I. Categories
1. Type A: Bilateral Program
The program accords with the cooperation and exchange agreements or consensus reached by the Chinese government and the governments and institutions of other nations. It is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior scholars.
An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home countries.
2. Type B: University Program
The program is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China that are directly selected and recommended by designated Chinese universities. The supporting student categories are various which is subject to the requirements of each of these universities.
An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program.
Agency Code of Soochow University is 10285.
II. Supporting Details（University Program of Soochow University）
1. Categories
Postgraduates (Master & PhD students)
2. Duration
The duration of the scholarship for major study conforms to that as required.
3. Coverage
Including tuition fees, accommodation fees, stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.
4. Standard
(1) Tuition fees waived
(2) Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy
(3) Stipend in China
Master student: 3000 RMB/month
PhD student: 3500 RMB/month
(4) Comprehensive medical insurance: 800 RMB/person/year
III. Eligibility
1. Be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically.
2. Education & Age
(1) Be an academically excellent holder of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 35 when applying for a master program.
(2) Be an academically excellent holder of a master’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 40 when applying for a doctoral program
3. Language
(1) Have passed HSK5 when applying for Chinese-taught master or doctoral programs.
(2) Have met the English proficiency requirements when applying for English-taught master or doctoral programs.
4. Applicants should meet both academic and other relevant admission requirements of the institution to which they apply.
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