International students can now apply for the High-Level Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 through the Chinese government’s High-Level Postgraduate Program, which is run by the Chinese Ministry of Education. The Yunnan University of Finance and Economics Scholarship 2026, a fully funded award that covers tuition, registration fees, housing, health insurance, study materials, and a monthly living allowance, is one of these opportunities.
With almost 60 years of academic distinction, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics is a reputable multifunctional university. The institution provides bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a variety of subjects, including law, philosophy, literature, engineering, the arts, and economics and management, which are particularly strong and well-known internationally.
Country: China
Host: Yunnan University of Finance and Economics
Study Level: Master’s
Benefits: Fully Funded
Deadline: 27 February 2026
Advantages:-
- There are no fees associated with registration, tuition, insurance, basic educational supplies, or lodging.
- Living expenditures (€42,000 annually) per month in compliance with the conditions of the Chinese Government Scholarship
- Free on-campus housing (master’s students share rooms, PhD students get single rooms)
- Comprehensive health insurance that includes outpatient services
- A master’s degree requires three years of study, whereas a doctorate requires four (plus an additional year for each).

Eligibility Criteria:-
- Must be a citizen of a country other than China.
- Be under 35 and possess a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for master’s programs.
- You must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 to be eligible for doctoral programs.
- Meet the language requirements: HSK Level 4 for Chinese-language programs or the required proficiency level for English-language programs
- fulfill the academic and admission requirements of the program.
- IELTS: Not required.
How to Apply:-
- Click this link to see and read the official guide:
- Create an account and fill in the online application on the YNUFE International Student Service System.
- Upload all necessary papers, such as language certificates, diplomas and transcripts, and passports.
- Make sure all documents are in either Chinese or English, with certified translations if necessary.
- Apply for the “High-Level Postgraduate” Chinese Government Scholarship.
- Please submit by February 27, 2026 (Beijing time).
- Await document review, evaluation, and final selection notices following submission.
Academic requirements:-
To be eligible for the High-Level Postgraduate Scholarship, candidates must meet the university’s admission standards, which include academic standing, degree prerequisites, and language proficiency.