Chinese Government Scholarship at Beihang University for Master’s and PhD 2026 | Fully Funded

Scholarships for International

Beihang University offers the Chinese Government Scholarship for international students wishing to pursue a master’s or PhD degree in China for the year 2026. It is one of the fully funded scholarship programs that cover tuition fees, university accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend.

Application Period

Application opening date:

November 1, 2025

Application deadlines:

First round: December 31, 2025
Second round: February 20, 2026

Targeted Students

The Chinese Government Scholarship program at Beihang University targets:

Master’s students
PhD students

Funding & Benefits

The scholarship includes:

Tuition and on-campus accommodation
Comprehensive medical insurance worth 800 RMB per year
Monthly stipend (begins after arrival at the university and is not paid before):
- Master’s: 3000 RMB/month
- PhD: 3500 RMB/month

Duration of Study

Master’s Programs

Standard duration: 3 years

Exceptions:

2 years: School of Management, School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering
2.5 years: School of Computer Science

PhD Programs

Duration: 4 years

Fields of Study

Beihang University offers a wide range of Master’s and PhD programs under the Chinese Government Scholarship, covering advanced scientific, engineering, management, and interdisciplinary fields. Programs are available in both English-taught and Chinese-taught tracks.

English-Taught Master’s Programs

Information and Communication Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanics
Control Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aeronautical and Astronautical Science and Technology
Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
Materials Science and Engineering
Public Management
Management Science and Engineering
Applied Economics
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Software Engineering

Chinese-Taught Master’s Programs

Instrumentation Science and Technology
Management Science and Engineering
Applied Economics
Business Administration
Architecture
Urban and Rural Planning
Design
Civil Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Science and Technology
Physics
Mathematics
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Materials Science and Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering
Control Science and Engineering
Mechanics
Aeronautical and Astronautical Science and Technology
Optical Engineering
Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
Transportation Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering

Doctoral Programs (English &/or Chinese-Taught)

Mechanics
Optical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Control Science and Engineering
Aeronautical and Astronautical Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
Electrical Engineering
Management Science and Engineering
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Urban and Rural Planning
Transportation Engineering
Computer Science and Technology
Software Engineering
Instrument Science and Technology
Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
Sociology (Chinese-taught only)
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering and Technology
Information and Communication Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Requirements

Good mental and physical health
Non-Chinese citizenship
Commitment to Chinese laws and university regulations
Not receiving any other scholarship simultaneously

Additional Requirements

For master’s: Bachelor's degree holders under 35 years old
For PhD: Master’s degree holders under 40 years old
Applicants may provide proof of academic, sports, artistic achievements, or social participation (optional).

Language Requirements:

Chinese-taught programs:

HSK4 with a minimum score of 180 (valid for 2 years)
If previous program was taught in Chinese, a Chinese-language certificate can be provided instead of HSK
No English certificate required

English-taught programs:

TOEFL ≥ 80 or IELTS ≥ 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each section)
If previous program was in English, a language certificate from the previous university is acceptable
No Chinese language certificate required

Required Documents

Any document not in Arabic or Chinese must be translated and notarized into English or Chinese

Chinese Government Scholarship application form (English/Chinese)
Copy of passport
(passport must be valid at least until September 2026)
Highest graduation certificate (certificate of expected graduation accepted; original required at registration)
Academic transcripts from bachelor’s and above (if applicable), stamped by the institution
Language certificate
Supervisor acceptance letter (optional and recommended)
Study or research plan of no less than 1500 words; supervisor signature required for PhD
Two recommendation letters from professors/associate professors
Portfolio for arts/design majors (if applicable)
For applicants under 18: legal guardian documents in China
Foreigner physical examination form (valid for 6 months, must include hospital stamp, sealed photo, and doctor’s signature)
Police clearance certificate (issued within 6 months before application)
Application fee receipt: 400 RMB or 60 USD

Important Note: Any document fraud will result in rejection or cancellation of admission and expulsion if discovered after enrollment.

Application Steps

Step 1

Fill out the Chinese Government Scholarship online application:

Website: http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
Program Type: B
University Code: 10213
Then download the application form after completion.

Step 2

Pay the application fee: 400 RMB / 60 USD
Bank details:

Account Name: Harbin Institute of Technology
Account Number: 3500040109008900513
Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Harbin, Da Zhi Branch
Bank Address: 318 East Dazhi Street, Harbin
SWIFT/BIC: ICBKCNBJHLJ

Notes:

Fee is non-refundable
Alipay and WeChat payments are not accepted
Applicant’s name and passport number must be written on the receipt

Step 3

Upload all documents to HIT online system:
https://hit.at0086.cn/student

Important Notes

The university may adjust the major or study duration based on the applicant’s academic background
After admission, changes to supervisor, major, university, language, or study duration are not permitted

Important Links

Find a supervisor:
http://homepage.hit.edu.cn/home-index

File templates (Word/PDF) for:

Supervisor Acceptance Letter: Acceptance Letter.docx
Foreigner Physical Examination Form: Physical Examination Record for Foreigner.pdf
Study Plan: Study Plan.doc

Available on the official scholarship website.