Zhejiang University Scholarship for International Students — Postgraduate Program

I. Application Deadline

May 20.

II. Eligibility

1. Meet the admission application requirements for international doctoral or master’s students at Zhejiang University. Refer to the admission brochure for international doctoral students or the admission brochure for international master’s students.

2. Have a serious attitude toward study and research and excellent academic results.

3. Not simultaneously hold any other scholarships.

4. Educational qualification and age requirements:

① Doctoral applicants must hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40.

② Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35.

III. Scholarship Categories and Duration

(1) Category A (full scholarship), including:

1. Tuition waiver and free on-campus accommodation.

2. A living allowance.

The university pays the living allowance directly to students each month at the following rates:

● Doctoral students: RMB 2,000/month.

● Master’s students: RMB 1,700/month.

3. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China.

(2) Category B (partial scholarship), including:

1. Free on-campus accommodation.

2. A living allowance.

The university pays the living allowance directly to students each month at the following rates:

● Doctoral students: RMB 2,000/month.

● Master’s students: RMB 1,700/month.

3. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China.

(3) Scholarship duration

The duration matches the standard length of each degree program: 2–3 academic years for master’s programs and 3–4 academic years for doctoral programs. The specific study period stated in the admission notice applies.

IV. Application Materials

1. Zhejiang University Application Form for International Students. Students must log in and complete the application, generate and print the form through the system, sign it, and attach a photograph with a white background measuring 35mm × 45mm.

2. Zhejiang University Scholarship Application Form for International Students. Scholarship applicants must log in to submit the application, print the form, sign it, and attach a photograph.

3. Form for Provisional Acceptance of an International Student by a Zhejiang University Professor, if available.

4. Original or notarized proof of highest educational qualification. Applicants who are currently students must submit proof of enrollment issued by their school and provide the original or notarized qualification certificate after admission. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.

5. Original or notarized academic transcripts. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.

6. Copies of language proficiency test results (Chinese or English). Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must provide an HSK certificate copy. Applicants for English-taught programs must provide TOEFL or IELTS results; native English speakers do not need to provide these.

7. A copy of the applicant’s ordinary passport.

8. A personal statement in Chinese or English, including educational and work experience, reasons for applying and a research plan.

9. Recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English, signed by the referees and including their telephone numbers and email addresses.

10. Published academic papers or research achievements, if any.

11. Bank remittance receipt for the application fee (RMB 400).