2027 Application Guide for the “Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program (Type A) ”

2027 Admission Guide for the Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (Type A) at Beijing Language and Culture University

To enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and the people of countries around the world, and to develop exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries in various fields, the Chinese government has established scholarships to fund outstanding students and scholars from around the world to study or conduct research at Chinese institutions. This program is hosted by Beijing Language and Culture University (hereinafter referred to as “BLCU”). International students who meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply.

I. Eligibility

Applicants should be citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China, in good physical and mental health, not holding any other scholarship at the same time, and meet the admission requirements of the university and the following application criteria:

(I) Academic and Age Requirements

(II) Language Requirements

1. For undergraduate applicants: Applicants must take China Scholastic Competency Assessment (abbreviated as CSCA; website: www.csca.cn). Please refer to Appendix 1 for the program list and score requirements.

2. For applicants to Chinese-taught programs:

(1) Master's and doctoral applicants should generally reach at least HSK Level 4;

(2) Undergraduate, general scholar, and senior scholar applicants should generally reach at least HSK Level 3, except for general scholars applying for the Chinese Language program.

3. For applicants to English-taught programs: Applicants must meet our university's foreign language proficiency admission    requirements. Please check the following websites:

(1) Undergraduate applicants: https://admission.blcu.edu.cn/46/list.htm;

(2) Master's and doctoral applicants: https://admission.blcu.edu.cn/63/list.htm.

II. Scholarship Categories and Duration

(I) Scholarship Categories

The scholarship categories include: undergraduate students, master's degree students, doctoral degree students, general scholars, senior scholars, preparatory students, and Chinese language remedial students.

(II) Scholarship Duration

1. Undergraduate students: 4 academic years.

2. Master's degree students: 2-3 academic years.

3. Doctoral degree students: 3-4 academic years.

4. General scholars / senior scholars: within 1 academic year.

5. Preparatory students: 1 academic year.

6. Chinese language remedial students: 1 academic year.

III. Scholarship Coverage and Standards

(I) Scholarship Coverage

The program covers tuition, accommodation, a living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance.

(II) Scholarship Standards

IV. Application Procedures

(I) Determine the program and major. Choose the program category and major based on the program list and requirements in Appendix 1.

(II) Apply for a pre-admission letter. In accordance with the requirements in “V. Application Materials”, send Items 2-13 to the university email (scholarship@blcu.edu.cn) with the subject line: “Name – Major – Study Category – Application for Pre-Admission Notice”. The pre-admission notice is generally issued by email within 7 working days. If you do not receive a reply within the expected time, you may inquire by email or phone. No fee is required when applying for the pre-admission notice.

(III) Apply for the program's recommendation. Applicants should contact the application acceptance agency for this program in advance (generally the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of residence), find out the local application deadline for this program, and apply to obtain the recommendation qualification for this program as required.

(IV) Submit application materials. Log in to CSC system (www.campuschina.org), complete the “Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship” online, and submit the application materials.

(V) Review and admission. The application acceptance agency submits the list of recommended candidates and their materials to the China Scholarship Council. The China Scholarship Council notifies BLCU to conduct qualification and academic review and determine the admitted candidates. The admission results are notified to applicants through the application acceptance agency.

V. Application Materials

(I) Materials required from all applicants:

1. Pre-admission notice.

2. Completed Appendix 5: “Application Form for International Students of Beijing Language and Culture University”.

3. A scanned copy of the first page of the passport. This should be a clear scanned copy of the first page of the applicant's ordinary passport. The passport validity should not expire earlier than 12 months after the expected enrollment date (the fall semester generally starts in September). If an applicant is unable to apply for a passport in advance due to objective reasons, he/she may, with the permission of the acceptance agency, submit other valid documents or certificates containing the applicant's English name, gender, nationality, and date of birth.

4. Highest academic diploma certificate. It must be notarized. Current students may submit a certificate of expected graduation or a certificate of enrollment issued by their institution, and submit the official graduation certificate upon registration.

