Chinese Government Scholarship — High-Level Graduate Programme at Zhejiang Ocean University
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Zhejiang Ocean University takes part in the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Graduate Programme (中国政府奖学金“高水平研究生”项目), the Ministry of Education's fully-funded programme for outstanding international students reading for a master's or doctoral degree in China. The university gained the programme in 2022 and in the 2026/2027 round the China Scholarship Council admitted two doctoral students in marine science — ZJOU's first doctoral-level international students, extending its international provision from bachelor's and master's study to the doctoral stage. The two doctoral researchers work within ZJOU's first-level doctoral programme in Marine Science; the university's doctoral provision covers Marine Science, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, and Fisheries, taught in English. In the same round ZJOU admitted three China-Link students from the University of Pisa under the China-Italy dual-master's arrangement run with the ZJOU-Pisa Marine Graduate School. Evidence-checked against the official page (fetched 2026-09-24; page text: data/source_direct/pages/zjou--cgs-hlp-2026-news). Verify current details on the official website before applying.
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ValueFull scholarship: the university describes the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Graduate Programme as a fully-funded programme of the Ministry of Education (是教育部设立的全额奖学金项目) that supports outstanding international students reading for a master's or doctoral degree in China. The page does not itemise the package; the full CGS award carries the Ministry of Education / CSC standard coverage (tuition, accommodation, a monthly living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance).
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineVaries by programmeVaries by programmeVaries by programme
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Who Can Apply?
Nationality
Open to all nationalities
Academic Requirements
Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health applying for master's or doctoral study within the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Graduate Programme, meeting the CSC's programme conditions and ZJOU's admission requirements for the chosen major. ZJOU requires HSK level 4 for Chinese-taught study, English-taught provision is available in the three all-English master's tracks (Aquaculture; Marine Science/Biology; Food and Nutrition) and in the doctoral programmes (Marine Science, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Fisheries), and applicants for master's and doctoral study must supply letters of recommendation; international doctoral applicants are admitted only as recipients of funded schemes such as this programme or the ZJOU international-student scholarship, as the university does not admit self-financed doctoral students.
Language Requirements
Not specified
Age & Experience
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How to Apply
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1) Apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship system (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn) and the CSC 'Campus China' portal for the High-Level Graduate Programme. 2) Apply to ZJOU online through the ZJOU International Student Application System (https://is.zjou.edu.cn/#/login) — the university's 2026 international window ran from 2026-03-01 to 2026-06-10 — uploading the passport front page, notarised diploma and transcripts, language proof (HSK 4 for Chinese-taught study), study plan, physical examination form, non-criminal-record certificate and recommendation letters. 3) The International Student Office screens the file and the relevant school or college assesses it before the university recommends candidates. 4) The China Scholarship Council decides the awards; ZJOU published its 2026/2027 results on 2026-05-15. Contact: 国际交流合作处, +86-580-8181665 / +86-580-8180386, ljj580@163.com.
Required Documents
Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.
Before You Apply
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