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Central University of Finance and Economics

Project 211Double First-Class
Beijing, North China

2027 admissions, CSCA and scholarships

Selected programs only

Sources for this year retain their stated programme and route scope; they do not establish a university-wide policy.

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2026 admissions reference

This page preserves 2026 admissions information for reference. A listed program is not currently open for applications. Check the university’s new official guide for the next intake.

Only selected programs and fields have been checked against official sources. Information without a cited source still needs verification.

2027 guide published Nov 12, 2026 · Selected programs only Open the guide

About Central University of Finance and Economics

Central University of Finance and Economics is located in Beijing, a Tier 1 city in China, and accepts CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) results for international undergraduate admission.

Earlier catalogue subjects — pending verification: Mathematics, Chinese (Liberal)

The estimated cost of living in Beijing is around ¥2,500 per month, excluding tuition.

Application evidence and official channels

Each source retains its own intake year, programme and application route. These references do not establish a university-wide policy.

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application channels and dates · 7 records
Application system URL · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application system URL

Evidence category: Application system URL

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Submission channel: Online application portal

Destination access: Destination accessibility not confirmed

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

https://cufe.17gz.org/
Application rounds · 2027-autumn

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2027-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application rounds

Evidence category: Application rounds

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Application deadline · 2027-autumn

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2027-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application deadline

Evidence category: Application deadline

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Deadline time / time zone · 2027-autumn

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2027-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Deadline time / time zone

Evidence category: Deadline time / time zone

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Score submission / supplementary deadline · 2027-autumn

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2027-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Score submission / supplementary deadline

Evidence category: Score submission / supplementary deadline

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Application deadline · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application deadline

Evidence category: Application deadline

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Round 1 2025-11-01–2026-03-25; round 2 2026-04-01–2026-06-25
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Round 1 2025-11-01–2026-03-25; round 2 2026-04-01–2026-06-25
Score submission / supplementary deadline · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Score submission / supplementary deadline

Evidence category: Score submission / supplementary deadline

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

CSCA humanities Chinese and mathematics results must be obtained before application
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

CSCA humanities Chinese and mathematics results must be obtained before application
Admissions contacts · 3 records
Undergraduate admissions email · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Undergraduate admissions email

Evidence category: Undergraduate admissions email

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Contact scope: Undergraduate contact within the stated source scope

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

lxs@cufe.edu.cn
Undergraduate admissions phone · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Undergraduate admissions phone

Evidence category: Undergraduate admissions phone

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Contact scope: Undergraduate contact within the stated source scope

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

+86-10-62288286
Office / mailing address · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Office / mailing address

Evidence category: Office / mailing address

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

International admissions, Zhongcai Building 1011, 39 Xueyuan South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100081
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

International admissions, Zhongcai Building 1011, 39 Xueyuan South Road, Haidian, Beijing 100081
Scholarships · 4 records

Scholarship eligibility, coverage and deadlines depend on the stated route. Do not assume an award or a tuition deduction.

Scholarship coverage · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Scholarship coverage

Evidence category: Scholarship coverage

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Scholarship eligibility · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Scholarship eligibility

Evidence category: Scholarship eligibility

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Scholarship application route · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Scholarship application route

Evidence category: Scholarship application route

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Separate scholarship deadline · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Separate scholarship deadline

Evidence category: Separate scholarship deadline

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Accommodation · 5 records

An accommodation application does not guarantee a room. Keep the original currency and billing period.

Accommodation fee · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation fee

Evidence category: Accommodation fee

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

CNY 40-80/bed/day
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

CNY 40-80/bed/day
Accommodation billing period · 2026-autumn

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
2026-autumn
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation billing period

Evidence category: Accommodation billing period

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

day per bed
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

day per bed
Other accommodation details · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Other accommodation details

Evidence category: Other accommodation details

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Accommodation guarantee · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation guarantee

Evidence category: Accommodation guarantee

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Accommodation application · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation application

Evidence category: Accommodation application

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Campuses and maps · 2 records
Teaching campus · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Teaching campus

Evidence category: Teaching campus

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official campus map · Not stated

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
international undergraduate
Source intake year / period
Not stated
Last checked
October 5, 2026
Publication date
November 6, 2025

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Official campus map

Evidence category: Official campus map

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope

Evidence by field, year and programme

Tuition · 4 records
Intake · 2027 · 1 records

Tuition · Intake · 2027

Programme: Finance

Verified for this scope · Admission requirement · Autumn intake

Teaching language: English

CNY 40,000 per academic year applies only to the English-taught undergraduate Finance programme. Other programme fees remain unverified. Its dedicated page gives 1 November–16 June; the general guide retains two application rounds. CSCA mathematics is unchanged.

