The Central China Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship under the “High Level Postgraduate Program” at Central China Normal University (CCNU) — a Ministry of Education key comprehensive normal university founded in 1903 on Guizi Hill beside South Lake in Wuhan, a member of the first batch of China’s Double First-Class universities, the 211 Project and the teacher-education 985 innovation platform, and one of the earliest Chinese universities to recruit international students (over 30,000 alumni from 170+ countries). The scholarship funds Master’s (2–3 years) and PhD (4 years) programs with the Chinese-language preparatory year included, under Type B, Agency No. 10511, with a deadline of 20 February 2027.

🏛️ About CCNU

Central China Normal University (CCNU), founded in 1903 in Wuhan, Hubei, is a key comprehensive university under China’s Ministry of Education — among the first batch admitted to the Double First-Class initiative, a national 211 Project university, and a participant in the 985 Project innovation platform for teacher education. Its 1.6+ million m² campus on Guizi Hill beside South Lake is served by Wuhan metro lines 2, 8 and 11, and hosts 29 teaching and research units, 32 master’s and 24 doctoral first-level disciplines, 20 postdoctoral stations, over 2,000 full-time teachers, and air-conditioned dorms with full campus Wi-Fi. CCNU ranks #53 in the 2026 Best Chinese Universities Ranking and =429 in US News 2027, with Library & Information Science 51–75 and Education 101–150 globally (US News ranks its education research #7 worldwide). As a CSC training base for preparatory students and a nationally recognized “Chinese Language Education Base”, CCNU has hosted 30,000+ international students from more than 170 countries.

🎓 Programs & Scholarship Duration

Browse the official program catalog — the CCNU 2027 Admission Programs for International Students:
👉 https://dge.ccnu.edu.cn/info/1381/32381.htm

💰 Scholarship Coverage

✅ Eligibility Requirements

1. Be a non-Chinese citizen, physically and mentally healthy.
2. Master’s: hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), excellent academic performance, generally ≤35 years old.
3. PhD: hold a master’s degree (or equivalent), excellent academic performance, generally ≤40 years old.
4. Language:
   • Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 5 or above;
   • English-taught programs: TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.0; applicants who studied their previous degree in English must provide proof of English-medium instruction; native English speakers are exempt.

📄 Required Documents

• ✔️ Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled online).
• ✔️ Passport home page — passport must be valid after February 2028; renew promptly if needed.
• ✔️ Notarized highest diploma — current students submit a pre-graduation certificate; non-Chinese/English documents need notarized Chinese or English translations.
• ✔️ Academic transcripts from the undergraduate stage onward (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral stages if any, up to the most recent semester), issued and sealed by your university.
• ✔️ Language qualification certificates — HSK report (Chinese-taught) or IELTS/TOEFL report (English-taught).
• ✔️ Study plan — 1,000+ characters, in Chinese or English only (template: dge.ccnu.edu.cn/info/2021/32361.htm); the PhD study plan must be signed by your Chinese supervisor.
• ✔️ Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (Chinese or English only; template: dge.ccnu.edu.cn/info/2021/32351.htm).
• ✔️ Portfolio — for art/design majors (via “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents”).
• ✔️ Legal guardian documents — for applicants under 18.
• ✔️ Foreigner Physical Examination Form photocopy, completed in English (keep the original; valid 6 months; photo with cross-seam stamp + physician/hospital signatures required).
• ✔️ Non-criminal record certificate, issued within 6 months prior to submission.
• ✔️ Supervisor’s acceptance letter (if any), plus published papers / award certificates (if any).

🚀 How to Apply — Step by Step

📌 Important Rules

• Both systems are required — the CSC portal (Type B, Agency 10511) and the CCNU portal.
• Passport valid after February 2028 — check yours now.
• Chinese language preparatory study (generally 1 year) is included in the scholarship term.
• All documents follow the templates provided on the official page (study plan & recommendation letters).

☎️ Official Contact & Templates

📎 Templates & downloads on the official page

• CCNU 2027 Admission Programs for International Students (pdf)
• Study Plan Reference Template
• Recommendation Letter Templates (Master’s / PhD)
• Instructions for CCNU System (pdf) · Instructions for CGS Information System (docx) — on the official notice page

❓ FAQs — CCNU CSC Scholarship 2027

1. When can I apply?

The application window runs 1 November 2026 – 20 February 2027.

2. Is the CCNU CSC Scholarship fully funded?

Yes — it covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses (CNY 3,000/month Master’s, CNY 3,500/month PhD) and comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800/person/year), including the Chinese-language preparatory year.

3. What language scores are required?

Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 5 or above. English-taught: TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.0 (or proof of English-medium previous study; native English speakers exempt).

4. What is CCNU’s code and category?

CCNU’s code is 10511 — select Category B (“High Level Postgraduate Program”) in the CSC system.

3. Do I need a supervisor before applying?

The supervisor’s acceptance letter is optional (“if any”), but the PhD study plan must be signed by a Chinese supervisor — contacting a supervisor in advance strongly strengthens your file.

6. How strong is CCNU?

CCNU is a first-batch Double First-Class / 211 MoE university (founded 1903), ranked #53 in China (BCUR 2026) and =429 in US News 2027, with Education ranked #7 worldwide by US News and Library & Information Science 51–75 by ARWU.

🏁 Conclusion

The Central China Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027 offers full funding — tuition, housing, stipend and insurance, plus a free Chinese preparatory year — at one of China’s most historic teacher-training universities, minutes from Wuhan’s metro lines. The essentials: apply in both the CSC portal (Type B, Agency No. 10511) and CCNU’s own system between 1 November 2026 and 20 February 2027; bring HSK 5 (or TOEFL 85 / IELTS 6.0 for English-taught programs); use the official study-plan and recommendation-letter templates; and make sure your passport stays valid past February 2028. Good luck!

🔗 All Important Links

1️⃣ Official Guide & Templates (CCNU)

2️⃣ CSC Application System (Step 1 — Type B, Agency No. 10511)

3️⃣ CCNU International Student Online Application System (Step 2)

4️⃣ Study Plan & Recommendation Letter Templates

📚 Source: Official “Central China Normal University 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship ‘High Level Postgraduate Program’ Admission Guide” (published 27 October 2026) — dge.ccnu.edu.cn