The China University of Petroleum in Beijing is now welcoming applications for the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarships. The scholarship was created to attract bright international students, improve the quality of foreign student education, and help students build global skills and strong cross-cultural communication abilities.
The school chooses scholarship winners based on fairness, openness, and merit. The scholarship is meant for new students starting from the 2026 academic year. Below are the key details.
Benefits
First-Class Award (Full Benefits)
- Full tuition fee waived
- Free accommodation (Double room)
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Monthly allowance for 10 months each year:
- Bachelor’s: 1800 RMB
- Master’s: 2000 RMB
- PhD: 2500 RMB
- Exchange students: 2000 RMB
Second-Class Award
- Full tuition fee waived
- Free accommodation (Double room)
- Comprehensive health insurance
Basic Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens
- Be healthy, law-abiding, and have no criminal record
- Meet the school’s admission requirements for international students
For English-taught Programs
Undergraduate:
- IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 75 or proof of similar English level
- Chinese language skills are an added advantage
Postgraduate:
- IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 or similar English level
- Good Chinese level is an added advantage
Note: Applicants from English-speaking countries applying for English-taught courses do not need to submit English test scores.
For Chinese-taught Programs
- Undergraduate: HSK-4 with a score of 222 or higher
- Postgraduate: HSK-5 or above
Age and Degree Requirements
- Undergraduate applicants: High school graduate, under 25
- Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree, under 35
- PhD applicants: Master’s degree, under 45
Required Documents
Applicants must upload:
- Passport (visa pages + entry/exit records) and passport photo (480×720, white background)
- Highest academic certificate + transcript (minimum 70%; translations required if not in Chinese or English)
- Language proficiency certificate
- Study/research plan
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab report
- Police clearance / no-criminal-record certificate
- Two recommendation letters (associate professor or above) — mandatory for postgraduate applicants
- Acceptance letter from a supervisor (recommended for master’s, required for PhD)
How to Apply
- Visit the scholarship application website.
- Log in to the China University of Petroleum online application system.
- Upload all required documents through the system.
- Note: The school does not accept paper submissions.
- Applicants who submit false information will lose their scholarship opportunities once discovered.
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