Universities that host scholarship students
A starting list of Chinese universities that regularly admit international scholarship students. This is a small, curated sample to help you begin narrowing down — not a full directory of all 280+ CSC-designated institutions.
Tsinghua University
Consistently ranked among the world's leading research universities; strongest in engineering, computer science and architecture.
Peking University
A comprehensive research university with particular strength across the humanities, law and the natural sciences.
Fudan University
Well regarded in medicine, economics and journalism, with a large and well-established international student community.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
A leading centre for engineering and medicine, with close industry ties across Shanghai's tech and finance sectors.
Zhejiang University
One of the largest recipients of CSC scholars, with broad strength across engineering, agriculture and computer science.
University of Science and Technology of China
A smaller, research-intensive university known for physics, materials science and its selective admissions.
Nanjing University
Strong across both the sciences and humanities, with a long history of hosting international scholars.
Wuhan University
Known for one of China's most striking campuses, alongside respected law and library and information science programs.
Sun Yat-sen University
A major research university in southern China with well-regarded medicine and business programs.
Xiamen University
One of the earliest universities to host CSC's University Program, with particular strength in economics.
Harbin Institute of Technology
Focused heavily on engineering and aerospace, with strong links to China's space and defence research sectors.
Beijing Normal University
China's leading institution for education and teacher training, and a major host for Confucius Institute Scholarship students.
Tongji University
Renowned for architecture and civil engineering, with deep, long-standing academic exchange ties with Germany.
Dalian University of Technology
A strong engineering university and an active host institution for Confucius Institute Scholarship applicants.
Program availability, scholarship seats and language requirements change by intake year — always confirm current details on the university's official international admissions page.