{"id":12574,"date":"2026-10-07T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12574"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:13","slug":"scholarship-in-china-without-ielts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/scholarship-in-china-without-ielts\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship in China Without IELTS 2027: Fully Funded Options & How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

No IELTS score? That does not have to stop you from studying in China. Many Chinese universities, including some that award fully funded places, accept other proof of English. This guide explains how to win a scholarship in China without IELTS<\/strong> for the 2027 intake, which documents replace the test, and which scholarships to target.<\/p>\n

Key fact:<\/strong> For English-taught programmes, many Chinese universities accept an English Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate<\/em> from your previous school or university, an online interview, or their own English test instead of IELTS. For Chinese-taught programmes, HSK replaces IELTS altogether.<\/div>\n

How Chinese Universities Assess English Without IELTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Alternative<\/th>\nWhat it is<\/th>\nWhen it works<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
MOI \/ English proficiency certificate<\/td>\nOfficial letter from your school or university confirming your studies were taught in English<\/td>\nMost common alternative for master\u2019s and PhD applicants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interview<\/td>\nOnline interview with the admissions office or your future supervisor<\/td>\nOften used to confirm your level alongside an MOI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University\u2019s own English test<\/td>\nInternal online test<\/td>\nUsed by some universities for bachelor\u2019s applicants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Native speaker \/ English-speaking country degree<\/td>\nCitizenship or degree from an English-speaking country<\/td>\nUsually exempts you automatically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HSK certificate<\/td>\nChinese language test<\/td>\nFor Chinese-taught programmes instead of an English test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Many Chinese universities accept a medium-of-instruction letter instead of IELTS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scholarships You Can Win Without IELTS<\/h2>\n

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)<\/h3>\n

The CSC is fully funded: tuition, housing, insurance and a monthly stipend. Under the university route (Type B), many host universities accept an MOI certificate for English-taught programmes. Full details are in our Chinese Government Scholarship 2027 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Provincial and city government scholarships<\/h3>\n

Provinces such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang and others fund international students at their universities. Language requirements follow the host university, so an MOI is often enough.<\/p>\n

3. University president scholarships<\/h3>\n

Many universities run their own full or partial scholarships for international students, with flexible language requirements.<\/p>\n

4. Belt and Road \/ bilateral programmes<\/h3>\n

Special programmes for students from partner countries, usually decided by the university or the embassy.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> Ask your school or university registrar for the MOI letter early. It should be on official letterhead, signed and stamped, and should state that the full programme was taught in English.<\/div>\n

Who Is Most Likely to Succeed Without IELTS?<\/h2>\n