Tsinghua University SIGS Scholarships 2027 in China | Master's & PhD Opportunities

Tsinghua SIGS 2027 Admissions and Scholarships for International Students

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS), part of Tsinghua University, has officially opened applications for international graduate students for the 2027 academic year.

SIGS offers 22 doctoral programs and 40 master's programs across a wide range of academic fields. International applicants may also compete for several funding opportunities, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), tuition scholarships, the SIGS International Student Scholarship, and scholarships offered by specific institutes or academic programs.

📋 Scholarship / Admission Overview

💰 Available Scholarships and Funding

1. Chinese Government Scholarship – CGS

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) is one of the main funding opportunities available to international students at Tsinghua University.

A full CGS scholarship generally covers:

• Tuition fees
• University accommodation or housing subsidy
• Living allowance
• Comprehensive medical insurance

Partial CGS awards may cover one or more components of the full scholarship package. Scholarship recipients are normally subject to annual review according to CSC regulations.

2. Tuition Scholarship

Tsinghua University offers tuition scholarships that may cover:

• Full tuition for one academic year
• Partial tuition for one academic year

Students may compete for renewal each year, subject to academic performance and annual evaluation.

3. SIGS International Student Scholarship

SIGS offers a special scholarship for newly admitted full-time international students.

Applicants are ranked and evaluated based on factors such as:

• Previous academic performance
• Research achievements
• Overall academic profile

Selected students may receive tuition-fee waivers depending on the annual scholarship evaluation.

4. Institute- and Program-Level Scholarships

Some institutes and specific academic programs within SIGS also provide additional scholarship opportunities.

These scholarships may have different eligibility rules and funding packages, so applicants should check the information for the specific program they are applying to.

💵 Living Allowance

The official SIGS page also lists the following monthly living allowances:

• PhD students: RMB 3,810 per month
• Master's students: RMB 600 per month

Applicants should confirm which support package applies to them, because the final amount may depend on the scholarship and the program.

🎓 Available Programs and Majors

SIGS offers a broad range of graduate programs in science, engineering, technology, management and interdisciplinary fields.

Doctoral areas include:

• Applied Economics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Science and Technology
• Information and Communication Engineering
• Control Science and Engineering
• Computer Science and Technology
• Data Science and Information Technology
• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• New Energy and Environment
• Biomedical Engineering
• Precision Medicine and Healthcare
• Management Science and Engineering
• Business Administration

SIGS also offers many master's programs in areas such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Integrated Circuits
• Data Science
• Computer Engineering
• Big Data
• Intelligent Manufacturing
• Renewable and Sustainable Energy
• Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Urban Planning
• Design
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Smart Logistics

The school also lists newer interdisciplinary fields such as AI for Science, Large Model Science and Engineering, AI for Material Engineering, and Low-Altitude Intelligent Information Technology.

⏳ Program Duration

The normal study duration at SIGS is generally:

• Master's programs: around 2 years
• PhD programs: around 3 to 4 years
• Direct-entry PhD after Bachelor's: usually around 4 to 5 years for eligible programs

Exact duration may vary depending on the specific program.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

General eligibility requirements for international applicants include:

• Applicants must be international students holding a valid foreign passport.
• Master's applicants must normally hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• PhD applicants must normally hold a Master's degree or equivalent.
• Some programs may allow highly qualified Bachelor's degree holders to apply directly for PhD study.
• Applicants must be in good health and of good conduct.
• Applicants must meet the academic, language and program-specific requirements of their chosen field.

Students who obtained their degree outside China must complete the required degree authentication through the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange – CSCSE before final enrollment, according to Tsinghua's current admissions rules.

🌐 Language Requirements

Language requirements vary by program and by the language of instruction.

Programs may require:

• HSK for Chinese-taught programs
• IELTS for English-taught programs
• TOEFL for English-taught programs
• Proof that the applicant's previous degree was taught in English or Chinese, if accepted by the school

Applicants must check the language requirement of their selected program because there is no single language score for all SIGS programs.

Direct PhD Applicants After Bachelor's

For some applicants holding only a Bachelor's degree who apply directly to a doctoral program, SIGS indicates that non-native English speakers may need at least:

• IELTS 6.5
• or TOEFL iBT 85 for tests taken before January 21, 2026
• or 4.5 on the new TOEFL scale for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026

Applicants must also meet HSK requirements if their program requires Chinese proficiency.

Important: these scores are not universal requirements for every Master's or PhD program. The final requirement depends on the selected program.

📄 Required Documents

Applicants should generally prepare the following documents:

• Valid passport
• Personal Statement
• Bachelor's degree certificate for Master's applicants
• Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates for PhD applicants
• Degree authentication documents where required
• Academic transcripts
• Chinese or English language certificate depending on the program
• Two academic recommendation letters
• Research experience or research plan for PhD applicants
• Nationality-related documents where applicable
• Any additional documents requested by the selected program

Recommendation letters should normally be written by associate professors or professors, or senior professionals in the relevant academic field.

Documents must be submitted in Chinese or English, or accompanied by notarized translations into one of these languages. Tsinghua also requires clear color scans of original or officially certified documents rather than casual mobile-phone photos.

📅 Important Dates

💵 Application Fee and Tuition Fees

The application fee is:

RMB 800

This fee is non-refundable, even if the applicant is not admitted, and it is not covered by the Chinese Government Scholarship.

For students without scholarships, tuition depends on the program.

Examples include:

• PhD programs: around RMB 40,000 per year
• Standard engineering Master's programs: around RMB 33,000 per year
• Some specialized Master's programs may have higher tuition fees

Applicants should check the official fee for their chosen program before submitting the application.

🏠 Accommodation

SIGS provides accommodation for full-time graduate students.

Dormitory accommodation is generally reserved automatically for admitted students, while the exact accommodation fee for 2027 will be announced at registration.

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit Tsinghua University's official international graduate application portal.
2. Create an applicant account.
3. Select Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School – SIGS.
4. Choose your preferred Master's or PhD program.
5. Complete your personal and academic information.
6. Upload all required documents.
7. Submit recommendation letters according to the system instructions.
8. Pay the RMB 800 application fee.
9. Review the application carefully.
10. Submit and monitor your email and application account for updates.

Admission is based on document review and comprehensive assessment, which generally includes an interview for shortlisted applicants.

If You Want to Apply for CGS

Applicants who wish to compete for the Chinese Government Scholarship should also follow the relevant CSC procedures and scholarship instructions.

The scholarship is not obtained simply by selecting an option in the university application. SIGS recommends that scholarship applicants complete the university application as early as possible and preferably by December 2026.

🔗 Official Links

2027 SIGS Official Admission Announcement
https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/2026/0917/c7519a293346/page.htm

Tsinghua International Graduate Application Portal
https://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin

Tsinghua 2027 International Graduate Admissions Guide
https://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/info/1035/1581.htm

Tsinghua Financial Aid Information
https://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/Financial_Aid/Financial_Aid_System.htm

📧 Official Contact

For admission-related questions:

admission@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

For scholarship and financial-aid questions:

financialaid@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

Both addresses are listed by SIGS in the official 2027 admissions announcement.

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