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Southern Medical University International Freshman Scholarship

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To attract and encourage more outstanding international students to pursue degrees at Southern Medical University, and to provide rewards and support for students with good academic performance, our university offers the International Freshman Scholarship for eligible international students to apply. I. Open Majors The Southern Medical University International Freshman Scholarship is open to self-funded applicants for all majors. II. Scholarship Standards 1. Doctoral freshmen: 30,000 RMB per person, one-time. 2. Master's freshmen: 20,000 RMB per person, one-time. 3. Undergraduate freshmen: 10,000 RMB per person, one-time. III. Application Requirements 1. Hold foreign nationality, valid foreign passport, and meet relevant requirements for international students in China. 2. Age requirements: 1) For doctoral programs: under 40 years old. 2) For master's programs: under 35 years old. 3) For undergraduate programs: under 30 years old. 3. Friendly to China, in good health, ab

Tuition
Scholarship type
University Scholarship
Degree level
Bachelor / Master / PhD
Location
Guangdong · Guangzhou
Application deadline
2026-05-03

Overview

To attract and encourage more outstanding international students to pursue degrees at Southern Medical University

and to provide rewards and support for students with good academic performance

our university offers the International Freshman Scholarship for eligible international students to apply.

I. Open Majors

The Southern Medical University International Freshman Scholarship is open to self-funded applicants for all majors.

II. Scholarship Standards

Funding coverage

Scholarship TypeUniversity Scholarship
UniversitySouthern Medical University
ProvinceGuangdong
TuitionCovered
AccommodationNot specified
Medical InsuranceNot specified
Subsidy Standard1. Southern Medical University President's Scholarship for International Students First-tier: full scholarship, with tuition waived and a living allowance. Second-tier: partial scholarship, with tuition waived. Third-tier: partial scholarship, with 50% of tuition waived. 2. Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship (one-time award) New doctoral students: CNY 30,000 per person. New master's students: CNY 20,000 per person. New undergraduate students: CNY 10,000 per person.
Other BenefitsCannot be held concurrently with a Chinese Government Scholarship
Coverage Scope1. Southern Medical University President's Scholarship for International Students First-tier: full scholarship, with tuition waived and a living allowance. Second-tier: partial scholarship, with tuition waived. Third-tier: partial scholarship, with 50% of tuition waived. 2. Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship (one-time award) New doctoral students: CNY 30,000 per person. New master's students: CNY 20,000 per person. New undergraduate students: CNY 10,000 per person.
Application Linkhttps://istudy.smu.edu.cn/pc/article.html?id=y0m5ggfwvp

Funding tiers

Eligibility may differ by tier. Check the applicable degree and requirements.

First-tier award

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Funding
First-tier award:
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.

Full scholarship

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Funding
Full scholarship: tuition waiver and funding for living expenses
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.

Second-tier award

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Funding
Second-tier award:
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.

Partial scholarship

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Funding
Partial scholarship: tuition waiver
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.

Third-tier award

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Funding
Third-tier award:
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.

Partial scholarship

Eligible degree
Doctoral
Funding
Partial scholarship: 50% tuition waiver. 2. Southern Medical University Scholarship for New International Students, a one-time award: (1) New doctoral students: RMB 30,000 per person. (2) New master’s students: RMB 20,000 per person. (3) New undergraduates: RMB 10,000 per person.
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.