5. Academic transcripts. This should include complete information on grades from the previous stage of study.

6. Language proficiency certificate. Please check the following websites for the relevant requirements:

Undergraduate applicants: https://admission.blcu.edu.cn/46/list.htm;

Master's and doctoral applicants: https://admission.blcu.edu.cn/63/list.htm.

7. Study or research plan in China. No fewer than 200 words for undergraduate applicants, no fewer than 500 words for scholars, and no fewer than 1,000 words for graduate students; written in Chinese or English.

8. Recommendation letters. Undergraduate applicants should submit 1 recommendation letter from a course teacher; master's, doctoral, and senior scholar applicants should submit recommendation letters from 2 professors or associate professors; written in Chinese or English.

9. Legal documents of a guardian in China (for those under 18 years old). Applicants under 18 must submit the relevant legal documents of their statutory guardian in China. Please refer to Appendix 4: “Required Guardianship Documents for Minors”.

10. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Applicants who will study in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy (the original should be kept by the applicant). The form must be completed in English and cover all items of a full examination. Forms with missing items, no photo attached, no seal across the photo, or no signature and seal of the physician and hospital are invalid. The examination result is valid for 6 months. Please refer to Appendix 2: “Foreigner Physical Examination Form”.

11. Certificate of No Criminal Record. It should be issued by the local public security authority and is generally valid if issued within 6 months before the date of application submission.

(II) Additional materials required from undergraduate applicants:

12. CSCA transcript. Undergraduate program applicants must register for and obtain a valid transcript before the application deadline. The required compulsory subjects and score requirements are given in Appendix 1.

(III) Additional materials required from doctoral applicants:

13. Pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor. Doctoral applicants must submit a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor. The template for the letter is provided in Appendix 3.

(IV) Notes:

1. All the above materials must be submitted to the CSC system. Please ensure the accuracy of the information in the materials.

2. Materials not in Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation.

3. Undergraduate applicants whose CSCA scores or Chinese proficiency do not meet the admission requirements (in principle, HSK Level 3 is required) may take an additional year of preparatory courses; master's applicants (in principle, HSK Level 4 is required) may take an additional year of Chinese language remedial courses.

VI. Registration and Review

Prospective awardees of this program's scholarship should complete the following matters as required:

(I) Complete registration and enrollment procedures within the time specified by the university. Those who fail to register within the time limit without valid reason will not have their scholarship qualification retained and will have their admission canceled.

(II) Applicants who are current students and submitted a certificate of expected graduation or a certificate of enrollment must submit the original graduation certificate and degree certificate before enrollment. If they are unable to provide them, their admission will be canceled.

(III) The university will re-verify all application materials at the time of registration and enrollment. Please be sure to bring important materials such as the original graduation certificate. If any applicant is found to have violated rules and regulations, such as falsifying materials, once verified, his/her admission will be canceled and the case will be reported to the China Scholarship Council for handling.

(IV) Participate in the annual review of the scholarship as required. Those who fail the review will have their scholarship suspended or canceled.

(V) After arriving in China, awardees may not change the admitting university and, in principle, may not change the major of study or the duration of study.

VII. Contact Information

Address: Office for International Students, Room 102, Building B, Comprehensive Building, Beijing Language and Culture University, No. 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China

Postal Code: 100083

Tel: 86-10-82303086

Fax: 0086-10-82303087

Email: scholarship@blcu.edu.cn

Appendices:

附件1：北语CGS专业目录及CSCA考试科目、成绩要求（BLCU Program List of CGS and CSCA Subjects and Score Requirements）(3).pdf

   附件2：《外国人体格检查表》模板（Foreigner Physical Examination Form）(1).pdf

    附件3：北语博士生导师预接收函模板（BLCU Doctoral Supervisor’s Pre-Acceptance Letter）(1).docx

     附件4：未成年人监护人材料（Required Guardianship Documents）(1).docx

     附件5：北京语言大学国际学生申请表（Application Form）(1).docx