Northwest A&F University NWAFU CSC Scholarship 2027-2028 | Fully Funded PhD in China
Northwest A&F University CSC Scholarship 2027-2028 | Fully Funded PhD in China
Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) offers the Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B for outstanding international postgraduate applicants.
For the 2027-2028 PhD intake, the university lists an application deadline of 28 February 2027. Applicants must obtain a supervisor acceptance letter and complete applications through both the CSC portal and the NWAFU application system.
Scholarship Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Northwest A&F University |
| Abbreviation | NWAFU |
| Location | Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China |
| Academic Session | 2027-2028 |
| Scholarship | Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B |
| Degree Level Covered in This Post | PhD |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Standard PhD Duration | 4 years |
| Teaching Languages | English or Chinese, depending on the program |
| CSC Agency Number | 10712 |
| Application Deadline | 28 February 2027 |
| Application Fee | CNY 400, non-refundable |
| Supervisor Acceptance Letter | Required |
| Registration | Late August or early September 2027 |
Scholarship Benefits
The CSC scholarship provides:
- Full tuition coverage.
- On-campus accommodation support.
- CNY 3,500 monthly living allowance for doctoral students.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
NWAFU’s scholarship information describes free on-campus accommodation, while its FAQ also refers to accommodation support. Confirm the final accommodation arrangement in your award documents.
Available PhD Programs
The supplied admissions catalog lists the following 50 doctoral directions:
| No. | PhD Program / Research Direction | Teaching Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant Genetics and Breeding | English |
| 2 | Crop Cultivation and Farming Systems | English |
| 3 | Plant Pathology | English |
| 4 | Agricultural Entomology and Pest Control | English |
| 5 | Pesticide Science | English |
| 6 | Pomology | English |
| 7 | Vegetable Science | English |
| 8 | Tea Science | English |
| 9 | Protected Horticulture | English |
| 10 | Ornamental Horticulture | English |
| 11 | Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction | English |
| 12 | Animal Nutrition and Feed Science | English |
| 13 | Special Animal Breeding and Raising | English |
| 14 | Hydrobiology | English |
| 15 | Grassland Science | English / Chinese |
| 16 | Basic Veterinary Medicine | English |
| 17 | Preventive Veterinary Medicine | English |
| 18 | Clinical Veterinary Medicine | English |
| 19 | Animal Biotechnology | English |
| 20 | Forestry | English |
| 21 | Ornamental Plants and Horticulture | English |
| 22 | Pedology / Soil Science | English |
| 23 | Plant Nutrition Science | English |
| 24 | Land Resources and Spatial Information Technology | English |
| 25 | Resource Microbiology | English |
| 26 | Environmental Science | English |
| 27 | Environmental Engineering | English |
| 28 | Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control | English |
| 29 | Hydrology and Water Resources | English |
| 30 | Hydraulics and River Dynamics | English |
| 31 | Hydraulic Structure Engineering | English |
| 32 | Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering | English |
| 33 | Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering | English |
| 34 | Agricultural Mechanization Engineering | English |
| 35 | Agricultural Electrification and Automation | English |
| 36 | Agricultural Biological Environment and Energy Engineering | English |
| 37 | Computer Science and Technology | Chinese |
| 38 | Food Science and Engineering | English |
| 39 | Viticulture and Enology | English |
| 40 | Botany | English |
| 41 | Microbiology | English |
| 42 | Genetics | English |
| 43 | Cell Biology | English |
| 44 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | English |
| 45 | Bioinformatics | English |
| 46 | Biophysics | English |
| 47 | Chemistry | Chinese |
| 48 | Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management | English |
| 49 | Agricultural Economics and Management | English |
| 50 | Sociology | English |
Program offerings may change. Confirm your chosen major, teaching language, supervisor availability and scholarship eligibility with NWAFU.
Eligibility Requirements
PhD applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign passports.
- Hold a master’s degree.
- Be under 40 years old.
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Have good conduct and no criminal record.
- Meet the academic and language requirements of their chosen program.
Applicants with a Chinese nationality background or a Chinese parent should check the additional nationality and overseas-residence conditions in the official admission guide.
Language Requirements
| Program Language | Published Requirement |
|---|---|
| Chinese-taught | HSK Level 4 or above |
| English-taught | IELTS 5.5 or above, TOEFL 79 or above, or institutional proof of English proficiency |
The CSC guidance allows institutional English proficiency evidence; IELTS is therefore not the only listed option. Acceptance of supporting evidence remains subject to university review.
Supervisor Acceptance Letter
A supervisor acceptance letter is mandatory.
Identify a suitable supervisor, discuss your proposed research and obtain the acceptance letter before completing your application.
Visit the Official Colleges and Institutes Directory
Required Documents
Prepare clear scans of the following:
- CSC Scholarship Application Form, completed through the CSC system.
- NWAFU application form, completed through the university system.
- Supervisor acceptance letter.
- Highest degree certificate, or an official expected graduation certificate if you have not yet graduated.
- Complete undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts.
- Two academic recommendation letters.
- Research proposal or study plan. NWAFU’s PhD FAQ specifies a minimum of 1,500 words.
- Valid passport copy.
- Language proficiency evidence.
- Non-criminal record certificate.
- Physical examination report.
- Academic papers or research achievements, if available.
- Application fee payment receipt.
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.
Submit online: The admission guide states that applications sent by post or email are not accepted. Prepare a complete application before submission; supplementary documents are generally not accepted unless requested by the university.
How to Apply
Step 1: Obtain a Supervisor Acceptance Letter
Contact a suitable NWAFU professor and obtain the required acceptance letter.
Step 2: Complete the CSC Application
Visit the CSC Online Application System.
Use:
- Program Category: Type B
- Agency Number: 10712
- University: Northwest A&F University
Complete the application, upload your documents, submit it and save the generated form.
Step 3: Complete the NWAFU Application
Visit the NWAFU International Student Application System.
Select Chinese Government Scholarship, choose the doctoral application category, complete your information and upload the required materials.
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the CNY 400 non-refundable application fee at the stage instructed by the university and upload the payment receipt.
The 2027 admission guide requires the application and fee payment to be completed before the relevant deadline. Follow the current portal instructions and complete the process by 28 February 2027.
For bank transfers, the guide asks applicants to include their application number and name in the transfer note. Use the university’s official payment instructions.
Selection and Registration
Applicants who pass the preliminary review proceed to an interview. Evaluation considers academic performance, research ability, language proficiency and interview results.
The university recommends candidates for CSC review. Final scholarship approval rests with CSC.
Successful applicants should register in late August or early September 2027, according to their Admission Notice, and present original academic and language documents.
Contact Information
College of International Education, Northwest A&F University
- Email: admission@nwafu.edu.cn
- Telephone: +86-29-87080182
- Fax: +86-29-87080282
- Address: Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China
- Postal Code: 712100
Official Guides and Downloads
- PhD Program Catalog for the 2027-2028 Intake — Excel
- Official CSC Type B Scholarship Guidance
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form — PDF
- Official International Student FAQ
- NWAFU Application Portal
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