Tianjin University Chinese Government Silk Road Scholarship 2026, China (Fully Funded)

Tianjin University (TJU) invites outstanding international students from Belt and Road partner countries to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship – Silk Road Program 2026. This fully funded scholarship, established by the Ministry of Education of China, aims to enhance educational cooperation and cultivate highly skilled professionals in participating countries.

• Full tuition waiver
• Monthly living allowance:

1. Bachelor’s: 2,500 RMB
2. Master’s: 3,000 RMB
3. PhD: 3,500 RMB

• Comprehensive medical insurance

Program Duration

Bachelor’s Degree (taught in Chinese)

• Specialty Duration: 4-5 years
• Chinese Learning Duration: 1 year

• Total Scholarship Duration: 4-5 years

Master’s Degree (taught in Chinese)

• Specialty Duration: 2.5-3 years
• Chinese Learning Duration: 1 year

• Total Scholarship Duration: 2.5-4 years

Master’s Degree (taught in English)

• Specialty Duration: 2-3 years
• Chinese Learning Duration: Not required

• Total Scholarship Duration: 2-3 years

PhD Degree

• Specialty Duration: 3-4 years
• Specialty Duration: 3-4 years
• Total Scholarship Duration: 3-5 years

Available Majors

Bachelor’s (Chinese medium)

1. Architecture
2. Business Administration

Master’s (English/Chinese medium)

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry
3. Architecture
4. Biomedical Engineering
5. Business Administration

PhD (English/Chinese medium)

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry
3. Architecture
4. Biomedical Engineering

Note: The final approved majors are subject to confirmation.

Applicants must be citizens of the following countries:

1. Pakistan
2. Malaysia
3. Cambodia
4. Indonesia
5. Bangladesh
6. Morocco
7. Nigeria
8. Thailand
9. Nepal
10. Russia

Citizenship:

1. Must belong to one of the eligible countries listed above.

Age and Degree Requirements:

Bachelor’s applicants:

1. High School diploma
2. Under 25 years old

Master’s applicants:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Under 35 years old

PhD applicants:

1. Master’s degree
2. Under 40 years old

Moral and Legal Requirements:

1. Good moral character
2. Physically and mentally healthy
3. Compliant with Chinese laws and Tianjin University regulations

Language Proficiency:

Chinese-taught programs:

1. HSK Level 5 (minimum score 180)
2. Native Chinese speakers or those with prior Chinese-medium education may be exempt

English-taught programs:

1. TOEFL score of at least 80 or IELTS score of at least 6.0
2. Native English speakers are exempt
3. Applicants who studied in English can submit an English instruction certificate instead

Application Materials

Applicants must upload the following documents to the Tianjin University application system:

• Scanned copies of High School, Bachelor, and Master diplomas (or pre-graduation certificates if degree is pending)
• Notarized academic transcripts
• Photocopy of passport (valid beyond March 1, 2026)
• Chinese or English proficiency certificates
• Study experience resume
• Form of Provisional Acceptance by a TJU Professor (optional for Bachelor, required for Master and PhD if available)
• Study or research plan:

1. Bachelor’s: minimum 600 words
2. Master’s: minimum 800 words
3. PhD: minimum 1000 words

• Two recommendation letters (Master and PhD only)
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form
• Photocopy of current visa (if already in China)
• Certificate of Non-Criminal Record
• Guardian certificate (if under 18 as of September 1, 2025)
• Naturalization proof (if applicable)
• Awards, published papers, or research project evidence (Bachelor’s optional; required for PhD)

• CSC application form (signed) and additional materials for architecture applicants (portfolio, video presentation)

All documents must be in Chinese or English or accompanied by notarized translations.

Application and Selection Process

• Application Submission:

Through Tianjin University portal: tju.at0086.cn/student

Deadline: Not Announced Yet

• TJU Review, Interview, and Examination:

April to June 2026

• China Scholarship Council (CSC) Review:

June to June 2026

• Result Announcement:

July to July  2026

• Registration:

Late August to early September 2026