Dalian University of Technology (DUT) is offering fully funded Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC) for international Master’s and PhD students in 2027.
You get free tuition, free accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend of up to 3,500 CNY. You apply directly to the university.
🏆 Dalian University of Technology Ranking
DUT is one of China’s top engineering universities and a member of Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class. Here are its latest rankings:
(ShanghaiRanking 2026)
(Best Chinese Universities 2026)
(ARWU / Shanghai 2026)
(QS 2026)
(ShanghaiRanking 2026)
(ShanghaiRanking 2026)
Rankings change every year. Figures are from the latest published editions as of November 2026.
About This Scholarship
The CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program and the CSC Silk Road Program are full scholarships from China’s Ministry of Education. Under these programs, universities like DUT directly select outstanding international students for degree study in China.
- Master’s: 3 years | PhD: 4 years
- Teaching language: mostly Chinese, and some programs are taught in English.
- The scholarship covers your full study period and is not extended.
- After you arrive, you cannot change university, and normally cannot change your major or study duration.
💰 Scholarship Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ✅ Fully covered |
| Accommodation | ✅ Free on-campus housing |
| Medical Insurance | ✅ CSC comprehensive medical insurance |
| Monthly Stipend – Master’s | 3,000 CNY / month |
| Monthly Stipend – PhD | 3,500 CNY / month |
| International Airfare | ❌ Not covered (paid by the student) |
📅 Application Deadline
The DUT deadline is earlier than many other universities, so don’t wait until the last week.
✅ Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
- A non-Chinese citizen in good health.
- Master’s: a Bachelor’s degree, and under 35 years old.
- PhD: a Master’s degree, and under 40 years old.
- Meet the language requirement for your program (see below).
Language Requirements
| Program Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| English-taught |
• IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL 80, or Duolingo 100 • OR a certificate that your previous degree was taught in English • Applicants from countries where English is an official language are exempt |
| Chinese-taught (Science, Engineering, Economics, Management) | New HSK 4, score of at least 180 |
| Chinese-taught (Humanities, Foreign Languages) | New HSK 5, score of at least 180 |
HSK certificates are valid for 2 years. If you don’t have a language certificate, your supervisor and department may test your level through an interview or a written test.
📄 Documents Required
- CSC Application Form: fill it in online at CampusChina.org using Agency No. 10141, then print and sign it.
- DUT Application Form: complete it on the DUT application system.
- Notarized highest degree certificate. PhD applicants must submit both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Current students need a studying certificate.
- Academic transcripts from Bachelor’s onwards, sealed by your university.
- Study plan / research proposal in English or Chinese (at least 1,000 words), signed by your DUT supervisor.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors at your previous university.
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form, completed in English (valid for 6 months).
- Blood test report covering HIV, Syphilis/VDRL, HBsAg and HCV.
- Passport photo page plus one blank visa page (valid after September 2027).
- Language certificate: IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo or HSK.
- Non-criminal record certificate (valid for 6 months). If you don’t have it yet, you can sign DUT’s No Criminal Record Commitment form for now.
- Other: acceptance letter from a DUT supervisor (optional), employment certificate (if working), visa copy (if in China), and one photo (3 × 4 cm).
Physical Examination Form – Common Mistakes
Your medical form will be rejected if any of these are missing:
- Any page of the form
- Your photo
- A stamp across the photo and the form
- The doctor’s signature and the hospital stamp
📝 How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Choose your major from DUT’s 2027 Master’s or PhD program list (Chinese-taught or English-taught).
- Find a supervisor (recommended) on the DUT faculty website (English) and ask for an acceptance letter.
- Apply on CampusChina.org with Agency No. 10141. Submit, then download, print and sign the CSC form.
- Apply on the DUT system (iso.dlut.edu.cn) and select the project “Scholarship”.
- Upload all documents, including the signed CSC form, and submit.
- Save your application number. If no number appears, your application was not submitted, so check it again.
- Wait for the result. Admission notices are sent around July–August 2027, and classes start in September 2027.
CSC Portal (CampusChina) DUT Application System Find a DUT Supervisor
📞 DUT Official Contact
| Contact Person | Ms. Liang, Mr. Shi |
| Phone | +86-411-8470 6048 |
| dutsice@dlut.edu.cn |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DUT Agency Number for the CSC scholarship?
The Agency Number of Dalian University of Technology is 10141.
What is the deadline for the DUT CSC scholarship 2027?
Applications are open from 1 November 2026 to 15 February 2027.
Is an acceptance letter required?
No, it is optional. But a letter from a DUT supervisor greatly improves your chance of selection.
How much is the monthly stipend?
3,000 CNY per month for Master’s students and 3,500 CNY per month for PhD students.
Can I apply without IELTS?
Yes. You can submit a certificate that your previous degree was taught in English. Applicants from English-speaking countries are exempt.
Does the scholarship cover my flight to China?
No. International travel is paid by the student.
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Source: Dalian University of Technology, Chinese Government Scholarship 2027 (High-Level Postgraduate Program and Silk Road Program) admission notice.