The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is offering fully funded scholarships to international students to study in China.

UCAS Scholarship in China for International Students 2026

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<p>The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is offering fully funded scholarships to international students to study in China.</p>
<p>The UCAS Scholarship 2026 provides tuition waiver, application fee waiver, 3500 monthly stipend, basic accommodation and medical insurance.</p>
<p>In this post, we will discuss the details of the scholarship, what it requires, and how to submit a successful application.</p>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">UCAS Scholarship Summary</h2>
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<li>Host Country: <a href="https://startuj.infostud.com/stipendije?location=1082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">China</a></li>
<li>Study Abroad:&nbsp;Study in Asia&nbsp;</li>
<li>Category:&nbsp;Postgraduate Scholarships&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://startuj.infostud.com/stipendije?studyProgramType=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">Masters Scholarships</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://startuj.infostud.com/stipendije?studyProgramType=4" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">PhD Scholarships</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Eligible Countries: All Countries</li>
<li>Reward: Full Scholarship | &yen;3500 Monthly Stipend | Accommodation | Health Insurance&nbsp;</li>
<li>No IELTS Required&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deadline: January 31, 2026</li>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">UCAS Scholarship (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) Details:</h2>
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<p>The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) has set up the UCAS Scholarship for International Students and young talents all over the world to pursue Master&rsquo;s or Doctoral degree, or attend courses, conduct research or pay academic visits at UCAS colleges/CAS institutes.</p>
<p>The Scholarship also encourages international graduate students currently studying at foreign universities to come for study on joint programs.</p>
<p>The scholarship consists of both a full scholarship and a partial scholarship. The full scholarship provides tuition waiver, application fee waiver, monthly stipend, basic accommodation and medical insurance; while the partial scholarship covers some items.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Eligibility Requirements for University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Scholarship</h2>
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<p>To be considered for the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Scholarship, you must:</p>
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<li><strong>NOT</strong>&nbsp;hold Chinese citizenship, with a valid foreign passport, friendly to China and abiding by the laws and decrees of China, and UCAS rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Be proficient in English or Chinese;</li>
<li>For PhD program applicants: be born after 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;January 1991 (inclusive);</li>
<li>For Master&rsquo;s program applicants: be born after 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;January 1996&nbsp;(inclusive);</li>
<li>For Senior visiting students: be born after 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;January 1981&nbsp;(inclusive);</li>
<li>For Regular visiting students: be born after 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;January 1986&nbsp;(inclusive);</li>
<li>For joint program applicants: no age limitation.</li>
<li>Meet the admission criteria for international students of UCAS (please refer to the&nbsp;<a class="wpel-icon-right" href="https://english.ucas.ac.cn/index.php/admission/international-students/notice" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">Calls&nbsp;</a>for 2026 Programs for International Students).</li>
<li><strong>NOT</strong>&nbsp;take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.</li>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Benefits of UCAS Scholarship for International Students</h2>
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<h3><strong>Full Scholarship</strong></h3>
<p><strong>a) Tuition waiver</strong></p>
<p>PhD students would be exempted from a tuition fee of RMB 40,000/year.</p>
<p>Master students would be exempted from a tuition fee of RMB 30,000/year.</p>
<p><strong>b) Monthly stipend:</strong></p>
<p>UCAS provides monthly stipend of RMB 2,500 for Doctoral students and RMB 2,000 for Master students.</p>
<p>In addition, host supervisor and UCAS faculty/CAS institute (hereinafter referred to as faculty/institute) provide research assistantship for awardees considering their academic performances.</p>
<p>The total amounts of monthly stipend will be no less than RMB 3500 for Doctoral students and RMB 3000 for Master students.</p>
<p><strong>c) Accommodation:</strong></p>
<p>UCAS provides basic accommodation to awardees from faculties/institutes located in Beijing.</p>
<p><strong>d) Medical Insurance</strong><strong>:</strong></p>
<p>The insurance premium is RMB 800/year.</p>
<p><strong>e) Application Fee:</strong></p>
<p>Students would be exempted from application processing fee of RMB 600.</p>
<p><strong>f) Duration (with NO EXTENSION)</strong></p>
<p>Master/Doctoral students: no longer than 36 months</p>
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<h3><strong>Partial Scholarship</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Coverage:</strong>&nbsp;including the above a), d), e).</p>
<p><strong>Duration</strong></p>
<p>Master/Doctoral students: no longer than 36 months; Students on joint programs and Regular and Senior visiting students: 6-24months.</p>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Required Documents for UCAS Scholarship for International Students</h2>
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<p>To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;</p>
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<li>Application Form</li>
<li>CV</li>
<li>Degree Certificates</li>
<li>Academic Transcripts</li>
<li>Recommendation Letters</li>
<li>Motivation Letter</li>
<li>Passport Photograph</li>
<li>Passport Document</li>
<li>English Proficiency Documents</li>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">How to Apply for UCAS Scholarship (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) (Step by Step)</h2>
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<p>To apply for the UCAS Scholarship (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), interested and qualified candidates should;</p>
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<li>Click the green button below to go to the program&rsquo;s webpage.</li>
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<p>Please log in the Online Admission System for International Students at UCAS (<a class="wpel-icon-right" href="https://is.ucas.ac.cn/#/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">here</a>) and follow its instructions to finish all the required application procedures.</p>
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<p>File and submit your application in the system as requested before deadline. Choose &ldquo;UCAS Scholarship for International Students&rdquo; in your application.</p>
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<li><strong>For More Information;</strong>&nbsp;Please refer to the Call for 2026 Master&rsquo;s/Doctoral Degree Programs for International Students&nbsp;<a class="wpel-icon-right" href="https://english.ucas.ac.cn/index.php/admission/international-students/notice" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">(here)</a>&nbsp;and the Call for 2026 Visiting Students Programs for International Students&nbsp;<a class="wpel-icon-right" href="https://english.ucas.ac.cn/index.php/admission/international-students/notice" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">(here)</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Deadline: January 31, 2026</h2>
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