Nankai University, one of China’s premier institutions directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education, offers a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue graduate studies with scholarship support. Established in 1919 by Dr. Zhang Boling and Yan Xiu, this university stands as a beacon of academic excellence and is also the alma mater of the esteemed Zhou Enlai, the Premier of P.R. China.
For the academic year 2025–2026, Nankai University offers 173 postgraduate majors, with 9 programs taught in English, providing a broad range of options for international students.
1# Application Requirements
General Eligibility:
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- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport.
- Applicants from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan who have emigrated must provide proof of foreign citizenship obtained before April 30, 2021, along with documentation of canceled Chinese nationality.
Academic Qualifications:
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- Master’s Programs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- PhD Programs: Master’s degree or equivalent.
Language Proficiency:
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- Chinese-Taught Programs: HSK Level 5 (minimum score: 210).
- English-Taught Programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 85. Applicants with prior degrees taught entirely in English may provide certification from their university.
List of Nankai University Scholarships for MS and PhD 2025
- Chinese Government Scholarship: Covers tuition, accommodation, insurance, and living allowance. Deadline: February 15, 2025.
- Tianjin Government Scholarship: Provides tuition allowance. Deadline: May 15, 2025.
- Study-at-NKU President Scholarship: Offers tuition support. Deadline: May 15, 2025.
Other scholarships include the Modern Sinology Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, and International Confucian Association Scholarship.
Apply: https://ensie.nankai.edu.cn/DEGREE_PROGRAMS/GRADUATE.htm.
Application Period
Phase | Dates |
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Scholarship Application Deadline | November 25, 2024 – February 15, 2025 |
Self-Support Application Deadline | March 1, 2025 – May 15, 2025 |
First Scholarship Interview | December 15, 2024 – December 20, 2024 |
Second Scholarship Interview | February 20, 2025 – March 10, 2025 |
Self-Support Interviews | May 25, 2025 – May 31, 2025 |
Admission Results | June 1, 2025 – June 15, 2025 |