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Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships

Last verified 30 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships: Institutional fellowships/scholarships exceedCNY 85 k annually before tax; tuition waiver may be full or partial. Deadline: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated).

Provider
Westlake University
Host country
China
Deadline
2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated)
Region
Asia

Applying from your country? See your edition: Kenya · Nigeria · Ethiopia · Mozambique

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree.
Funding
Institutional fellowships/scholarships exceedCNY 85 k annually before tax; tuition waiver may be full or partial. Not covered: Full tuition waiver is not universal: university states full or partial waiver. Accommodation and insurance charges are listed separately; allowance is before tax and net amount depends on tax residency. No award beyond the published package guaranteed.
Study level
PhD
Deadline
2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree.

About the Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships (2026)

## Eligibility Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree. ## Who this may suit - **Ethiopia:** Broad international/non-host citizenship eligibility; target-country inclusion is an inference, conditional on admission and immigration criteria. - **Mozambique:** Broad international/non-host citizenship eligibility; target-country inclusion is an inference, conditional on admission and immigration criteria. - **Nigeria:** Broad international/non-host citizenship eligibility; target-country inclusion is an inference, conditional on admission and immigration criteria. - **Kenya:** Broad international/non-host citizenship eligibility; target-country inclusion is an inference, conditional on admission and immigration criteria. ## Funding Institutional fellowships/scholarships exceedCNY 85 k annually before tax; tuition waiver may be full or partial. Not covered: Full tuition waiver is not universal: university states full or partial waiver. Accommodation and insurance charges are listed separately; allowance is before tax and net amount depends on tax residency. No award beyond the published package guaranteed. ## Language IELTS 6.5 or TOEFLiBT 90/newscale 4.5; English first language or English-medium degree proof accepted. ## Deadline 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated) Earliest first-round cutoff 2 Nov 2026 10 am for engineering programmes; Physics 16 Nov; Biology 23 Nov; Biomed 30 Nov; Chemistry/QuantBiology 25 Dec. Second-round dates vary, throughMar 2027. Verify chosen programme; older copied timetables conflict. Check the official page before applying; conditions and dates can change.

Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships eligibility

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  • Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree.

Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships document information

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    How to apply for the Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/graduate/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships deadline & application timeline

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated)

      Provider deadline information: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Rechecked against official source https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/graduate/ on 30 Oct 2026 (audience package 29 Oct 2026, AP-014-westlake). Conditional eligibility; one programme family.
    Last checked 10/30/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships?+

    Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree.

    What funding does the Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Institutional fellowships/scholarships exceedCNY 85 k annually before tax; tuition waiver may be full or partial. Not covered: Full tuition waiver is not universal: university states full or partial waiver. Accommodation and insurance charges are listed separately; allowance is before tax and net amount depends on tax residency. No award beyond the published package guaranteed.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/graduate/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens in good health with related bachelor/master degree and English proficiency; joint mathematics doctorate requires master degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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