Lanzhou University, a premier “Double First-Class” institution under the Chinese Ministry of Education and a member of the prestigious “985” and “211” projects, has officially released its prospectus for the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Top-level Graduate Programme. This fully-funded opportunity is designed for high-calibre international students seeking Master’s or Doctoral degrees in one of China’s most research-intensive environments.

Programme Overview

Feature	Details
Institution	Lanzhou University (LZU)
Scholarship Type	Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Category B
Agency Code	10730
Study Level	Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
Application Deadline	28 February 2026

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Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

The CSC “Top-level Graduate” programme offers comprehensive financial support, including:

• Tuition: Full waiver of tuition fees.
• Accommodation: Free university housing (typically a shared double room).
• Stipend: Monthly living allowance provided to students.
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance covered.
• Note: Students must independently purchase third-party liability insurance (approx. RMB 100/semester or RMB 200/year).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality: Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
2. Age & Education:
   • Master’s Applicants: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age.
   • Doctoral Applicants: Must hold a Master’s degree and be under 40 years of age.
3. Language Proficiency:
   • Chinese-taught: HSK Level 4 (Score 180+) or higher.
   • English-taught: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 80, or proof of English proficiency (exempt for native speakers).
4. Academic Standing: Must possess outstanding grades and demonstrated scientific research ability.

Required Documents for Application

All documents must be uploaded in clear, scanned versions (English or Chinese translations required for other languages):

• CSC Application Form: Completed via the online portal.
• Passport: Copy of the home page (validity must extend beyond September 2026).
• Notarised Diploma & Transcripts: Undergraduate onwards; fresh graduates must provide an expected graduation certificate.
• Study Plan: A minimum of 1,000 words/characters (Doctoral plans must be signed by the LZU supervisor).
• Recommendation Letters: Two letters from professors or associate professors.
• Supervisor Acceptance: A pre-admission or supervisor acceptance letter is mandatory.
• Physical Examination: Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid for 6 months).
• Non-Criminal Record: Issued within 6 months of submission.

Application Procedure

1. Step 1 (CSC System): Register at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn. Select Category B and use Agency Code 10730.
2. Step 2 (LZU System): Complete the secondary application at lzu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx.
3. Step 3 (Refinement): If pre-approved, LZU will contact the applicant to re-upload the pre-admission documents to the CSC system.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
• Final Results Announcement: Around 15 July 2026
• Enrolment/Registration: Early September 2026

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 0931-8914290
• Address: Room 703 Students Activity Centre, No. 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P. R. China.