Study and scholarships in China
China offers international students scholarships that cover not only tuition but also a dorm, insurance and living costs. Here is which grants exist, what study costs without one, which language you need and how to get a student visa from Tashkent.
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The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) covers tuition, a dorm place and medical insurance, and pays ¥2,500 a month to bachelor’s and ¥3,000 to master’s students. Only the flight is not covered. Competition is strong, but so is the reward.
Besides CSC there are provincial and city scholarships (Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu), a scholarship for learning Chinese and discounts from the universities themselves. Some cover everything, others tuition only, so you can apply to several at once.
A bachelor’s at leading universities costs ¥26,000–34,000 a year, as at Peking University and Sun Yat-sen University. A dorm place outside the big cities starts from ¥6,000 a year.
You can study in English, but many start with a language course and then enter a Chinese-taught programme. Your level is proven with the HSK exam: a bachelor’s usually needs HSK 4 (HSK 5 at leading universities) and a master’s HSK 5.
Since 1 June 2025, citizens of Uzbekistan can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. This does not cover study: you need an X1 or X2 student visa, issued through the visa centre in Tashkent.
Levels of study
Ages are recommended: within these ranges admission and visas go most smoothly for students from Uzbekistan. If you are older, message us and we will look at your case.
Language course
Starts in September or March. A scholarship for a language course usually requires HSK 3 already.
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universities across China · Government of China scholarship
The main scholarship for international students. It covers tuition, a dorm, insurance and a monthly allowance. There are two routes: a quota place through a nominating body in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Higher Education or the Chinese embassy (Type A), or directly through a university (Type B, mostly for master’s).
Requirements
Age: under 25 for a bachelor’s, under 35 for a master’s, under 40 for a PhD. Language: HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught or IELTS 6.5 for English-taught programmes (requirements vary by university). From 2026, bachelor’s applicants take the CSCA test, with mathematics compulsory.
Discounts and scholarships
Applications run roughly from November to early March, results come in summer and study starts in September. Flights are not covered. Competition is strong; grades, language and the personal statement often decide.
Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and others · Regional government scholarships
City and provincial governments run their own scholarships, applied for through the chosen university. They can be full or partial: in Shanghai, for example, Type A covers tuition, a dorm, an allowance and insurance, while Type B covers tuition and insurance only. Citizens of Uzbekistan also have a separate Xinjiang government scholarship, with candidates nominated by the Ministry of Higher Education.
Requirements
Shanghai: under 25 for a bachelor’s, under 35 for a master’s, HSK 4 or higher, applications usually February to April. Beijing has Category A, B and C awards with different coverage.
Discounts and scholarships
A good option if CSC does not work out: you can apply in parallel.
universities across China · Scholarship for studying Chinese
Formerly the Confucius Institute Scholarship. It covers tuition, a dorm, a monthly allowance and insurance. Programmes run from 4 weeks to a semester or a year, plus bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chinese.
Requirements
Age 16–35. A semester or one-year course needs HSK 3 and the HSKK speaking test, so complete beginners are not eligible. Apply via chinese.cn; 2026 deadlines: 15 April, 15 May, 15 September and 31 October (for March 2027).
Discounts and scholarships
A convenient route if you have already started Chinese at home: a funded language year, then a Chinese-taught degree.
Universities update fees and requirements every year. Before you apply, we confirm the current intake’s conditions with the university and give you the exact amount. Data checked:
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Prices in yuan (¥) from the universities’ official sites. With a full scholarship you do not pay for tuition, the dorm or insurance.
Examples: Peking University (PKU), Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), Nanjing Medical University. Each university sets its own prices; we will give you the exact figure for your programme.
Visa
The X1 visa is for study longer than 180 days, the X2 for short programmes such as a one-semester language course.
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We work with every student personally — from choosing a country to the visa. We explain every step and name all costs upfront.
We look at your grades, English, budget and goals — and tell you honestly which countries and universities fit.
We prepare your file: translated school certificate or diploma, motivation letter, references, portfolio.
We apply to the universities you choose, help with tests and interviews and get your offer letter.
We help with financial documents and the visa form and advise on housing and flights.
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