China University of Petroleum Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Master's and PhD Programmes

International students seeking postgraduate education in China can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship for Master's and Doctoral Programmes at China University of Petroleum (East China).

The scholarship supports eligible international students pursuing postgraduate degrees and provides tuition coverage, on-campus accommodation, a living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.

The university's published scholarship information lists programmes taught in Chinese or English, subject to the requirements of the selected degree programme.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants receive the following support:

• Full tuition waiver: Tuition fees are covered for the approved period of study.
• Free on-campus accommodation: University accommodation is provided under the scholarship.
• Living allowance: Master's students receive CNY 36,000 per year, while doctoral students receive CNY 42,000 per year.
• Comprehensive medical insurance: The university lists insurance support valued at CNY 800 per year.

The scholarship duration is three years for Master's programmes and four to five years for doctoral programmes, depending on the programme and approved scholarship period.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be a non-Chinese citizen.
• Be in good health.
• For a Master's programme, hold a Bachelor's degree and be under 35 years old when applying.
• For a doctoral programme, hold a Master's degree and be under 40 years old when applying.
• Meet the academic, language and other requirements for the intended programme.

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission or a scholarship award.

Required Application Documents

• Notarised certificates of previous degrees and academic transcripts.
• A study certificate or expected-graduation document if the applicant has not graduated.
• A study plan or research proposal of at least 1,000 words in Chinese or English.
• Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
• An acceptance letter from a postgraduate supervisor at the university.
• A completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
• A copy of the passport information page.
• Evidence of language proficiency.
• A valid non-criminal record certificate.
• Supporting documents, such as publications or awards, where available.

Applicants should consult the official instructions for the full requirements and any programme-specific conditions.

Application Deadline 15 December 2026.

Applicants should complete the required online applications before the deadline and allow sufficient time to prepare notarised documents and obtain the required supervisor acceptance letter.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the required steps through both application systems:

1. Register on the Chinese Government Scholarship online application system.
2. Select Type B and enter China University of Petroleum (East China's) agency number: 10425.
3. Complete the scholarship application and submit the requested information.
4. Register on the university's international student application portal.
5. Select the Chinese Government Scholarship programme.
6. Upload the required documents and submit the university application.

Chinese Government Scholarship application system: "Study in China" (https://www.campuschina.org/)

University application portal: "China University of Petroleum (East China) Admissions" (https://admission.upc.edu.cn/#/login)

Official scholarship details: "Chinese Government Scholarship for Master's and Doctoral Programmes" (https://cie.upc.edu.cn/admission_en/info/1209/1201.htm)