Northeast Forestry University CSC Scholarship 2026 — Full Guide
Complete guide to applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) at Northeast Forestry University in Harbin, Heilongjiang.
Quick Overview
| Scholarship | Type A (Chinese Government Scholarship) |
| 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 | 10225 |
CSC Scholarship Benefits at Northeast Forestry University
The Chinese Government Scholarship at Northeast Forestry 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 Northeast Forestry 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
Northeast Forestry 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 Northeast Forestry 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 Northeast Forestry University:
Channel 1: Apply Directly to Northeast Forestry University (University Route)
- Contact a professor — email potential supervisors at Northeast Forestry University with your CV and research interests. Securing an acceptance letter greatly improves your chances.
- Create your CSC account — register at campuschina.org and begin the online application. Use agency number 10225.
- Complete the CSC application form — fill in your personal details, education history, study plan, and preferred program.
- Upload and prepare documents — gather all required documents (see checklist below) and upload them to the CSC portal.
- Submit to Northeast Forestry University — also apply through Northeast Forestry University's own international admission portal if required.
- Wait for results — results are typically announced between June and August.
Channel 2: Apply Through Your Country's Embassy (Bilateral Route)
- Check your embassy's deadline — contact the Chinese embassy or your country's education ministry for the bilateral program deadline and requirements.
- Complete the CSC online application — same process as above at campuschina.org.
- Submit to your embassy — deliver printed application materials to the designated authority in your country.
- Embassy nominates candidates — your embassy shortlists and forwards applications to CSC.
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents for your CSC application to Northeast Forestry 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 Northeast Forestry 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 (Northeast Forestry 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 Northeast Forestry University website and your country's embassy.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Northeast Forestry University is a 211 Project university with strong programs. Tailor your study plan to their specific departmental strengths.
- Getting a professor's acceptance letter is highly recommended and significantly boosts your chances.
- Highlight any publications, research experience, or academic awards — 211 universities value strong academic profiles.
- Submit your application as early as possible. Late applications often face stricter review.
- Have all documents professionally translated and notarized well before the deadline.
About Northeast Forestry University
Introduction
Northeast Forestry University (NEFU; 东北林业大学) is a public university in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-founded by the Minister of Education, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, and the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction.
History
Founded in 1952, Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) was formed by the combination of both Zhejiang University and the Forestry Department of Northeast Agricultural College. It is one of the three oldest institutions for forestry education and research in China.
Location
Northeast Forestry University is located in the city of Harbin, the center of the region with China's largest state-owned forests. Its campus covers more than 136 hectares (336 acres) with teaching buildings, scientific research laboratories, and practice sites. In addition, there are several practice centers which include the Maoershan Experimental Forestry Center (Maoershan National Forest Park) and the Liangshui Experimental Forestry Center (Liangshui National Nature Reserve). The university has a total area 33,000 hectares (81,545 acres).
The campus contains 15 dormitories and one dining hall. As a university which has more than 20,000 undergraduate students enrolled, the population density is higher than many other universities in China.
Academics and research
NEFU is a multidisciplinary university with forestry as its leading field. It offers a unique specialization in forestry engineering as well as focusing on the forestry-related aspects of agriculture, science, engineering, economy, management, liberal arts, and law. The university is composed of sixteen colleges and two departments. There are five post-doctoral scientific research programs, four first-level and thirty-two second-level doctoral degree programs. In addition, there are also ten first-level, seventy-five second-level master's degree programs, three types of special discipline master's degree programs in nine fields and fifty-seven undergraduate programs. NEFU has two national first-level key disciplines, two national second-level key disciplines, six key disciplines authorized by the State Forestry Administration, two key discipline groups authorized by Heilongjiang Province, four Heilongjiang Provincial first-level key disciplines, and fifteen Heilongjiang Provincial subordinate key disciplines. With the approval of National Planning Commission and Ministry of Education, NEFU runs the national training centers of life science and technology. In addition, NEFU operates teaching and research centers for basic sciences, particularly in biology, which are also approved by the Ministry of Education.
NEFU manages a national scientific observation key station (Maoershan forestry ecological system location station), three key laboratories of Ministry of Education, four key laboratories of the State Forestry Administration, and forty-nine research institutions. There are also nine practice sites within the school, including the Maoershan Experimental Forestry Center and Liangshui Experimental Forestry Center and 180 bases outside the school.
