Target Student: International Degree Holders
Applicants with bachelor’s/master’s degrees awarded outside Chinese mainland must include:
A CSCSE Verification Report (issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, the official institution for degree certification and verification in China).
Guide:
CSCSE Foreign Degree Certification Guide CSCSE.pdf
In March, the university will focus its review efforts on the CSC-B program. This will be followed by a prioritized assessment of the SGS-A and SGS-B programs in April.
Subsequently, a comprehensive evaluation and voting session will be convened by an internal panel of experts at the end of April or in early May. The review committee will then release the official lists of recipients for both full-ride A and partial B scholarships. Please await further notice.
【NB.】
While awaiting the results, please ensure you have completed the following critical task:
Verify that you have obtained the CSCSE Verification Report for your overseas academic credential(s), as stipulated in Section 2-③ of the 2026 Admissions Guidelines.
Please note that the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), under the Chinese Ministry of Education, provides authentication services for academic degrees issued both within and outside of Chinese Mainland.
You must upload a PDF copy of this verification report to your scholarship application portal no later than May 30th.
Action Required: Please read Section 2-③ carefully for detailed instructions and deadlines.
Link: https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/2019/1226/c9764a212606/page.htm
Who Needs It?
Applicants holding a bachelor's or master's degree awarded outside of Chinese Mainland are required to submit a CSCSE Verification Report as part of their application documents (See Section 2.③).
Why Is It Important?
This report is an official validation of your foreign academic credential by the Chinese government and is a mandatory document for admission.
Processing Time is Critical! (Section 2.③ - Critical Note)
The certification process takes a minimum of 20 business days. You are strongly advised to initiate the CSCSE application at least 4 weeks before you need to submit your application or, in this case, before the May 30th deadline for uploading the report.
Consequences of Missing the Deadline:
According to the guidelines, failure to submit the official CSCSE report by the deadline will result in your application not advancing to the final stage.
We understand this process requires attention to detail, but completing it promptly is essential for your application to be considered. Please proceed with this verification immediately to avoid any delays.
Thank you for your cooperation.
