Tianjin University of Science and Technology Scholarships for Foreign Students

To further promote the development of international student education at Tianjin University of Science and Technology and to advance the university’s efforts in talent cultivation, scientific research, community service, and cultural exchange, Tianjin University of Science and Technology has established the Tianjin University of Science and Technology International Student Scholarship.

1. Eligibility: This scholarship is open to international students currently studying at Tianjin University of Science and Technology and those planning to enroll at the university. It primarily provides tuition support to international students with prior academic credentials who are applying to study at Tianjin University of Science and Technology at the undergraduate level or higher, as well as to outstanding students currently enrolled at the university.

2. Duration of Support: Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students: one academic year. (Applications for the Tianjin University of Science and Technology Scholarship must be submitted annually. That is, after enrollment, applicants who maintain satisfactory academic performance and demonstrate good conduct are eligible to apply for the scholarship during the application period for the second academic year.)

3. Scholarship Categories: This scholarship is divided into two categories: full scholarships and half scholarships.

4. Scholarship Coverage and Standards: The full scholarship covers tuition and registration fees, accommodation expenses, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance; the half scholarship covers only tuition and registration fees.

5. Application Period: May–June of each year

6. Eligibility Requirements:

(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, in good health, and have no criminal record;

(2) Academic qualifications and age requirements:

Undergraduate applicants must hold a diploma or certificate equivalent to a Chinese senior high school diploma and be under 25 years of age; Applicants for master’s programs must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, provide two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, and be under 35 years of age; applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification, provide two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, and be under 40 years of age;

(3) Language proficiency requirements for applicants;

Applicants must meet the Chinese language proficiency requirements specified by the institution to which they are applying and provide relevant proof, such as an HSK certificate or other Chinese language study and examination certificates. Requirements may be appropriately relaxed for international students enrolled in programs taught directly in English.

(4) Applicants must not be simultaneously applying for other forms of scholarships;

(5) Eligibility Criteria for Current Students

5.1 Self-funded international undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who are currently enrolled at Tianjin University of Science and Technology and did not apply for a leave of absence, retention of student status, or extension of the program duration in the previous academic year.

5.2 Applicants must demonstrate good conduct, with no violations of campus discipline or regulations (such as unexcused absences) on campus, and no violations of Chinese laws and regulations off campus.

5.3 Applicants must have a positive attitude toward their studies, be diligent and hardworking, and have achieved excellent academic performance in the previous academic year.

5.4 Applicants must not have received any other form of scholarship during the current academic year.

(6) Interview Assessment: After reviewing the hard-copy application materials of new and current students, the college will conduct interviews with applicants and issue final admission decisions.

7. Application Materials and Procedures

(1) List of Required Materials (see the guidelines for specifics)

The “Tianjin University of Science and Technology Scholarship” application form and the list of required materials can be downloaded from the website of the Office of International Exchange at Tianjin University of Science and Technology: http://gjjl.tust.edu.cn/xzzq/73124.htm.

(2) Applicants applying for doctoral or master’s programs must contact a faculty advisor in the relevant college in advance to obtain a signed letter of acceptance from the advisor and a letter of recommendation from the college leadership, bearing the college’s official seal.

8. Accepting Department and Contact Information

Application Location: Office of International Exchange, Tianjin University of Science and Technology

Mailing Address: No. 1038, Dagunan Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, China; Postal Code: 300222

Phone: 022-60600236, 60600233, 60600234

Email: study@tust.edu.cn