Tuition
CNY 40,000 · Per academic year
Source scope

Programme: Finance

Year: 2027

Teaching language: 英语授课

Requirement stage: admission

Application route: international_undergraduate

Source 1: 2027 English-taught Finance guide, published2026-11-12: Fees; Application Period

Extracted source details

CNY 40,000 per academic year applies only to the English-taught undergraduate Finance programme. Other programme fees remain unverified. Its dedicated page gives 1 November–16 June; the general guide retains two application rounds. CSCA mathematics is unchanged. Reviewed summary, not a verbatim official quotation.

Intake · 2026 · 3 records

Tuition · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Not stated · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: Chinese

Tuition
CNY 25,000 · Per academic year
Source scope

Programme: 财政学、金融学、会计学、财务管理、保险学、精算学、应用统计学、数学与应用数学、国际经济与贸易、工商管理、人力资源管理、行政管理、公共事业管理、城市管理、体育经济与管理、运动训练、法学、英语、翻译、经济学、国民经济管理、社会学、应用心理学、信息管理与信息系统、电子商务、计算机科学与技术、信息安全

Year: 2026

Campus: 未单列

Source 1: 学费/收费标准

Extracted source details

amount min: 25000 amount max: 25000 amount kind: exact currency: CNY period category: 学年/年 period raw: 元/学年 duration raw: 4年 fee text raw: 25000元/学年 scholarship note: 奖学金减免另计;本行为标准学费

Tuition · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Not stated · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: English

Tuition
CNY 40,000 · Per academic year
Source scope

Programme: 中国金融发展研究院 金融学

Year: 2026

Campus: 未单列

Source 1: 学费/收费标准

Extracted source details

amount min: 40000 amount max: 40000 amount kind: exact currency: CNY period category: 学年/年 period raw: 元/学年 duration raw: 4年 fee text raw: 40000元/学年 scholarship note: 奖学金减免另计;本行为标准学费

Tuition · Intake · 2026

Programme: English-offeredFinance

Verified for this scope · Not stated · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: English

Tuition
CNY 40,000 · Per academic year
Source scope

Year: 2026

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: Fees

Extracted source details

amount: 40000 currency: CNY period: year

HSK · 4 records
Intake · 2027 · 1 records

HSK · Intake · 2027

Programme: Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes

Verified for this scope · Admission requirement · Autumn intake

Teaching language: Chinese

Undergraduate requirements only. The 2027 programme catalogue and tuition schedule are forthcoming. No numerical CSCA minimum or paper language is stated.

HSK
5
Score
180
Source scope

Programme: 中文授课本科项目

Year: 2027

Teaching language: 中文授课

Requirement stage: admission

Application route: international_undergraduate

Source 1: Required application materials §5: undergraduate Chinese language requirements

Extracted source details

Undergraduate requirements only. The 2027 programme catalogue and tuition schedule are forthcoming. No numerical CSCA minimum or paper language is stated. Research summary; not a verbatim official quotation.

Intake · 2026 · 3 records

HSK · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Admission requirement · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: Chinese

HSK
5
Score
180
Source scope

Programme: 一般招生

Year: 2026

Requirement stage: admission

Campus: 未说明

Source 1: 语言要求/申请材料

Source-based requirement notes

HSK5≥180

Extracted source details

level raw: 5 level scalar: 5 total score raw: 180 total score scalar: 180 requirement text raw: HSK5≥180 submission deadline raw: 2026-03-25或2026-06-25 explicit hsk waiver status: false

HSK · Intake · 2026

Programme: GeneralChinese-taughtundergraduateprogrammes

Verified for this scope · Admission requirement · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: Chinese

Extracted source details

Source scope

Year: 2026

Requirement stage: admission

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: Applicationdocuments5

Extracted source details

hsk: HSK5>=180

HSK · Intake · 2026

Programme: English-offeredFinance

Verified for this scope · Admission requirement · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: English

Extracted source details

Source scope

Year: 2026

Requirement stage: admission

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: Applicationdocuments5

Extracted source details

english: IELTS/TOEFL/DuolingoorotherstandardizedtestorotherEnglishproof; no minimumspecified hsk: notlistedinspecificEnglishFinanceguide; noexplicitblanketwaiver

CSCA · 4 records
Intake · 2027 · 2 records

CSCA · Intake · 2027

Programme: Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes

Verified for this scope · Admission requirement · Autumn intake

Teaching language: Chinese

CSCA submission required for this route

Undergraduate requirements only. The 2027 programme catalogue and tuition schedule are forthcoming. No numerical CSCA minimum or paper language is stated.

Required
Professional Chinese: humanities, Mathematics
Source scope

Programme: 中文授课本科项目

Year: 2027

Teaching language: 中文授课

Requirement stage: admission

Application route: international_undergraduate

Source 1: Required application materials §6: Chinese-taught undergraduate CSCA requirements

Extracted source details

Undergraduate requirements only. The 2027 programme catalogue and tuition schedule are forthcoming. No numerical CSCA minimum or paper language is stated. Research summary; not a verbatim official quotation.

