The Hefei University of Technology CSC Scholarship 2027 is open for international Master’s and PhD applicants. Hefei University of Technology (HFUT) is a national key university under China’s Ministry of Education, and this Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a stipend.
Apply on the HFUT system by February 28, 2027. This guide covers eligibility, the 2027 programs, required documents and each application step, with the links you need.
Scholarship Overview
| University | Hefei University of Technology (HFUT), Hefei, Anhui, China |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B), High-Level Postgraduate Program |
| Agency number | 10359 |
| Degree levels | Master’s and PhD |
| Scholarship duration | Master’s: 3 years PhD: 4 years |
| Application fee | RMB 400, non-refundable, paid after you pass the initial review |
| HFUT deadline | February 28, 2027 |
| CSC deadline | March 20, 2027, for applicants with a Pre-admission Notice |
| Study starts | Early September 2027 |
Official Links
- HFUT international student website
- HFUT Chinese Government Scholarship page
- HFUT International Student Online Service System
- CSC online application system
- Campus China (CSC official website)
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition: Covered
- Accommodation: Covered on campus
- Medical insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance covered
- Stipend: Provided
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a non-Chinese citizen in good physical and mental health.
- Master’s applicants: Hold a Bachelor’s degree by September 1, 2027, and be no older than 35.
- PhD applicants: Hold a Master’s degree by September 1, 2027, and be no older than 40.
- Grades: Your average in your previous study stage must be at least 75%.
- PhD research: You need previous research achievements, such as published papers, patents or officially recognized research awards.
- You must not hold another Chinese scholarship or funding.
Language Requirements
| Chinese-taught programs | HSK Level 4 |
|---|---|
| English-taught programs | IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85, TOEFL Essentials 9 or Duolingo 100 |
| No test certificate? | You may submit proof that your previous studies were taught in Chinese or English |
Important: All 2027 Master’s programs on the list are taught in Chinese. Most PhD programs are available in Chinese or English.
2027 Programs
Master’s Programs (Taught in Chinese)
| Major | Degree type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School of Computer Science and Information Engineering | ||
| Computer Science and Technology | Academic | 3 years |
| School of Civil Engineering | ||
| Civil Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Urban Infrastructure Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Heat, Gas Supply, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Hydraulic Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Surveying Science and Technology | Academic | 3 years |
| Mechanics | Academic | 3 years |
| School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | ||
| Chemical Engineering and Technology | Academic | 3 years |
| Chemistry | Academic | 3 years |
| Material Science | Academic | 3 years |
| School of Economics | ||
| Theoretical Economics | Academic | 3 years |
| Applied Economics | Academic | 3 years |
| International Business | Professional | 3 years |
| School of Foreign Studies | ||
| Foreign Language and Literature | Academic | 3 years |
| School of Management and Intelligence Science / School of Intelligent Business | ||
| Management Science and Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Business Administration | Academic | 3 years |
| School of Instrument Science and Opto-electronics Engineering | ||
| Biomedical Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Instrument Science and Technology | Academic | 3 years |
| Electronic Information | Professional | 3 years |
| School of Architecture and Art | ||
| Architecture | Academic | 3 years |
| Architecture | Professional | 3 years |
| Urban and Rural Planning | Academic | 3 years |
| Industrial Design Engineering | Professional | 3 years |
| School of Resources and Environmental Engineering | ||
| Geology | Academic | 3 years |
| Geological Resources and Geological Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Geological Engineering | Professional | 3 years |
| School of Food and Biological Engineering | ||
| Biology | Academic | 3 years |
| Food Science and Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering | ||
| Vehicle Engineering | Academic | 3 years |
| Vehicle Engineering | Professional | 3 years |
PhD Programs
| Major | Degree type | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Electrical Engineering and Automation | |||
| Electrical Engineering | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Computer Science and Information Engineering | |||
| Computer Science and Technology | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| Information and Communication Engineering | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Civil Engineering | |||
| Mechanics | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| Civil Engineering | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| Civil and Hydraulic Engineering | Professional | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| Energy and Power | Professional | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | |||
| Chemical Engineering and Technology | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Management and Intelligence Science / School of Intelligent Business | |||
| Management Science and Engineering | Academic | Chinese | 4 years |
| School of Instrument Science and Opto-electronics Engineering | |||
| Instrument Science and Technology | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| Electronic Information | Professional | Chinese and English | 5 years |
| School of Architecture and Art | |||
| Architecture | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Resources and Environmental Engineering | |||
| Geology | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Food and Biological Engineering | |||
| Food Science and Engineering | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Mathematics | |||
| Mathematics | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
| School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering | |||
| Vehicle Engineering | Academic | Chinese and English | 4 years |
Required Documents
- Passport bio-data page. You need an ordinary passport with more than one year of validity remaining. If you live in China, add your current visa or residence permit page.
