We have created a free 2027 Study in China Applications Calendar to help you track every scholarship and university deadline for next year’s intake. It covers the full application cycle for the September 2027 and spring 2027 intakes, running month by month from September 2026 to September 2027, so you can see what opens and closes at each stage and start your applications early.
What’s Inside:
- Month-by-month calendar from September 2026 to September 2027
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type A and Type B windows
- Local government scholarships from Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, Heilongjiang and Nanjing
- Program scholarships including ANSO, MOFCOM and the Peking Overseas Students Scholarship
- Application windows at Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, Zhejiang, SJTU, Renmin and more
- CSCA exam dates and registration periods
- Spring 2027 intake dates for Chinese language programs and English-taught degrees
- Chinese public holidays when university offices close
- Pre-departure steps, from your X1 visa to your residence permit
- An “Add to calendar” button for every date, plus a link to the official source
Note: Most dates are estimates based on last year’s schedule unless marked Confirmed. Universities can move or split their dates without notice, so always check the university’s official admissions page before you apply. If you spot an error, tell us here and we will correct it.
You can watch the video below for a walkthrough of the calendar:
Need help planning your applications? Book a one-hour consultation with our student advisor or browse more free resources in our Guidebooks library.
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