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CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026

Awarded by China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Tuition fee waiver + Monthly allowance + International return flight + Health insurance

Eligible Courses

Selected research areas offered by the university (subject to changes)

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Chinese citizens only

Can Be Taken At

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Provider

China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Last Verified On

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Overview

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) jointly offer doctoral and postdoctoral scholarships to Chinese researchers. These scholarships aim to facilitate academic collaboration between VUB and top Chinese universities in various disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria for CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026:

Applicants must satisfy the following to be eligible:

  • Chinese nationality and meet the CSC eligibility requirements. 
  • For a Full PhD (3–4 years):
    • Be a last-year Master’s student at a Chinese university (for a 4-year scholarship), OR
    • Be a last-year Master’s student from a university outside China (for a 4-year scholarship), OR
    • Already hold a Master’s degree (for a 4-year scholarship), OR
    • Be a first-year PhD student currently enrolled at a university outside China (for a 3-year scholarship).
  • For a Jointly Supervised PhD (6–24 months):
    • Must have Chinese nationality and meet CSC requirements, AND
      Be a current PhD student enrolled at a Chinese university.

Value of CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026:

  • Monthly allowance for the scholarship duration (provided by CSC).
  • International return flight funded by CSC.
  • Tuition fee waiver at VUB.
  • Health insurance (for full and jointly-supervised PhD students).

Application Process:

Interested applicants must apply to be considered for the scholarship.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at China Scholarship Council (CSC). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026 is Expired.
  • CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026 is offered for Selected research areas offered by the university (subject to changes).
  • CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026 is open for: Open to Chinese citizens only.
  • CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026 is offered by China Scholarship Council (CSC).
  • CSC-VUB Scholarship Programme 2026 covers Partial Funding, Tuition fee waiver + Monthly allowance + International return flight + Health insurance.