Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 (Fully Funded)
The Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for outstanding international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree (2–3 years) or Doctoral degree (4 years) at Hunan Normal University (HNU) — a national “211 Project” and “Double First-Class” university in Changsha, Hunan, China. Applications for the High-Level Graduate Student Program (Type B, Agency No. 10542) are now open at both the CSC portal and the HNU system, and all documents must be uploaded by 21 February 2027. Final admission is subject to the expert review of the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
📑 Table of Contents
🏛️ About Hunan Normal University
Hunan Normal University, founded in 1938 and located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain and on the banks of the Xiang River in Changsha, is a key university of China’s “211 Project” and “Double First-Class” construction, directly under the Ministry of Education of China. Its motto is “Benevolence, Love, Diligence and Excellence” (仁爱精勤). It is consistently ranked among China’s top 100 universities and among the top normal (teacher-training) universities in the country — #92 in the ShanghaiRanking Best Chinese Universities Ranking (2026), 601–700 in the ARWU, #51 in the Alumni Association China Ranking (#4 among normal universities), and #701 in the CWUR.
💰 Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027 Benefits
- Full tuition waiver — all tuition fees covered for the whole degree period.
- Free on-campus accommodation — university dormitory provided at no cost.
- Monthly living allowance — RMB 3,000/month (Master’s) and RMB 3,500/month (Doctoral).
- Comprehensive medical insurance — full insurance coverage during your study period in China.
- Pre-sessional Chinese included — the funded duration also covers Chinese language courses where required, as stated in the admission letter.
🎓 Programs & Duration
| Degree Level | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2–3 years | Chinese-taught programs (HSK Level 4 or above required) |
| Doctoral Degree | 4 years |
The full list of available Master’s and Doctoral majors for the 2027–2028 academic year is published in Annex 3 (Master’s and Doctoral Degree Catalog), available for download on the official notice page (link at the end of this post). Applicants who obtained their previous degree with Chinese as the medium of instruction are exempt from the HSK certificate but must provide official proof of Chinese-medium instruction.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: You must be a non-Chinese citizen, in principle a new applicant applying from outside China, in good physical and mental health, with no criminal record and strong academic performance.
- Degree & age: For a Master’s — a bachelor’s degree (or above) and generally under 35 years old. For a PhD — a master’s degree (or above) and generally under 40 years old.
- No double scholarship: You must not hold any other scholarship established by the Chinese government or the admitting institution (lump-sum awards are excluded). Any violation leads to disqualification.
- Language: For Chinese-taught postgraduate programs, you must have reached HSK Level 4 or above (or provide Chinese-medium degree proof as above).
- Documents: All documents must be uploaded in full to BOTH application systems per Annexes 1 and 2, with clear, legible scans. Documents not in Chinese or English must be attached with English translations.
📄 Required Documents Checklist
Prepare the standard Chinese Government Scholarship Type B document set listed in Annex 2 (download from the official notice page), including:
- ✔️ Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (auto-generated after completing the online form at the CSC portal).
- ✔️ Passport copy (valid beyond September 2027 recommended).
- ✔️ Highest degree certificate and academic transcripts (notarized; fresh graduates may submit a pre-graduation certificate).
- ✔️ Study plan / research proposal — for PhD applicants, the study plan must be signed by your prospective Chinese supervisor.
- ✔️ Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
- ✔️ Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
- ✔️ Non-criminal record certificate.
- ✔️ HSK Level 4 (or above) certificate, or proof that your previous degree was taught in Chinese.
- ✔️ A pre-admission letter or supervisor acceptance letter is NOT required at submission — but a signed PhD study plan is still needed.
🚀 How to Apply — 4 Steps (Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027)
📅 Selection Timeline
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Online applications (CSC portal + HNU system) | Now → 21 February 2027 |
| HNU eligibility & internal review, nomination | After 21 February 2027 |
| CSC expert review & final decision | Spring–Summer 2027 |
| Admission Letter + JW201 issued | Before enrollment |
| Enrollment & registration | September 2027 (per admission letter) |
📌 Important Rules
- Both systems (CSC portal and HNU system) are mandatory — submitting in only one means an incomplete application.
- One scholarship only: holding another Chinese government or university scholarship (except lump-sum awards) leads to disqualification.
- All scans must be clear and legible; non-Chinese/English documents require English translations — otherwise the application may fail.
- The 5-minute self-introduction video is a mandatory HNU requirement (Annex 2 documents alone are not enough).
- Funding duration covers degree study plus, where required, pre-sessional Chinese courses — as specified in your admission letter.
☎️ Official Contact
International Students Admission Office, Hunan Normal University
📧 Email: admission@hunnu.edu.cn
📞 Phone: +86-731-88872992
📍 Address: 290 Lushan Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan 410081, China
🌐 Office: Office of International Exchange & Cooperation — oiec.hunnu.edu.cn
❓ FAQs — Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027
1. What is the deadline for the Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027?
All documents must be uploaded to both the CSC portal (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn) and the HNU system (hunnu.at0086.cn/student) by 21 February 2027.
2. Is the Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027 fully funded?
Yes. It covers full tuition, free on-campus accommodation, a monthly stipend of RMB 3,000 (Master’s) / RMB 3,500 (PhD), and comprehensive medical insurance.
3. Do I need IELTS/TOEFL or HSK to apply?
Programs are Chinese-taught, so you need HSK Level 4 or above. If your previous degree was taught in Chinese, you are exempt from the HSK certificate but must provide proof of Chinese-medium instruction.
4. Is a pre-admission letter or supervisor acceptance letter required?
No — it is not required when submitting your application. However, PhD applicants’ study plans must be signed by a prospective Chinese supervisor.
5. Can I apply if I am already in China or hold another scholarship?
The program is intended for new applicants applying from outside China, and you must not hold any other Chinese government or university scholarship (lump-sum awards excluded).
6. What is special about the HNU application compared to other universities?
HNU additionally requires a 5-minute self-introduction video (Chinese or English) uploaded to the HNU system, covering your academic background, study plan, personal strengths and career plans.
🏁 Conclusion
The Hunan Normal University CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 is one of the strongest fully funded opportunities of this season: tuition and housing are completely free, the monthly stipend of RMB 3,000–3,500 covers your living costs, and medical insurance is included — at a top-100 Chinese university in beautiful Changsha. The keys to a successful application are simple: apply in both the CSC portal and the HNU system before 21 February 2027, prepare clear scans with English translations, and record your 5-minute self-introduction video. Start early, contact a prospective supervisor if you’re a PhD applicant, and submit well before the deadline. Good luck!
🔗 All Important Links
1️⃣ Official Notice & Annexes (HNU OIEC)
👉 https://oiec.hunnu.edu.cn/info/1061/4414.htm
2️⃣ CSC Online Application Portal
👉 https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
3️⃣ HNU Online Application System
👉 https://hunnu.at0086.cn/student
4️⃣ CSC Official Website
👉 https://www.campuschina.org
📚 Source: Official admission brochure “Hunan Normal University 2027–2028 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Graduate Student Program Enrollment Brochure”, Office of International Exchange & Cooperation, Hunan Normal University, published 23 October 2026 — https://oiec.hunnu.edu.cn/info/1061/4414.htm