The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is inviting applications for the 2026 UCAS Scholarship for International Students, offering fully funded opportunities to study in China.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, application fees, a monthly stipend, accommodation, and health insurance, allowing outstanding students worldwide to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees, or engage in research and academic exchange programs at UCAS colleges and CAS institutes.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | ¥3500 Monthly Stipend | Accommodation | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) established this scholarship to attract international students and young researchers from around the world for advanced study and research. It provides a platform for global collaboration, allowing students to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees, attend courses, conduct research, or participate in academic visits.
The scholarship offers two categories of awards; full and partial scholarships.
- The full scholarship covers tuition waiver, application fee waiver, monthly stipend, basic accommodation, and medical insurance.
- The partial scholarship covers selected benefits from the above package.
This initiative also encourages international graduate students already enrolled in foreign universities to come to China for joint programs or short-term academic exchange.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Scholarship, applicants must:
- Not hold Chinese citizenship and possess a valid foreign passport.
- Be friendly to China, law-abiding, and adhere to UCAS rules and regulations.
- Be proficient in English or Chinese.
- For PhD program applicants: be born after January 1, 1991 (inclusive).
- For Master’s program applicants: be born after January 1, 1996 (inclusive).
- For Senior visiting students: be born after January 1, 1981 (inclusive).
- For Regular visiting students: be born after January 1, 1986 (inclusive).
- For joint program applicants: no age limitation applies.
- Meet the admission requirements for international students of UCAS (refer to Calls for 2026 Programs for International Students).
- Not hold any other scholarship or assignments during the study period.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates of the UCAS Scholarship 2026 will enjoy:
- Tuition Waiver:
- PhD students are exempted from tuition fees of RMB 40,000/year.
- Master’s students are exempted from tuition fees of RMB 30,000/year.
- Monthly Stipend:
- PhD students receive a minimum of RMB 3500 per month.
- Master’s students receive a minimum of RMB 3000 per month.
- Additional research assistantship support may be provided based on performance.
- Accommodation: Basic on-campus housing is provided by UCAS faculties/institutes located in Beijing.
- Medical Insurance: Coverage worth RMB 800 per year.
- Application Fee Waiver: Students are exempted from the processing fee of RMB 600.
- Duration: The scholarship is valid for up to 36 months (no extension).
For partial scholarship holders, coverage includes selected benefits such as tuition, accommodation, and application fee waiver, with a duration of 6 to 36 months depending on the program type.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Motivation Letter
- Passport Photograph
- Passport Copy
- English or Chinese Proficiency Documents
How to Apply
To apply for the UCAS Scholarship (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the program webpage.
- Log in to the Online Admission System for International Students at UCAS (HERE) and follow the application instructions carefully.
- Complete all required fields, upload necessary documents, and select “UCAS Scholarship for International Students” as your funding option.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
For More Information:
Refer to the official calls for the 2026 Master’s/Doctoral Degree Programs for International Students (HERE) and the 2026 Visiting Students Programs for International Students (HERE).
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