CSCA · Intake · 2027

Programme: English-taught undergraduate programmes

Verified for this scope · Admission requirement · Autumn intake

Teaching language: English

CSCA submission required for this route

Undergraduate requirements only. The 2027 programme catalogue and tuition schedule are forthcoming. No numerical CSCA minimum or paper language is stated.

Required
Mathematics
Source scope

Programme: 英文授课本科项目

Year: 2027

Teaching language: 英文授课

Requirement stage: admission

Application route: international_undergraduate

Source 1: Required application materials §6: English-taught undergraduate CSCA requirements

Extracted source details

Undergraduate requirements only. The 2027 programme catalogue and tuition schedule are forthcoming. No numerical CSCA minimum or paper language is stated. Research summary; not a verbatim official quotation.

Intake · 2026 · 2 records

CSCA · Intake · 2026

Programme: GeneralChinese-taughtundergraduateprogrammes

Verified for this scope · Not stated · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: Chinese

Subjects as published
Professional Chinese: humanities, Mathematics
Source scope

Year: 2026

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: Applicationprocedure1/documents6

Extracted source details

Humanities Chinese / Mathematics

CSCA · Intake · 2026

Programme: English-offeredFinance

Verified for this scope · Not stated · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: English

Extracted source details

Source scope

Year: 2026

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: Applicationprocedure1/documents6

Extracted source details

Mathematics only

CSCA Exam RequirementsEarlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Liberal Arts / Humanities
Liberal Arts Chinese + Math
Important Notes
Confirmed

5 reference programs

2026 admissions reference

This page preserves 2026 admissions information for reference. A listed program is not currently open for applications. Check the university’s new official guide for the next intake.

5
Bachelor
0
Master
0
Doctoral

By Teaching Language

Chinese: 5

Program Details

Chinese-Taught Programs
Business Administration
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Earlier catalogue subjects — pending verification

Chinese (Liberal), Mathematics

Finance
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Earlier catalogue subjects — pending verification

Chinese (Liberal), Mathematics

International Trade and Economics
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Earlier catalogue subjects — pending verification

Chinese (Liberal), Mathematics

Marketing(Big Data and Marketing)
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Earlier catalogue subjects — pending verification

Chinese (Liberal), Mathematics

Public Administration
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Earlier catalogue subjects — pending verification

Chinese (Liberal), Mathematics

Historical application deadline

2026 admissions reference

Business Administration
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 9, 2026
Finance
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 9, 2026
International Trade and Economics
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 9, 2026
Marketing(Big Data and Marketing)
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 9, 2026
Public Administration
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 9, 2026
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Older directory information is reference only and must not fill gaps in the verified source scope.

Check the official scholarship eligibility, coverage, route and separate deadline. Reference evidence does not guarantee an award or reduced tuition.

Quick Facts

Location
Beijing
Region
North China
Living Cost
~¥2,500/month
MOE Code
4111010034
Authority
Ministry of Education
Official Location
Beijing
Level
Undergraduate
Programs
5 reference programs

Required Subjects

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

MathematicsChinese (Liberal)

Choosing a program

No. These are reference records for 2026, not a list of currently open programs. Confirm the next intake, application round, fees, scholarship deadline and CSCA submission deadline in the university’s new official guide before applying.

Other CSCA universities in Beijing

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply using these dates?

No. These are reference records for 2026, not a list of currently open programs. Confirm the next intake, application round, fees, scholarship deadline and CSCA submission deadline in the university’s new official guide before applying.

What exams do I need to take for Central University of Finance and Economics?

Read required, optional and alternative CSCA subjects for the exact programme and intake in each cited source. Source scope: Intake · 2027 · Autumn intake · Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes · Teaching language: Chinese · Admission requirement. Source scope: Intake · 2027 · Autumn intake · English-taught undergraduate programmes · Teaching language: English · Admission requirement. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · GeneralChinese-taughtundergraduateprogrammes · Teaching language: Chinese · Not stated · Campus: not separately specified.

Does Central University of Finance and Economics accept international students with CSCA scores?

Admission HSK, exemptions, scholarship conditions and graduation requirements are separate. English teaching alone does not waive HSK. Source scope: Intake · 2027 · Autumn intake · Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes · Teaching language: Chinese · Admission requirement. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Scope not yet matched · Teaching language: Chinese · Admission requirement.

What are the tuition fees at Central University of Finance and Economics?

Tuition is specific to the programme, source year, currency and billing period. The earlier catalogue range is not a verified current annual fee. Source scope: Intake · 2027 · Autumn intake · Finance · Teaching language: English · Admission requirement. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Scope not yet matched · Teaching language: Chinese · Not stated. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Scope not yet matched · Teaching language: English · Not stated.

How much does it cost to live in Beijing?

The estimated living cost in Beijing is around ¥2,500 per month, not including tuition fees.

Are scholarships available at Central University of Finance and Economics?

Scholarships at Central University of Finance and Economics depend on the programme and application route; there is no single university-wide answer. Check the official scholarship eligibility, coverage, route and separate deadline. Reference evidence does not guarantee an award or reduced tuition.