Requirements & documents

Application Requirements1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.
Major RestrictionsNot specified on the official website
GPASubject to excellent academic performance and the host institution’s requirements
Language RequirementsGood Chinese or English proficiency, specifically: (1) Chinese-taught undergraduate: HSK Level 4, at least 180, or equivalent Chinese test evidence. Applicants whose highest qualification was entirely Chinese-taught may omit test results but must provide instruction-language evidence from their graduating institution. (2) English-taught undergraduate: non-native English speakers require IELTS Academic≥6.0 (each component≥5.5), TOEFL iBT≥80 (each component≥15), or equivalent English evidence. Native English speakers or applicants whose highest qualification was entirely English-taught may omit test results but must provide instruction-language evidence from their graduating institution. (3) Chinese-taught graduate programs: HSK Level 5, at least 180, or equivalent Chinese test evidence. (4) English-taught graduate programs: non-native English speakers require IELTS Academic≥6.5 (each component≥6.0), TOEFL iBT≥90 (each component≥20), or equivalent English evidence. Native English speakers or applicants whose highest qualification was entirely English-taught may omit test results but must provide instruction-language evidence from their graduating institution.
Teaching LanguagePrograms taught entirely in English are exempt from HSK; IELTS / TOEFL or proof of English-medium instruction is required
Required Materials1. Graduate Applicants (1) Submit the admission application materials for international graduate students. See the Southern Medical University 2026 Admissions Guide for International Graduate Students (Visiting Students); (2) A personal written statement indicating whether the applicant is willing to become a self-funded international student if a scholarship is not awarded. If no statement is submitted, our university assumes the applicant agrees to become a self-funded international student. 2. Undergraduate Applicants (1) Submit the admission application materials for international undergraduates. See the Southern Medical University 2026 Admissions Guide for International Undergraduate Programs (English-Taught) or the Southern Medical University 2026 Admissions Guide for International Undergraduate Programs (Chinese-Taught); (2) Recommendation letters from the principal and one teacher of the graduating high school (including the recommenders’ handwritten signatures, valid contact details and the school’s official seal); (3) Study plan for study in China, written in Chinese for Chinese-taught programs or English for English-taught programs. Include educational and work experience, undergraduate study plans, plans for further study, personal development goals after graduation and other relevant information; (4) A personal written statement indicating whether the applicant is willing to become a self-funded international student if a scholarship is not awarded. If no statement is submitted, our university assumes the applicant agrees to become a self-funded international student.
Sourcehttps://lh65breby7.feishu.cn/wiki/TAxpwuS1TiFoeZklj20caqHnnte?sheet=1dnfky&range=A150
Source NotesSouthern Medical University — 2026 application guide and funding details for Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship (verified by the user)
Noteshttps://istudy.smu.edu.cn/pc/article.html?id=y0m5ggfwvp 2026
University groupingFirst group of additional universities for the Vietnamese market
Application materials1. Graduate Applicants (1) Submit the admission application materials for international graduate students. See the Southern Medical University 2026 Admissions Guide for International Graduate Students (Visiting Students); (2) A personal written statement indicating whether the applicant is willing to become a self-funded international student if a scholarship is not awarded. If no statement is submitted, our university assumes the applicant agrees to become a self-funded international student. 2. Undergraduate Applicants (1) Submit the admission application materials for international undergraduates. See the Southern Medical University 2026 Admissions Guide for International Undergraduate Programs (English-Taught) or the Southern Medical University 2026 Admissions Guide for International Undergraduate Programs (Chinese-Taught); (2) Recommendation letters from the principal and one teacher of the graduating high school (including the recommenders’ handwritten signatures, valid contact details and the school’s official seal); (3) Study plan for study in China, written in Chinese for Chinese-taught programs or English for English-taught programs. Include educational and work experience, undergraduate study plans, plans for further study, personal development goals after graduation and other relevant information; (4) A personal written statement indicating whether the applicant is willing to become a self-funded international student if a scholarship is not awarded. If no statement is submitted, our university assumes the applicant agrees to become a self-funded international student.
