About the Program
The “Silk Road” CSC Program at Tianjin Normal University (TJNU) is dedicated to cultivating future industry leaders and highly skilled professionals from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Leveraging our strengths in international Chinese education, TJNU offers a unique dual-focused platform that integrates “Chinese Language + Academic Disciplines.”
Our goal is to foster global-minded talents equipped with deep Chinese cultural understanding and practical expertise in priority areas, including:
- Public mental health services
- Geographic disaster prevention and mitigation
- New energy development
- Artificial intelligence innovation
Graduates are expected to become not only specialists in their fields but also effective cross-cultural communicators who promote mutual understanding and friendship with China.
Program Highlights
1. Applied Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology
TJNU’s Faculty of Psychology, guided by Professor Shen Deli’s philosophy of “Virtue as the Foundation,” emphasizes advanced experimental technology and interdisciplinary research. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including fMRI, MEG, and fNIRS labs, the faculty focuses on national mental health research and professional training. The “Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Mental Health and Social Governance Center” was established during the 14th Five-Year Plan to provide top-tier research resources.
2. Natural Geography
This program explores climate change and human impact on hydrology, coastal environments, and disaster risks in the Bohai Rim region. Research topics include seawater-groundwater interactions, pollutant migration, natural disaster modeling, and early warning systems—all aimed at advancing disaster risk management technologies.
3. Chemistry (Energy Materials)
Focusing on clean and efficient materials for energy storage and conversion, this interdisciplinary program covers lithium/sodium-ion batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and supercapacitors. Students will gain expertise from material design to industrial applications, helping address global energy and environmental challenges.
4. Mathematics
Recognized as a priority field by China’s Ministry of Education, the program excels in pure and applied mathematics, with strong integration into AI, smart healthcare, computational optics, and brain science. Collaborative projects with Belt and Road countries aim to solve global scientific and industrial problems.
Scholarship Coverage
The Full Chinese Government Scholarship includes:
- Full tuition
- On-campus accommodation
- Living expenses
- Comprehensive medical insurance
For details, visit the official Chinese Government Scholarship website:
www.campuschina.org
Application Details
Host University: Tianjin Normal University
Institution Code: 10065
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality & Health
Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health.
2. Age and Academic Qualifications
- Undergraduate: High school graduate, excellent grades, under 25.
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree holder, excellent grades, under 35.
- Doctorate: Master’s degree holder, excellent grades, under 40.
3. Chinese Language Requirements (HSK)
- Undergraduate: Minimum HSK Level 3. Applicants with less than 180 on HSK 4 must complete a one-year foundation program.
- Postgraduate and Doctorate: Minimum HSK Level 4. Graduates from Chinese-medium universities may be exempted.
4. Other Supporting Documents
Including published papers, awards, and work/internship certificates.
Application Process
Online Application Portal:
www.campuschina.org
Program Type: Type B
Agency Number: 10065
Applicants must also contact their intended program coordinator (see below) to discuss study plans and confirm major placement.
Required Application Documents
- Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form (Chinese or English)
- Passport (valid through at least May 2026)
- Notarized diploma or enrollment certificate
- Academic transcripts (Chinese or English)
- Study Plan or Research Proposal (≥500 words for undergraduates / ≥1000 words for graduates)
- Two Recommendation Letters (for Master’s and Doctorate applicants)
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form and blood test results (valid for 6 months)
- Legal guardian documents (if under 18)
- Non-Criminal Record Certificate (issued within past 6 months)
- Pre-admission materials (issued by TJNU after evaluation)
Admission and Notification
- TJNU will review and verify all submitted documents. Any falsification will result in disqualification.
- Final admission decisions will be made by the China Scholarship Council.
- Scholarship recipients cannot change their university, program, or duration after arrival.
- Those unable to arrive in China by the deadline will forfeit the scholarship.
- Original documents must be presented at registration in China.
- No intermediaries are authorized for CSC admissions — apply directly.
- Recipients must participate in annual scholarship evaluations.
Contacts
Applied Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology
Contact: Liu Xiaowen
Tel: +86 15620729178
E-mail: xwliu@tjnu.edu.cn
Natural Geography
Contact: Su Changhong
Tel: +86 18622908245
E-mail: ChanghongSu@tjnu.edu.cn
Chemistry
Contact: Chen Chen
Tel: +86 13132208376
E-mail: hxxycc@tjnu.edu.cn
Mathematics
Contact: Guo Jiawei
Tel: +86-22-23766364
E-mail: jwguo@tjnu.edu.cn
Division of International Admission, Office of International Programs
Tel: +86-22-23766590
E-mail: tjnu_adm@126.com / tjnu_adm@tjnu.edu.cn
Website: http://gjjl.tjnu.edu.cn
Address: No. 393, Binshui West Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin, China (Postcode: 300387)
Official WeChat Account: TNU_ISA
Admissions WeChat: studyatTNU
