Pursue your postgraduate studies in China with full financial support! Great news — applications are now open for the 2026 Tsinghua University Scholarship for international students. This scholarship provides opportunities for Master’s and Doctoral programs at one of the top universities in Asia.
The scholarship packages, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) and other funding options, usually cover tuition fees, free accommodation, living stipends, and comprehensive medical insurance.
In this guide, we’ll explain the scholarship details, eligibility, benefits, duration, and the step-by-step application process.
Host Country: China
University: Tsinghua University (THU)
Level of Study: Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) Programs
Study Abroad Region: Asia
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Category: Fully Funded Scholarships
Reward: Tuition, Accommodation, Monthly Stipend, Medical Insurance
IELTS: Not required (alternative English/Chinese language proofs accepted)
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Tsinghua University welcomes international students worldwide to apply for its graduate-level scholarships. The university provides different financial aid opportunities, such as:
Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) – Full coverage (tuition, housing, stipend, health insurance)
Beijing Government Scholarship – Covers full or partial tuition fees
Assistantships – Teaching, Research, and Management assistant roles
Tsinghua offers graduate programs across 50 schools and departments. Over 30 programs are fully taught in English, while others are in Chinese or bilingual.
Master’s Programs: Typically 2–3 years
Doctoral Programs: Typically 3–4 years
Direct PhD (from Bachelor’s): Usually 4–5 years
To qualify for the 2026 Tsinghua University Scholarship, applicants must:
Be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary passport.
Hold the appropriate academic degree:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) for Master’s programs.
Master’s degree (or equivalent) for Doctoral programs.
Be in good health and meet medical requirements set by China and THU.
Demonstrate Chinese or English language proficiency (depending on program language of instruction).
Fulfill any additional requirements set by the chosen department/program.
The scholarship offers multiple funding opportunities:
Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
Tuition fee coverage
Free accommodation
Monthly living stipend
Comprehensive health insurance
Beijing Government Scholarship
Full or partial tuition fee coverage
Assistantships
Opportunities for teaching, research, or administrative roles to gain hands-on experience while earning financial support.
Applicants must prepare the following:
Completed application form
Personal statement
Degree certificate(s) and authentication
Academic transcripts
Language proficiency test scores (if required)
Two academic recommendation letters
Passport copy
To apply for the 2026 Tsinghua University Scholarship, candidates should:
Visit the official scholarship webpage.
Complete the online application through the Tsinghua Application System.
Pay the application fee (note: this fee is for program application, not for the scholarship itself).
Upload all required documents.
Ensure that you meet the specific requirements of your target school/department/program before submission to avoid disqualification.
📌 Deadline: February 27, 2026
✨ The Tsinghua University Scholarship 2026 is a life-changing opportunity to study at one of the world’s top-ranked universities. With full financial coverage, international students can pursue graduate education in China while gaining world-class academic and research experience.