Application requirements1. Non-Chinese nationality, valid foreign passport. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents/one parent are Chinese citizens settled abroad, and emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must have held valid foreign passport or the source’s “international proof documents” for at least 4 years(inclusive) and actually resided abroad at least 2 of the latest4 years up to April 30 of the enrollment year [source document wording is unclear]. 2. Good physical/mental health, meeting Chinese study-visa/residence medical standards. 3. Age and qualifications: (1) Undergraduate: 30 or younger, equivalent of Chinese high school qualification. (2) Master’s: 35 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university bachelor’s degree. (3) Doctoral: 40 or younger, equivalent of Chinese university master’s degree. 4. Diligent, good character, law-abiding, no university violations, public security penalties or criminal record. 5. Excellent grades, clear objectives; master’s/doctoral preceding GPA≥3.0, no failed/repeated courses; undergraduate3-year high school average≥75%, no failed subjects.
Coverage1. Southern Medical University President's Scholarship for International Students First-tier: full scholarship, with tuition waived and a living allowance. Second-tier: partial scholarship, with tuition waived. Third-tier: partial scholarship, with 50% of tuition waived. 2. Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship (one-time award) New doctoral students: CNY 30,000 per person. New master's students: CNY 20,000 per person. New undergraduate students: CNY 10,000 per person.
Language requirementsGood Chinese or English proficiency, specifically: (1) Chinese-taught undergraduate: HSK Level 4, at least 180, or equivalent Chinese test evidence. Applicants whose highest qualification was entirely Chinese-taught may omit test results but must provide instruction-language evidence from their graduating institution. (2) English-taught undergraduate: non-native English speakers require IELTS Academic≥6.0 (each component≥5.5), TOEFL iBT≥80 (each component≥15), or equivalent English evidence. Native English speakers or applicants whose highest qualification was entirely English-taught may omit test results but must provide instruction-language evidence from their graduating institution. (3) Chinese-taught graduate programs: HSK Level 5, at least 180, or equivalent Chinese test evidence. (4) English-taught graduate programs: non-native English speakers require IELTS Academic≥6.5 (each component≥6.0), TOEFL iBT≥90 (each component≥20), or equivalent English evidence. Native English speakers or applicants whose highest qualification was entirely English-taught may omit test results but must provide instruction-language evidence from their graduating institution.
Eligible majorsNot specified on the official website
Scholarship typeUniversity scholarship
University name in Chinese*Southern Medical University
Application opening dateNot specified on the official website
Application deadline1. Southern Medical University President’s Scholarship: before May 31, 2026; 2. Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship: before June 30, 2026.
Scholarship name in Chinese*Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship
Eligible study levels*Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Scholarship verification status*Verified (confirmed by user)
Whether a separate application is requiredYes
Rules on holding other scholarships concurrentlyCannot be held concurrently with a Chinese Government Scholarship
Application Rule 1name: The President’s Scholarship and new-student scholarship apply separately; description: This entry lists both the President's Scholarship's full/partial tuition tiers and the one-time New Student Scholarship awards. CNY 10,000 for undergraduate students, CNY 20,000 for master's students and CNY 30,000 for doctoral students are one-time New Student Scholarship awards, not monthly living allowances, and are not combined with the President's Scholarship by default.
Application Rule 2name: Coverage; description: 1. Southern Medical University President's Scholarship for International Students First-tier: full scholarship, with tuition waived and a living allowance. Second-tier: partial scholarship, with tuition waived. Third-tier: partial scholarship, with 50% of tuition waived. 2. Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship (one-time award) New doctoral students: CNY 30,000 per person. New master's students: CNY 20,000 per person. New undergraduate students: CNY 10,000 per person.
Application Rule 3name: Application deadline; description: 1. Southern Medical University President’s Scholarship: before May 31, 2026; 2. Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship: before June 30, 2026.
Application Rule 4name: Whether a separate application is required; description: Yes
Application Rule 5name: Rules on holding other scholarships concurrently; description: Cannot be held concurrently with a Chinese Government Scholarship

