Northeastern University (China) CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 (Fully Funded)
The Northeastern University (China) CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship at Northeastern University (NEU), Shenyang — a Ministry of Education “985 / 211 / Double First-Class” university whose Metallurgical Engineering ranks #3 and Automation & Control #6 in the world. For 2027, NEU offers TWO CSC programs under one application: the High-Level Graduate Students Program and the Silk Road Program — both full Type B scholarships (Agency No. 10145) for Master’s (2–3 years) and PhD (4 years) students. The application window opened on 1 November 2026 and closes on 31 January 2027.
📑 Table of Contents
🏛️ About Northeastern University (Shenyang, China)
Northeastern University (NEU), founded in 1923 and located in Shenyang, Liaoning, is a key university directly under China’s Ministry of Education and a member of the 985 Project, 211 Project and Double First-Class initiative. A powerhouse of engineering and technology, NEU ranks #38 in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Best Chinese Universities and 201–300 in the 2026 ARWU, with world-class subjects in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects: Metallurgical Engineering #3, Mining & Mineral Engineering #5, Automation & Control #6, and Instruments Science & Technology #9, plus Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Transportation Science all in the global top 100. (Not to be confused with Northeastern University in Boston, USA!)
🎓 Programs, Duration & Language
| Item | Master’s | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship duration | 2–3 years | 4 years |
| Degree requirement | Bachelor’s degree, ≤35 years | Master’s degree, ≤40 years |
| Language | Generally Chinese-taught; some majors offer English-taught instruction — see the 2027 Master’s Program Catalog (Attachment 1) and Doctoral Program Catalog (Attachment 2) | |
The funding period equals the study period confirmed at admission and in principle cannot be extended. After arrival, scholarship recipients cannot change their admitting university and in principle cannot change their major or study duration — choose carefully.
💰 Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition waiver for the entire funding period.
- Free on-campus accommodation.
- Monthly living stipend: RMB 3,000/month (Master’s) · RMB 3,500/month (PhD).
- Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China.
International travel expenses are at your own cost.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
- Master’s: hold a bachelor’s degree, age not exceeding 35.
- PhD: hold a master’s degree, age not exceeding 40.
- Chinese-taught programs: HSK certificate (valid for 2 years) — HSK Level 4 with 180 points or above.
- English-taught programs: one of the following:
- IELTS ≥ 5.5, TOEFL ≥ 80, or Duolingo ≥ 100 score report; or
- proof that your previous degree program was taught in English.
📄 Required Documents Checklist
- ✔️ Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form — completed in the CSC system (campuschina.org) with Agency No. 10145; without the online application NEU will not accept your file.
- ✔️ NEU Admission Application Form — submitted via studyinneu.neu.edu.cn; without it NEU will not accept your file.
- ✔️ Notarized certificate of highest academic qualification — current students submit a certificate of enrollment; non-Chinese/English documents require notarized Chinese or English translations.
- ✔️ Academic transcripts from the undergraduate stage onward (bachelor’s, master’s if any), stamped by your university’s academic affairs office or graduate school.
- ✔️ Study Plan in China — no less than 1,000 words, in Chinese or English, detailing your intended major/research direction at NEU; the PhD research plan must be signed by your supervisor (template: Attachment 3).
- ✔️ Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English, covering your study objectives, overall ability and future development (template: Attachment 4).
- ✔️ Foreigner Physical Examination Record + blood test report — completed in Chinese or English; the blood test must cover all items on the form. The examination date must be on or after 1 November 2026; forms missing items, photo seal, or physician/hospital signatures are invalid (blank form: Attachment 5).
- ✔️ Passport bio page scan + visa blank pages — passport valid after 1 December 2027.
- ✔️ Language proficiency proof (see eligibility above).
- ✔️ Non-criminal record certificate (validity: 6 months). If you cannot obtain it at the application stage, you may temporarily sign the No Criminal Record Commitment Letter (Attachment 6).
- ✔️ Supervisor Acceptance Letter (Attachment 7) — REQUIRED for PhD applicants, optional for Master’s — contact an NEU supervisor in advance to obtain it (supervisor contacts are listed in the Doctoral Program Catalog, Attachment 2).
- ✔️ Other materials if applicable: employment certificate (if currently working); valid Chinese visa/residence permit + temporary accommodation registration form (if currently studying/working in China); a signed personal statement (if currently neither employed nor in school).
