Xiangtan University (XTU) is a comprehensive university selected in the Double First-Class University list, which was founded in accordance with Chairman Mao Zedong’s initiative in 1958.It was jointly supported by the People's Government of Hunan Provinceandthe Ministry of Education. It was also one of the few Chinese universities listed inTHE,USNEWS and other famous world university rankings at the same time.
XTU has a graduate school,24colleges/teaching departments, offering10major disciplines: literature, history, philosophy, science, engineering, economics, management, law,educationand art. The Mathematical discipline is listed in the world’s First-Class Disciplines project. The disciplines of chemistry, materials science, engineering, Computer Science, and Environment/Ecologyand mathematics and Physics are among the world’s top 1% according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI).XTU has 1 global First-Class constructed discipline, 3 national key disciplines, 1 global First-Class training discipline, 13 key disciplines in the “14thFive-Year Plan” of Hunan Province,18first-level disciplines authorized to confer a doctor’s degree, 33first-level disciplines authorized to confer a master’s degree,22professional master’s programs, 16post-doctoral research centers. It also has 41 national level and 15 provincial level First-Class Undergraduate Programs, 11 national level and 23 provincial level Characteristic Majors, 1 national level and 8 provincial level Comprehensive Reform Pilot Majors, and 12 majors were accredited by the China Engineering Education Accreditation Association.
XTU adheres to the policy of open education, and is one of the selected universities in the international cooperation platforms of education, such as “The China-Africa ‘20+20’ Colleges Cooperation Program”, “100 Universities Cooperation Program of China-Africa Universities”, “China-Africa Consortium of Universities”, “Yangtze-Volga University Alliance” and “The University Alliance of The Belt and Road (UAB&R)”, etc. It has established Confucius Institutes with Leon University, Spain and Makerere University, Uganda respectively. It is one of the first universities in Hunan Province to obtain the qualification of enrolling international students in China, and is the recipient institution of Chinese Government Scholarship and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, and has been granted the Higher General Education Accreditation for International Students in China (HGEAIS). It has established a wide range of exchange and cooperation relationships with more than 80 universities and research institutions in more than 20 countries and regions, such as USA, the UK and Japan, etc., and has carried out more than 30 international cooperation training programs.
Ⅰ.Eligibility
1.Non-Chinese citizens,aged 18 or above (bornbeforeMarch 1st, 2008),physically and mentally healthy, able to perform well in an academic program.
2.Adhere to Chinese laws and university regulations.Respect Chinese culture.
3.Applicants must be:
●Bachelor’s degree holders and below the age of 35 when applying for master’s degree programs.
●Master’s degree holders and below the age of 40 when applying for doctoral degree programs.
4.Language requirements:
HSK level 4 or above for Chinese-taught programs; IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs.
*The above language proficiency certificate can be waived in either of the following conditions: Chinese/English as a native or official language; with corresponding Chinese/English instruction in the academic education phase.
5.Applicants must also meet any additional program-specific requirements concerning academicability, language proficiency, or other relevant criteria.
II. Scholarship Coverage
Full scholarship includes tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, medical insurance fees, and monthly stipends (CNY 3000 per master student and CNY 3500 per doctoral student).
III. Application Procedure
1.Online application in theXTUapplication system. (This is a MUST step. Applicants who don't complete this step won't be considered.)Register and log into the International Students Service Platform of Xiangtan University (https://xtu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx), select Chinese Government Scholarship(Type B)and submit the application.
After the reviews,XTUwill send the pre-admission letter to candidates, and send the candidates' list to CSC.THE FINAL ADMISSION WILL BE DECIDED BY CSC.
2.Online applicationin the CSC system.Log intothe"Chinese Government Scholarship Information System"(https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/register). Select "Type B" for Program Category and enter "10530" as the Agency No. (for Xiangtan University), fill in the information and submit the application.For details please refer to Attachment 2.
3.Deadline:March 1st, 2026.
IV. ApplicationDocuments
1.Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.
2.Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
3.Academic transcripts(from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, orstudent management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.
4.Language qualification certificates.Scanned copy of HSK scores (for Chinese-taught program applicants);Scanned copywith IELTS score of 6 or above or TOEFL score of 80 or above(for English-taught program). If English is the mother tongue or the official language, and the corresponding Chinese or English courses are taught in the educational stage, the above language proficiency certificate can be exempted.
5.A study plan proposal.A study planproposal written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor.
6.Recommendation Letters.Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth. Each letter must include the recommender's detailed contact information and be dated after October 1, 2025.
7.A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form(Attachment 3). Completed in English,include the blood test report,the original copy shall be kept by the applicant. The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.The examination date must be after October 1, 2025.
8.Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, dated after October 1, 2025.
9.Self-Introduction Video.Introduce your educational and professional background, fully demonstrating research capabilities and potential. The video file size must be under 50MB.
10.Supervisor’s Recommendation Form for International Students(XTU)(if any).
11.Published papers and other academic supporting materials(if any)
Reminder:Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploadeddocuments.
V. Admission & Notification
1.Applicants will be considered on the basis of their research ability, academic performance, language proficiency and interview performance.
2.The final admission result is subject to the result announced bythe China Scholarship Council(CSC).
3.The accepted studentscan download the electronic version of theAdmission Noticefrom“Chinese Government ScholarshipInformation System”or“International Students Service Platform of Xiangtan University”, and then log into the “Visa Assistant” section of Study in China website (https://www. studyinchina.edu.cn) to download the electronic photo of theConfirmation Form for Study in China(FormJW201).
4.The accepted students will apply for the study (X) visa in China at the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) with their passports, the Admission Notice, theConfirmation Form for Study in China(FormJW201), the Physical Examination Record for Foreigner, and the Blood Test Report Form, and come to the International ExchangeCenterof XTU to complete the enrollment procedures at the time specified in the Admission Notice with the above documents.
VI. Notes
1.Applicants shall be responsible for the authenticity and completeness of their submitted documents. Any false or missing application documents will not be accepted.
2.All application documents shall be completed in Chinese or English and uploaded to the “China Scholarship Council Online Application System for Studying in China” and the “International Students Service Platform of Xiangtan University”.
3.After applying, please pay close attention to the registration system and email.
VIII. Contact
International Students Office of the International ExchangeCenteratXTU
Address: Xiangtan University,Yuhu District,Xiangtan, Hunan, P.R.China
Post Code: 411105
Telephone: 0086-731-58293938
Fax: 0086-731-58298801
Email:lxsb@xtu.edu.cn
Website:https://www.xtu.edu.cn
Attachments:
1.2026 Undergraduate Programs for International Students at XTU
2.Instructions for Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (CGSIS)
3.Foreigner Physical Examination Form
4.Template ofForeigner Physical Examination Form
5.Supervisor’s Recommendation Form for International Students(XTU)
