The Lanzhou University CSC Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship under the “High-Level Graduate” Program at Lanzhou University (LZU) — founded in 1909, the earliest institution of higher learning in Northwest China, and one of the country’s great 985 / 211 / Double First-Class universities, with 17 disciplines in the global ESI top 1% and ecology in the top 1‰. The scholarship funds full-time Master’s (2–3 years) and PhD (4 years) students in any major open to international students, covering tuition, living expenses, comprehensive medical insurance and on-campus accommodation. Applications run under Type B, Agency No. 10730, with a deadline of 28 February 2027 — and a pre-admission notice or supervisor acceptance letter is required when you submit.

🏛️ About Lanzhou University

Lanzhou University, founded in 1909 and located in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, is a key comprehensive university directly under China’s Ministry of Education and one of the country’s “985 Project” and “211 Project” universities — a national “Double First-Class” A-level university. Covering 12 academic categories, LZU counts 17 disciplines in the global ESI top 1% — including chemistry, physics, materials science, earth sciences, biology & biochemistry, environment & ecology, clinical medicine and pharmacology & toxicology — with ecology entering the ESI top 1‰. It ranks 201–300 in ARWU 2026, =425 in US News 2027 and #721–730 in QS 2027, with world-class strengths in atmospheric sciences (ARWU #36), water resources (#33), agriculture (#31) and earth sciences.

🎓 Programs & Duration

All majors that Lanzhou University offers to international students are open for this scholarship — see the official LZU Chinese Government Scholarship Enrollment Major Directory (Attachment 2 on the notice page).

💰 Scholarship Coverage

Note: you must additionally purchase third-party liability insurance out of pocket — CNY 100 per semester or CNY 200 per academic year.

✅ Eligibility & Language Requirements

1. Be a non-Chinese citizen, physically and mentally healthy.
2. Master’s: hold a bachelor’s degree, no older than 35, with excellent academic performance and outstanding research ability.
3. PhD: hold a master’s degree, no older than 40, with excellent academic performance and outstanding research ability.
4. Must not receive other scholarships (see Important Rules for the strict 3-year ban).

🗣️ Language requirements

📄 Required Documents

• ✔️ Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English).
• ✔️ Passport home page — must be valid after September 2027; applicants currently in mainland China must also provide copies of their valid visa or residence permit pages.
• ✔️ Notarized degree certificate(s) from the bachelor’s level upward — fresh graduates submit a pre-graduation certificate; non-Chinese/English documents require notarized Chinese or English translations.
• ✔️ Notarized academic transcripts from the undergraduate stage onward (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral stages if any, up to the most recent semester), stamped by your university.
• ✔️ Language proficiency proof — HSK/IELTS/TOEFL score report per the table above.
• ✔️ Pre-admission notice or supervisor acceptance letter — must be provided when submitting online.
• ✔️ Study plan in China — 1,000+ words, in Chinese or English only; the PhD plan must be signed by your Chinese supervisor.
• ✔️ Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (Chinese or English), covering your study objectives, supervisor/university cooperation and evaluations of your abilities and future development.
• ✔️ Research achievements — abstracts or lists of published papers, award certificates, etc.
• ✔️ Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Attachment 3), completed in Chinese or English — valid 6 months; bring the original to registration.
• ✔️ Non-criminal record certificate, valid within 6 months; if truly unobtainable, sign the commitment letter (Attachment 4).

🚀 How to Apply — 3 Steps

Review & admission flow: preliminary review by the School of International Cultural Exchange → re-examination and interview by your professional college → university pre-admission → final CSC review → official admission. Results are announced around 15 July (subject to CSC’s notice); enrollment is in early September.

📌 Important Rules

• Both portals are mandatory — CSC system (Type B, 10730) and the LZU system; LZU explicitly rejects files not submitted in its own system.
• No paper mailing — everything is online; keep your email accurate and check it often.
• Strict no-double-scholarship rule: violation → cancellation + full refund of received funds; deliberate concealment → 3-year ban.
• Failure to complete enrollment procedures within the specified period → admission disqualified.
• Budget for the small extra cost: third-party liability insurance (CNY 100/semester or 200/year).

☎️ Official Contact & Attachments

📎 Attachments (on the official notice page)

• Attachment 1 — CGS Information System operation process
• Attachment 2 — LZU Chinese Government Scholarship Enrollment Major Directory
• Attachment 3 — Foreigner Physical Examination Form
• Attachment 4 — No Criminal Record Commitment Letter
• Brochure attachments (.zip)

❓ FAQs — Lanzhou University CSC Scholarship 2027

1. What is the deadline?

28 February 2027, with results announced around 15 July 2027 and enrollment in early September 2027.

2. Is the Lanzhou University CSC Scholarship fully funded?

Yes — tuition, living expenses, comprehensive medical insurance and on-campus accommodation are all provided. The only extra cost is a small third-party liability insurance (CNY 100/semester or 200/year) that you buy yourself.

3. Do I need HSK 5 for all programs?

No — the baseline is HSK 4 with 210+ points for most majors. Only Literature/History/Philosophy (HSK 5 ≥ 180) and the Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (HSK 5 ≥ 210 + HSKK Intermediate ≥ 60) require HSK 5. English-taught programs need IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 80+.

4. What is LZU’s agency number?

10730 — Program Category B in the CSC system.

5. Is a supervisor acceptance letter required?

Yes — when submitting online you must provide a pre-admission notice or a supervisor acceptance letter. The PhD study plan must also be signed by your Chinese supervisor, so contacting a supervisor early is strongly recommended.

6. Which majors can I apply for?

All majors that Lanzhou University recruits international students for — see the official Enrollment Major Directory (Attachment 2).

🏁 Conclusion

The Lanzhou University CSC Scholarship 2027 is a rare gem: a 985 / Double First-Class university with 17 ESI top-1% disciplines, every international major open, full funding plus free on-campus housing, and a relatively accessible language bar (HSK 4 ≥ 210 for most programs). The three keys to success: apply in both the CSC system (Type B, Agency No. 10730) and LZU’s own system before 28 February 2027; secure a supervisor acceptance letter or pre-admission notice before submitting; and keep your passport valid past September 2027. Good luck!

🔗 All Important Links

1️⃣ Official Admissions Brochure & Attachments (LZU)

2️⃣ CSC Application System (Step 1 — Type B, Agency No. 10730)

3️⃣ LZU Online Application System (Step 2 — MANDATORY)

📚 Source: Official “2027 Lanzhou University Chinese Government Scholarship ‘High-Level Graduate’ Program Admissions Brochure”, School of International Cultural Exchange, Lanzhou University (updated 26 October 2026) — sice.lzu.edu.cn