Pre-admission materials are among the required documents for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) application. Here is a detailed guide highlighting the key points for obtaining these documents.

I. What are pre-admission materials?

Pre-admission materials are documents such as pre-admission notices, supervisor acceptance letters, and invitation letters issued by CGS institutions to eligible applicants.

These documents indicate that the applicant meets the institution's basic admission requirements for academic ability and that the institution is willing to admit the student under certain conditions.

All students planning to apply for the CGS are required to contact higher education institutions authorized to host CGS students in advance to obtain pre-admission materials, and then submit their scholarship applications to the relevant agencies offering their programs.

II. Application timeline

Each CGS program has its own application deadline. Applicants should ensure that they contact the relevant institution and obtain pre-admission materials within the specified period.

Applicants may confirm the application deadlines with the respective agency.

III. How to obtain pre-admission materials

Applicants are advised to regularly check the admission guidelines of their preferred universities, contact their international student admissions offices, and follow the procedures published by the universities to obtain the required materials.

Pre-admission notices are typically issued by the university's international student admissions office, printed on the institution's official letterhead, and stamped with the official seal.

IV. Application steps

1. Applicants may visit the official "Study in China" website at https://www.campuschina.org/ to find their preferred universities and programs.

2. Applicants may consult the international student admission guidelines of their preferred universities and contact the relevant admissions departments.

3. Applicants should follow the university's guidance and requirements when applying for pre-admission materials. After submitting the application, applicants should monitor their email regularly and follow up on any feedback from the university.

4. Applicants are advised to wait for the application to be reviewed and approved, then obtain the pre-admission materials.

Should applicants have any questions about the steps of the on-campus application process, they may contact their preferred university for assistance.

Source: Official WeChat account of the China Scholarship Council (ID: "gh_afaa09c3e5f3")

Updated Aug 14, 2026