Application dates & process

Application Deadline: 5/3 Review Cycle: Document review and interviews / expert review take approximately 4–6 weeks

Universities & programs

Universities

Southern Medical University

Guangdong · Guangzhou

About the university

Southern Medical University, legally located at Shatai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, is a national key university jointly established by the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the National Health Commission, and the Ministry of Education. It is the only medical school among the first five high-level universities in Guangdong Province under key construction, one of the first batch of medical universities jointly built by the ministry, province, and commission in China, one of the eight universities offering the first eight-year clinical medicine program (bachelor's and doctoral degrees combined), a pilot university for the first batch of the National Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program and the Excellent Doctor (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Education and Training Program, a base for the National Top-notch Student Training Program in Basic Disciplines 2.0, and a university under the Ministry of Education's "101 Plan." The university originated from the First Military Medical University of the People's Liberation Army, founded in 1951. In 1979, it was designated as a national key university and began enrolling master's students. In 1987, it started enrolling doctoral students. In 1998, it was approved as one of the first pilot units for the professional master's degree in clinical medicine in China. In 2000, it was approved as a pilot unit for the professional doctoral degree in clinical medicine. In August 2004, it was transferred entirely to Guangdong Province and renamed Southern Medical University. In 2013, it was recognized as one of the first pilot universities for the reform of the training model for professional master's degree students in clinical medicine in China. The university has been listed in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings top 500 for three consecutive years and entered the global top 400 in 2023. As of May 2023, the university has two campuses, Guangzhou and Shunde. As of May 2021, it covers an area of 1.68 million square meters, with a building area of 1.146 million square meters. As of June 2025, the university has 22 faculties and departments and 29 undergraduate programs. As of March 2025, it has 16 first-level master's degree authorization disciplines, 4 professional doctoral degree authorization categories, 11 first-level doctoral degree authorization disciplines, 15 professional master's degree authorization categories, and 10 postdoctoral research stations. As of 2017, it had 1,867 full-time teachers. As of September 2023, it enrolled 3,062 undergraduate students in the 2023 cohort. On October 19, 1950, the Chinese People's Volunteers crossed the Yalu River and began the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. To adapt to the situation, the Central Military Commission proposed to gradually build the People's Liberation Army into a modern, regularized revolutionary army and decided to establish a number of military academies to train various talents needed by the army. In early August 1951, the Northeast Military Region officially decided: "In Qiqihar City, based on the human and material resources of the Second Army Hospital of the People's Liberation Army (the predecessor of Nanfang Hospital), a military medical school shall be established." On October 30, 1951, the Hospital of the Northeast Military Region of the People's Liberation Army held its founding and opening ceremony. At that time, the school had no formal establishment, with a temporary school headquarters, teaching committee, education department, and political department. The education department had eight academic departments, and there was a student brigade with four squadrons responsible for student management. On December 14, the Northeast Military Region issued an official order for the establishment of the school, with the designation "Northeast Military Region Military Medical School of the People's Liberation Army." On January 3, 1953, according to the new organizational regulations of the Central Military Commission and the order of the Northeast Military Region, the school was renamed "The 11th Military Medical Middle School of the People's Liberation Army," and the Second Army Hospital of the Northeast Military Region was renamed "The Affiliated Hospital of the 11th Military Medical Middle School of the People's Liberation Army." On May 20, 1954, the General Staff Department issued the "Reorganization Plan for Military Medical Middle Schools," and the school was renamed "The 11th Military Medical School of the People's Liberation Army," with the Second Army Hospital also reorganized and renamed "The 216th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army." On January 28, 1956, the school was transferred from the leadership of the Northeast Military Region to the General Logistics Department. On June 6, 1958, the Ministry of Health and the General Logistics Department issued the "Decision on the Handover of Medical Schools and Hospitals," and the school was transferred to the Ministry of Health, specifically under the leadership of the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province. On July 20, 1958, the school was collectively transferred to civilian status and placed under the leadership of the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province. The 11th Military Medical School merged with the 2164th Hospital and was renamed "Qiqihar Medical College," with the academic system changed from three years to five years. On January 3, 1962, to meet the needs of the military in training military medical officers, the State Council decided to transfer Qiqihar Medical College (formerly the 11th Military Medical School) back to military leadership under the General Logistics Department. On January 22, a handover ceremony was held for its return to the military establishment, and the school was designated "Qiqihar Medical College of the People's Liberation Army," entering the ranks of higher medical colleges and universities of the entire army.

Sources & verification

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Southern Medical University — 2026 application guide and funding details for Southern Medical University New International Student Scholarship (verified by the user)

Confirm requirements, funding and deadlines in the admissions office’s current announcement.