2026 Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Scholarships – China

Location: China

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs (Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD)

Eligibility: All Nationalities

Duration: Varies by Program

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) offers comprehensive scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students through multiple funding programs designed to support undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies. The main scholarship programs include the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) providing full funding with monthly stipends (Bachelor’s: 2,500 RMB, Master’s: 3,000 RMB, PhD: 3,500 RMB), XJTU Siyuan International Student Scholarship offering full scholarships across all degree levels, XJTU-Xi’an City Government “Belt and Road” Scholarship for students from Belt and Road Initiative countries.

Founded in 1896 in Shanghai as Nanyang Public School and relocated to Xi’an in 1956, Xi’an Jiaotong University is one of China’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, designated as a C9 League university (China’s equivalent to the Ivy League) and a key university under Project 211 and Project 985. Located in Xi’an—an ancient capital city with over 3,000 years of history and home to the famous Terracotta Warriors—XJTU is a comprehensive research university offering programs across nine academic areas: science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, art, law, philosophy, and education, with particular strength in engineering and technology.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC):

Full tuition fee waiver for entire program duration
Free on-campus accommodation
Monthly living stipend: Bachelor’s 2,500 RMB, Master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
Fully funded program covering all major expenses

XJTU Siyuan International Student Scholarship:

Full scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs
Tuition fee coverage
Accommodation support
Living allowance
Medical insurance

XJTU-Xi’an City Government “Belt and Road” Scholarship:

Monthly stipend: Bachelor’s 1,500 RMB, Master’s 2,500 RMB, PhD 3,000 RMB, Non-degree (6+ months) 1,000 RMB
Tuition coverage: Bachelor’s 100%/50%/30% (based on merit), Master’s and PhD 100%
Jointly funded by Xi’an Municipal Government and XJTU
Specifically for students from Belt and Road Initiative countries
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

General Requirements (All Scholarships):

Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health with valid foreign passport
Age limits: Undergraduate applicants ≤30 years, Master’s applicants ≤35 years, PhD applicants ≤40 years
Non-degree program applicants must be under 45 years
Must meet admission requirements for chosen program at XJTU
Must have excellent academic records and behavior

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC):

Must apply for Master’s or PhD programs
Strong academic background with relevant bachelor’s degree (for Master’s) or master’s degree (for PhD)
Must submit application through both CSC system (Type B, Agency No. 10698) and XJTU system
Cannot hold other scholarships simultaneously

XJTU-Xi’an City Government “Belt and Road” Scholarship:

Must be from a Belt and Road Initiative country
Available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and non-degree programs (6+ months duration)
Language requirement: Chinese language proficiency at HSK4 or above
Cannot hold other scholarships simultaneously
Must maintain good academic standing for renewal (annual review required)

Program-Specific Requirements:

For English-medium programs: Must demonstrate English language proficiency
For Chinese-medium programs: Must have adequate Chinese language proficiency (typically HSK4+)
Master’s applicants: Relevant bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
PhD applicants: Relevant master’s degree with research experience
Some programs may require GRE, GMAT, or other standardized tests

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

Selection for XJTU scholarships is highly competitive and based on academic excellence, research potential, and alignment with university priorities. Chinese Government Scholarships evaluate applicants through academic transcripts showing strong performance, quality of study plans or research proposals (800+ words for Master’s, 1,500+ words for PhD), recommendation letters from professors attesting to academic abilities, previous research experience and publications (especially for PhD), and language proficiency appropriate for the program.