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Scholarship
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China Scholarship Council and University of St Andrews Scholarship
University of St Andrews
Closed (9 Jan 2026)
Funding
Tuition fees and living costs
Deadline
Friday 9 January 2026
Study level
Mixed
Where you study
University of St Andrews only
Medicine
Funding scale: Full Funding
Key facts
- Course
- Many subjects (see the award page)
- Number of awards
- Up to 24 months for visiting PhD student
Funding
- Full tuition fees and local research costs will be covered by the University of St Andrews for the duration of the programme (in respect of any period covered by CSC funding).
- The China Scholarship Council will cover the living costs to include accommodation and subsistence, return international airfare to the UK, together with passport and visa application fees.
Eligibility
- You must meet the normal requirements for entry into a PhD programme at the University of St Andrews.
- This is usually a bachelor's degree from a prestigious university with a mark of 80% and above for a Chinese university or an upper second-class honours or better for a UK university, or a Master's degree.
- The degree of MD (Medicine) requires a medical qualification that is recognised by the UK General Council.
- You must be a national and ordinarily resident of mainland China (not including Ho.
About the provider
Funding structure
- Full tuition fees and local research costs will be covered by the University of St Andrews for the duration of the programme (in respect of any period covered by CSC funding).
- The China Scholarship Council will cover the living costs to include accommodation and subsistence, return international airfare to the UK, together with passport and visa application fees.
How to apply
- Follow the same instructions as those for New PhD Students above, except you should specify " CSC St Andrews Scholarship - Visiting student " in the research application form.
Selection criteria
Timeline
- Deadline: Friday 9 January 2026.
- Nominated applicants will be expected to complete their submission before the deadline.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.
