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Beijing Scholarship for International Students of China University of Petroleum (Beijing

Immigration Guide Article2026/06/09
I. Introduction to the Scholarship


To attract outstanding foreign students or scholars to study or conduct scientific research at China University of Petroleum (Beijing), improve the quality of education for international students, and expand the university’s international influence, the Beijing Municipal Government has established the “Beijing Municipal Scholarship for Foreign Students” program at China University of Petroleum.


In order to effectively manage the review and administration of this scholarship, these measures are hereby formulated.


II. Standards


1. First Prize of the “Beijing Municipal Scholarship for Foreign Students”


Tuition is 5,000 RMB per academic year, with the remaining tuition waived.


2. Second Prize of the “Beijing Municipal Scholarship for Foreign Students”


According to our university’s tuition standards for international students, half a year’s tuition will be waived. The tuition standards are as follows:


Undergraduate: 13,000 RMB/year


Master’s: 15,000 RMB/year


Doctoral: 18,000 RMB/year


III. Eligible Majors


All majors offered at China University of Petroleum (Beijing)


IV. Applicant Qualifications


Undergraduate students applying to pursue a bachelor’s degree, graduate students applying for master’s or doctoral degrees, as well as current degree-seeking international students already studying at our university, who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply for the “Beijing Municipal Scholarship for Foreign Students.”


1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens;


2. Applicants must abide by Chinese laws and all university regulations, be in good health, and have sound moral character;


3. Applicants must be no older than 45 years of age;


4. Applicants’ academic performance must meet our university’s scholarship criteria, with a GPA ≥ 3.0;


5. Applicants to Chinese-taught programs must possess the corresponding level of Chinese proficiency and provide relevant proof;


For applicants whose native language is not English and who apply to English-taught programs, English proficiency must meet the following standards: IELTS ≥ 6.5, TOEFL ≥ 80


(If an applicant has two or more years of prior experience in English-taught undergraduate or graduate studies, they may submit official certification from their previous institution in lieu of IELTS or TOEFL scores);


Students whose native or official language is English are encouraged to apply to English-taught programs


Individuals exhibiting any of the following behaviors are ineligible to apply for the “Beijing Municipal Scholarship for Foreign Students”:


1. Those who violate the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China;


2. Those who violate the rules and discipline of China University of Petroleum;


3. Those who violate social ethics and cause adverse impacts.


V. Application Process/Method


Log in to the China University of Petroleum online application system at admission.cup.edu.cn and select “Beijing Municipal Scholarship for Foreign Students” under the scholarship options.


VI. Required Application Materials


1. Passport (information page)


2. Notarized highest educational degree certificate and transcript


3. Certificate of no criminal record


4. Medical examination form


5. Study plan


6. Curriculum vitae


7. Two letters of recommendation from professors in the same field (associate professors or above)


8. Acceptance letter from a supervisor at China University of Petroleum (Beijing) (for master’s and doctoral applicants)


VII. Receiving Department


International Education College, China University of Petroleum – Beijing


VIII. Contact Information


International Education College, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), No. 18 Fuxue Road, Changping District, Beijing


Postal Code: 102249


Telephone: 010-89733796


Email: admission@cup.edu.cn