Tsinghua University, one of China’s most prestigious institutions, is currently accepting applications for its 2026 graduate scholarships.
The scholarship opportunities are available for Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes and typically cover tuition fees, accommodation, living stipends, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Free Accommodation | Health Insurance
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: February 27, 2026
Scholarship Details
Tsinghua University welcomes international students from across the globe to apply for the 2026 scholarship intake. The university provides a wide range of funding opportunities, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Beijing Government Scholarships, and Assistantships (Teaching, Research, and Management).
With over 50 schools and departments, Tsinghua offers a diverse selection of graduate programmes. More than 30 Master’s and Doctoral programmes are fully taught in English, while others are conducted in Chinese or in a bilingual format. Typically, Master’s programmes take 2–3 years to complete, while Doctoral programmes last 3–4 years. In cases where students progress directly from a Bachelor’s degree to a PhD, the study duration is usually 4–5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Tsinghua University China Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid ordinary-type passport.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) when applying for a Master’s programme, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) when applying for a Doctoral programme.
- Be in good health and meet the required medical and character standards set by both the institution and the Chinese government.
- Meet the Chinese or English language proficiency requirements of the chosen department or programme.
- Fulfil any additional programme-specific requirements announced by the admitting school/department.
Scholarship Benefits
International students admitted under this programme can benefit from:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS): Covers tuition fees, free accommodation, a monthly stipend, and health insurance.
- Beijing Government Scholarship: Covers either full or partial tuition fees.
- Assistantships: Opportunities for Teaching, Research, and Management assistantships to gain practical work experience while studying.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Personal Statement
- Degree Certificates and Authentication
- Academic Transcripts
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Two Academic Recommendation Letters
- Valid Passport
How to Apply
To apply for the Tsinghua University Scholarship in China 2026:
- Click HERE to access the official scholarship webpage.
- Complete the online application and pay the required application fee (Note: this fee is for the academic programme, not the scholarship).
- Upload all required documents through the Online Application System.
- Ensure you carefully check the eligibility and programme-specific requirements of your chosen school/department before submitting your application to avoid disqualification.
