Northwest University

Eligibility

Applicants should be physically and mentally healthy, with no infectious disease or condition that affects normal study. Applicants must be no older than 30 by September 1, 2026 and must have obtained a high-school diploma by September 1, 2026. Applicants should show good academic ability; SAT, IB, A-Level, regional high-school exam results, or other academic evidence may be considered. Applicants must provide CSCA results for undergraduate admission; NWU accepts an April 2026 or earlier CSCA registration screenshot first, with final results due by May 20, 2026.

Language

Chinese-taught programs require HSK Level 4 with a score of 180 or above. English-taught programs require IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 70, or above.

Application path

Apply in the first round from January 1 to February 25, 2026 or the second round from March 1 to May 30, 2026. For self-funded or non-CSC routes, submit materials through Northwest University's online application system at nwu.17gz.org. Pay the application fee after the system sends the payment notice and monitor the application system and registered email for pre-admission, tuition payment, and final admission updates. CSC scholarship applicants also complete the Campus China system; International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship applicants apply through cis.chinese.cn.

Program notes

Scholarship routes include Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship for Chinese International Education, Xi'an Central Asia Five Countries Scholarship, and Xi'an Belt and Road Scholarship. Undergraduate study duration is four years. Contact email in the guide: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn; online application: http://nwu.17gz.org.