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Ministry of Commerce MOFCOM Scholarship. Levels: master’s and doctoral. 1. Tuition, textbook/materials, research visits, English-medium instruction subsidy and thesis supervision fees waived; 2. Free on-campus accommodation; 3. Annual living allowances per person: RMB 36,000 for master’s students and RMB 42,000 for doctoral students; 4. One-time settling-in allowance: RMB 3,000 per person; 5. Comprehensive medical insurance in China; 6. Free international round-trip airfare: one trip for one-year programs; programs lasting at least two years receive one international round-trip flight plus n−1 round trips home for family visits, where n is the number of academic years and n≤3. 7. All degree students must participate in annual review. Those meeting academic standards retain the full scholarship in the second year. 8. The Ministry of Commerce funds only the prescribed study duration. Students whose graduation is delayed do not receive continued funding.

TuitionAccommodationMedical insurance
Scholarship type
Government/University Scholarship
Degree level
Master / PhD
Location
Hubei · Wuhan
Application deadline
2026-03-03

Overview

Ministry of Commerce MOFCOM Scholarship. Levels: master’s and doctoral. 1. Tuition

textbook/materials

research visits

English-medium instruction subsidy and thesis supervision fees waived

2. Free on-campus accommodation

3. Annual living allowances per person: RMB 36

Funding coverage

Scholarship TypeGovernment/University Scholarship
UniversityWuhan University of Technology
ProvinceHubei
TuitionCovered
AccommodationCovered
Medical InsuranceCovered
Subsidy Standard1. Tuition, textbook and learning materials, research visits, English-medium instruction subsidy and thesis supervision fees waived; 2. Free on-campus accommodation; 3. Annual living allowances per person: RMB 36,000 for master’s students and RMB 42,000 for doctoral students; 4. One-time settling-in allowance: RMB 3,000 per person; 5. Comprehensive medical insurance in China; 6. Free international round-trip airfare: one trip for one-year programs; programs lasting at least two years receive one international round-trip flight plus n−1 round trips home for family visits, where n is the number of academic years and n≤3. 7. All degree students must participate in annual review. Those meeting academic standards retain the full scholarship in the second year. 8. The Ministry of Commerce funds only the prescribed study duration. Students whose graduation is delayed do not receive continued funding.
Other BenefitsCurrently enrolled students already admitted under another Chinese Government Scholarship program may not apply
Coverage Scope1. Tuition, textbook and learning materials, research visits, English-medium instruction subsidy and thesis supervision fees waived; 2. Free on-campus accommodation; 3. Annual living allowances per person: RMB 36,000 for master’s students and RMB 42,000 for doctoral students; 4. One-time settling-in allowance: RMB 3,000 per person; 5. Comprehensive medical insurance in China; 6. Free international round-trip airfare: one trip for one-year programs; programs lasting at least two years receive one international round-trip flight plus n−1 round trips home for family visits, where n is the number of academic years and n≤3. 7. All degree students must participate in annual review. Those meeting academic standards retain the full scholarship in the second year. 8. The Ministry of Commerce funds only the prescribed study duration. Students whose graduation is delayed do not receive continued funding.
Application Linkhttp://sie.whut.edu.cn/lhlx/jxjzn/202512/P020251226620989008698.pdf

Funding tiers

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

Master’s funding tier

Eligible degree
Master’s
Funding
Master’s: RMB 36,000 per person per year,
Tier requirements
1. Healthy non-Chinese people from developing countries, no older than 45. 2. Good physical/mental health with a local public-hospital health certificate or medical form; no disease that Chinese laws/regulations bar from entry or long-term residence. No severe hypertension, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or other serious chronic disease, mental illness or infectious disease potentially causing major public-health harm; no recovery from major surgery, acute disease episode or severe physical disability. Pregnant women may not come to China to study; pregnancy during study results in withdrawal. 3. Master’s applicants require a bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants require a master’s degree. 4. Relevant study/work background and current employment preferred. 5. Government public officials at division-head/equivalent level or above, senior managers of institutions and enterprises, or leading academic personnel at universities/research institutions. 6. Good English for subject courses (reference: IELTS 6.0 or above or new TOEFL 80 or above). 7. Career potential in the field and commitment to friendly exchange and cooperation between their country and China. 8. Current students admitted under other Chinese Government Scholarship programs may not apply.

