Nankai University Undergraduate Scholarships in China 2027: Options and Requirements
- Study in
- All non-Chinese citizens; Silk Road is limited by nationality
- Levels
- Undergraduate
- Funding
- Partial to full, depends on scheme and award level
- Covers
- Tuition support; some schemes add housing, living allowance and medical insurance
- Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizens aged 18 to 25 with a high school diploma, HSK 4 (180+) and CSCA
- Run by
- Nankai University School of International Education
On this page
A Nankai University scholarship can reduce or remove your tuition in Tianjin, China, and some schemes add housing and living support. International undergraduates can apply for the Chinese Government, Tianjin Government and Study at Nankai scholarships. The university’s School of International Education runs admission.
Status: Open, with a scholarship deadline of May 30, 2027 for the Tianjin Government and Study at Nankai scholarships. Degree applications run from October 20, 2026 to June 4, 2027 (checked November 4, 2026). Nigerian, Ghanaian, Kenyan and Indian applicants are not barred from these two scholarships, but all 46 undergraduate programmes are taught in Chinese. You need HSK Level 4 with at least 180 points. The 2026 Silk Road list did not include these four countries.
What each scholarship covers
| Scholarship | Cover and route |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship, Type A | Apply through the Chinese embassy or consulate in your home country, and also on the Nankai system. The window generally runs from November to early February. The 2027 guide does not state the cover. |
| Chinese Government Scholarship, Type B (Silk Road) | Limited by nationality and major. The 2027 details are due in April 2027. The 2026 Silk Road notice offered free tuition, free campus housing, medical insurance and 2,500 RMB a month for bachelor’s students. |
| Tianjin Government Scholarship | Tuition support. The 2027 guide also mentions living and insurance subsidies. The award level depends on your interview and application, and the page gives no amounts. |
| Study at Nankai Scholarship | Assessed with the Tianjin scholarship on the same terms. A separate 2027 notice was not posted when checked. The 2026 notice says amounts follow the university’s standard for that year. |
Who can apply
- You are a non-Chinese citizen with a valid ordinary foreign passport.
- You are 18 to 25, in principle.
- You hold a senior high school diploma with strong results.
- You hold HSK Level 4 with at least 180 points. You must also reach HSK Level 6 with at least 180 points before you graduate.
- You have taken the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA).
Key details
| Degree applications | October 20, 2026 to June 4, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Tianjin and Study at Nankai deadline | May 30, 2027 |
| Programme length | 4 years in a 1+3 model, 5 years for medicine |
| Tuition without a scholarship | 20,000 to 35,000 RMB a year |
| Application fee | 400 RMB at the admission stage, waived for Chinese Government Scholarship holders |
How to apply
- Register for the CSCA at the official CSCA website.
- Read the 2027 undergraduate guide in English or the Chinese version.
- Create an account on the Nankai international student application system, fill in the form and upload your documents. List up to two programmes in order of preference.
- Tick the scholarship option on the form. You do not file a separate Tianjin or Study at Nankai application.
- Attend the interview if you pass document review. Only pre-admitted applicants can be nominated. Tianjin awards still need final government approval, as the 2027 Tianjin notice explains.
- For Silk Road, also apply on the China Scholarship Council system using Nankai’s code 10055 and Type B, once the 2027 list appears.
Tips before you apply
- Submit before May 30, 2027. The Tianjin notice says May 31, but the admission guide says May 30, so work to the earlier date.
- Do not budget on a full award. Self-funded fees may still apply, and you need proof of funds.
- Check your passport is valid to at least September 1, 2028.
- Have your medical examination done after November 2026.
- Upload everything online. Paper and emailed documents are not reviewed.
- Ask your nearest Chinese embassy about its Type A round now, because the window usually opens in November.
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Details are taken from the official Nankai University School of International Education website, checked on November 4, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.
