Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Outstanding New Student Scholarship

1. Coverage and Standards

To attract and encourage outstanding international master’s and doctoral students, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology established this scholarship, which waives tuition.

2. Available Programs

All master’s and doctoral programs. Chinese-taught master’s programs last 3 years, English-taught master’s programs 2 years, and doctoral programs 3 years.

3. Eligibility

1. Foreign citizenship, friendliness toward China and good health.
2. Compliance with Chinese laws and university rules, good conduct and fulfillment of admission requirements.
3. A positive learning attitude and excellent academic results.
4. Master’s applicants need a bachelor’s degree and should generally be no older than 35; doctoral applicants need a master’s degree and should generally be no older than 40.
5. No simultaneous receipt of other Chinese Government scholarships.

4. Deadline

Complete documents must be submitted by June 15.

5. Procedure/Route

Register an account at http://nuist.17gz.org/member/login.do, complete the online form and submit materials. Select Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Outstanding New Student Scholarship.

6. Documents

1. Photograph page of an ordinary passport.
2. Passport-sized photograph taken within 6 months.
3. Highest qualification graduation certificate. Current students must provide expected graduation evidence and submit the graduation certificate after admission. Other languages require notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. Transcript for the highest qualification, with notarized Chinese or English translations for other languages.
5. Recommendations from two professors or associate professors in Chinese or English, signed and including telephone and email details.
6. Doctoral applicants need an acceptance letter from a university doctoral supervisor.
7. Study or research plan for China, at least 800 words in Chinese or English.
8. Published papers and academic achievements, if any.
9. Chinese-taught applicants need HSK Level 4 with at least 180.
10. English-taught applicants need TOEFL at least 80 or IELTS at least 6. Native English speakers need not provide this evidence.
11. Copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Complete all required examinations. Missing items, an absent photograph or cross-photo seal, or absent physician and hospital signatures and seals invalidate it. Results remain valid for 6 months.
12. Other supporting evidence, if any, such as award or training certificates.

7. Admission and Notification

1. The university reviews applications and admits eligible students. Recipients receive an application fee payment notice by email. Payment methods: http://www.globenuist.cn/index/lists/catid/73.html
2. The university mails the Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202) and other supporting documents to recipients by July 15.
3. Recipients may not change the program or duration stated in the Admission Notice after arriving in China. Extensions must be paid for at self-funded rates.
4. Recipients must undergo annual review under the university’s Government Scholarship Annual Review Rules.
5. Those unable to arrive within the admission period will not retain scholarship eligibility.

8. Receiving Office

Admissions Office, School of International Education, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology.

9. Contact Details

Admissions Office, School of International Education, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Address: 219 Ningliu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210044

Telephone: 86-25-58699848

Fax: 86-25-58699856

Email: oie@nuist.edu.cn

Websites: http://www.nuist.edu.cn; http://www.globenuist.cn