Scholarships for China

Students interested in exchange programs to China have three options:

Ghent University Scholarship outside the Erasmus+ Zone
The call for these scholarships will be distributed mid-January 2026.
Scholarship awarded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC)
In the framework of the "Chinese Government Scholarship Programme" for the Flemish Universities and Colleges Council (VLUHR).
Scholarship awarded by the Mission of P. R. China to the EU
(Chinese Embassy to the European Union) in the framework of the "EU-Window Chinese Government Scholarship Programme."

Note: Students are not allowed to apply for both programmes of the China Scholarship Council (CSC) at the same time. They must choose one agency for their application either through the Chinese Embassy in cooperation with VLUHR or through the Mission of China to EU. Should the Chinese government find applications submitted through both funding programmes, both will be cancelled.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) Programme through VLUHR (and the Chinese Embassy)

What?

The Chinese Ministry of Education offers mobility scholarships for Bachelor, Master, and PhD students from all Flemish higher education institutions and disciplines for the 2026–2027 academic year. A list of participating institutions can be found on their website.

VLUHR will select 9 candidates (+ 1 reserve candidate). If more applications are received than scholarships available, the selection will be made in collaboration with the Department of Education & Training based on the quality of the dossiers (Transcripts of Records, study plan/research proposal, and recommendation letter).

Who is eligible?

Candidates must be Bachelor, Master, or PhD students with a strong interest in China. Students from all faculties are eligible, but Chinese nationals cannot apply.

Duration?

One semester or one academic year (from September to July).

The scholarship includes:

Tuition fee waiver
Campus accommodation (often in shared rooms)
Monthly allowance of CNY 2 500 (Bachelor), CNY 3 000 (Master) or CNY 3 500 (PhD)
Basic health insurance

Note: Tavel expenses are not included.

Required documents for application

Refer to the following documents for detailed requirements:

Application procedure and selection

The application involves two key steps:

Online registration

Register via campuschina.org and create an account under "Scholarship Application for Students." Use the following details:

Program Category: Type A
Agency Number: 0561

After registration, compile a dossier including all required documents. Key documents include:

Pre-admission letter from a Chinese university.
Non-criminal record report ("Certificate of Good Conduct").
Foreigner physical examination (for programs longer than six months; exact timing for the exam will be announced).

Upload all documents digitally with the online application form.

Submit the application by email

Send the complete file by Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to International Mobility Team of Ghent University via outgoing.students@ugent.be.
The Ghent University Office will forward applications to the VLUHR Secretariat, which will select and nominate 10 candidates to the CSC.

EU-Window Chinese Government Scholarship Programme by the Mission of P. R. China to the EU in Brussels

What?

The Mission of China to the EU offers around 100 scholarships for European students for exchange programs in China. Past experience shows Ghent University students submitting complete applications have a high success rate.
More information.

Who is eligible?

Bachelor, Master, or PhD students from EU member states.

Duration?

One semester or one academic year (from September to July).

Scholarship includes:

Tuition fee waiver.
Campus accommodation (often in shared rooms).
Monthly allowance of CNY 2,500 (Bachelor), CNY 3,000 (Master) or CNY 3,500 (PhD).
Basic health insurance.

Note: Travel expenses are not included.

Required documents:

Application procedure and selection:

The application involves two steps:

Online registration

Program Category: Type A
Agency Number: 00006 (Exchange students registering for 6–12 months should choose the "General Scholars" category.)

Compile the required documents listed in "Guide to EU Window Chinese Government Scholarship Program". Key documents include:

Pre-admission letter from a Chinese university.
Non-criminal record report ("Certificate of Good Conduct").
Foreigner physical examination (for programs longer than six months).

Submit the online dossier by Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Inform International Mobility Team
Inform International Mobility Team that you have submitted a file. You don’t need to send the complete file, but you do need to notify us via outgoing.students@ugent.be.

Questions?

For CGS or EU-Window scholarships, contact our representative in Beijing, Mr. Zhang Chi chi.zhang@east-asia-platform.be or Mrs. Inge Mangelschots, Coordinator of the Ghent University East Asia Platform inge.mangelschots@ugent.be, or contact the Mission of China to EU directly at Chinamissiontoeu@gmail.com.