1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health and friendly to China.

2. Applicants must abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government, school rules and regulations, and meet the requirements of admission to NUIST. 3. Applicants must have a good learning attitude and a good academic record of the highest degree with CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) or above or averaged 70 (out of 100) or above.

4. Applicants for undergraduate programs must have a senior high school diploma with a good academic performance and be under the age of 25. Applicants for the master's degree program must have a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35. Applicants for the doctoral degree program must have a master's degree and be under the age of 40.

5. Applicants cannot be recipients of other scholarships offered by Chinese government, local governments or other organizations simultaneously.

1. Scanned copy of the passport photo page.

2. Highest degree certificate. Prospective degree recipients shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate showing their student status and stating expected graduation date and later submit the degree certificate to NUIST after admission. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

3. Academic transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

4. Applicants for postgraduate studies must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors of the university where the applicants graduated from. Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.

5. Applicants for doctoral programs must submit an acceptance letter signed by doctoral supervisor from NUIST.

6. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English. Undergraduate student: no less than 200 words, graduate student: no less than 800 words.

7. Published academic papers or other academic achievements.

8. For Chinese-taught programs: Undergraduate applicants shall present the copy of certificate of HSK Band 4 with the score of 180+; Postgraduate applicants shall present the copy of certificate of HSK Band 5 with the score of 180+.

9. For English-taught programs: applicants from non-English speaking countries shall present the copy of English proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.0+.

10. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy). The physical examinations must cover all the items listed on the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

11. Valid documents of legal guardians in China (only required for applicants under the age of 18).

12. A Bank Statement with the balance no less than the total amount of dormitory and living expenses at NUIST. It shall be in the name of applicant himself/herself, mother, father, or other guardians.

13. Other supporting materials (if available, such as certificates of awards and training, etc.).

Q: If I failed to get the scholarship, is the money refundable?
A: No, because the application process for this scholarship is complicated and hard to deal with. We need a very long time to help you apply it. As a result, it is not refundable.

Q: When can I know the result whether I get the scholarship or not?
A: Generally, the result will come out around mid-February for Spring Intake and around May to June for Autumn Intake.

Q: When will I get the admission documents?
A: The admission documents, including Admission Letter, Scholarship Confirmation and Visa Letter, will be delivered to you 1-2 months before the course starts.

Q: Why should I pay the service fee in advance?
A: Scholarship application takes time, effort and resource in both CUCAS and universities, and the process is irreversible. In case of casual applications and attempts, we charge service fee in advance. There is no extra cost or hidden charge.