The Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program (Type A) provides full or partial scholarships under educational cooperation agreements or mutual understandings between China and other governments, institutions, universities or international organizations. Applicants shall apply through the dispatching authorities for international students in their home countries. The program supports bachelor’s students, master’s students, doctoral students, general scholars and senior scholars.
I. Eligible Applicants
These guidelines apply to applicants seeking to study at Northeast Normal University (NENU) through the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A), who apply through their home country’s dispatching authority or the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate. They cover bachelor’s students, master’s students, doctoral students, general scholars and senior scholars.
II. Applicant Qualifications
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.
2. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, have strong academic performance and good conduct, and comply with Chinese laws, regulations and university rules.
3. Applicants must not concurrently receive another scholarship funded by a Chinese government authority or institution.
4. Educational and age requirements:
Bachelor’s applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be under 25 when applying.
Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and be under 35 when applying.
Doctoral applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent and be under 40 when applying.
General scholar applicants must have at least a high school diploma and be under 45 when applying.
Senior scholar applicants must hold at least a master’s degree or be an associate professor or above, and be under 50 when applying.
5. Language requirements:
Bachelor’s programs: The language of instruction and language requirements are specified for each program in NENU Bachelor's Programs for International Students 2027. Applicants who do not yet meet the language requirement for degree studies may apply for one year of Chinese language or preparatory study. The arrangements will be specified in the admission documents.
Master’s and doctoral programs:
— Chinese-taught programs (meet either condition):
1) An HSK Level 5 score of at least 180; or
2) A degree from a Chinese university with Chinese as the medium of instruction. Applicants may submit the corresponding documentation instead of an HSK score report.
— English-taught programs (meet any one condition):
1) TOEFL 80 or above, or IELTS 6.0 or above;
2) English is the applicant’s native or official language; or
3) A degree obtained with English as the medium of instruction.
General and senior scholar programs: Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must have passed HSK Level 3. General scholars applying to study Chinese language are exempt from this requirement. Applicants for programs taught in a language other than Chinese must meet NENU’s language requirements for the relevant program.
III. Full Scholarship Coverage
1. Registration, tuition and on-campus accommodation fees are waived.
2. Monthly living allowance during study in China:
Bachelor’s students: RMB 2,500/month;
Master’s students and general scholars: RMB 3,000/month;
Doctoral students and senior scholars: RMB 3,500/month.
3. Comprehensive medical insurance is provided.
The above applies to full scholarships. Partial scholarship coverage will be specified in the final award documents.
IV. Programs
For information on available programs, languages of instruction, program duration and campus locations, please refer to the following 2027 program catalogs.
NENU Bachelor’s Programs for International Students 2027
NENU Master’s and Doctoral Programs for International Students 2027
V. Where and When to Apply
Apply through the dispatching authorities for international students in your home country or the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate. Consult the receiving authority for the application dates, procedures and agency number, and follow its notice for the 2027–2028 academic year.
VI. Application Procedure
1. Consult the Study in China website or other sources to learn about Chinese universities and programs, and select the intended institution and program.
2. Contact NENU to request a pre-admission letter. Email the application documents to admission@nenu.edu.cn with the subject “Type A Pre-admission Notice”. A pre-admission letter does not constitute final admission or a scholarship award.
3. Contact the relevant receiving authority to obtain a recommendation.
4. Log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System at https://www.campuschina.org/, select Type A and enter the agency number provided by the receiving authority. Complete the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship in Chinese or English and submit the required documents. The formal scholarship application must include at least one admission or pre-admission document issued by a preferred university. Bachelor’s applicants must submit a valid CSCA score report.
5. The receiving authority submits its nominations and application documents to the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
6. CSC arranges eligibility and academic reviews by the relevant universities and experts and determines the admission results.
7. CSC informs the receiving authority of the admission results, and the receiving authority notifies applicants.
VII. Application Documents
*1. NENU Application Form for Pre-admission Letter (Type A). Download the template from https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Download.htm.
2. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, completed online in Chinese or English through the CSC system.
*3. A clear scanned copy of the information page of an ordinary passport and all Chinese visa pages, if any. The passport should remain valid for at least 12 months from the expected start of study. If it does not, renew it and apply using the new passport.
