Shanghai University of Finance and Economics SUFE CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 | Fully Funded Master’s & PhD in China
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics SUFE CSC Scholarship 2027–2028 | Fully Funded Master’s & PhD in China
SUFE has announced its 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program. Applications open on December 1, 2026.
Scholarship Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Shanghai, China |
| Category | CSC Type B |
| Degrees | Master’s and PhD |
| Agency number | 10272 |
| Duration | Master’s: 2 years; PhD: 3–4 years |
| University application deadline | February 28, 2027 |
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition waiver
- On-campus accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend: RMB 3,000 for Master’s; RMB 3,500 for PhD
Eligibility and Language Requirements
Applicants must be healthy non-Chinese citizens with valid ordinary passports and strong academic records.
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree; generally no older than 35.
- PhD: Master’s degree; generally no older than 40.
- Chinese-taught: HSK 5, minimum 180.
- English-taught: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 110.
The 2027 Master’s guide permits corresponding language-certificate exemptions with university-issued undergraduate medium-of-instruction evidence.
Available Master’s and PhD Programs
Master’s Programs — 2027
| Teaching language | Programs |
|---|---|
| Chinese | Social Security; Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages; Linguistics and Applied Linguistics; Finance; International Business; Digital Economy; Applied Statistics |
| English | Law; Public Administration; Regional Economics; Business Administration; International Business; Finance; International Finance |
View the official 2027 Master’s guide.
PhD Programs — Latest Linked Catalogue
The 2027 scholarship notice covers doctoral study. SUFE’s linked doctoral catalogue is currently labelled 2026, so the following fields are a reference; confirm 2027 availability with the university.
| Teaching language | PhD fields listed on SUFE’s linked pages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | World Economy; Industrial Economics; International Trade; Enterprise Management; Marketing; Entrepreneurship Management; Finance; Insurance; Regional Economics; Agricultural Economics; Public Administration; Social Security; Public Policy; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Civil and Commercial Law; Economic Law; Environmental and Resources Protection Law; International Law; Accounting |
| English | Economic Law |
View the linked doctoral catalogue (2026 reference) · Doctoral program pages · English-taught PhD in Economic Law.
Required Application Documents
Master’s Applicants — 2027
Upload original colour scans of:
- Photograph and passport valid beyond January 31, 2028
- Bachelor’s qualification or expected-graduation certificate, and transcripts
- Language evidence and signed study/research plan
- Two professor/associate-professor recommendations
- Police clearance
- Financial guarantee and sponsor identification
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- Chinese visa/residence permit, if applicable
- Optional CV, publications and awards
Provide notarized Chinese/English translations where required. Scholarship applicants need a medical form completed in English and issued within six months. Paper documents are currently unnecessary.
PhD Applicants — Preparation Checklist
SUFE’s currently linked PhD checklist remains labelled 2026. It lists:
- Photograph and ordinary passport
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree/qualification certificates
- Expected-graduation or enrolment certificate for final-year Master’s applicants
- Complete Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts
- Language evidence
- Signed study/research plan in the program’s teaching language
- Two recommendation letters from professors/associate professors
- Police clearance
- Financial guarantee and sponsor identification
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- Chinese visa/residence permit, if applicable
- Optional CV, publications and awards
The linked checklist accepts a Master’s English-medium certificate as possible English-language evidence. Confirm the 2027 PhD language exemption and passport-validity requirement with SUFE. Upload original colour scans and notarized Chinese/English translations where needed; the linked checklist does not require paper submission.
View SUFE’s linked PhD document checklist (2026 reference).
How to Apply
- Pay the non-refundable application fee by bank transfer: RMB 830 for Chinese-taught programs; RMB 1,660 for English-taught programs.
- Choose Master’s or PhD in SUFE’s application portal and apply by February 28, 2027. Select Chinese Government Scholarship–Chinese University Program as funding source; attend the interview if shortlisted.
- After pre-admission, submit the CSC application in late March 2027: Type B, agency 10272.
SUFE recommends candidates by March’s end. Results are expected in late June–July 2027. University nomination does not guarantee a scholarship; stage-specific instructions arrive by email.
Important Note
Concurrent Chinese government or university scholarships are prohibited, except one-off awards.
Contact
Email: ices@sufe.edu.cn
Telephone: +86-21-65361944
All dates follow Beijing time.
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