What These Are
Internal university scholarships are awarded directly by Chinese universities — separate from the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) — and offer a faster, more flexible route to funded study in China.
While CSC is administered centrally through government channels, internal scholarships are managed by each institution independently. This means a simpler application process, quicker decisions, and in many cases a more accessible entry point for strong candidates who may not meet the top-tier threshold for CSC.
While CSC is administered centrally through government channels, internal scholarships are managed by each institution independently. This means a simpler application process, quicker decisions, and in many cases a more accessible entry point for strong candidates who may not meet the top-tier threshold for CSC.
Xidian University
(西安电子科技大学)
(西安电子科技大学)
Chinese-taught programmes, 4 years.
- Software Engineering
- Intelligent Science and Technology
- Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation
- Electronic Packaging Technology
- Industrial Design
- Automation
- Electrical Engineering and Automation
- Measurement & Control Technology and Instrumentation
- Robotics Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chinese Language and Literature
- International Chinese Language Education
- Biomedical Engineering
- Intelligent Medical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Electronic Information Materials
- Intelligent Materials and Structures
Location
Dalian, Liaoning Province
Ranking
World: 151–200; China: 28 (985 & 211 Project)
Dalian University of Technology
(大连理工大学)
(大连理工大学)
Chinese-taught programmes, 4 years.
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Radio and Television
- Philosophy
- Public Service Administration
- Architecture
- Urban and Rural Planning
- Industrial Design
- Art and Technology
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Information and Computing Science
- Applied Physics
- Mechanical Design & Manufacturing and Automation
- Material Processing and Control
- Metallic Materials Engineering
- Functional Materials
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Automation
- Automation
- Electronic and Information Engineering
- Computer Science and Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Intelligent Construction
- Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering
- Port, Waterway and Coastal Engineering
- Building Environment and Energy Engineering
- Biological Engineering
- Business Administration
- Finance (English Intensive)
- English, Translation, Japanese
- Engineering Mechanics
- Aircraft Design and Engineering
- Opto-Electronics Information Science and Engineering
- Chinese Language, Sports Training
Location
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
Ranking
World: 301–400; China: 40
Hebei Academy of Fine Arts
(河北美术学院)
(河北美术学院)
Chinese-taught programmes, 4 years.
- Architecture
- Apparel & Accessories Design
- Product Design
- Digital Media Art
- Art Education
- Animation
- Film & TV Photography & Production
- Drawing Painting
- Jewelry and Accessory Design
Location
Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province
Northeast Forestry University
(东北林业大学)
(东北林业大学)
Chinese-taught programmes, 4 years.
- Forestry, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Science
- Forest Protection, Wood Science and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering of Forest Products, Material Chemistry
- Polymer Materials and Engineering
- Wildlife and Nature Reserve Management
- Animal Science, Animal Medicine
- National Park Construction and Management
- Biological Science, Biotechnology
- Food Science and Engineering
- Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering
- Data Science and Big Data Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- Electronic Information Engineering, Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Automation, Automation
- Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Automation
- Mechatronic Engineering, Robot Engineering
- Agricultural and Forestry Intelligent Equipment Engineering
- Vehicle Engineering
- Civil Engineering, Building Environment and Energy Application
- Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering
- Gardens, Landscape Architecture
- Urban and Rural Planning (5 years)
- Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management
- Business Administration, International Economics and Trade
- Marketing Management, Accounting
- Economic Statistics
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Information and Computing Science, Physics
- Law, Social Work, Advertising Science
- Politics and Administration
- English, Russian, Japanese
- Furniture Design and Engineering, Industrial Design
- Environmental Design, Product Design
- Marxist Theory
Location
Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
Ranking
World: 601–700; China: 113
Northwestern Polytechnical University
(西北工业大学)
(西北工业大学)
Chinese-taught programmes.
- International Economics and Trade
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- Biotechnology
- German
- Software Engineering
Location
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
Ranking
World: 543; China: 24
Xi'an Jiaotong University
(西安交通大学)
(西安交通大学)
Chinese-taught programmes, 4 years.
- Chinese Language (Business Chinese)
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering & Automation
- Energy Internet Engineering
- Electronic Science and Technology
- Computer Science and Technology
- Law, Public Administration
- Big Data Management and Application
- Business Administration
- Chеmistry, Applied Chemistry
- Mechanical Engineering (Intelligent Manufacturing)
- International Economics and Trade, Trade Economics
- Electronic Business, Economics, Finance, Public Finance
- New Energy Science and Engineering
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering and Technology
- Energy Storage Science and Engineering
- Science and Technology of Human Settlements (различные направления)
- Philosophy, Sociology
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Environmental Design, Calligraphy
- Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology
- English, Japanese, French
- Network and New Media
- Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Process Equipment and Control Engineering
Location
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
Ranking
World: 92; China: 10 (C9, 985, 211 Project)
Chengdu University
(成都大学)
(成都大学)
Chinese-taught programmes, 4 years — Arts.
- Visual Communication Design
- Product Design
- Music Performance (Vocal, Piano, Violin, Cello)
- Dance Performance
- Animation
- Radio & Television Editing and Directing
- Digital Media Art
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Ranking
World: 801–900
Nanchang University
(南昌大学)
(南昌大学)
Chinese-taught programmes.
- Clinical Medicine
- Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Location
Nanchang, Jiangxi Province
Ranking
World: 301–400; China: 73
Our Recommendation
Apply for CSC and internal university scholarships at the same time.
Internal scholarships serve as a strong backup if CSC is not awarded — and for certain fields, particularly arts and design, they are the primary route regardless.
Internal scholarships serve as a strong backup if CSC is not awarded — and for certain fields, particularly arts and design, they are the primary route regardless.
- Who These Scholarships Are For
- students with a solid academic record — typically GPA 70%+ (3.5/5.0) — who may fall below the top 20% threshold required for CSC
- candidates prepared to study in Chinese
- those who want a faster review process without the full CSC bureaucracy
- applicants with a strong interest in specific universities or regions in China
- students from Central Asian countries, for whom dedicated scholarship quotas are often available
- students from Belt & Road countries, who may qualify for additional funding of ¥15,000–18,000 per year
- arts and design applicants, for whom internal university scholarships are often the primary or only realistic scholarship route
- How They Differ from CSC
- Internal university scholarships are generally less competitive than CSC and involve applying directly to the university rather than through a government portal. The review process is faster, and the range of available institutions is often broader and more flexible.
- The main trade-off is that internal scholarships are frequently partial rather than fully funded — covering tuition or accommodation, but not always both. This makes understanding the specific package at each university an important part of the strategy.
- Strategy
- The strongest approach is to apply for CSC and internal university scholarships simultaneously. This maximizes your options and ensures you have a competitive fallback if the CSC route doesn't come through.
- For arts and design candidates specifically, internal university scholarships are often the main — and sometimes only — viable scholarship pathway.
- For students from Belt & Road countries, the additional annual funding of ¥15,000–18,000 can make internal scholarships particularly attractive even alongside a CSC application.
- Want to know which universities and programmes fit your profile — and whether CSC, internal scholarships, or both make sense for your situation?
- Book a consultation — we'll assess your academic background, identify the most realistic options, and build a clear application strategy for China.
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