Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
A Beijing city scholarship for international students at participating Beijing universities, in three categories covering tuition and, depending on category, accommodation and living expenses.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Exchange, Research
Destination
China
Funding
Category A: tuition, accommodation, living expenses and medical insurance. Category B: tuition, accommodation and medical insurance. Category C: tuition and medical insurance. No monetary amounts are listed.
Eligible applicants
Non-Chinese citizens applying to Beijing host institutions
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Overview
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students is offered by Beijing Municipal Government (via host universities in Beijing) for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Exchange, Research study in China. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Accommodation
May be included
Living expenses
May be included
Medical insurance
Included
Category A: tuition, accommodation, living expenses and medical insurance. Category B: tuition, accommodation and medical insurance. Category C: tuition and medical insurance. No monetary amounts are listed. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-Chinese citizens.
- International eligibility
- Applicants cannot hold other scholarships from Chinese government bodies, social organisations or the admitting institution at the same time. Applications go directly to the host institution.
- AgeRequired
- Bachelor's 25; master's 35; doctoral 40; visiting 45; research scholars 50.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Category A: average 85 or GPA 3.6; Categories B/C: average 80 or GPA 3.0.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- English-taught programmes: TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5+ (Category A) or equivalent; Chinese-taught degrees need HSK 4.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- China
Official eligibility summary
Non-Chinese citizens in good health who apply to a participating Beijing institution. Age limits run from 25 for bachelor's to 40 for doctoral. Category A needs an average of 85 or GPA 3.6 from a QS top-500 university or key school; Categories B and C need an average of 80 or GPA 3.0. Chinese or English language proof is required, and master's and doctoral applicants need two referee letters.
Applicant profile
- Non-Chinese citizens applying to Beijing host institutions
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Exchange, Research study in China
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-Chinese citizens in good health who apply to a participating Beijing institution. Age limits run from 25 for bachelor's to 40 for doctoral. Category A needs an average of 85 or GPA 3.6 from a QS top-500 university or key school; Categories B and C need an average of 80 or GPA 3.0. Chinese or English language proof is required, and master's and doctoral applicants need two referee letters.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Language proficiency certificate
- Two recommendation letters (master's, doctoral, research)
- Other documents set by institution
How to apply
- 1
Search participating institutions on the Studying in Beijing portal
- 2
Contact the institution about programmes and documents
- 3
Apply directly before the institution's deadline
- 4
Institution reviews and notifies the scholarship category
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadlines are set by each host institution and published on the Studying in Beijing portal; the page gives no fixed dates. Recipients are reviewed annually.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Beijing Municipal Government (via host universities in Beijing)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.