Great news for international students. East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) has opened its 2026 scholarship and bursary applications for international students joining the Joint Multi-Degree (JMD) Programmes, and these scholarships are designed to help cover tuition, housing, living costs, and more.
This scholarship is exclusive to students who apply through Global Admissions and China Admissions, and there is no service fee when you apply through either platform.
We would recommend applying through Global Admissions for fast-track processing and full support.
Application deadlines
The scholarship applications are rolling, which means they stay open until the slots are full for the September 2026 intake, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances of securing a place and the funding that comes with it.
For the JMD programs, the application deadline is July 10, 2026. If you want to be considered for both the program and the scholarship, you should get your application in well before the slots fill up.
ECUST Distinction Scholarship
- Full tuition fee refund for the first academic year
- Full dorm fee waiver for the first academic year
- Comprehensive medical insurance for the first academic year
- Living stipend (2,500 RMB/month) for the first academic year
ECUST First-Class Scholarship
- 30% tuition fee refund for the first academic year
- Full dorm fee waiver for the first academic year
- Comprehensive medical insurance for the first academic year
- Living stipend (2,500 RMB/month) for the first academic year
ECUST Second-Class Scholarship
- Full dorm fee waiver for the first academic year
ECUST Third-Class Scholarship
- Full dorm fee waiver for the first academic year
About the JMD Programme
The Joint Multi-Degree Program (JMD) at ECUST allows you to:
- Start your studies in Shanghai
- Transfer in your final year to a partner university in the UK or Australia
- Graduate with two bachelor degrees in just 3 years—one from ECUST and one from the overseas institution
This is a great opportunity for students who want to experience life and learning in China, while gaining international qualifications and support to study in the UK or Australia.
Learn more and apply now for JMD programmes
You can apply online through Global Admissions for faster processing than applying to the university directly, at no extra fee, and applying through this route is also how the scholarships are introduced to you. Applying through Global Admissions gives you a seamless application and priority handling, it is highly recommend.
