Harbin Institute of Technology Chinese Government Scholarship

Harbin Institute of Technology states that the Chinese Government Scholarship programs sponsor master’s and doctoral degree students. The stated purpose is to support graduate study through coverage of key study and living-related expenses.

The scholarship supports applicants applying to master’s and doctoral degree programs at Harbin Institute of Technology under the Chinese Government Scholarship programs. The page also distinguishes language requirements based on whether the program is Chinese-taught or English-taught.

Selection is governed by the scholarship rules and the university’s admissions process referenced through the application procedures. The page sets requirements including good health, eligible citizenship, compliance with laws and university rules, and restrictions on receiving more than one scholarship, which affect eligibility for consideration.

Support duration is stated as typical program completion time: master’s degree programs typically take 3 years, with listed variations for specific schools and majors; doctoral degree programs typically take 4 years. The page specifies the coverage components and living allowance levels by degree type, and it states there is no stipend issued before arrival at the university.

• Applicants must be in good health both mentally and physically.
• Applicants must be citizens of a countries other than the People's Republic of China.
• Applicants must consciously abide by the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and the rules and regulations of the university.
• No Double Benefits Allowed: students cannot receive multiple scholarships.
• When applying for a master's degree program: applicants must be a bachelor's degree holder under 35.
• When applying for a doctoral degree program: applicants must be a master's degree holder under 40.
• Applicants must provide a language proficiency certificate.
• For Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4≥180 scores (valid for two years).
• If the language of instruction in the previous degree is Chinese, applicants can provide the Chinese language instruction certificate issued by the previous institution.
• No requirement for applicants' English proficiency for Chinese-taught programs.
• For English-taught programs: TOEFL≥80 scores and academic IELTS≥6.0 (no subtest lower than 5.5).
• If the language of instruction in the previous degree is English, applicants can provide the English language instruction certificate issued by the previous degree institution.
• No requirement for applicants' Chinese proficiency for English-taught programs.
• Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

• Tuition fee & on-campus dormitory fee.
• Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800/year.
• Monthly living allowance: No stipend is issued before arrival at the university.
• Master's degree students: CNY 3,000/month.
• Doctoral degree students: CNY 3,500/month.

1. Login the Chinese Government Scholarship Application System at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ and complete the application; download the CSC Application Form after completion.
2. Pay the application fee of CNY 400 or USD 60.
3. Login the Harbin Institute of Technology Application System at https://hit.at0086.cn/student and upload the CSC Application Form and other required materials to complete the application.

• Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English) (available at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/).
• Copy of Passport Home Page.
• Highest graduate certificate (expected graduation certificate can be acceptable, but the original graduation certificate must be submitted at the time of registration).
• Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards), issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department; with notarized English translations if in foreign languages other than English.
• Language proficiency certificate.
• Acceptance letter (optional).
• A study plan at least 1,500 words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant's Chinese supervisor (write according to HIT requirements; template provided).
• Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
• Example of art (if applying for majors related to art or design), submitted through “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents” in the system or provided directly to applied universities by other ways.
• Valid documents of legal guardians in China (for applicants under the age of 18).
• Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (valid within six months; must cover all items in the form; incomplete records, missing physician signature, missing hospital stamp, or missing sealed photograph are invalid).
• Non-criminal record report: a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority.
• Bank receipt of application fee: CNY 400 or USD60.