Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University 2024/25

Applications for the 2024-2025 Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University for international students are now open. The Chinese Government Scholarship (Chinese University Program) is established by the Ministry of Education of China, aiming to develop outstanding international talent and improve the perception of China’s higher education. This scholarship program to study in China is fully funded and open for full-time studies at master’s and Ph.D. degree levels at Lanzhou University.

Founded in 1909, Lanzhou University (LZU; 蘭州大學 – Lánzhōu Dàxué) is a major research university directly under the Ministry of Education in China, which is located in Lanzhou, Gansu, China. It provides programs for Undergraduate, graduate students on four campuses—three in Lanzhou city center and one in Yuzhong County, about 30 miles away from the main campus.

The university provides a wide range of disciplines, covering all 12 disciplines. Currently, a total of 13 disciplines including chemistry, physics, materials science, earth science, plant zoology, mathematics, engineering, biology and biochemistry, environment and ecology, clinical medicine, medicine and toxicology, agricultural science, and social science have entered the top 1% of ESI. Lanzhou University is among the Designated Chinese Universities that can host Chinese Government Scholarship holders.

Program Details

• Host Institution: Lanzhou University (LZU) in China.
• Field of Study: Available fields at the university.
• Number of awards: Not Specified.
• Duration: Up to 4 years.
• Target group: Open to Non-Chinese citizens.

Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University Benefits

This Chinese Government Scholarship is and fully funded will offer selected candidates the following Benefits:

• Tuition waiver;
• Free accommodation on campus;
• Stipend: Granted in accordance with the relevant standard;
  • For Master’s: RMB 3,000/Month
  • For Doctoral candidate : RMB 3,500/Month.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance.

Master and PhD Programs at the Lanzhou University

Below is the list of eligible masters and PhD degree programs at Lanzhou University. This scholarship applicant can choose to study in one of the listed majors. Master’s programs last for 3 years while PhD programs last for 4 years.

Master’s degree programs at the Lanzhou University

1. Geochemistry
2. Business Administration
3. Public Administration
4. Atomic and Molecular Physics
5. Radiochemistry
6. Nuclear Science and Technology
7. Resources and Power
8. Particle Physics and Atomic Nucleus Physics
9. Nursing
10. Chemistry
11. Chemical Engineering and Technology
12. Preclinical Medicine
13. Physiology
14. Biochemistry and Molecule Biology
15. Pharmacology
16. Genetics
17. Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine
18. Theoretical Economics
19. Applied Economics
20. Tibetology
21. Archaeology
22. Ethnosociology
23. Ethnology
24. World History
25. Chinese Ethnic History
26. Dunhuang Studies
27. Chinese History
28. Zoology
29. Microbiology
30. Genetics
31. Developmental Biology
32. Biochemistry and Molecule Biology
33. Biophysics
34. Cell Biology
35. Botany
36. Forestry
37. Ecology
38. Mathematics
39. Mechanics
40. Geological Engineering
41. Civil Engineering
42. Chinese Language & Literature
43. Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
44. Theory of Literature and Art
45. Materials Science and Engineering
46. Materials and Chemical Engineering
47. Physics
48. Electronics Science and Technology
49. Electronic and Information
50. Pharmacochemical Biology
51. Pharmacy
52. Music
53. Art Design
54. Political Science
55. Urban and Regional Planning
56. Earth System Science
57. Cartology and Geography Information System
58. Quaternary Geology
59. Environmental Science and Engineering
60. Human Geography
61. Hydraulic Engineering
62. Physical Geography
63. Stomatology
64. Internal Medicine
65. Pediatrics
66. Neurology
67. Neurology
68. Dermatology and Venereology
69. Medicine Image Science and Nuclear Medicine
70. Clinical Diagnostics
71. Surgery
72. Gynecology
73. Otorhinolaryngology (ear-nose-throat medicine)
74. Oncology
75. Anesthesiology
76. Emergency Medicine
77. Pediatrics
78. Otorhinolaryngology (ear-nose-throat medicine)
79. Gynecology
80. Emergency Medicine
81. Psychiatry and Psychohygiene
82. Clinical Diagnostics
83. Anesthesiology
84. Internal Medicine
85. Dermatology and Venereology
86. Surgery
87. Ophthalmology
88. Medicine Image Science and Nuclear Medicine
89. Oncology
90. Neurology
91. Law
92. Journalism and Communication
93. Marxist Theory
94. Atmosphere Science
95. Public Health
96. Occupational and Environmental Health
97. Epidemiology and Health Statistics
98. Child Hygiene and Maternal & Child Health Care
99. Health Toxicology
100. Nutrition and Food Hygiene
101. Sociology
102. Social Work
103. Philosophy
104. Zootechny
105. Agricultural Economics and Management
106. Plant Protection
107. Crass Science
108. Crop Science
109. Information and Communication Engineering
110. Computer Science and Technology
111. Russian Translation
112. Education.

