Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the Freshman Scholarship offered by the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) in China. The application is now open for the academic year 2025/2026.

To be eligible for this award, the applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport, demonstrate good character, and have no criminal record. Undergraduate applicants must hold HSK Level 5 or above with strong academic performance, while master’s and doctoral applicants must meet language proficiency requirements—HSK Level 5 for Chinese-taught programs or IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80 for English-taught programs.

Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) is a prestigious institution in China specializing in economics, law, and management. Located in Wuhan, Hubei Province, ZUEL is directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education and is recognized as a key university under China’s “Double First-Class” initiative. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, attracting students from around the world.

Application Deadline: May 15th, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL)
• Department: International Education School
• Course Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs
• Award: Full or partial tuition coverage, accommodation, living allowance, and medical insurance
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International students (non-Chinese citizens)
• The award can be taken in: China

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all international students (non-Chinese citizens) holding a valid foreign passport
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any subject offered at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL)
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid foreign passport, good character, and a friendly attitude toward China with no criminal record.
2. Undergraduate applicants must have an HSK Level 5 or above and good academic performance in high school.
3. Graduate students applying for programs taught in Chinese must have an HSK Level 5 or above, a GPA of 3.0 or above, and good academic performance in university.
4. Graduate students applying for programs taught in English must hold an IELTS score of 6 or above, a TOEFL score of 80 or above, or a certificate proving their previous degree was taught in English, along with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
5. Applicants should not be holding any other scholarship.

How to Apply

Application Procedure:

1. Register and log in to the official application website: http://iesmis.zuel.edu.cn/member/login.do
2. Select “International Students Scholarship” and complete the required information.
3. Upload all necessary application documents.
4. Submit the application.

Benefits

Types of Scholarship:

“Study in ZUEL” Freshman Scholarship includes Type B and Type C:

Additional Scholarship Opportunities:

After the first year, students can apply annually for the “Study in ZUEL” Current Students Scholarship, which includes different levels (Type A, B, C, and D) based on academic performance and personal achievements.

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