Tongji University in Shanghai has published its 2027 enrollment guides for international Master’s and Doctoral applicants. If you are planning to study in China, the most important thing right now is the timeline. The first application window is already open, and it includes the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) route as well as self-funded study.
This guide explains the key dates, eligibility basics, scholarship benefits, and the application steps in plain language, with links to the official pages so you can confirm every detail yourself.
Key Dates for Fall 2027 Admission
Tongji’s International Students Office lists two application windows for Master’s and Doctoral programs starting in August/September 2027.
| Route | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship (High-Level Postgraduate Program) and self-funded | October 25, 2026 – December 20, 2026 |
| Tongji University International Student Excellence Scholarship, Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship, and self-funded | January 10, 2027 – March 20, 2027 |
For the CSC route, the university states that its online system closes at 23:59 Beijing time on December 20, 2026, and no changes or extra documents are accepted after that.
Who Can Apply?
The basic rules published by the university are:
- You must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
- For the CSC scholarship, the maximum age is 35 for Master’s applicants and 40 for Doctoral applicants.
- Doctoral applicants in China are expected to hold a Master’s degree.
- Students in joint development programs, and those already holding another Chinese government scholarship, are not eligible for the CSC program.
- If you have applied to other universities in the Chinese Government Scholarship system, the university advises you not to apply to Tongji as well.
Language requirements, required documents and tuition for each program are explained in the full enrollment guides, so read those carefully before you start.
CSC Scholarship Benefits at Tongji
The Chinese Government Scholarship (High-Level Postgraduate Program) offers:
- Full tuition coverage
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- A monthly living allowance of RMB 3,000 for Master’s students and RMB 3,500 for Doctoral students
- Free on-campus accommodation, or an off-campus housing subsidy if the dorms are full (RMB 700 per month for Master’s and RMB 1,000 for Doctoral students)
The application fee is RMB 600 and is non-refundable.
How to Apply for the CSC Route
- Create your application on Tongji University’s online application system and pay the application fee before the deadline.
- At the same time, apply on the China Scholarship Council’s Study in China system. Tongji lists the program type as B and its organization code as 10247. Download the scholarship application form from there.
- Upload the electronic documents listed in the enrollment guide for your program. Bring the original paper documents when you report to the university if you are admitted.
- Track your status in the Tongji system. Once your application is reviewed, the status changes to “Waiting for Admission” and the school issues an electronic admission notification.
- Log in to the CSC system within the time given by the school and upload the pre-admission notice.
Tongji uses a document-based review, and individual colleges may organize written tests or interviews. Final scholarship selection is made by the CSC. Applicants who are not selected can be moved to other scholarship or self-funded options based on the preference they entered in the application.
Find Your Program
Tongji publishes separate 2027 major lists for Master’s programs and Doctoral programs. Each list is an Excel file that also includes school contacts, so you can ask a department about your specific major.
A Separate Option: JUSTCOOL PhD
JUSTCOOL: PhD is a joint admission program run by Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tongji University. It is different from Tongji’s regular Master’s and PhD routes, so check these points:
- It covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology only.
- It is designed for undergraduate students who will receive a bachelor’s degree between June 2026 and July 2027 and rank in the top 20% of their program.
- Applications are open until November 14, 2026 (Beijing time).
- The written exam is tentatively planned for December 12, 2026, with interviews in January 2027.
- The program plans to enroll no more than 90 students in 2027, and the language of instruction is English.
- Funding includes a program fellowship, full tuition waiver, free accommodation, assistantship opportunities and free medical insurance.
Tips Before You Apply
- Read the full enrollment guide for your degree level first: Master’s guide or PhD guide.
- Prepare your passport, degree certificates, transcripts and personal statement early. Tongji provides a personal statement template on its guide pages.
- Check the Application Information Updates page regularly, because dates can change.
- Apply only through official portals. The CSC does not use agents to process applications.
Contact Tongji’s International Students Office
- Email: isotju@tongji.edu.cn
- Phone: 021-65983611
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–17:00 (Beijing time)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The CSC route lists an application fee of RMB 600, which is non-refundable.
Can I apply without a scholarship?
Yes. Both application windows also accept self-funded applicants. Tongji provides a tuition prepayment guide for self-funded students on its enrollment guide pages.
Does JUSTCOOL accept students who already have a Master’s degree?
According to its published eligibility rules, it is aimed at final-year undergraduate students, not Master’s graduates.
Final Words
Tongji’s 2027 Master’s and PhD intake has clear deadlines and several funding routes. Decide which route fits your profile, prepare your documents early, and confirm every detail on the official Tongji pages before you submit.