Zhengzhou University (ZZU), located in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, is one of China’s largest and most comprehensive public universities. Established in 1956, it offers a wide range of programs across engineering, medicine, sciences, humanities, economics, and management, serving nearly 70,000 students, including over 2,300 international students. With a strong faculty of 3,700+ full-time academics, the university emphasizes high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and international collaboration. ZZU is recognized as part of China’s Double First Class initiative, providing students with excellent opportunities for academic growth, innovation, and global exposure.
Undergraduate: Full Scholarship
Graduate: Full Scholarship
Doctorate: Full Scholarship
Tuition: Free
Zhengzhou University is a leading public research university in central China, known for its comprehensive academic programs, strong research output, and modern campus facilities. As a “Double First Class” university, ZZU offers high-quality education in fields such as engineering, medicine, sciences, management, and humanities. With a large and diverse student body, affordable tuition and living costs, and multiple scholarship opportunities for international students, the university provides an excellent environment for academic growth and global exposure. Its strategic location in **Zhengzhou—one of China’s major transportation hubs—**also offers strong industry links and career opportunities.
These are merit-based awards given to enrolled international students with excellent academic performance and conduct.
First-class: ~¥12,000
Second-class: ~¥8,000
Third-class: ~¥5,000
Special award: ~¥3,000
These are usually one-time awards per academic year and are based on ranking by performance among peers.
A prestigious fully funded scholarship aimed primarily at outstanding international postgraduate (especially PhD) students.
Benefits typically include:
Full tuition fee waiver for the program duration
Free accommodation or accommodation subsidy (~¥1,000/month)
Monthly stipend: ~¥3,500/month
Health insurance coverage
This scholarship supports international PhD students (and in some cases strong master’s candidates) and is renewable each year subject to performance.
Offered by the Henan provincial government (ZZU is in Henan Province) to encourage outstanding international talent:
Bachelor’s: up to ~¥15,000/year
Master’s: up to ~¥30,000/year
Doctoral: up to ~¥40,000/year
This scholarship often covers part or all of tuition and sometimes additional allowances.
International students can apply (often through the Chinese embassy/consulate or CSC portal) for the Chinese Government Scholarship which may cover:
Full tuition waiver
Monthly stipend (e.g., ~¥3,000–3,500)
Accommodation or allowance
Medical insurance
This is competitive and requires meeting academic and language requirements depending on program medium (Chinese or English).
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Information Engineering
Computer Science & Technology
Software Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Chemical Engineering and Technology
Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical Medicine (MBBS – English-taught)
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Public Health & Preventive Medicine
Sciences
Mathematics & Applied Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Statistics
Economics & Management
Economics
Finance
International Economics & Trade
Business Administration
Accounting
Management Science & Engineering
Humanities & Social Sciences
Law
International Relations
Chinese Language & Literature
English Language & Literature
Journalism & Communication
History
Philosophy
Agriculture & Life Sciences
Agricultural Resources & Environment
Food Science & Engineering
Biotechnology
1. Passport
2. All Academic Certificates & Transcripts
3. English Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
4. Physical Examination Report
5. Personal Resume
6. Bank Statement (Over 2500 USD)
7. Award Certificate
8. NOC (if student in China)
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