President Scholarship of NPU for International Students in China 2026

Scholarships for International

Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in China offers one of the most significant support programs dedicated to international students through the President Scholarship of NPU, which targets various academic levels and includes multi-tier financial waivers. This program aims to attract academically outstanding students and provide a supportive learning environment across all majors available to international applicants.

Scholarship Levels and Benefits

The NPU President Scholarship is divided into three levels, each offering a different amount of financial support:

First Level

Recipients of the First Level receive:

Full tuition fee waiver
Full accommodation fee waiver
Monthly living allowance for 12 months according to academic level:
- Undergraduate: 1500 RMB/month
- Master’s: 2000 RMB/month
- PhD: 3500 RMB/month

Second Level

Full tuition fee waiver only

Third Level

50% tuition fee waiver

Available Majors

Applicants may apply to all majors available to international students at NPU without exception. All academic programs are open for competition according to the university’s admission standards.

General Eligibility Requirements

The university sets several criteria that applicants must meet:

1. Health Condition

Good physical and mental health
No infectious diseases or conditions that prevent regular study

2. Academic Qualifications & Age

Bachelor’s Degree:

High school certificate
Under 23 years old before 1 September 2026

Master’s Degree:

Bachelor’s degree
Under 30 years old before 1 September 2026

PhD Degree:

Master’s degree
Under 35 years old before 1 September 2026

3. Academic Performance

Good learning ability and strong academic record
Previous GPA of 75% or above
For undergraduate applicants: CSCA test result required

4. Language Requirements

Applicants must meet English or Chinese language requirements based on each program’s criteria.

5. Nationality Requirement

Applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen

For applicants who were once Chinese citizens and later acquired another nationality:

Must hold the new passport for at least 4 years
Must have lived outside China for at least 2 years within the last 4 years

6. Special Cases Regarding Parents’ Nationality

If one or both parents are Chinese citizens, the applicant must provide one of the following:

Proof of acquiring foreign nationality at birth
Certificate of renunciation of Chinese nationality (for previous Chinese citizens)

Guideline Links for 2026 Admission

Bachelor’s Admission Guide:
https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1184/3541.htm

Master’s Admission Guide:
https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1303/8791.htm

PhD Admission Guide:
https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1313/8831.htm

First: Bachelor’s Programs for International Students under NPU Scholarship 2026

Duration & Degree

Duration: 4 years
Degree awarded: Bachelor’s
List of majors is available in the official university appendix

Application Timeline

First Round: 1 November 2025 – 15 January 2026
Second Round: 16 January – 15 March 2026
Third Round: 16 March – 15 April 2026
Fourth Round: 20 April – 20 May 2026

Note: When the quota is full, applications close automatically. Enrollment is for the September intake only.

Eligibility for Bachelor’s Applicants

Good physical and mental health
Under 23 years old before 1 September 2026
High school certificate obtained before 1 September 2026
Strong academic performance (75% or above), acceptance of SAT / A-Level / IB, etc.
CSCA test result required before 20 May 2026 (with test subjects depending on the major and language)

Language Requirements:

For Chinese-taught programs:

HSK 5 with a score of 180+

For English-taught programs:

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 80
Duolingo 115
Cambridge FCE 169 / CAE 180 / CPE

Applicants who do not meet language requirements may take a foundation year.

Nationality Requirements:

Must be non-Chinese with a valid passport.
For former Chinese citizens: proof of acquiring foreign nationality before 30 April 2022 and evidence of 2 years of actual residence abroad since that date.
If one parent is Chinese: additional documents proving foreign nationality since birth or renunciation of Chinese nationality.

Required Documents

Passport copy (valid until at least 30 October 2026)
High school certificate & transcript (original or notarized)
Personal statement + CV + talent video (optional)
CSCA result or commitment letter regarding test date
Language certificate (if required)
Police clearance certificate (valid for 6 months)
Awards or research certificates (if available)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid for 6 months)
For applicants under 18: guardian guarantee letter
Bank statement for the last 6 months showing USD 5000
Any additional documents required by the university

All documents must be in English or Chinese, or accompanied by a notarized translation.

Application Process

Prepare all required documents.
Create an account on the application portal: admission.nwpu.edu.cn
Pay the application fee: 600 RMB / 90 USD (non-refundable).
Upload all documents before the deadline.
The university and academic schools will review the documents, then invite shortlisted applicants for an interview.
Complete the interview and receive the result via email.

Pay the admission deposit:

Scholarship recipients (Level 1 or 2): pay 3000 RMB (refundable after registration).
Level 3 scholarship or self-funded students: pay 50% of the tuition fees in advance.

Receive the Admission Letter and JW202 form.

Complete registration in late August – early September 2026, and obtain the X1 visa.

Second: Master’s Programs for International Students at NPU 2026

Duration of Study

2.5 years - Full-time study -Fall intake only.