*4. A notarized certificate of the highest qualification obtained. Current students must submit proof of expected graduation or current enrollment issued by their institution. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations.
*5. Scanned academic transcripts issued and stamped by the academic affairs office, graduate school or relevant student administration department. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations.
*6. Evidence of language proficiency.
(1) Bachelor’s applicants: Submit the evidence required by the bachelor’s program catalog.
(2) Master’s and doctoral applicants: For Chinese-taught programs, submit a valid HSK Level 5 score of at least 180 or evidence of a Chinese-medium degree obtained at a Chinese university. For English-taught programs, submit a TOEFL score of at least 80, an IELTS score of at least 6.0, evidence of an English-medium degree, or documentation showing that English is the applicant’s native or official language.
(3) General and senior scholar applicants: For Chinese-taught programs, submit a valid HSK Level 3 score report; general scholars applying to study Chinese language do not need to submit an HSK Level 3 score report. For programs taught in a language other than Chinese, submit the evidence required by NENU for the relevant program.
7. CSCA score report (bachelor’s applicants). The requirements are as follows:
Applicants for bachelor’s degree programs must take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) before the scholarship application deadline and submit a valid score report with the formal application. Required subjects are listed in NENU Bachelor's Programs for International Students 2027. Visit https://www.csca.cn for test information and registration.
Applicants to the Chinese Language bachelor’s program who submit an HSK Level 4 score of at least 180 are exempt from the Humanities Chinese subject; other required subjects must still be taken. Before the CSCA test is held, proof of successful registration may be submitted for NENU pre-admission review. A valid CSCA score report is still required for the formal scholarship application.
CSCA results are an important reference in NENU’s assessment of academic readiness. Applicants are advised to take the test and submit their results early to allow sufficient time for review.
*8. Study Plan or Research Proposal. Bachelor’s applicants must submit a Study Plan of at least 600 Chinese characters or 600 English words. General and senior scholar applicants must submit a Study Plan of at least 500 Chinese characters or 500 English words. Master’s and doctoral applicants must submit a Research Proposal of at least 1,000 Chinese characters or 1,000 English words. A doctoral applicant’s Research Proposal must be signed by the intended NENU supervisor. Download the Research Proposal template from https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Download.htm.
9. Recommendation letters (master’s, doctoral and senior scholar applicants). Submit two letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.
10. Portfolio (applicants to art, design and related programs). Submit examples of personal work, such as videos or artwork.
11. Legal documents relating to a legal guardian in China (applicants under 18 when applying).
*12. A scanned copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, completed in English. Keep the original. The examination must cover every item in the form. Incomplete forms or forms without the applicant’s photograph, a hospital stamp across the photograph, the physician’s signature or the hospital’s official stamp are invalid. Results are valid for six months; arrange the examination accordingly. Download the template from https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Download.htm.
*13. A valid Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the local public security authority, normally within the six months preceding submission.
14. Conditional Acceptance Letter from a Supervisor (optional for master’s and doctoral applicants). Applicants may contact a prospective NENU supervisor to request a letter. Download the template from https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Download.htm and consult faculty profiles at https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Faculty_Profiles.htm. Doctoral applicants must still obtain the prospective supervisor’s signature on the Research Proposal required in item 8.
Items marked * are mandatory. Recommendation letters, portfolios and legal guardian documents are required for the applicable applicant categories. Pre-admission documents must also be submitted with the formal scholarship application as required by the receiving authority.
All documents submitted by upload or email must be clear, authentic and valid. Professional scanning equipment is recommended. Applicants are responsible for consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable documents. The formal scholarship application must also meet the document and submission requirements of the receiving authority.
VIII. Contact Information
International Students Office, Division of International Cooperation & Exchange, Northeast Normal University
Address: Room 624, Administration Building, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130024
Email: admission@nenu.edu.cn
Tel: +86-431-85099754
Study at NENU: https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/
Downloads: https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Download.htm
Faculty profiles: https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Faculty_Profiles.htm
NENU International Student Service System: https://studyatnenu.nenu.edu.cn
