about master’s programs, click here.
For more information about PhD programs, click here.
Tianjin Government Scholarship Application Deadline
The higher education institutions must submit the scholarship list and application documents to the Tianjin Municipal Education Commission by June 15.
Scholarship Coverage
The Tianjin Government Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
Full Scholarship:
- Exemption from registration fee, tuition, on-campus accommodation, laboratory fees, internship fees, and basic learning material fees.
- The comprehensive insurance in China: CNY800/student/year.
- Living allowance (10-month): Bachelor’s degree: CNY 1400/month; master’s degree: CNY 1700/month; doctoral degree: CNY 2000/month.
- One-time settlement for new students: CNY 800/student.
Partial Scholarship:
- Undergraduate: CNY 20000/student/year.
- Master: CNY 30000/student/year.
- PhD: CNY 38000/student/year.
Eligibility Criteria for the Tianjin Government Scholarship
To be eligible for the Tianjin Government Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Required Languages: English and Chinese
- Eligible Countries: All countries.
- The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen, under the age of 25
- Bachelor’s degree applicants must have a high school diploma.
- Master’s degree applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.
- Doctoral degree applicants must have a master’s degree.
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How to Apply for the Tianjin Government Scholarship?
Please follow the important steps below to apply for the Tianjin Government Scholarship:
(1) The applicant must prepare the following document to apply for the program and scholarship:
- 2 copies of each required
- The highest diploma must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
- Official transcripts must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
- Personal Statement, including study or research plan, personal background, financial situation, personal strengths, etc., written in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words for master’s and doctor’s degrees, no less than 300 words for bachelor’s degree application).
- Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English, written by professors or associate professors. A bachelor’s degree application should submit one recommendation letter.
- Applicants applying for the Chinese-teaching discipline are required to have HSK level 4 or above. Those who have not reached the required HSK 4 level or have no knowledge of Chinese can apply for two months or one year of scholarship-covered remedial Chinese language studies before entering their major studies. Applicants whose native language is not English applying for the English-teaching discipline should provide TOEFL (above 87) or IELTS (above 6.0) scores.
- A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by the Chinese Quarantine Authority – only required for those whose period of studies in China lasts more than six months), filled out in English. The medical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed (stamped) photograph of the applicant are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for six months. All applicants are kindly requested to consider this factor while determining when to take the medical examination.
- Photocopy of Passport.
- Copy of Application Fee Receipt. The application fee for graduate study is CNY600 or US$100, and for undergraduate, CNY400 or US$75. can be submitted in person to the Nankai University Registry (the ground floor of the Nankai University Student Activity Centre) or wired to the following account:
- RMB Account
Account Name: Nankai University
Bank Name: Bank of Communications, Tianjin Branch, Nankai University
Sub-Branch
SWT NUM: COMMCNSHTJN
Account No: 120066032010149600156 - USD Account
Account Name: Nankai University
Bank Name: Bank of Communications, Tianjin Branch, Nankai University
Sub-Branch
SWT NUM: COMMCNSHTJN
USD Account No: 120066032146300000768
- RMB Account
(2) The applicant must create a new account on the university website to fill out the online application from here.
(3) The applicant must finish the online application and submit and print it out.
(4) Submit application materials to the International Student Office before May 15th.
(5) Applicant doing an interview (informed by email).
Note:
- Only after being accepted to Nankai University can a student qualify for a scholarship.
- The International Student Section will announce scholarship results by the end of June.
Website
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