2026 Dalian University of Technology (DUT) Chinese Government Postgraduate Scholarship

Location: China

Program: Postgraduate (Master’s and PhD Degrees)

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 3-4 years

Deadline: February 15, 2026

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The Dalian University of Technology (DUT) Chinese Government Scholarship 2025 includes two fully funded scholarship programs: the Chinese Government Scholarship – High Level Postgraduate Program and the Chinese Government Scholarship – Silk-Road Program. Both are established by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China to enable universities to directly select and recruit outstanding young foreign students to study for postgraduate degrees in China. DUT, located in Dalian, a beautiful coastal city in northeastern China, is one of the country’s key comprehensive universities with strong engineering, science, and management programs.

The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including full tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, monthly living allowances and comprehensive medical insurance. Programs are generally taught in Chinese, with some available in English across various disciplines. The scholarship duration is three years for master’s students and four years for doctoral students, covering the entire degree period including specialized studies. Recipients are managed according to Chinese Government Scholarship regulations and are not allowed to change institutions; in principle, they cannot change majors or study duration after arrival in China.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Full Financial Coverage:

Full tuition fee exemption.
Free on-campus accommodation provided by university.
Monthly living allowance:
- Master’s students: CNY 3,000/month
- PhD students: CNY 3,500/month
Comprehensive medical insurance.

The monthly stipend can be used to cover:

Living expense
Travel expenses
Books and research materials
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.

For Master’s Programs:

Hold a bachelor’s degree
Be under 35 years of age

For PhD Programs:

Hold a master’s degree
Be under 40 years of age
PhD applicants should provide both undergraduate and master’s certificates

Language Requirements:

For Chinese-Taught Programs:

Science, Engineering, Economics, Management: HSK Level 4, minimum score 180 (2 years validity)
Humanities and Foreign Languages: HSK Level 5, minimum score 180 (2 years validity)

For English-Taught Programs (one of the following):

TOEFL 80 or higher, OR
IELTS 5.5 or higher, OR
Certificate that language of instruction in previous degree was English, OR
From countries where English is official language (exempt), OR
Supervisor/department evaluation through interview or written test
No criminal record

Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The DUT Chinese Government Scholarship selection process applies a rigorous, holistic evaluation emphasizing both academic excellence and research potential. Candidates must present consistently strong academic records—bachelor’s degrees for master’s applicants and master’s degrees for PhD applicants—with complete transcripts reflecting high achievement across all prior study levels. Strict age limits apply (under 35 for master’s, under 40 for PhD), and applicants must demonstrate language proficiency suited to their program of instruction: HSK Level 4 with a score of 180+ for Chinese-taught science and engineering programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180+ for humanities, or TOEFL 80/IELTS 5.5 for English-taught programs, with approved equivalents accepted.