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Scholarship of China University of Petroleum (Beijing

Immigration Guide Article2026/06/10
I. Introduction to the Scholarship


In order to deepen the reform of international student education, attract outstanding foreign students to study and pursue advanced studies at our university, further enhance the quality of international student education, and continuously improve the university’s international influence and competitiveness, the China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Scholarship has been established in accordance with the spirit of documents such as the “China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Internationalization Strategic Action Plan (2013-2020),” “Implementation Opinions of China University of Petroleum (Beijing) on Improving the Quality of International Student Education,” and “Opinions of China University of Petroleum (Beijing) on Enhancing the Quality of Graduate Education for International Students.”


II. First-Class Criteria for the China University of Petroleum Scholarship


1. Tuition fees are waived for the duration of study.


2. Free accommodation is provided in on-campus dormitories for international students (double standard rooms).


3. A living allowance is provided during the period of study at the university (paid monthly for ten months per year), with the following standards:


Undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor’s degree: RMB 1,800 per month.


Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree: RMB 2,000 per month.


Doctoral students pursuing a Ph.D.: RMB 2,500 per month.


Short-term exchange students: RMB 2,000 per month.


4. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students coming to China is provided.


III. Second-Class Criteria for the China University of Petroleum Scholarship


1. Tuition fees are waived for the duration of study.


2. Free accommodation is provided in on-campus dormitories for international students (double standard rooms).


3. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students coming to China is provided.


IV. Third-Class Criteria for the China University of Petroleum Scholarship


1. Tuition fees are waived for the duration of study.


2. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students coming to China is provided.


V. Available Majors


All majors offered at China University of Petroleum (Beijing)


VI. Applicant Qualifications


1. Must be recognized as an international student, in good health, and law-abiding.


2. Applicants must meet the academic performance criteria for scholarship recipients at our university, with a GPA ≥ 3.0.


3. Applicants applying for 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 for English-taught programs, English proficiency must meet the following standards: IELTS ≥ 6.5 or TOEFL ≥ 80. (If applicants have completed two or more years of all-English instruction during their undergraduate or graduate studies, they may submit official certification from their institution in lieu of IELTS or TOEFL scores.)


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


VII. Application Process/Method


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


VIII. Required Application Materials


1. Passport (information page).


2. Notarized certificate of highest educational degree 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 of study (associate professor level or above).


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


IX. Responsible Department


Beijing International Education College, China University of Petroleum (Beijing)


X. Contact Information


Beijing 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