The Yanshan University CSC Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship under the Ministry of Education’s “High-Level Postgraduate Program” at Yanshan University (YSU) — a national key university in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, that grew out of the renowned Harbin Institute of Technology (as the Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute under the former Ministry of Machinery Industry), and today a member of the Cooperation Consortium of Beijing High Technology Universities with Metallurgical Engineering ranked #20 in the world (ARWU). The scholarship funds Master’s (3 years) and PhD (4 years) students — PhD applicants are preferred — with a total of only 5 spots. Applications run under Type B, Agency No. 10216, and the deadline is 1 January 2027 on both required portals.

🏛️ About Yanshan University

Yanshan University, located in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province — a national historical and cultural city and famous summer resort with 54% forest coverage, known as “a city in the forest” — is a national key university and the major university supported by Hebei Province in building a national first-class university and world-class disciplines. YSU grew out of Harbin Institute of Technology as the Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute under the former Ministry of Machinery Industry, was designated a national key institution in 1978, and moved to Qinhuangdao between 1985 and 1997, taking its current name. Since the mid-1990s YSU has enrolled 3,000+ international students from more than 40 countries, with 500+ international students currently on campus across language, preparatory, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels; in 2023 it formally passed the Ministry of Education’s quality certification for international student education. YSU ranks #109 in the 2026 Best Chinese Universities Ranking and 401–500 in ARWU 2026, with Metallurgical Engineering #20 worldwide, Instruments Science & Technology #39, and national top-10% Mechanical Engineering (grade A in the MoE discipline evaluation).

✅ Eligibility Requirements

1. Be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport, in good physical health, and at least 18 years old (born before September 1, 2009).
2. Master’s: bachelor’s degree or equivalent, excellent academic performance, generally no older than 35.
3. PhD: master’s degree or equivalent, excellent academic performance, generally no older than 40.
4. Language:
   • Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4;
   • English-taught programs (non-native/official-English countries): IELTS ≥ 6.0 with every band ≥ 5.5 · TOEFL ≥ 85 with every band ≥ 20 · GRE ≥ 300 · Duolingo ≥ 95 — or proof that your highest education was taught in English.
5. Merit condition — meet at least ONE of the following:
   • Average academic achievement of 80 or above in your bachelor (Master’s applicants) / master (PhD applicants) stage;
   • Bachelor’s / Master’s thesis rated “good” or above;
   • Higher language level: Chinese-taught with HSK 5+; English-taught with IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL ≥ 85 / Duolingo ≥ 105 or equivalent;
   • Publications as first author or corresponding author in formally issued journals (higher-level academic papers for PhD applicants).
6. Priority is given to applicants in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Economics & Management.

💰 Scholarship Coverage

🎓 Enrollment Majors

Master’s and PhD enrollment majors are published in the official announcement and its attachment — check the Yanshan University International Education School website (ies.ysu.edu.cn) for the definitive 2027 major list.

📄 Required Documents

• ✔️ Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (Chinese or English).
• ✔️ Passport home page — per the Chinese version of the guide, the passport must remain valid after March 2028; renew promptly if needed.
• ✔️ Notarized highest diploma — current students submit a pre-graduation or enrollment certificate from their school; documents must be in Chinese or English.
• ✔️ Academic transcripts from the undergraduate stage onward (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral stages if any, up to the most recent semester), issued and stamped by your university’s academic affairs office, graduate school or student management department; non-English documents need notarized English translations.
• ✔️ Language qualification certificates — valid HSK 4+ report (Chinese-taught) or IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/Duolingo report (English-taught).
• ✔️ Study plan in China — 1,000+ characters/words, in Chinese or English only; the PhD study plan must be signed by your Chinese supervisor.
• ✔️ Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (Chinese or English only), covering your study objectives, supervisor/university cooperation or exchange, and evaluations of your abilities and future development.
• ✔️ Foreigner Physical Examination Form photocopy, completed in English (keep the original; valid 6 months).
• ✔️ Non-criminal record report, issued within 6 months prior to submission.
• ✔️ Portfolio — for art/design majors (upload via “Works/Other Supporting Materials”).
• ✔️ Supervisor Acceptance Letter — must include your Chinese supervisor’s information and a description of your study/research in China.

🎬 How to Get the Supervisor Acceptance Letter (VIDEO GUIDES)

YSU requires you to contact the supervisor yourself and obtain the acceptance letter — your CSC application documents must include it. Browse the supervisor directory at ies.ysu.edu.cn/Teachers.htm, then watch these step-by-step guides:

🚀 How to Apply — Step by Step

📌 Important Rules

• Both portals + supervisor letter are required before the deadline; late applications are not accepted.
• Register on time: late arrival without approval = automatic loss of student status and scholarship, recorded in YSU’s admissions integrity record.
• Annual scholarship evaluation is mandatory — failing it means suspension or cancellation.
• No double scholarships: violation → cancellation + refund of stipends; deliberate concealment → 3-year ban.
• After arrival, you may not change the host university, field of study, or duration of study.
• Buy medical insurance before entering China; original documents are re-checked after enrollment.

☎️ Official Contact

❓ FAQs — Yanshan University CSC Scholarship 2027

1. What is the deadline?

January 1, 2027 — on both the CSC system and YSU’s own system.

2. How many scholarships are available?

Only 5 spots — and PhD applicants are preferred. The program is highly competitive, so strengthen your file with the merit conditions.

3. Is the YSU CSC Scholarship fully funded?

Yes — full tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, a monthly living allowance (CNY 3,000 Master’s / 3,500 PhD) and comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800/yr).

4. Do I need a supervisor acceptance letter?

Yes — you must contact the supervisor yourself and the acceptance letter (with supervisor information and your study/research description) must be included in your application documents.

3. What are the English requirements?

For English-taught programs: IELTS ≥ 6.0 (each band ≥ 5.5), TOEFL ≥ 85 (each band ≥ 20), GRE ≥ 300, Duolingo ≥ 95, or proof of English-medium education. For the merit condition, higher scores are needed: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL ≥ 85 / Duolingo ≥ 105.

6. What if I am not selected?

You can apply to be transferred to the Yanshan University President’s Scholarship and continue the admission process after passing that review.

🏁 Conclusion

The Yanshan University CSC Scholarship 2027 packs elite engineering heritage — Harbin Institute of Technology roots, world #20 Metallurgical Engineering — into just 5 fully funded spots by the sea in Qinhuangdao. With the deadline on January 1, 2027, the sequence is tight: get your supervisor’s acceptance letter first (watch the video guides above), complete both portals under Type B / Agency No. 10216, and make sure you meet at least one merit condition — an 80+ average, a good thesis, stronger language scores, or a publication. If the CSC spot slips away, the YSU President’s Scholarship remains your second door. Good luck!

🔗 All Important Links

1️⃣ Official Announcement (YSU International Education School)

2️⃣ CSC Application System (Step 1 — Type B, Agency No. 10216)

3️⃣ YSU Online Application System (Step 3 — HD scans only)

4️⃣ Supervisor Directory

5️⃣ 🎬 Video Guides

📚 Source: Official “燕山大学2027年中国政府奖学金’高水平研究生’项目招生简章 / Yanshan University 2027 CSC Scholarship – High Level Postgraduate Program”, School of International Education, released 3 November 2026 — ies.ysu.edu.cn