ADMISSIONS TIMELINE TRACKER
2026/2027 Academic Year University Application Key Timetable
All-in-one tracking of online application portal openings, document submission windows, and entrance examination/interview dates for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Editorial Verification: Verified by CSCA Global Academic Standards Desk.
Last Updated: 2026-10-10
October 15, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Round 1 (Early Bird & Scholarship Priority Track)
The optimal application window for securing full CSC Type-B scholarships at C9 League and Project 985 universities, as well as priority on-campus housing selection.
January 1, 2027 – March 31, 2027
Round 2 (Regular Application Track)
Primary round for Provincial Government Scholarships and University Outstanding International Student Scholarships; recommended submission window for candidates taking the CSCA Spring examination.
April 1, 2027 – August 31, 2027
Round 3 (Late Intake & Self-Funded Track)
Primarily caters to self-funded applicants or partial tuition waiver candidates; expedited visa processing (JW202/X1) is required during this phase.
| University | Province | Degree Level | Early Action | Regular Deadline | CSCA Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tsinghua University 清华大学 | Beijing | Undergraduate | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Mandatory for STEM | Portal ↗ |
Peking University 北京大学 | Beijing | Undergraduate | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Mandatory for STEM | Portal ↗ |
Fudan University 复旦大学 | Shanghai | Undergraduate | Dec 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | Mandatory for All | Portal ↗ |
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 上海交通大学 | Shanghai | Undergraduate | Dec 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | Mandatory for Engineering | Portal ↗ |
Zhejiang University 浙江大学 | Zhejiang | Undergraduate | Dec 31, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | Mandatory for STEM | Portal ↗ |
Nanjing University 南京大学 | Jiangsu | Undergraduate | Dec 31, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | Strongly Recommended | Portal ↗ |
USTC 中国科学技术大学 | Anhui | Undergraduate | Dec 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | Mandatory for STEM | Portal ↗ |
Harbin Institute of Technology 哈尔滨工业大学 | Heilongjiang | Undergraduate | Dec 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Mandatory for Engineering | Portal ↗ |
China Medical University 中国医科大学 | Liaoning | Undergraduate (MBBS) | Dec 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | Mandatory (Physics/Chem) | Portal ↗ |
Capital Medical University 首都医科大学 | Beijing | Undergraduate (MBBS) | Dec 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Mandatory (Physics/Chem) | Portal ↗ |