NANKAI UNIVERSITY
Nankai University Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
full · bachelors
- Full fundingTop awards cover tuition, housing and living costs
- 20,000-25,000 RMBAnnual tuition range (~EUR 3,300)
- Founded 1919Nankai University heritage
- HSK 4 (180)Minimum Chinese requirement for Chinese-taught study
- All subjectsFields of study available
- Age 18+Minimum applicant age
At a glance
full
Funding
€3k
Max amount
May 20, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities (non-Chinese citizens)
Country
Nankai University
Provider
Nankai University, located in Tianjin and founded in 1919, offers undergraduate scholarships for international students that, at the highest level, cover tuition, accommodation, insurance and living costs. Applicants apply to Nankai for an undergraduate place and can then be considered for several funding routes, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B), the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the Tianjin Government Scholarship, and the 'Study-at-NKU' President Scholarship. Standard annual tuition for international undergraduates sits in the range of 20,000 to 25,000 RMB (about EUR 2,600 to EUR 3,300), and a non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB applies, with medical insurance at around 1,000 RMB per year. To be eligible you must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health, be at least 18 years old, have completed high school with good grades, and hold a minimum HSK Level 4 score of 180 for Chinese-taught study. Assessment of shortlisted candidates runs across the spring, with admission decisions issued mid-year through the online portal. Award amounts, fee figures and the exact 2026 cycle deadline change each year, so confirm the current details on Nankai University's official international admissions page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Top scholarship tiers (such as CSC Type B) cover full tuition; standard international undergraduate tuition is otherwise around 20,000 to 25,000 RMB (~EUR 3,300 (est.)) per year.
- Accommodation — Fully funded awards include on-campus housing at the Jinnan or Balitai campuses, or a housing allowance; placement details arrive with the admission letter.
- Living allowance — A monthly living stipend is provided under the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) and the 'Study-at-NKU' President Scholarship for full-funding recipients.
- Medical insurance — Comprehensive medical insurance for international students, costing approximately 1,000 RMB (~EUR 130 (est.)) per year, is covered under the funded packages.
- Multiple funding routes — Applicants may be considered for the CSC Type B, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Tianjin Government Scholarship and the President Scholarship (tuition waivers, accommodation or living allowances).
How to apply
Applicants register on the Nankai international students application portal, pay the application fee, upload documents, and may be invited for assessment before admission decisions are released.
- Register online — Create an account on the Nankai International Students Application Portal and start the undergraduate application within the open window.
- Pay the application fee — Pay the non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB (~EUR 50 (est.)) to submit your application.
- Submit required documents — Upload your passport, notarised high school diploma and transcripts, HSK Level 4 certificate, personal statement, recommendation letter, medical examination record, proof of financial ability and a non-criminal record.
- Complete assessments — Shortlisted candidates are invited for evaluation across the spring; strong performers may be considered for additional, higher-value scholarships.
- Receive your result — Admission and scholarship decisions are announced mid-year through the online portal.
Eligibility
Nationality and healthApplicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health with a valid foreign passport.
AgeApplicants must be 18 or older (born before 1 September 2008 for the 2026 cycle).
Academic backgroundCompletion of high school with strong grades is required.
Language proficiencyA minimum HSK Level 4 score of 180 is required for Chinese-taught programmes; English-taught programmes have their own English requirements.
Applicants must comply with the Ministry of Education's guidelines (Document No. 12, 2020). Strong candidates may be put forward for higher-value awards such as the Chinese Government Scholarship or the 'Study-at-NKU' President Scholarship.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities (non-Chinese citizens)
Deadlines
2026 autumn intake~20 May 2026 (est.)
2027 autumn intake~May 2027 (est.)
Selection
Selection is based on academic merit from the high school record, the quality of the personal statement and recommendation, HSK / language performance, and the outcome of any assessment for shortlisted candidates. Strong applicants are nominated for the highest-value funding tiers such as the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) or the 'Study-at-NKU' President Scholarship.
Verified sources
- Nankai University - International Admissionsen.nankai.edu.cnofficial
- Nankai International Students Application Portalnankai.17gz.orgofficial
About the provider
Nankai University, founded in 1919 and based in Tianjin, China, is one of the country's top comprehensive research universities and a member of the national Double First-Class initiative. It hosts a large international student body across the Balitai and Jinnan campuses and offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes spanning the sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the Nankai undergraduate scholarships?
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Non-Chinese citizens in good health, aged 18 or over, who have completed high school with strong grades and meet the language requirement (HSK Level 4, score 180, for Chinese-taught study).
What do the scholarships cover?
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The top tiers (such as CSC Type B) cover full tuition, accommodation, insurance and a living allowance. Standard international undergraduate tuition is otherwise around 20,000 to 25,000 RMB per year.
Is there an application fee?
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Yes. A non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB (~EUR 50 (est.)) is required to submit your application.
What language level do I need?
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For Chinese-taught programmes you need at least HSK Level 4 with a minimum score of 180. English-taught programmes have separate English-language requirements.
What is the application deadline?
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The deadline is usually in May, around 20 May for the 2026 cycle. Confirm the exact 2026 date on Nankai's official international admissions page.
Which subjects can I study?
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Scholarships are available across all subjects offered to international undergraduates at Nankai University.
Are there other funding options beyond Nankai's own scholarship?
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Yes. Strong applicants may be considered for the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B), the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the Tianjin Government Scholarship and the 'Study-at-NKU' President Scholarship.
Do I need a medical examination?
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Yes. A medical examination record is among the required documents, and funded packages include medical insurance at around 1,000 RMB per year.
How are scholarship results announced?
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Admission and scholarship decisions are released through the online application portal, typically around June.
Should I apply early?
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Yes. Early applicants have more time to gather notarised documents and are often better placed for the higher-value scholarship tiers.
What documents must be notarised?
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Your high school diploma and transcripts should be notarised copies, and documents not in Chinese or English need certified translations.
Where can I confirm the current figures and dates?
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On Nankai University's official international admissions website, which publishes the up-to-date tuition figures, scholarship tiers and 2026 cycle deadline.