NPU International Scholarships 2026 in China (Fully Funded)

Date: November 2, 2025

Call for Applications

International students from around the world are invited to apply for the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) International Scholarships 2026 in China. These generous awards are available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs by both the Chinese Government (CSC) and NPU’s own President Scholarship schemes. They are fully funded for the academic session 2026–2027.

Open Fields & Duration

Applicants may choose from all academic disciplines offered at NPU, across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The scholarship durations typically are:

Bachelor’s: ~4 years
Master’s: ~2–3 years
PhD: ~4 years

About NPU

Founded in 1938 and located in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, Northwestern Polytechnical University is recognised for its engineering and aerospace strengths. The institution hosts a large body of international students and offers a vibrant multicultural campus environment.

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Scholarship Details

University: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Coverage: Fully funded (tuition, accommodation, possibly stipend)
Eligible nationalities: All
Country: China
Deadline: Varies by level; make sure to verify the exact cut-off for your target program.
NPU International Scholarships 2026 in China (Fully Funded)

Financial Benefits

Under the Chinese Government Scholarship and the NPU President Scholarship:

Tuition fees waived
Accommodation provided (or on-campus dormitory)
Monthly stipend: for example, for graduate students Master’s ~3,000 CNY/month, PhD ~3,500 CNY/month.
Under President Scholarship: prizes may include full tuition waiver, accommodation, living allowance (varies by level and prize rank).
For the “Belt & Road”-type scholarship linked to Xi’an city: undergraduate and graduate variants offer tuition waiver + living allowance (or fixed annual amount) for first year(s).
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Available Study Areas

NPU offers a wide array of programs such as:

Electronics & Information
Automation
Aeronautics & Astronautics
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Computer Science & Technology
Materials Science & Engineering
Life Sciences
Power & Energy
Management, Humanities, Foreign Languages

Required Documents (Examples)

Applicants typically need to prepare:

Completed CSC application form (for CSC-funded)
Valid passport copy
Highest degree diploma (certified copy, translated if needed)
Academic transcripts (translated/notarised if required)
Study plan or research proposal (in English or Chinese)
Language certificate (Chinese or English) if required
Medical check-up certificate / physical examination form
For undergraduates: guardian authorization and ID copy of guardian
For postgraduate: two letters of recommendation, supervisor acceptance (for research), proof of research achievement (for PhD)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet these general criteria:

Foreign nationals in good health
Bachelor’s applicants: usually aged between ~18-30 years
Master’s applicants: must hold a Bachelor’s degree; often under age 35
PhD applicants: should hold a Master’s degree; often under age 40

Application Process

CSC applicants: Register via the Chinese Government Scholarship system (agency number: 10699 for NPU).
Applicants must also apply through NPU’s online admission portal, uploading all required documents.
Pay the application fee if required (for example, NPU charges an application fee for international applicants).
Upload all documents, submit by the deadline, and await the university’s selection notice (often notified via email).
If awarded, follow the admission procedures and prepare for visa and arrival.

Key Tips

Apply early: scholarships are awarded in batches and early applicants may get priority.
Ensure all documents are accurate and translated if needed; missing or inconsistent information may lead to cancellation.
Check whether the program you choose is offered in English or Chinese medium; if in Chinese you may need a certain level of Chinese language proficiency (HSK) or take preparatory Chinese.
Once admitted under scholarship, major, program type, and duration usually cannot be changed without approval.
Review the scholarship renewal or annual performance criteria (many scholarships require you to maintain a good academic standing each year).
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