Belt & Road Students Zone
Your comprehensive guide to studying in China - Featuring all 12 academic categories and CSC scholarship programs for Belt & Road countries
Education Opening-Up Pilot Program Expanded
At a recent press conference, Mr. Wang Ya, Head of the Foreign Investment Administration of the Ministry of Commerce, announced the expansion of China's education opening-up pilot program. This initiative aims to deepen international educational cooperation and attract more high-quality overseas students to study in China.
- Expanded pilot zones for foreign-invested educational institutions
- Streamlined approval processes for international programs
- Enhanced support for Belt & Road educational exchanges
- New incentives for international student recruitment
Study Levels Available
All 12 academic categories are open across different study levels
Undergraduate programs in all 12 academic categories
Graduate programs with research opportunities
Doctoral research programs with world-class supervisors
Language or specialized non-degree programs
Visiting scholar type research programs
12 Academic Categories
Comprehensive programs across all major fields of study
Philosophy
Economics
Law
Education
Literature
History
Science
Engineering
Agriculture
Medicine
Management
Arts
CSC Scholarship Programs
Three main pathways to fund your education in China
Type A (Bilateral Program)
Embassy/Commercial Office Channel
- All university majors available, no mandatory restrictions
- All 12 academic categories eligible for application
- Priority support for economics, trade, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, Chinese language education
- For Haitian students: Apply through Chinese Commercial Office in Haiti
Silk Road Scholarship
Specialized Program
- Focus on engineering: Transportation, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Materials, Energy, Mechanical, Mining
- Fewer quotas for humanities and business
- Designed for Belt & Road countries
Type B (University Program)
University Autonomous Recruitment
- Universities define their own eligible majors
- Most universities open all majors
- Some institutions only open their flagship programs
- Direct application to universities
Key Application Points
Choose Your Category
Select from 12 academic categories based on your interests and career goals
Select Study Level
From bachelor's to PhD, all levels welcome international students
Apply for Scholarship
Type A (embassy) recommended for Belt & Road students
Prepare Documents
Academic transcripts, recommendation letters, study plan required
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Our advisors specialize in helping Belt & Road students navigate the application process and secure scholarships.