ZUEL CSC High-Level Postgraduate Scholarship 2027: Deadline and Steps

Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (中南财经政法大学), or ZUEL, in Wuhan is accepting applications for the 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program (Type B). It fully funds master's and PhD study in economics, law, finance and management, in Chinese or English. Apply to ZUEL by 28 February 2027, then finish your CSC online application by 12 March 2027.

What the scholarship covers

• Full tuition waiver.
• A place in campus accommodation.
• A monthly stipend in China: CNY 3,000 for master's students and CNY 3,500 for PhD students.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for international students.
• Funding lasts 2 to 3 academic years for a master's degree and 4 academic years for a PhD.
• You must pass an annual scholarship review each year to keep the award.

Who can apply

• Citizens of any country other than China, in good physical and mental health.
• Master's applicants: a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and generally no older than 35.
• PhD applicants: a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and generally no older than 40.
• You must not hold any other scholarship. Chinese Government Scholarship students cannot take other Chinese government or university scholarships at the same time, apart from one-off awards.
• Chinese-taught majors: HSK 5 or higher. English-taught majors: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0, or a certificate that your previous degree was taught in English.
• You also need to meet the academic and language requirements of the ZUEL school you choose.

Majors you can choose

The 2027 notice lists 30 master's and 19 PhD majors. Numbers in brackets show how many majors each group has.

Level and language	Majors (school)
Master's, Chinese-taught (19)	International Relations (Philosophy); World Economy (Economics); Public Finance (Public Finance and Taxation); Constitutional and Administrative Law, Civil and Commercial Law, Economic Law, Criminal Law (Law School); International Law (International Law); Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, International Chinese Language Education (Journalism and Culture Communication); Finance (Finance); International Business, Regional Economics (Economics and Trade); Administrative Management, Land Resource Management, Public Organization and Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Social Security, Master of Public Administration (MPA) (Public Administration)
Master's, English-taught (11)	Finance (Finance); Chinese Law, Environmental and Resources Protection Law, Law (Law School); International Law (International Law); Management Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology (Information Engineering); Intellectual Property Law (Intellectual Property); Business Administration (Business Administration); International Business (Economics and Trade); Master of Public Administration (MPA) (Public Administration)
PhD, Chinese-taught (9)	Public Finance (Public Finance and Taxation); Civil and Commercial Law, Criminal Law (Law School); International Law (International Law); Finance (Finance); International Trade (Economics and Trade); Administrative Management, Land Resource Management, Public Policy (Public Administration)
PhD, English-taught (10)	Public Finance (Public Finance and Taxation); World Economy (Economics); Finance (Finance); Legal History, Environmental and Resources Protection Law (Law School); International Law (International Law); Enterprise Management (Business Administration); International Trade, Regional Economics (Economics and Trade); Accounting (Accounting)

Documents you need

1. Chinese Government Scholarship application form, in Chinese or English.
2. Colour scan of an ordinary passport valid beyond 1 March 2028, showing the information page and the page before it.
3. Highest diploma, notarised. Final-year students send official proof of student status from their university.
4. Transcripts for every semester from your bachelor's degree onward, sealed by the issuing office. Transcripts not in Chinese or English need a notarised English translation.
5. Study plan of more than 1,000 words in Chinese or English, using ZUEL's template: background, personal statement, research so far, research goals, study plan and plans after graduation.
6. Two signed recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, with their contact details.
7. HSK 5, TOEFL or IELTS report, or proof that your previous degree was taught in English.
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English, with all items, photo seal, doctor's signature and hospital stamp. Results are valid for six months.
9. Police clearance, normally issued within six months of applying.
10. A self-introduction video of up to 180 seconds and 50 MB in the teaching language: who you are, what you know about China, and your study plan.
11. Optional: work or internship certificates, awards and publications.

ZUEL does not accept paper documents. Bring all originals when you register in China.

How to apply, step by step

1. Create an account on the CSC online application system, choose Type B and enter ZUEL's agency number, 10520.
2. Register on ZUEL's International Students Online Service System, choose the Chinese Government Scholarship program and upload your documents before 28 February 2027.
3. ZUEL screens all files and interviews eligible applicants.
4. Shortlisted applicants receive a pre-admission letter by email.
5. Add the pre-admission letter to your CSC application and complete it before 12 March 2027.
6. CSC reviews ZUEL's nominees and decides the final winners. ZUEL then sends the admission letter and the JW201 visa form.

Important dates

Step	Date
Notice published on ZUEL's website	30 October 2026
ZUEL application deadline	28 February 2027
Document review and interviews	After submission; ZUEL contacts you by email
CSC online application completed, with pre-admission letter	By 12 March 2027
Results	Announced on ZUEL's International Education School website and WeChat account; no date given
Registration	Autumn 2027, on the date in your admission letter

Tips for Bangladeshi applicants

• Submit to ZUEL well before 28 February 2027. Interviews and the pre-admission letter must happen before the 12 March CSC step, so a last-minute file leaves little room.
• For English-taught majors, request a medium-of-instruction letter from your Bangladeshi university; if you cannot get one, sit IELTS early.
• Make your study plan specific to one ZUEL major and explain how the degree fits your career plans in Bangladesh.
• Ask referees to sign their letters and add a phone number and official email.
• Plan the police clearance and medical test so both are under six months old when you upload them. Our CSC scholarship guide covers these documents in detail.

Once you are selected, read our China student visa guide, and compare other funding in our China scholarships overview.

Frequently asked questions

What is ZUEL's CSC agency number?

10520. Choose Type B in the CSC system.

Is there an age limit?

Generally 35 for master's applicants and 40 for PhD applicants.

Do I need a supervisor acceptance letter?

The ZUEL notice does not list one among the required documents.

Are there English-taught options?

Yes. 11 master's and 10 PhD majors are taught in English, including Finance, International Law, Computer Science and Technology, and Business Administration.

Who makes the final decision?

ZUEL reviews and nominates applicants, and CSC decides the final scholarship list.

Compare programmes, tuition and scholarships on the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law profile.

Information checked on 7 November 2026 against the official notice. Scholarship terms, quotas and deadlines can change; always confirm with the university before applying.