Doctor’s degree programs at the Lanzhou University

1. Geology
2. Business Administration
3. Public Administration
4. Radiochemistry
5. Nuclear Science and Technology
6. Particle Physics and Atomic Nucleus Physics
7. Chemistry
8. Preclinical Medicine
9. Industrial Economics
10. Regional Economics
11. Tibetology
12. Dunhuang Study
13. Ethnosociology
14. Ethnology
15. Chinese Ethnic History
16. Chinese History
17. Zoology
18. Biochemistry and Molecule Biology
19. Biophysics
20. Botany
21. Cell Biology
22. Microbiology
23. Genetics
24. Ecology
25. Fundamental Mathematics
26. Computing Mathematics
27. Applied Mathematics
28. Solid Mechanics
29. Engineering Mechanics
30. Civil Engineering
31. Chinese Language and Literature
32. Physics
33. Pharmacochemical Biology
34. Quaternary Geology
35. Environmental Science
36. Resources and Environment
37. Geography
38. Internal Medicine
39. Surgery
40. Obstetrics and Gynecology
41. Oncology
42. Medicine Image Science and Nuclear Medicine
43. Surgery
44. Internal Medicine
45. Medicine Image Science and Nuclear Medicine
46. Neurology
47. Obstetrics and Gynecology
48. Oncology
49. Clinical Diagnostics
50. Atmosphere Physics and Environment
51. Aerography
52. Climate Science
53. Grass Science
54. Zootechny
55. Radio Physics
56. Computer Application Technology
57. Materials Science and Engineering.

Please click here to see the full list of available programs.

Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University Eligibility

In order to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University, applicants must meet the following criteria.

1. be a Non-Chinese citizen and in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
   • Doctoral degree studies applicants must be under the age of 40 and have a Master’s degree.
   • Master’s degree studies applicants must be under the age of 35 and have a bachelor’s degree.
3. Have good grades and outstanding scientific research ability
4. Not in possession of other scholarships
5. Chinese taught programs require HSK Level4 180 or above (certificate is valid for 2 years). Applicants who have obtained a degree from Chinese universities using Chinese as the teaching language do not have to provide HSK certificate.
6. English-taught programs require IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 80 or other proof of their English proficiency, native English speakers do not require a certificate of English proficiency.

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How to Apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University

Interested applicants who would like to apply for this Asia scholarship program, must follow steps below:

Step 1: CSC online registration

Create an account on the CSC online application system and choose program Type B. Agent No. of Lanzhou University is 10730. Please download the CSC application form after registration and take note of the CSC serial number. Please click here to download the instructions for Chinese Government scholarship information system.

Step 2: Lanzhou University online registration

Create an account, fill in and submit the application form via the Lanzhou University online application system. Upload all original documents scanned copy.

Required Documents

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (from step 1).
2. Passport Home Page. If the passport expires before September 2024, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application; Applicants applying from China are required to provide a photocopy of the currently valid visa page or residence permit page.
3. Notarized version of diploma and degree (Bachelor’s and above) Senior students should provide certificates that can show their expected date of graduation. The original certificate must be presented when you come to register.
4. Notarized version of applicant’s transcripts.
5. Language qualification certificates. Photocopy of the transcripts (in English or Chinese).
6. Pre-admission letter or supervisor acceptance letter. Applicants must provide a pre-admission letter or a letter of acceptance from their supervisors when submitting their documents online.
7. A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words. The proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor who provides the acceptance letter.
8. Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English by different professors or associate professors.
9. The photocopy of research achievements. Applicants may submit the abstracts or contents of the published research papers, award certificates, or other documents to prove their achievement and ability in academic research if any.
10. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Original forms must be presented when you come to register. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner’s Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. In view of the fact that the inspection result is valid for 6 months, the applicant shall determine the time for the medical examination.
11. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application. If the applicant is unable to provide this document, as a substitute, the applicant could sign a non-criminal record commitment. Please click here to download the form.

The deadline for submitting the application is March 10, 2024. For more details on the Chinese Government Scholarship at Lanzhou University, please visit read the CSC Scholarship Application Tips and Tricks and visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.