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Xi'an Shiyou University CSC Scholarship 2026 — Full Guide

Complete guide to applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) at Xi'an Shiyou University in Xi'an, Shaanxi.

Quick Overview

Scholarship Type B (Chinese University Program)
Degree Levels Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, General Scholar, Senior Scholar
Deadline January – April 2026 (varies by channel)
Monthly Stipend ¥2,500 (Bachelor's) · ¥3,000 (Master's) · ¥3,500 (PhD)
Language English or Chinese (program-dependent)
Agency Number 10705

CSC Scholarship Benefits at Xi'an Shiyou University

The Chinese Government Scholarship at Xi'an Shiyou University is fully funded and covers:

  • Full tuition waiver — all academic fees covered
  • On-campus accommodation — university dormitory provided free of charge
  • Monthly stipend — ¥2,500 (Bachelor's), ¥3,000 (Master's), ¥3,500 (PhD)
  • Comprehensive medical insurance — provided by the Chinese government
  • Settlement allowance — one-time payment upon arrival

International travel costs are not included and must be arranged and paid by the student.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the CSC scholarship at Xi'an Shiyou University, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China
  • Be in good health and meet the physical examination requirements
  • Bachelor's applicants: high school diploma, under 25 years old
  • Master's applicants: bachelor's degree, under 35 years old
  • PhD applicants: master's degree, under 40 years old
  • Meet the language requirements of the chosen program (English proficiency or HSK for Chinese-taught programs)
  • Not be receiving any other Chinese government scholarship at the time of application

Available Programs & Subjects

Xi'an Shiyou University offers a wide range of programs for international students across multiple faculties. For the most up-to-date list of programs accepting CSC scholarship students, visit the university's international admissions page or search for Xi'an Shiyou University on the CSC Study in China portal.

How to Apply — Step by Step

There are two main channels to apply for the CSC scholarship at Xi'an Shiyou University:

Channel 1: Apply Directly to Xi'an Shiyou University (University Route)

  1. Contact a professor — email potential supervisors at Xi'an Shiyou University with your CV and research interests. Securing an acceptance letter greatly improves your chances.
  2. Create your CSC account — register at campuschina.org and begin the online application. Use agency number 10705.
  3. Complete the CSC application form — fill in your personal details, education history, study plan, and preferred program.
  4. Upload and prepare documents — gather all required documents (see checklist below) and upload them to the CSC portal.
  5. Submit to Xi'an Shiyou University — also apply through Xi'an Shiyou University's own international admission portal if required.
  6. Wait for results — results are typically announced between June and August.

Channel 2: Apply Through Your Country's Embassy (Bilateral Route)

  1. Check your embassy's deadline — contact the Chinese embassy or your country's education ministry for the bilateral program deadline and requirements.
  2. Complete the CSC online application — same process as above at campuschina.org.
  3. Submit to your embassy — deliver printed application materials to the designated authority in your country.
  4. Embassy nominates candidates — your embassy shortlists and forwards applications to CSC.

Required Documents

Prepare the following documents for your CSC application to Xi'an Shiyou University:

  • CSC Application Form (printed from campuschina.org)
  • Highest degree diploma (notarized copy)
  • Academic transcripts (notarized copy)
  • Study plan or research proposal (minimum 800 words)
  • Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
  • Valid passport copy
  • Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within 6 months)
  • Language proficiency certificate — English: IELTS/TOEFL (or university attestation); Chinese: HSK certificate
  • Acceptance letter or pre-admission letter from Xi'an Shiyou University (if available)
  • Published papers or academic achievements (if applicable, especially for PhD)
  • No Criminal Record certificate

All documents not in Chinese or English must be notarized translations.

Application Deadline

Application Channel Typical Deadline
University Direct (Xi'an Shiyou University) February – April 2026
Embassy / Bilateral Program December 2025 – March 2026 (varies by country)
CSC Online System Closes Usually end of April 2026

Always verify exact deadlines on the Xi'an Shiyou University website and your country's embassy.

Tips for a Strong Application

  1. Xi'an Shiyou University can be an excellent strategic choice with lower competition than top-tier universities.
  2. A well-written study plan matters even more at less competitive universities — show clear motivation and research direction.
  3. Contact professors directly through the university website. Smaller universities often have more responsive faculty.
  4. Submit your application as early as possible. Late applications often face stricter review.
  5. Have all documents professionally translated and notarized well before the deadline.

About Xi'an Shiyou University

Introduction

University in Xi'an, China

Xi'an Shiyou University (Chinese: 西安石油大学; pinyin: Xīān Shíyóu Dàxué Abbreviation: XSYU) is a university in Xi'an, China. It also called Xi'an Petroleum University and is the only multi-disciplinary college in Northwest China that is characterized by petroleum and petrochemicals. XSYU is one of five famous petroleum universities in China and owns undergraduate, postgraduate to doctoral student complete training system.

As of June 2018, the school's Yanta, Mingde (South) and Huyi campuses cover about 55 acres. There are more than 1,700 faculty members; more than 1,200 full-time teachers; more than 16,000 undergraduate students; more than 1,900 full-time graduate students; more than 1,400 full-time postgraduate students; and more than 750 international students.

History

The school began in the Northwest Petroleum Industry College founded in 1951. In 1958, it was upgraded to Xi'an Petroleum Institute. In 1969, the college was closed and turned into factory. In 1980, Xi'an Petroleum Institute reopened. In 2000, it was transferred from the China National Petroleum Corporation to the central and local governments, and was mainly managed by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government. In 2003, it was renamed Xi'an Petroleum University.

