CSC Application Process
Applications for the CSC Scholarship should made directly to the CSC www.csc.edu.cn. Applications open in March each year and applicants are notified of the outcome in May.
In order to apply you will need an offer of place from UC and a letter confirming that the University has agreed to a fee scholarship for up to 4 years if the CSC scholarship is awarded.
It can take 4-8 weeks for an offer of place to be issued so it is important that you apply before the end of the year. The UC Graduate School will assist you to navigate this process. Please see below for information on what you will need in order to apply.
Before you apply:
To apply for a PhD at UC with a CSC Scholarship, you must find a suitable supervisor in your chosen area of research. Use UC’s supervisor database to explore potential supervisors. Graduate School staff can assist you in this process if needed.
Apply to UC for Admission
Once you have met the pre-application requirements. You can start your PhD application at UC, to apply you’ll need to:
Complete your PhD application online via myUC.
(When applying, clearly indicate your interest in being considered for the CSC Scholarship.)
Submit the following documents:
- Academic transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate).
- Grading scale of your home university.
- Degree certificates (if available).
- Initial statement of research intent (to be refined with your supervisor).
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Academic CV/resumé.
Application Assessment:
Your qualifications and academic transcripts will be assessed by the UC Admissions Office and your chosen department. You must have completed a significant piece of independent research (as part of your Honours or Master’s degree) to be eligible. Learn more about UC's eligibility requirements.
Offer of Place and Fees Letter:
Once your application is assessed and accepted, UC will provide you with an offer of place for the PhD programme and a letter confirming tuition fee coverage, contingent upon receiving the CSC scholarship. The Offer of Place and letter confirming fees are required to be submitted as part of your CSC application.
Confirm your start date and apply for NZ student visa:
If your CSC application is successful, the CSC will advise you and the University of Canterbury. The University of Canterbury will then contact you to confirm your start date and to help you to complete your enrolment in the PhD programme once you have arrived at UC. You will also need to apply for the relevant visa to study in New Zealand
Be mindful of deadlines. Applying early ensures sufficient time for UC to process your application before the CSC deadline. Incomplete or last-minute applications may not be processed in time.
For more information on living and studying costs in Christchurch, visa requirements, and additional scholarships, visit our Study and Living Costs page.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the UC Graduate School at:
• Email: graduateschool@canterbury.ac.nz
• Phone: +64 3 369 2244
