China Agricultural University (CAU) is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. The university is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. It is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university was formed in 1995 through the merger of the Beijing Agricultural University and the Beijing Agricultural Engineering University, which evolved from one of the earliest agriculture institutions in China founded in 1905. As of December 2019, CAU offers 66 undergraduate majors and over 32 masters and 21 doctoral programs. There are around 12,000 undergraduate and 8,900 graduate students. Among them, 508 students are international.[1] Its gymnasium hosted the wrestling events during the 2008 Summer Olympics.

I. HIGHLIGHTS

• Country: China
• Institute: China Agricultural University (CAU)
• Scholarship Category: Chinese Government Scholarship
• Application Category: Master's, PhD program
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

II. ELIGIBILITY

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid ordinary passport (valid beyond Dec 2026)
• Be in good physical and mental health, and pass all required medical checks

• Have no disciplinary violations or criminal record; maintain good conduct

• Show respect for Chinese laws, culture, and CAU regulations
• Academic Qualifications:
• Master’s degree applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and be under 35 years old
• PhD applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and be under 40 years old
• Meet CAU’s academic standards for program admission

• Language Requirements:
• English-taught programs: IELTS ≥ 6.0 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 90, or proof of a previous degree taught entirely in English
• Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 or above (valid certificate required).

Applicants must also demonstrate adequate academic performance—GPA above 3.0—and provide complete transcripts with no failing grades.

III. SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

• Full tuition waiver for the entire study period
• On-campus accommodation in a double-room dormitory
• Monthly living allowance (as per CSC standards for Master’s 3000 CNY/month and PhD 3500 CNY/month)
• Comprehensive medical insurance for international students
• Visa support, admission documents, and residency guidance.

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