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.

China · Asia

All scholarships listed in our database from Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, hosted in China. Each card links to the official sponsor page.

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

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Shanghai Municipal Education Commission

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In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

2026Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students
Masters · Fully Funded (full category): tuition, monthly living allowance and medical insurance. Partial category covers tuition only. · Deadline: Varies by host university — most Shanghai universities close applications between December and April for the September intake.

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.