Do I need to speak Mandarin to study in China?

No. Most fully funded Masters and PhD programmes are taught in English. Chinese-taught tracks bundle a one-year HSK preparation year, also funded.

What does the China student visa (X1) cost for Africans?

X1 visa fees vary by embassy (typically USD 30–125). After admission, your host university issues the JW201/JW202 form needed for the visa.

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Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) / Chinese Academy of Sciences

All scholarships listed in our database from Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) / Chinese Academy of Sciences, hosted in China. Each card links to the official sponsor page.

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China hosts more than 50,000 African students each year, with most government-funded programmes taught in English at 280+ designated universities.

Capital: Beijing
Languages: English / Mandarin
Visa: X1/X2 student visa via the nearest Chinese embassy after admission.

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Scholarships from Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) / Chinese Academy of Sciences

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CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Annual call — applications typically open October and close in the first quarter for the September intake.
Fully funded Master's and PhD places at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences for students from ANSO partner and Belt & Road regions, including most African countries.
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Fully Funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend, medical insurance and accommodation support.
Level
Masters
Host country
China
Eligibility: Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.

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Awards granted

1 listed here

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1 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

Every Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) / Chinese Academy of Sciences award we have listed

2026CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Masters · Fully Funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend, medical insurance and accommodation support. · Deadline: Annual call — applications typically open October and close in the first quarter for the September intake.

Studying in China — quick answers

Do I need to speak Mandarin to study in China?: No. Most fully funded Masters and PhD programmes are taught in English. Chinese-taught tracks bundle a one-year HSK preparation year, also funded.
What does the China student visa (X1) cost for Africans?: X1 visa fees vary by embassy (typically USD 30–125). After admission, your host university issues the JW201/JW202 form needed for the visa.