Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Chinese Government Scholarship 2026
- Omran Aburayya
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
If you’re an aspiring undergraduate student seeking a world-class education abroad, the Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Chinese Government Scholarship 2026 offers an excellent route. This opportunity allows international students to enroll in non-medical bachelor’s programmes at one of China’s top universities, supported by full or partial scholarship funding. Here's everything you need to know.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
Host Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) — a member of China’s elite “C9 League” of research-intensive universities.
Study Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s, non-medical)
Target Group: International students from all countries, seeking full-time undergraduate admission for the 2026 intake
Fields of Study: A broad array of English-taught and Chinese-taught bachelor programmes across engineering, science, technology, business, humanities and social sciences.
Value & Coverage: Scholarships through the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and XJTU-specific awards cover tuition waiver, living allowance, accommodation and insurance in many cases.
Duration: Standard duration of bachelor’s programme (typically 4 years)
Application Window: November 1 2025 to June 30 2026 for the 2026 intake.
📚 Available Study Programmes (Bachelor’s)
Here are some of the English-taught and Chinese-taught bachelor programmes listed for undergraduate international students at XJTU:
English-taught programmes (4 years, Bachelor of Engineering):
Electrical Engineering & Automation
Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
Energy and Power Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Chinese-taught programmes (4 years, various bachelor degrees, in arts, sciences, engineering, management etc.)
This means you have flexibility in choosing a programme that matches your interest — whether you prefer English instruction or are able to study in Chinese. See full list of available study programs here
💲 Scholarship Benefits
Tuition fees waived for scholarship recipients admitted via the CSC or university-specific scholarship schemes.
Living allowance and accommodation support from XJTU/CSC schemes for qualifying students.
Comprehensive international-student support: XJTU hosts around 4,000+ international students from over 130 countries.
Access to a high-level research university environment, with broad disciplinary coverage (engineering, science, humanities, etc.).
Start date: typically September 2026 (for bachelor intake) with registration and arrival as guided in admission letter.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the XJTU undergraduate scholarship-opportunity you must:
Be a non-Chinese citizen, under 25 years old at the time of application.
Possess a valid ordinary passport.
Have completed or be in the final year of senior high school / secondary school, and hold (or expect) a graduation certificate.
Meet language proficiency requirements:
For Chinese-taught programmes: HSK Level 4 or equivalent.
For English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 (or equivalent) unless exempted.
Meet XJTU and CSC admission requirements (academic records, health condition, non-criminal record, etc.).
Submit applications within the published timeframe.
📝 Application Procedure
Online Application:
Submit your application via XJTU’s International Students online application system: http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login
CSC Scholarship Application:
Apply via the China Scholarship Council portal (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn), selecting XJTU as your priority.
Required Documents Include:
Application form (XJTU)
High school diploma or expected graduation certificate
Transcripts of high school and standardised test results (if any)
Proof of language proficiency (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Passport copy
Study plan (≥ 600 words)
Physical Examination Record for Foreigner
Non-criminal record certificate
Other supporting materials (recommendation letter, publications, etc., if required)
Application Fee:
For scholarship applicants the application fee is RMB 800 (non-refundable) in many cases.
Admission & Registration:
XJTU will review, interview (if required), issue admission letters, and you will register in early September 2026.
👌🏻 Final Notes & Tips
Select programmes that match both their interest and language capacity (English-taught vs Chinese-taught).
Early preparation of key documents (especially language test results, physical examination, non-criminal record) since deadlines are strict
Reach out to the admissions office or international students office of XJTU for any clarifications.