- Notarized highest diploma. Graduating students can submit a pre-graduation certificate showing the expected graduation date, and must submit the degree certificate before registration.
- Academic transcripts for all semesters of your Bachelor’s, and Master’s or PhD if any, sealed by your university.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors. Download the template
- Language certificate: HSK 4, or your IELTS, TOEFL, TOEFL Essentials or Duolingo report.
- HFUT Supervisor’s Acceptance Letter. This is not mandatory, but applicants with an acceptance letter receive priority. Download the template
How to Get a Supervisor’s Acceptance Letter
Because an acceptance letter gives you priority at HFUT, contact a suitable professor early. These videos show you how to prepare:
Watch This Video for CV Making
Watch This Video on Writing an Email to a Supervisor
Watch the email video on YouTube
Watch This Video for an Interview with a Supervisor
Watch the interview video on YouTube
Remaining Documents
- Study plan. Write it in the language of your program. Download the template
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Complete every listed item. The form is invalid without the doctor’s signature, the hospital’s official stamp and a sealed photo of you. Results are valid for 6 months.
Download the Physical Examination Form (PDF) - Police clearance certificate from your local public security authority, dated within 6 months before you apply.
- Financial guarantee statement, with the guarantor’s ID and a bank statement showing at least RMB 30,000 or the equivalent. Download the template
- Certificate of student conduct, only if you study or have studied in China. Your university’s international student office must issue and seal it. Download the template
- Research achievements for PhD applicants, such as papers, patents or certified awards.
- Art or design portfolio for Architecture and Urban and Rural Planning applicants.
Note: Documents that are not in Chinese or English need a notarized Chinese or English translation. Scan every document clearly, because you are responsible for any problem caused by unclear files.
Application Process
- Prepare your documents. Use the list above.
- Apply on the HFUT system. Register on the HFUT online system by February 28, 2027 and choose Chinese Government Scholarship “High-Level Postgraduate Program”.
- Pass the initial review. HFUT checks your documents within 5 working days. If you pass, pay the RMB 400 application fee.
- Attend the comprehensive interview. You will receive an email within 7 to 10 working days after your payment is confirmed.
- Attend the academic interview. Applicants who pass the first interview attend this departmental interview in early March 2027.
- Receive your Pre-admission Notice. Recommended applicants receive it in mid-March 2027.
- Apply on the CSC system. By March 20, 2027, complete your application on the CSC system. Enter agency number 10359, choose program type B, and upload your Pre-admission Notice. PhD applicants need a study plan signed by their Chinese supervisor.
- Receive your admission documents. Successful applicants download the Admission Notice and the Confirmation Form for Study in China from the CSC system, then apply for an X1 visa.
- Register at HFUT. Bring your Admission Notice, Confirmation Form and the originals of all your application documents.
Don’t miss March 20: If you do not submit your CSC application by this date, HFUT will treat you as having given up its nomination.
Useful Downloads
- Recommendation letter template
- Professor acceptance letter template
- Study plan template
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (PDF)
- Financial guarantee statement template
- Certificate of student conduct template
- CSC system instructions (PDF)
- Chinese Government Scholarship application materials list (PDF)
Important Reminders
- You can apply for only one degree program at HFUT, so do not apply more than once.
- Use an email address that will stay active until registration.
- Upload the same documents to the CSC system that you submitted to HFUT.
- A nomination from HFUT does not guarantee the scholarship, because the CSC makes the final review.
- Applicants who pass HFUT’s reviews but are not recommended, or not approved by the CSC, automatically enter the review for the HFUT Scholarship.
- Scholarship students must pass the annual review, generally held from April to May, to keep their funding.
- If you hold another Chinese scholarship at the same time, your CSC scholarship will be cancelled and you must return the funds. One-time rewards are excluded.
- If you miss registration without approval, you lose your admission.
Beware of agents: HFUT has not authorized any person or agent to handle Chinese Government Scholarship applications. Do not trust paid services or false promises.
University Contact Information
- Contact person: Ms. Hannah
- Email: hanyy@hfut.edu.cn
- Phone: +86-551-62901697
- Address: Room 211, West Teaching Building, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
- Website: iec.hfut.edu.cn
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for the HFUT CSC Scholarship 2027?
Apply on the HFUT system by February 28, 2027. Applicants with a Pre-admission Notice must complete the CSC application by March 20, 2027.
What is the HFUT agency number?
The agency number is 10359, and the program type is B.
Is a supervisor’s acceptance letter required?
No, but applicants with an acceptance letter receive priority.
Are there English-taught Master’s programs?
No. All Master’s programs on the 2027 list are taught in Chinese, while most PhD programs are available in Chinese or English.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. Applicants who pass the initial review pay a non-refundable fee of RMB 400.
What is the minimum grade requirement?
Your average in your previous study stage must be at least 75%.
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