Liaoning TCM University CSC Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded – High-Level Graduate Program)
The Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine CSC Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship under the High-Level Graduate Program at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (LNUTCM) in Shenyang — Liaoning Province’s only university dedicated to Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of China’s first institutions authorized to accept international students, and a national training base for acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal pharmacology. The scholarship supports Master’s students (up to 3 years) and PhD students (up to 4 years) in Chinese-taught programs, in two funding tiers — Full and Partial — with applications under Type B, Agency No. 10162. The deadline is 1 March 2027, one of the latest of this season.
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🏛️ About LNUTCM
Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, founded in 1958 as the Liaoning College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the only institution of higher education in Liaoning Province dedicated to TCM, co-constructed by the Liaoning Provincial Government and China’s National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With three campuses in Shenyang, Dalian and Benxi, 4 directly affiliated Grade-A hospitals, and programs spanning TCM, Chinese pharmacy, acupuncture & tuina, integrative medicine and nursing, LNUTCM was among the first batch of Chinese institutions authorized to grant master’s degrees and accept foreign students. It is the international cooperation base of TCM between China–Thailand and China–Central Eastern Europe, a delegate institution of the CSC Silk Road program, and the national training base for TCM-specialized English — with Pharmacology & Toxicology and Clinical Medicine in the global ESI Top 1%.
💰 Scholarship Coverage: Full vs Partial
| Item | Full Scholarship | Partial Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition waiver | ✅ Covered | ❌ Not covered |
| Accommodation | ✅ Covered | ✅ Covered |
| Stipend | ✅ Covered | ✅ Covered |
| Comprehensive medical insurance | ✅ Covered | ✅ Covered |
Details of each item follow the official CSC standard “Introduction to Chinese Government Scholarship — Coverage and Standard” (Master’s CNY 3,000/month; PhD CNY 3,500/month). The scholarship duration also covers Chinese language / preparatory study where specified in your Admission Letter.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, in good health both mentally and physically.
- Master’s: hold a bachelor’s degree, under 35 years old when applying.
- PhD: hold a master’s degree, under 40 years old when applying.
- Have acquired Chinese proficiency of HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught programs.
- Meet LNUTCM’s admission requirements in academic ability, language proficiency and other relevant criteria.
📄 Required Documents — in DUPLICATE, bound on the left side, in order (two volumes)
- Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English).
- Copy of passport home page — if your passport expires before September 2027, obtain a new passport before applying.
- Notarized highest diploma — prospective graduates submit official proof of student status; non-Chinese/English documents require notarized Chinese or English translations.
- Academic transcripts from the undergraduate program onwards (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral stages if any, up to the most recent semester), issued and sealed by your university’s academic affairs office or graduate school.
- Language qualification certificates — valid HSK report meeting the requirements.
- Study plan proposal — more than 1,000 characters/words, in Chinese or English, including your understanding of the major and institution, views on the major’s future development, personal development plan, and reasons for choosing LNUTCM; the PhD proposal must be signed by your Chinese supervisor.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (Chinese or English), describing your learning objectives, comprehensive abilities, future growth potential, and supervisor/university cooperation.
- List of published theses (if any): title, publisher, date of publication.
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form photocopy, completed in English (keep the original) — result valid for 6 months.
- Non-criminal record report, issued within 6 months prior to submission.
- Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student (Master/PhD) by LNUTCM.
- Letter of commitment.
🚀 How to Apply — Step by Step
📌 Important Rules
- After your materials pass the preliminary examination, LNUTCM will inform you by email to attend an interview — check your email regularly.
- CSC does not allow paid agents or any third parties in enrollment — apply directly.
- No double scholarships: CSC students may not enjoy other scholarships (one-time incentives excluded) from Chinese governments at any level or the host institution. Violation → cancellation + full refund; deliberate concealment → 3-year ban from applying.
☎️ Official Contact
Admission Office, International Education College (LNUTCM IEC)
📧 Email: lnutcmiec@hotmail.com · lnutcmiec@163.com
📞 Tel: +86-24-31207282
📍 Address: Admission Office of LNUTCM IEC, No. 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110847, China
🌐 Official notice: gjhzjlc.lnutcm.edu.cn/info/1263/4212.htm (published 15 October 2026)
❓ FAQs — Liaoning TCM University CSC Scholarship 2027
1. What is the deadline?
1 March 2027 — but don’t wait: prepare the duplicate bound volumes, the HSK 4 certificate and the 6-month-valid physical exam early.
2. Is the LNUTCM CSC Scholarship fully funded?
LNUTCM offers two tiers: the Full Scholarship covers tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend and insurance; the Partial Scholarship covers accommodation, stipend and insurance (no tuition). The stipend follows the standard CSC rates (Master’s CNY 3,000/month; PhD CNY 3,500/month).
3. Can I apply for English-taught programs?
No — under this program all programs are Chinese-taught and you must provide an HSK Level 4 certificate.
4. What makes LNUTCM special?
LNUTCM is Liaoning Province’s only TCM university (founded 1958), one of China’s first institutions authorized to enroll foreign students, with 4 affiliated Grade-A hospitals, ESI Top 1% in Pharmacology & Toxicology and Clinical Medicine, and the national TCM-English training base.
5. Is a supervisor acceptance needed?
You must include LNUTCM’s Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student — part of the 12 required documents. The PhD study plan must be signed by a Chinese supervisor, so contact your intended supervisor in advance.
6. How do I submit my documents?
Three channels: (1) email scanned documents to lnutcmiec@hotmail.com / lnutcmiec@163.com, (2) complete the CSC online application (Agency No. 10162) and print the form, and (3) submit the bound paper volumes in duplicate to the admission office before 1 March 2027.
🏁 Conclusion
The Liaoning TCM University CSC Scholarship 2027 is a distinctive opportunity: study Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture or herbal pharmacology at Liaoning’s only TCM university — with both Full and Partial scholarship tiers, funding up to 3 years (Master’s) or 4 years (PhD), a late 1 March 2027 deadline, and full coverage of Chinese language preparatory study. Remember the essentials: HSK Level 4, a supervisor-signed PhD study plan, 6-month-valid physical exam and police clearance, documents in duplicate bound volumes, Agency No. 10162 — and no agents. Good luck!
🔗 All Important Links
1️⃣ Official Application Guide (LNUTCM)
👉 https://gjhzjlc.lnutcm.edu.cn/info/1263/4212.htm
2️⃣ CSC Application System (Step 2 — Agency No. 10162)
👉 http://www.campuschina.org · studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
3️⃣ Email Your Documents (Step 1)
4️⃣ LNUTCM Official Website
📚 Source: Official “Application Guide for 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship of LNUTCM (High-level Graduate Program)”, International Education College, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, published 15 October 2026 — https://gjhzjlc.lnutcm.edu.cn/info/1263/4212.htm
