The Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), one of China’s top universities, is accepting applications for the 2025 Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for international students. This fully funded program supports students pursuing Master’s and PhD degrees in science, engineering, and technology-related fields.
HIT is a prestigious institution under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and offers all courses in English for international applicants.
Scholarship Overview
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Host Institution: Harbin Institute of Technology
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Location: Harbin, China
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Program Levels: Master’s & PhD
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Scholarship Type: Fully Funded (CSC – Chinese Government Scholarship)
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Eligible Countries: All nationalities (including Nigerians)
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Deadline: October 15, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition fee waiver
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Monthly stipend:
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Master’s: ¥3,000 (approx. $415/month)
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PhD: ¥3,500 (approx. $480/month)
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Free on-campus accommodation
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Comprehensive medical insurance
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Application and visa support
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health
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Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s) or Master’s degree (for PhD)
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Excellent academic performance
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Under the age of 35 (Master’s) or 40 (PhD)
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English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS preferred if English is not your native language)
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No other scholarships currently held
Required Documents
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CSC Application Form (online)
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HIT university application form
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Highest degree certificate and academic transcripts
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Passport scan
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Personal statement/study plan
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Two letters of recommendation
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English proficiency certificate (if applicable)
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Physical examination form
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Non-criminal record certificate
How to Apply
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Complete the CSC online application and choose HIT as your first-choice institution.
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Submit the HIT university-specific application on their graduate portal.
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Upload all required documents and wait for notification.
Tip: Ensure your research proposal is clear and matches HIT’s strengths, especially in aerospace, robotics, engineering, and computer science. Get strong references from professors who know your work well.