I. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.

2. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, have strong academic records and good conduct, and comply with Chinese laws and regulations and NENU rules.

3. Applicants must not concurrently receive other scholarships funded by Chinese governments or universities. The exception for one-time awards and the consequences of concurrent funding are set out in Section VIII.

4. Applicants for master's programs must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, have an excellent academic record, and be aged 35 or younger. Applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master's degree or equivalent, have an excellent academic record, and be aged 40 or younger.

5. For Chinese-taught programs, applicants must have HSK Level 5 with a score of at least 180. Applicants who obtained a degree from a Chinese university through Chinese-medium instruction are exempt from the HSK requirement. For English-taught programs, applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions: TOEFL 80 or above or IELTS 6.0 or above; English is their native or official language; or they obtained a degree through English-medium instruction.

II. Programs

Please consult NENU Master's and Doctoral Programs for International Students 2027 and select a program by subject, degree level and language of instruction.

III. Scholarship Coverage

1. Tuition and on-campus accommodation fees are waived.

2. A living allowance during study in China: RMB 3,500 per month for doctoral students and RMB 3,000 per month for master's students.

3. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China.

IV. Application Period

Applications will be accepted from the publication date of this notice until February 28, 2027 (Beijing time).

V. Application Procedure

Step 1: Apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System. Visit https://www.campuschina.org, enter the scholarship application system and register an account. Select Type B and enter Agency Number 10200 (Northeast Normal University). Complete and submit the online application, then download the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form. Please refer to the CSC Application Guide for details.

Step 2: Apply through the NENU International Student Service System at https://studyatnenu.nenu.edu.cn or https://nenu.17gz.org. Complete and submit the online application. Please refer to the NENU Application Guide for details. Applicants cannot edit their information after submission.

Step 3: Review and interview. NENU reviews applicants' academic backgrounds, language proficiency and professional competence, and selects candidates for online interviews. Interview invitations are sent by email.

Step 4: Preliminary review and nomination. NENU will complete its preliminary review by mid-March 2027, select nominated candidates and send pre-admission notices by email.

Step 5: Upload the pre-admission notice and supplementary documents. Nominated candidates must return to the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System and upload the required documents within the period specified in NENU's email. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Step 6: Final evaluation and admission. Following individual application, institutional nomination, expert review and selection on merit, the China Scholarship Council evaluates candidates' academic achievements, overall abilities and development potential and makes the final selection.

VI. Application Documents

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form, completed online in Chinese or English.

2. Passport information page and all Chinese visa pages, if any. The passport must remain valid beyond September 2027.

3. Notarized degree certificates, starting from the undergraduate level. Current students must submit an expected graduation certificate issued by their university and obtain the degree required for their intended program before September 2027. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.

4. Scanned copies of academic transcripts, starting from the undergraduate level, covering all bachelor's, master's (if any) and doctoral (if any) study through the latest semester. Transcripts must be issued and stamped by the academic affairs office, graduate school or relevant student administration office. Documents in other languages must include notarized Chinese or English translations.

5. Language proficiency evidence. For Chinese-taught programs, submit a valid HSK Level 5 result of at least 180 or evidence of a Chinese-medium degree obtained at a Chinese university. For English-taught programs, submit TOEFL 80 or above, IELTS 6.0 or above, evidence of an English-medium degree, or documents establishing eligibility for the native/official English-language exemption in Section I.

6. Research Proposal, written in Chinese or English: at least 1,000 Chinese characters for a proposal written in Chinese, or at least 1,000 words for one written in English. Doctoral applicants must have their research proposal signed by their prospective NENU supervisor. Templates: https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Download.htm.

7. Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors. Each letter must be signed and state the recommender's position and contact information. Letters should discuss the applicant's objectives for studying in China, overall abilities and future potential, as well as cooperation between Chinese and overseas supervisors or exchanges between their institutions.

8. Portfolio, where applicable. Applicants for arts, design and related programs must submit examples of their work, such as videos or artwork.

9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form, available in the Download section. Complete it in English and undergo all listed examinations. Incomplete forms, forms without the applicant's photograph bearing a hospital seal across its edge, or forms without the physician's signature or hospital stamp are invalid. Results are valid for six months; plan the examination accordingly.

10. A valid non-criminal record certificate issued by the local public security authority, normally within the six months preceding submission of the application.

11. Academic achievements, if any, such as published papers or patents.

12. Conditional acceptance letter from a supervisor, if any. Applicants may contact a supervisor directly; the letter is optional. Templates are in the Download section and supervisor information is available at https://iso.nenu.edu.cn/Faculty_Profiles.htm. Doctoral applicants must still obtain the supervisor signature on the research proposal required in item 6.

13. Other supporting documents requested by the International Students Office.

All uploaded documents must be legible, authentic and valid. Professional scanning equipment is recommended. Applicants are responsible for the consequences of illegible documents.

VII. Admission and Registration

1. NENU will notify applicants of the final admission results by email before July 2027 and send the Admission Notice and the Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201).

2. Scholarship recipients must register in late August or early September 2027, on the date specified in the Admission Notice. Those unable to arrive on time must obtain NENU's approval in advance. Failure to register on time without approval will be treated as withdrawal, and the scholarship will not be retained.

VIII. Important Information

1. Applicants must apply directly to NENU. Applications submitted through agencies will result in disqualification from the scholarship.

2. Where necessary, NENU will contact applicants from admission@nenu.edu.cn for supplementary documents or admission results. Provide an accurate email address and check it regularly.

3. Recipients may not concurrently receive a Chinese Government Scholarship and other scholarships funded by Chinese governments or universities, except one-time awards. Violations will result in cancellation of the scholarship and repayment of funds already received. Deliberate concealment also results in a three-year ban on applying for Chinese Government Scholarships.

4. Scholarship eligibility will not be retained for those who fail to register by the required date. Applicants unable to arrive on time must obtain prior approval under Section VII. Bringing family members to China without NENU's approval is not permitted.

5. All original application documents must be presented at registration. Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of their information and documents. False or misleading application information or documents will result in cancellation of admission or, for enrolled students, cancellation of student status.

6. Recipients must participate in the annual scholarship review. Recipients who fail the annual review will have their scholarships suspended or canceled.

7. In principle, recipients may not change their major or duration of study.

IX. Contact

International Students Office, Division of International Cooperation & Exchange, Northeast Normal University

Room 624, Administration Building, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, China 130024

Email: admission@nenu.edu.cn | Tel: +86-431-85099754