Yunnan University International Scholarship 2025 Opens for Global Applicants

Yunnan University, a prestigious academic institution situated in Kunming, China, has officially opened applications for the Yunnan University International Scholarship Program 2025. This program offers international students the chance to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees while promoting global talent development, cross-cultural exchange, and academic excellence.

Scholarship Benefits

The Yunnan University Scholarship provides two funding tiers designed to support outstanding international students:

• Full Scholarship: Covers both on-campus accommodation and full tuition fees, allowing scholars to focus exclusively on their studies.
• Partial Scholarship: Covers on-campus accommodation and reduces tuition fees, with a student contribution of RMB 5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: Must be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid foreign passport.
• Health & Conduct: Candidates should be in good physical and mental health, exhibit good conduct, respect Chinese laws, and adhere to Yunnan University regulations and customs.
• Age & Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree Applicants: Aged 18-30, holding a senior high school graduation certificate or equivalent.
  • Master’s Degree Applicants: Aged 20-40, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Doctoral Degree Applicants: Aged 22-45, with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Academic & Language Proficiency: Applicants must meet specific academic standards and language requirements for their chosen major. Language skills may be tested through interviews.

Academic Programs

Yunnan University offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and humanities. Detailed information on available majors and their requirements can be found here.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must apply through the Yunnan University International Student Service System. The application process involves submitting the following documents as scanned copies:

1. Valid Passport Photocopy (valid within six months).
2. Personal ID Photo (named after the passport number).
3. Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
4. Highest Diploma and Degree Certificates (with notarized translations if not in Chinese or English).
5. Academic Transcripts (officially issued and sealed, with translations if needed).
6. Language Proficiency Certificate (HSK or IELTS/TOEFL scores, as applicable).
7. Study Plan or Research Proposal (minimum 1,000 words).
8. Recommendation Letters (required for graduate programs).
9. No Criminal Record Report.
10. Financial Support Guarantee (bank statement or signed financial support statement).
11. Portfolio of Art Works (applicable for Musicology and Fine Arts applicants).
12. Letter of Commitment for Application.

Apply here: http://english.ynu.edu.cn/ynuscholarships.html.

Application Deadline

Applications for the Yunnan University Scholarship Program 2025 must be submitted by May 15, 2025 (China Standard Time).