Acceptance Letter Guide
Watch this video for CV making
Watch this video on writing an email to the supervisor
Watch this video for an interview with the supervisor
🚀 How to Apply — Step by Step
📌 Important Rules
- Apply in both systems (CSC portal + NEU portal) — each alone is insufficient.
- PhD applicants need a Supervisor Acceptance Letter in advance; Master’s applicants may optionally obtain one to strengthen their file.
- The physical exam must be dated on or after 1 November 2026 — a January exam may be too late.
- Passport must remain valid after 1 December 2027.
- After enrollment you cannot change the admitting university and in principle cannot change major or duration.
- All documents must be uploaded through the system; fraud → cancellation or expulsion.
☎️ Official Contact & Attachments
🌐 Official notice: sie.neu.edu.cn/2026/1026/c7123a481229/page.htm (published 26 October 2026)
🎓 International Exchange and Cooperation Office, Northeastern University
🌐 NEU: www.neu.edu.cn · CSC: campuschina.org
📎 Downloads on the official page
- Attachment 1 — NEU 2027 Master’s Program Catalog (pdf)
- Attachment 2 — NEU 2027 Doctoral Program Catalog (pdf, includes supervisor contacts)
- Attachment 3 — Study Plan Reference Template (docx)
- Attachment 4 — Recommendation Letter Template (docx)
- Attachment 5 — Foreigner Physical Examination Record (pdf)
- Attachment 6 — No Criminal Record Commitment Letter (docx)
- Attachment 7 — Supervisor Acceptance Letter 2027 (docx)
❓ FAQs — Northeastern University (China) CSC Scholarship 2027
1. What is the application deadline?
31 January 2027 — the window opened on 1 November 2026. Results are announced no later than July 2027, with enrollment in September 2027.
2. Is the Northeastern University China CSC Scholarship fully funded?
Yes — full tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, a monthly stipend of RMB 3,000 (Master’s) / 3,500 (PhD), and comprehensive medical insurance. Only international travel is at your own expense.
3. Can I apply for English-taught programs without HSK?
Yes — most programs are Chinese-taught (requiring HSK-4 ≥ 180), but some majors are offered in English. For those you need IELTS ≥ 5.5, TOEFL ≥ 80 or Duolingo ≥ 100 (or proof of English-medium prior study; native-English-country applicants are exempt).
4. What is NEU’s agency number?
10145 — Program Category Type B in the CSC system.
5. Is a supervisor acceptance letter required?
Yes for PhD applicants — you must contact an NEU supervisor in advance and obtain the 2027 Supervisor Acceptance Letter (Attachment 7). For Master’s applicants it is optional but recommended. Supervisor contact details are in the Doctoral Program Catalog (Attachment 2).
6. Which CSC programs does this cover?
Both the High-Level Graduate Students Program and the Silk Road Program — two full Ministry-of-Education scholarships recruited directly by the university under Type B, applied for through the same procedure.
7. My physical exam is from September 2026 — is it valid?
No. The examination date must be on or after 1 November 2026. Book a new medical check that includes the blood test report.
🏁 Conclusion
The Northeastern University (China) CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 stands out this season: a 985 / Double First-Class university with world #3 Metallurgical Engineering and #6 Automation & Control, two CSC programs (High-Level Graduate + Silk Road) under a single Type B application (Agency No. 10145), English-taught options, Duolingo acceptance, and a comfortable deadline of 31 January 2027. The two traps to avoid: your physical exam must be dated on or after 1 November 2026, and PhD applicants must secure a supervisor acceptance letter in advance. Complete both the CSC and NEU online systems, and submit early. Good luck!
🔗 All Important Links
1️⃣ Official Notice & Attachments (NEU)
👉 http://www.sie.neu.edu.cn/2026/1026/c7123a481229/page.htm
2️⃣ CSC Application System (Step 1 — Type B, Agency No. 10145)
👉 http://www.campuschina.org · studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
3️⃣ NEU International Student Application System (Step 2)
👉 https://studyinneu.neu.edu.cn
📚 Source: Official “Northeastern University 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship for High-Level Postgraduate Students and Silk Road Program Application Procedures (Type B)”, published 26 October 2026 — http://www.sie.neu.edu.cn/2026/1026/c7123a481229/page.htm