Doctoral funding tier

Eligible degree
Doctoral
Funding
Doctoral: RMB 42,000 per person per year; 4. One-time settling-in allowance: RMB 3,000 per person; 5. Comprehensive medical insurance in China; 6. Free international round-trip airfare: one trip for one-year programs; programs lasting at least two years receive one international round-trip flight plus n−1 round trips home for family visits, where n is the number of academic years and n≤3. 7. All degree students must participate in annual review. Those meeting academic standards retain the full scholarship in the second year. 8. The Ministry of Commerce funds only the prescribed study duration. Students whose graduation is delayed do not receive continued funding.
Tier requirements
1. Healthy non-Chinese people from developing countries, no older than 45. 2. Good physical/mental health with a local public-hospital health certificate or medical form; no disease that Chinese laws/regulations bar from entry or long-term residence. No severe hypertension, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or other serious chronic disease, mental illness or infectious disease potentially causing major public-health harm; no recovery from major surgery, acute disease episode or severe physical disability. Pregnant women may not come to China to study; pregnancy during study results in withdrawal. 3. Master’s applicants require a bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants require a master’s degree. 4. Relevant study/work background and current employment preferred. 5. Government public officials at division-head/equivalent level or above, senior managers of institutions and enterprises, or leading academic personnel at universities/research institutions. 6. Good English for subject courses (reference: IELTS 6.0 or above or new TOEFL 80 or above). 7. Career potential in the field and commitment to friendly exchange and cooperation between their country and China. 8. Current students admitted under other Chinese Government Scholarship programs may not apply.

Requirements & documents

Application Requirements1. Healthy non-Chinese people from developing countries, no older than 45. 2. Good physical/mental health with a local public-hospital health certificate or medical form; no disease that Chinese laws/regulations bar from entry or long-term residence. No severe hypertension, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or other serious chronic disease, mental illness or infectious disease potentially causing major public-health harm; no recovery from major surgery, acute disease episode or severe physical disability. Pregnant women may not come to China to study; pregnancy during study results in withdrawal. 3. Master’s applicants require a bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants require a master’s degree. 4. Relevant study/work background and current employment preferred. 5. Government public officials at division-head/equivalent level or above, senior managers of institutions and enterprises, or leading academic personnel at universities/research institutions. 6. Good English for subject courses (reference: IELTS 6.0 or above or new TOEFL 80 or above). 7. Career potential in the field and commitment to friendly exchange and cooperation between their country and China. 8. Current students admitted under other Chinese Government Scholarship programs may not apply.
Major RestrictionsNot specified on the official website
GPASubject to excellent academic performance and the host institution’s requirements
Language RequirementsGood English, sufficient to undertake subject courses in English (reference standard: IELTS 6.0 or above, or new TOEFL 80 or above)
Teaching LanguagePrograms taught entirely in English are exempt from HSK; IELTS / TOEFL or proof of English-medium instruction is required
Required Materials1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form 2. Copy of highest qualification certificate; 3. Transcript copies; 4. Visiting-study plan for China and CV; 5. Two recommendations: one employer and one academic; 6. Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form; 7. Copies of English test results; 8. Copy of valid passport; 9. Certificate of no criminal record.
Sourcehttps://lh65breby7.feishu.cn/wiki/TAxpwuS1TiFoeZklj20caqHnnte?sheet=1dnfky&range=A85
Source NotesWuhan University of Technology — 2025 application guide and funding details for MOFCOM Scholarship Program (verified by the user)
Noteshttp://sie.whut.edu.cn/lhlx/jxjzn/202512/P020251226620989008698.pdf 2026
University groupingFirst group of additional universities for the Vietnamese market
Application materials1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form 2. Copy of highest qualification certificate; 3. Transcript copies; 4. Visiting-study plan for China and CV; 5. Two recommendations: one employer and one academic; 6. Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form; 7. Copies of English test results; 8. Copy of valid passport; 9. Certificate of no criminal record.
Application requirements1. Healthy non-Chinese people from developing countries, no older than 45. 2. Good physical/mental health with a local public-hospital health certificate or medical form; no disease that Chinese laws/regulations bar from entry or long-term residence. No severe hypertension, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or other serious chronic disease, mental illness or infectious disease potentially causing major public-health harm; no recovery from major surgery, acute disease episode or severe physical disability. Pregnant women may not come to China to study; pregnancy during study results in withdrawal. 3. Master’s applicants require a bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants require a master’s degree. 4. Relevant study/work background and current employment preferred. 5. Government public officials at division-head/equivalent level or above, senior managers of institutions and enterprises, or leading academic personnel at universities/research institutions. 6. Good English for subject courses (reference: IELTS 6.0 or above or new TOEFL 80 or above). 7. Career potential in the field and commitment to friendly exchange and cooperation between their country and China. 8. Current students admitted under other Chinese Government Scholarship programs may not apply.
Coverage1. Tuition, textbook and learning materials, research visits, English-medium instruction subsidy and thesis supervision fees waived; 2. Free on-campus accommodation; 3. Annual living allowances per person: RMB 36,000 for master’s students and RMB 42,000 for doctoral students; 4. One-time settling-in allowance: RMB 3,000 per person; 5. Comprehensive medical insurance in China; 6. Free international round-trip airfare: one trip for one-year programs; programs lasting at least two years receive one international round-trip flight plus n−1 round trips home for family visits, where n is the number of academic years and n≤3. 7. All degree students must participate in annual review. Those meeting academic standards retain the full scholarship in the second year. 8. The Ministry of Commerce funds only the prescribed study duration. Students whose graduation is delayed do not receive continued funding.
Language requirementsGood English, sufficient to undertake subject courses in English (reference standard: IELTS 6.0 or above, or new TOEFL 80 or above)
Eligible majorsNot specified on the official website
Scholarship typeChinese Government Scholarship
University name in Chinese*Wuhan University of Technology
Application opening dateNot specified on the official website
Application deadlineMarch 31, 2026
Scholarship name in Chinese*MOFCOM Scholarship Program
Eligible study levels*Master’s, Doctoral
Scholarship verification status*Verified (confirmed by user)
Whether a separate application is requiredYes
Rules on holding other scholarships concurrentlyCurrently enrolled students already admitted under another Chinese Government Scholarship program may not apply
Application Rule 1name: Coverage; description: 1. Tuition, textbook and learning materials, research visits, English-medium instruction subsidy and thesis supervision fees waived; 2. Free on-campus accommodation; 3. Annual living allowances per person: RMB 36,000 for master’s students and RMB 42,000 for doctoral students; 4. One-time settling-in allowance: RMB 3,000 per person; 5. Comprehensive medical insurance in China; 6. Free international round-trip airfare: one trip for one-year programs; programs lasting at least two years receive one international round-trip flight plus n−1 round trips home for family visits, where n is the number of academic years and n≤3. 7. All degree students must participate in annual review. Those meeting academic standards retain the full scholarship in the second year. 8. The Ministry of Commerce funds only the prescribed study duration. Students whose graduation is delayed do not receive continued funding.
Application Rule 2name: Application deadline; description: March 31, 2026
Application Rule 3name: Whether a separate application is required; description: Yes
Application Rule 4name: Rules on holding other scholarships concurrently; description: Currently enrolled students already admitted under another Chinese Government Scholarship program may not apply

