Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)
Guangzhou · Spring 2027 intake
- Application period
- 30 September 2026 – 10 December 2026
2027 application calendar
Bachelor's application dates for the 2027 intake at Chinese universities, taken from the guides the universities publish themselves. Statuses update automatically every day.
- Open now
- 12
- Opening soon
- 3
- Dates by university
- 15
- Next CSCA
- 14 November 2026
Last checked: 11 November 2026
Timeline
Each bar is one university's application period; the vertical line is today.
Dates by university
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
Shanghai · Autumn 2027 intake · English-taught programmes
- Application period
- Open – 31 March 2027
- Early action
- 1 November 2026
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU)
Xi'an · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – 20 May 2027
- Early action
- 31 December 2026
Sichuan University
Chengdu · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – 30 May 2027
Tianjin University (TJU)
Tianjin · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 30 September 2026 – 31 May 2027
- Scholarship deadline
- 1 April 2027
China Agricultural University
Beijing · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – 31 May 2027
Nankai University
Tianjin · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 20 October 2026 – 4 June 2027
- Scholarship deadline
- 30 May 2027
- Admission and visa documents
- July 2027
University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)
Beijing · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – 15 June 2027
- Admission and visa documents
- July 2027
Dalian University of Technology
Dalian · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – June 2027
- Apply by this date and add the CSCA score later
- 30 November 2026
Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)
Xi'an · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – 30 June 2027
- Early action
- 15 May 2027
Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT)
Beijing · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- Open – 30 June 2027
Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU)
Beijing · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 November 2026 – 30 June 2027
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)
Xuzhou · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 December 2026 – 30 June 2027
opens on 1 December 2026
Nanjing University
Nanjing · Autumn 2027 intake · Chinese-taught programmes
- Application period
- 1 March 2027 – 15 May 2027
- CSCA score deadline
- 15 May 2027
opens on 1 March 2027
University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC)
Chengdu · Autumn 2027 intake
- Application period
- 1 December 2026 – June 2027
Exact dates not yet published; based on the university's usual timetable.
CSCA test dates
From 2026–2027, Chinese universities require a CSCA score for bachelor's applications. Registration windows stay open for only a few days, so take a session before your chosen university's deadline.
Next14 November 2026Registration: 15 Oct – 21 Oct
19 December 2026
23 January 2027
13 March 2027
24 April 2027
26 June 2027
CSCA exam: how to register and prepare → · csca.cn ↗
How to use this calendar
- Scholarship deadlines are usually earlier than the general application deadline.
- At many universities the CSCA score is part of the application; results take about 10 working days.
- Prepare your passport, diploma, transcript and language certificate before applications open; systems may close early when places fill up.
- All dates are Beijing time.
Universities not listed
We add other universities to this calendar as they publish their 2027 guides. At most universities bachelor's applications are open between November and June; contact us for exact dates.
Frequently asked questions
When do applications to Chinese universities open?
For the autumn 2027 intake most universities open applications between October and December 2026 and close them in May–June 2027. Currently open: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU), Sichuan University, Tianjin University (TJU), China Agricultural University, Nankai University, University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), Dalian University of Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU).
What is the application deadline for bachelor's programmes in China?
Each university sets its own deadline. For the universities on this page deadlines range from December 2026 (spring intake) to June 2027; scholarship applications close earlier.
When should I take the CSCA?
Early enough to receive your score before your chosen university's deadline. Next sessions: 14 November 2026; 19 December 2026; 23 January 2027.
Can I start in the spring semester?
Some universities also accept bachelor's applications for a March intake, usually with a December deadline. They are marked 'Spring' in the calendar.
Not sure where to start?
Take the two-minute eligibility check to see which exams and documents you need, or contact us for advice.