Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), one of China's leading engineering universities, is accepting applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship for master's and PhD study starting in 2027. The scholarship covers tuition, campus housing, medical insurance and a monthly allowance. The deadline is 20 February 2027.
The main building of Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China (file photo). Photo: Mike hangzhou / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Flights are not covered. The scholarship pays tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly allowance, but not your airfare to China.
- There is an application fee. HIT says applications are not processed until the online fee is paid.
- Age limits apply: under 35 for master's and under 40 for PhD.
- Apply only once. HIT says applying to more than one scholarship programme at the same time cancels your admission.
- University: Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China
- Scholarship: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), university programme (Type B)
- Level: master's and PhD
- Covers: tuition, campus dormitory, medical insurance and a monthly allowance
- Open to: non-Chinese citizens in good health, from any country
- Applications: 1 November 2026 to 20 February 2027
- HIT agency number: 10213
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fees
- A room in an on-campus dormitory
- Comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800 a year)
- A monthly living allowance of CNY 3,000 for master's students and CNY 3,500 for PhD students, paid after you arrive
Not covered: flights, visa costs and the application fee. No allowance is paid before you arrive in China.
Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health
- Master's: a bachelor's degree and under 35 years old
- PhD: a master's degree and under 40 years old
- Final-year students can apply with proof that they expect to graduate
- English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80, or equivalent. Native English speakers are exempt, and a medium-of-instruction certificate from your previous university may be accepted.
- Chinese-taught programmes: HSK Level 4 with at least 210 points
Master's programmes usually last three years (two years in some schools, such as management and business), and PhD programmes usually last four years.
Documents you need
- CSC application form, printed from the CSC online system
- Passport photo page, valid beyond September 2027
- Degree certificates and full transcripts (with notarised translations if not in English or Chinese)
- English or Chinese language certificate
- A study plan of at least 1,500 words
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form, valid for six months
- A police (non-criminal record) certificate issued within the last six months
- Optional: a supervisor's acceptance letter, awards and research publications
How to apply
- Apply on the CSC portal at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn. Choose programme category Type B and enter HIT's agency number, 10213. Download the completed CSC application form.
- Apply on HIT's portal at apply.hit.edu.cn. Upload the CSC form and all documents, then pay the application fee online.
- Prepare for an interview. Shortlisted applicants receive the schedule by email.
HIT accepts uploads only; do not post paper documents.
Faddabah Newsroom tips
- Contact a supervisor early. An acceptance letter is optional but can make your application much stronger.
- Start the police certificate and medical form now. Both can take weeks, and they must be less than six months old.
- Write a focused study plan that names your research topic and explains why HIT suits it.
- Use a personal email address you check daily. All interview invitations come by email.
- Apply only through the official websites. Applying through an agent is not required, and nobody can sell you this scholarship.
Contact
- Email: StudyatHIT@hit.edu.cn
- Phone: +86 451 86418461 or +86 451 86402455
Sources
- Harbin Institute of Technology: Chinese Government Scholarship 2027 (official)
- China Scholarship Council: online application system (official)
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