Faculty

As of July 2018, the school has more than 1,700 faculty members, more than 1,200 full-time teachers, and nearly 600 senior titles. There are 4 special academicians and more than 40 professors at the second and third levels; there are more than 460 doctoral supervisors and master tutors; and more than 600 teachers with doctoral degrees. There are nearly 40 experts who have outstanding contributions from the state, experts who enjoy special government allowances from the China State Council, national model teachers, national outstanding teachers, national "Thousand Talents Plan" and "National Talents". They have outstanding contributions from Shaanxi Province and are employed in Shaanxi. The "Three Qin Scholars" position in the province, the "Hundred Talents Program" in Shaanxi Province, the "New Century Excellent Talents of the Ministry of Education", the "Three-Five Talent Project" talents in Shaanxi Province, the Shaanxi Provincial Teachers' Morals, the advanced workers in Shaanxi Province, and the advanced individuals in the There are more than 80 talented people such as outstanding teachers, famous teachers and talents in Shaanxi Province.

The 4 special academicians:

Chinese Academy of Sciences: Guowei Zhang

Chinese Academy of Engineering: Helin Li, Pingya Luo, Xinyi Gu

Academic

As of the end of 2017, the school has five national-level specialty programs, five Shaanxi 'first-class professional' construction projects, seven Shaanxi 'first-class professional' cultivation projects, and five national 'excellent engineer education training programs' pilot programs, 10 Shaanxi specialty specialty, five Shaanxi famous brand majors. It won two second prizes of national teaching achievement awards, 22 provincial teaching achievement awards and 10 teaching achievements awards of China Petroleum Education Association. There are two provincial-level online open courses, 19 provincial-level quality courses, 13 provincial-level boutique resource sharing courses, and 15 provincial-level renovation and upgrading resources sharing courses. There are 21 Shaanxi teaching teams, 13 Shaanxi Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers, two Shaanxi Virtual Simulation Experimental Teaching Centers, 15 Shaanxi Talent Training Model Innovation Experimental Zones, and 13 Ministry of Education Industry-University Cooperation and Education project.

National-level specialty programs:

Computer Science and Technology: Resource Exploration Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology, Mechanical Design and Automation

National-level university students' off-campus practice education base:

Xi'an Petroleum University-China Petroleum Changqing Petrochemical Company Engineering Practice Education Center

As of June 10, 2014, the school has established cooperation and exchange relations with 43 universities (institutions) in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, Germany, Russia and Kazakhstan. The "1+2+1 China-US Talent Training Program" was launched with 13 universities in the United States, and the "2+2 Undergraduate Double Degree" program was held with universities in the United States, Russia, and Korea, and universities in the United States, Britain, and Germany. The "4+1" and "4+2" master's programs and the doctoral scholarship program will be launched to carry out 'exchange student projects' with universities in Russia and the United States. They will also go to the United States, Britain, Germany, France and other countries during the summer and winter. Short-term overseas projects. The school actively carries out education for international students in China, with more than 350 international students from 25 countries. In 2012, the school was approved by the Ministry of Education to undertake Chinese government scholarships for Chinese students to train colleges and universities, and was approved by the Chinese government scholarship for Russian independent enrollment projects.

Research

As of June 10, 2014, the school has 20 provincial and ministerial or above key laboratories (engineering technology research centers) and 5 school-level key laboratories, including the National Engineering Laboratory for exploration and development of low permeability oil and gas fields.

The whole school total won 7 National Award, including 4 National Science and Technology Progress Awards, 2 National Invention Awards and 1 National Science and Technology Research Achievement Award.

School Address

  • Address of the main Campus: No.18, East Section of Electronic Road No.2, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China (陕西省西安市雁塔区电子二路东段18号)
  • Address of South Campus: No.18, East Zhanba Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China (陕西省西安市雁塔区丈八东路)
  • Address of Huyi Campus: No.18 Fengjing Avenue, Fengjing Industrial Park, Wuzhu Town, Huyi District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China (陕西省西安市鄠邑区五竹镇沣京工业园沣京大道18号)

Alumnus

  • Chen Zhongshi: Chinese author

Disclaimer: The university information above is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect the most current data. We recommend verifying details on the official Xi'an Shiyou University website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSC scholarship deadline for Xi'an Shiyou University?
For the university channel (direct application to Xi'an Shiyou University), the deadline is typically between January and April 2026 — check the university's international admissions page for the exact date. For the embassy/bilateral channel, contact your country's Chinese embassy or education ministry, as deadlines vary by country (usually December–April).
Does Xi'an Shiyou University require an acceptance letter for CSC?
An acceptance letter is not always required for Xi'an Shiyou University, but it can strengthen your application considerably. Reach out to potential supervisors via email or the university's admission portal.
What is the monthly stipend at Xi'an Shiyou University?
CSC stipends are standard across all universities: Bachelor's students receive ¥2,500/month, Master's students ¥3,000/month, and PhD students ¥3,500/month. The stipend covers living expenses in Xi'an.
Can I study in English at Xi'an Shiyou University?
Yes, Xi'an Shiyou University offers English-taught programs at the Master's and PhD levels. Some Bachelor's programs may also be available in English. Check the university's international student portal for the full list of English-medium programs.
What is the agency number for Xi'an Shiyou University?
The CSC agency number for Xi'an Shiyou University is 10705. You will need this number when filling out the CSC online application form.

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Rankings sourced from Shanghai Ranking — BCUR 2025. University descriptions sourced from Wikipedia where available.