Key disciplines
First grade of national key disciplines
Forestry
- Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding
- Silviculture
- Forest Protection
- Forest Management
- Wildlife Conservation and Utilization
- Ornamental Plants and Horticulture
- Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Controlling
Forest engineering
- Forest Engineering
- Wood Science and Technology
- Chemical Processing Engineering of Forest Products
Second grade of national key disciplines
- Botany
- Ecology
Key disciplines of state forestry administration
- Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding
- Silviculture
- Forest Management
- Ornamental Plants and Horticulture
- Chemical Processing Engineering of Forest Products
- Forestry Economics and Management
Key disciplines of Heilongjiang Province
Provincial key discipline groups
- Forestry
- Biology Material Science and Technology
Provincial first-level key disciplines
- Biology
- Forestry
- Forest Engineering
- Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management
Provincial second-level key disciplines
- Population, Resources and Environmental Economics
- Chemistry and Physics of Polymers
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Computer Applied Technology
- Chemical Processing Engineering of Forest Products
- Biomaterial Engineering
- Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding
- Silviculture
- Forest Management
- Horticulture
- Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Controlling
- Biomedical Engineering
- Corporate Management
- Accounting
Key laboratories
- Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology
- Key Laboratory of Forest Tree Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education
Research centers and institutes
- National Base for Cultivating People of Life Science and Technology
- National Base for Cultivating People of Base Science Research and Teaching (Biology Major)
- Maoershan Experimental Forestry Center
- Liangshui Experimental Forestry Center
- Forestry Demonstration Base of Harbin
Academic periodicals
- Journal of Northeast Forestry University
- Wildlife
- Green Financial Affairs and Accounting
- Chinese Forestry Economy
- Forest Engineering
- Journal of Forestry Research
- Bulletin of Botanical Research
Faculty
The university has 1,269 full-time teachers.
National Academician
- Ma, Jianzhang 马建章; Distinguished expert of wildlife ecology and management resources.
- Li, Jian 李坚; Distinguished expert of wood science
- Song, Zhanqian 宋湛谦; Distinguished expert of forestry engineering and chemical processing of forest products
- Tang, Shouzheng 唐守正; Distinguished expert of forest management and forest statistics
- Fang, Zhiyuan 方智远; Distinguished expert of vegetable heredity breeding
- Sun, Tieheng 孙铁珩; Distinguished expert of pollution ecology and environmental engineering
- Feng, Zongwei 冯宗炜; Distinguished expert of ecology
- Xia, Xianzhu 夏咸柱; Distinguished expert of zoopathology
Northeast Forestry University Exchange Program
- The University of Adelaide, Australia
- University of Helsinki, Finland
- University of Turku, Finland
- University of Eastern Finland, Finland
- Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences, Finland [1]
- The Ecole Supérieure du Bois, France [2]
- Blagoveschensk State Pedagogical University, Russia
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia
- Ural State University, Russia
- Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service, Russia
- Ehime University, Japan
- Kagawa University, Japan
- Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan
- Kochi University, Japan
- Shimane University, Japan
- Waseda University, Japan
- Kangwon National University, South Korea
- National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
- National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan [3]
- National Taipei University, Taiwan
- I-Shou University, Taiwan
- Tunghai University, Taiwan
- Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
- National Pingtung University, Taiwan
- National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan
- Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan
- Mississippi State University, United States
- University of Colorado Denver, United States
- Purdue University Calumet, United States
- Bangor University, United Kingdom
- University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Chinese Program
Chinese Training Center of Northeast Forestry University offers courses on different levels for overseas students, including oral Chinese, listening, Chinese literature, writing, international trade, intensive reading and HSK Training. The center has basic, elementary, intermediate, and advanced-level classes, as well as short-term classes.
Colleges and Departments
- College of Forestry
- College of Wildlife Resources
- College of Electromechanical Engineering
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Information and Computer Engineering
- College of Life Science
- College of Vocation and Technique
- College of Forest Economics and Management
- College of Landscape Architecture
- College of Material Science and Engineering
- College of Civil Engineering
- College of Sciences
- College of Foreign Languages
- College of Engineering and Technology
- College of Traffic
- College of Continuing Education
- Physical Education Department
Outstanding alumni
Wan, Gang 万钢; Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
Zhang, Yi 张毅; Former director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
List of presidents
- Liu, Chengdong 刘成栋 (1952–1963)
- Yang, Xianjin 杨衔晋 (1979–1983)
- Xiu, Guohan 修国翰 (1983–1985, 1985–1989)
- Zhu, Guoxi 朱国玺 (1990–1995)
- Li, Jian 李坚 (1996–2007)
- Yang, Chuanping 杨传平 (2007–2017)
- Li, Bin 李斌 (2017–2023)
- Song, Wenlong 宋文龙 (2023-)
Disclaimer: The university information above is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect the most current data. We recommend verifying details on the official Northeast Forestry University website.
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