Application dates & process

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

Universities & programs

Universities

Wuhan University of Technology

Hubei · Wuhan

About the university

Wuhan University of Technology (WUT), located in Wuhan, Hubei Province, is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. It is among the first batch of universities selected for the national "211 Project," "Double First-Class" initiative, and the "985 Project Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform." The university is jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Transport, among other ministries. WUT traces its origins to the Hubei Craft School founded by Zhang Zhidong in 1898. It was formed on May 27, 2000, through the merger of the former Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan Transportation University, and Wuhan Automotive Polytechnic University. The former Wuhan University of Technology originated from the Hubei Craft School in 1898, underwent multiple mergers and adjustments with the Industrial Specialized School of the Military Industry Department of the Northeast Military Region of the People's Liberation Army (established in 1948) and the Beijing Institute of Building Materials Industry (established in 1958), and was renamed Wuhan University of Technology in 1985. The former Wuhan Transportation University originated from the National Maritime Vocational School established in 1946, was renamed Wuhan Transportation University in 1993, and was affiliated with the former Ministry of Communications. The former Wuhan Automotive Polytechnic University originated from the Wuhan Institute of Technology established in 1958, was renamed Wuhan Automotive Polytechnic University in 1995, and was affiliated with the former China National Automotive Industry Corporation. As of November 2024, WUT has three campuses: Mafangshan, Yujiatou, and Nanhu, covering an area of nearly 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares), with a total building area of 1,953,000 square meters. Its four modern libraries house over 4.16 million books. The university comprises 26 schools, offering 102 undergraduate programs. It has 23 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 45 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 21 postdoctoral research stations. Additionally, it offers 6 professional doctoral degree categories and 27 professional master's degree categories. The university has over 5,000 faculty and staff, more than 37,000 full-time undergraduate students, over 23,000 doctoral and master's students, and an annual total of over 1,200 international students.

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Wuhan University of Technology — 2025 application guide and funding details for MOFCOM Scholarship Program (verified by the user)

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