Majors

The list of majors is available on the official university website.

Application Deadlines

First Round: 1 November 2025 – 15 January 2026
Second Round: 16 January – 28 February 2026
Third Round: 1 March – 31 March 2026
Fourth Round: 1 April – 30 April 2026

After this date, the application form is automatically invalidated.

Admission Requirements

Good physical and mental health.
Under 30 years old before 1 September 2026.
Holder of a bachelor’s degree before 1 September 2026.
Minimum GPA of 75%; for CSC applicants, a minimum of 80%.

Language Requirements:

Chinese-taught programs: HSK 5 (200+)
English-taught programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, PTE 60

Nationality Requirements:

Same as the undergraduate nationality rules and residence proof.

Required Documents

Passport valid until 31 December 2026.
Bachelor’s degree certificate (and graduation certificate if issued in China).
Full academic transcript.
Two recommendation letters from professors (associate professor or above).
Research proposal (according to the template).
Language certificate.
Criminal record certificate.
Supervisor acceptance letter (mandatory for some schools).
Research achievements and awards, if any.
Medical examination.
Bank statement of 5000 USD.
Portfolio for applicants to Architecture and Design programs.
All documents must be in Arabic, Chinese, or officially translated.

Application Steps

Same as bachelor’s: create an account, upload documents, pay 600 RMB, review, interview, acceptance, registration.

Third: PhD Programs

Program Duration and Mode of Study

The PhD program lasts four years, offered full-time only, with fall intake exclusively.

Majors List

The list of PhD majors for 2026 is available on the official university link.

Application Rounds

The application is submitted in four rounds; the system categorizes applications automatically based on submission time:

Round 1: 1 November 2025 – 15 January 2026 (17:00 Beijing time)
Round 2: 16 January 2026 – 28 February 2026 (17:00)
Round 3: 1 March 2026 – 31 March 2026 (17:00)
Round 4: 1 April 2026 – 30 April 2026 (17:00)

Any application submitted after 30 April 2026 is considered a withdrawal.

Admission Requirements

Good physical and mental health, with no infectious diseases or conditions affecting study.
Applicant must be under 35 years old by 1 September 2026.
Master’s degree obtained by 1 September 2026.
Strong academic ability, GPA not less than 75%, and for CSC applicants 80%. Additional evidence such as GRE or GMAT may be submitted.

Language Requirements:

Chinese-taught: HSK5 (200+)
English-taught: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in each component), or TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, PTE 60
Language certificate is not required for native speakers of Chinese/English depending on the program language.

Nationality Requirements:

Applicant must not hold Chinese nationality, with special documentation for former Chinese citizens or those with Chinese parents, according to required proof.

Required Documents

All documents must be in Chinese or English, or officially translated:
Passport valid at least until 31 December 2026.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates.
For graduates from China: both graduation and degree certificates.
Transcripts for every semester.
Two recommendation letters from professors (associate professor or above).
PhD research proposal according to the official template.
Language certificate (if not exempt).
Criminal record certificate valid for 6 months.
Supervisor acceptance letter – mandatory for PhD.
Research achievements: publications, patents, awards… (mandatory).
Foreigners’ physical examination form – valid for 6 months.
Bank statement of 5000 USD.
Any additional documents required by the university.
Portfolio for Architecture or Design applicants.

Important Notes on Documents

Some schools require higher GPA (e.g., School of Management: 80%+).

All documents undergo electronic verification, then physical verification upon arrival.

Applicants are advised not to change their passport after applying to avoid visa document issues.

Application & Selection Procedures

Step 1 – Preparing Documents

Ensure all requirements are met and gather all required materials accurately.

Step 2 – Online Registration & Psychological Evaluation

Access the application portal: admission.nwpu.edu.cn
Fill in information and upload documents.
Pay the 600 RMB (90 USD) application fee.
Use an active email address throughout the process.

Step 3 – Document Review

Admission office reviews document validity.
Schools review academic competence within 3 days after each deadline.
Applicants are contacted via email for missing documents or updates.
Failure to respond results in withdrawal of the application.

Step 4 – Interview / Test

Interviews are conducted 7–10 days after each round closes.
Details are sent to the applicant’s email.
Results are issued one week after the interview.

Step 5 – Initial Fee Payment

Provisionally accepted applicants pay 3000 RMB as a registration deposit, refundable after on-site registration.

Step 6 – Issuing Admission Documents

applicant will receive electronic copies of the Admission Letter and JW202 via email.
These are used to apply for the X1 student visa.

Step 7 – Registration

Online registration: early August.
On-campus registration: late August – early September 2026.
Required upon arrival: all original documents, medical exam, certificates, passport, language certificates, official forms, etc.
Failure to provide originals or inconsistencies with uploaded documents leads to cancellation of admission.