Dalian University Chinese Government Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for non-Chinese citizens interested in pursuing Master’s and Doctoral degree programs at the university. The Chinese Government Scholarship offers an exemption from tuition, free on-campus accommodation, ¥42,000 annual stipends, and medical insurance for the entire duration of the applicants’ program.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health
- Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master degree programs must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctor degree programs must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40
- Language requirement:
- For the Ph.D and Master applicants, the final tutor and department could evaluate your language level according to the interview or written test.
- HSK certificate (within 2 years) is required for the Chinese-taught program:
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- HSK 4 180 or above for majors related to Science, Technology, Management and Economics;
- HSK 5 180 or above for majors related to Humanities and Social Science, Philosophy.
- English certification is required for the English-taught program:
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- Submit a TOEFL or IELTS transcript, in principle, the score must be 80 or higher, and the IELTS score must be 5.5 or higher;
- Applicants that use English as the language of instruction at the last education background, submit the language certificate issued by the last education institutions instead
- Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.
Benefits:
- Exempt from tuition, accommodation on campus
- Monthly allowance is offered as the following:
- Master Degree Students: 3,000 CNY/month
- Doctor Degree Students: 3,500 CNY/month
Type: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Host Country: China
