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
- Master’s: 3000 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.
