Study level
Master's Degrees in China
Postgraduate study with the widest scholarship coverage
Duration
2–3 years
Intakes
September (main intake); limited March intake
Language of study
Large catalogue of fully English-taught master's programmes
Tuition
Estimate: US$2,500–7,000 a year self-funded; frequently waived on full scholarship
How admission works at this level
Master's applicants have the strongest scholarship position of any level. A focused study plan aligned with a named supervisor or research group materially improves both admission and funding outcomes.
Entry requirements
- Recognised bachelor's degree
- Usually aged under 35 at enrolment
- Two academic recommendation letters
- English proficiency evidence, or HSK 5 for Chinese-taught degrees
Mandatory document checklist
- Passport valid at least 18 months
- Bachelor's degree certificate and full transcripts
- Two academic recommendation letters
- Study plan or research proposal (typically 800–1,500 words)
- Curriculum vitae
- English or Chinese proficiency evidence
- Foreigner physical examination form
- Non-criminal record certificate
- Passport-style photograph on white background
Scholarship routes
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
- Provincial government scholarships
- University and faculty scholarships
- Confucius Institute Scholarship for Chinese language and TCSOL
This is GSC's general guidance. Individual universities publish their own binding entry requirements, deadlines and fees — we verify each one against the institution's official admission page before you submit.
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