I. Application Period
2026 Application Opens:
November 1st, 2025
The Deadline for Application:
Stage 1: December 31st, 2025
Stage 2: February 20th, 2026
II. Application Portal
The application documents in other languages must be notarized in either English or Chinese.
Applicants should complete application through Chinese Government Scholarship Online System at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/
III. Supporting Categories
HIT Chinese Government Scholarship Programs sponsor master's and doctoral degree students.
IV. Scholarship Coverage
1. Tuition fee & dormitory fee
2. Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800/year
3. 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
V. Scholarship Duration
1. The duration of master's degree programs typically takes 2.5 years to complete, the Master of Business Administration and Master of Applied Economics have the duration of 2 years.
2. The duration of doctoral degree programs typically takes 4 years.
VI. Eligibility
Basic Requirements:
1.Applicants must be in good health both mentally and physically.
2. Applicants must be citizens of a countries other than the People's Republic of China.
3. Consciously abide by the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and the rules and regulations of the university.
4. No Double Benefits Allowed - Students cannot receive multiple scholarships.
Other Requirements:
5. When applying for a master's degree program, be a bachelor's degree holder under 35. When applying for a doctoral degree program, be a master's degree holder under 40.
6. Language proficiency certificate
English-taught programs:
TOEFL≥80 scores, academic IELTS≥6.0(no subtest lower than 5.5),
If the language of instruction in the previous degree is English, the applicant can provide the English language instruction certificate issued by the previous degree institution;
No requirement for applicants' Chinese proficiency.
7. Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).
VII. Application Documents
The application documents in other languages must be notarized in either English or Chinese.
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship is available at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/
2. Passport homepage. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2026), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;
3. Highest graduate certificate (the expected graduation certificate can be acceptable, but the original graduation certificate must be submitted at the time of registration).
4. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.
5. A valid language proficiency certificate.
6. Acceptance letter (optional). An applicant is encouraged to contact HITSZ's supervisors ahead of submission.
7. 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. The template is below).
8. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors. (The content shall describe the applicant's study objectives, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future development).
9. Example of Art. To apply for majors related to art or design, applicants could submit their own works through “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents” in the system. Applicants could also provide such materials to the applied universities directly in other ways.
10. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (valid within six months). The physical examination must cover all the items listed in the examination form. Incomplete records or those without the attending physician's signature, the hospital's official stamp, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid.
11. Non-criminal record report (the applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within six months before the application submission date).
12. Bank receipt of application fee：USD 60 or CNY 400.
Important Note:
Applicants must ensure that the application materials are authentic and valid. Any applicants found to have engaged in falsification or misconduct for personal gain shall have their application, admission, or enrollment qualifications rejected upon verification of the facts; if such circumstances are discovered after enrollment, the student shall be expelled.
Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Materials submitted through non-online application system shall not be accepted.
VIII. Application Process
Step 1: Complete the application on the CSC Online Application System.
The online application system is available at http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/.
Step 2: Pay the application fee of USD 60 or CNY 400.
Remittance Information:
[Account name]: HARBIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY，SHENZHEN
[Bank name]: Ping An Bank, Shenzhen, China
[Account number]: 0142100327638
[SWIFT BIC]: SZDBCNBS
Note: 1. The application fee is non-refundable.
2. Please mark the applicant's passport number on the remittance voucher.
Step 3: Submit all application documents to Admissions@hit.edu.cn
Step 4: Receive the confirmation Email from the Office of International Students Admission of HITSZ.
Reminder: The admission officer will follow up on the application via email. Please check your email frequently—response averages within 3 working days (can be delayed due to the high number of emails). Please be patient if not responded in time.
IX. Important Notes
1. HITSZ can adjust the selected majors and study duration according to the applicant's educational background and study plan. If the applicant's conditions or application documents do not meet the provisions or requirements, the application shall be considered invalid and not accepted.
2. Applicants cannot change the professors, specialties, universities, study duration, or teaching language specified in the Admission Notice after registration.
X. More Information
To find a supervisor, please visit https://faculty.hitsz.edu.cn/home-index?lang=en
