Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Scholarships 2026

The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is China’s premier organization for agricultural research, technology transfer, and education. Its mission is to provide innovative solutions to challenges in sustainable agricultural development.

The Graduate School of CAAS (GSCAAS) focuses on graduate education and ranks among China’s top graduate schools. It offers Master’s and PhD programs through 34 institutes under CAAS. Programs are usually 3 years in duration, with certificates and degrees awarded upon meeting graduation requirements. The instruction language is primarily English or bilingual (Chinese-English).

GSCAAS offers multiple scholarships for international students:

• Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
• Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS)
• GSCAAS Scholarship (GSCAASS)
• GSCAAS-OWSD Fellowship

International collaborations include joint PhD programs with University of Liège, Belgium and Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands. Currently, GSCAAS hosts 523 international students from 57 countries, with 90% enrolled in PhD programs.

Categories of Study

• Master’s Student
• Doctoral Student
• Visiting Scholar
• Senior Visiting Scholar

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Doctoral and Master’s Programs

Disciplines and Programs

Discipline	Primary Disciplines	Programs
Natural Science	Atmospheric Sciences	Meteorology
	Biology	Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Ecology
	Agroecology	Protected Agriculture & Ecological Engineering, Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Change
Engineering	Agricultural Engineering	Agricultural Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Water-soil Engineering, Agricultural Bio-environment & Energy Engineering
Environmental Science & Engineering	Environmental Science & Engineering	Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering
Food Science & Engineering	Food Science & Engineering	Food Science, Cereals, Oils & Vegetable Protein Engineering, Processing & Storage of Agricultural Products, Agricultural Products Processing Equipment
Agriculture	Crop Science	Crop Cultivation & Farming System, Crop Genetics & Breeding, Crop Germplasm Resources, Agro-product Quality & Food Safety, Medicinal Plant Resources, Agro-products Processing & Utilization
	Horticulture Science	Pomology, Vegetable Science, Tea Science, Ornamental Horticulture
	Agricultural Resource & Environment Science	Soil Science, Plant Nutrition, Agricultural Water Resource & Environment, Agricultural Remote Sensing, Agricultural Environmental Science
Plant Protection	Plant Protection	Plant Pathology, Agricultural Entomology & Pest Control, Pesticide Science, Weed Science, Invasion Biology, GMO Safety, Biological Control
Animal Science	Animal Science	Animal Genetics, Breeding & Reproduction, Animal Nutrition & Feed Science, Special Animal Rearing (Silkworms, Honeybees), Environmental Science & Engineering of Livestock & Poultry
Veterinary Medicine	Veterinary Science	Basic Veterinary Science, Preventive Veterinary Science, Clinical Veterinary Science, Chinese Traditional Veterinary Science, Veterinary Pharmaceutics
Science of Forest & Grassland	Wildlife & Grassland	Wildlife Conservation & Utilization, Utilization & Conservation of Grassland Resources, Forage Genetics, Breeding & Seed Science, Forage Production & Utilization
Management Science	Management Science & Engineering	Agricultural Economics & Management, Agro-technical Economics, Agricultural Information Management, Industrial Economics, Agricultural Information Analytics
LIS & Archives Management	Information Science	Information Technology & Digital Agriculture, Regional Development

Note:

• Total: 51 Doctoral programs and 62 Master’s programs
• Programs marked with “*” offer both Master’s and Doctoral degrees; unmarked programs offer only Master’s degrees

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

Item	Master’s / Visiting Scholar	Doctoral / Senior Visiting Scholar
Application Fee	600 RMB	600 RMB
Tuition	30,000 RMB/year	40,000 RMB/year
Insurance	800 RMB/year	800 RMB/year
Accommodation	1,500 RMB/month	1,500 RMB/month

Note: Students with scholarships follow the terms specified in the respective scholarship guidelines.

Scholarships Overview

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
   • Covers tuition, basic textbooks, accommodation, monthly living allowance:
     • Master’s/Visiting Scholar: 3,000 RMB/month
     • Doctoral/Senior Scholar: 3,500 RMB/month
   • Comprehensive medical insurance included
   • Quota is limited; bilateral applications via embassy encouraged
2. GSCAAS Scholarship (GSCAASS)
   • For students with outstanding academic performance
   • Excludes recipients of CGS or BGS
   • Covers tuition, basic textbooks, accommodation, research assistantship:
     • Master’s/Visiting Scholar: 3,000 RMB/month
     • Doctoral/Senior Scholar: 3,500 RMB/month
   • Comprehensive medical insurance included
3. Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS)
   • Exempts tuition for one academic year
   • Accommodation and research assistantship provided
   • CGS recipients not eligible
4. GSCAAS-OWSD Fellowship
   • For female scientists from Science & Technology Lagging Countries
   • Supports PhD research in natural, engineering, and IT sciences
   • Benefits include:
     • USD 1,000/month living allowance
     • Special allowance for international conferences
     • Workshop participation opportunities
     • Return ticket to host institute
     • Medical insurance USD 200/year
     • Tuition and registration fees at host institute
5. Other Scholarships
   • Sponsored by international organizations, foreign governments, universities, or research institutions

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be non-Chinese citizens
• Be healthy and comply with Chinese laws
• Meet education and age requirements:

Program	Education Requirement	Age Limit
Master’s	Bachelor’s degree	≤ 35
Doctoral	Master’s degree	≤ 40
Visiting Scholar	≥ 2 years undergraduate studies	≤ 35
Senior Visiting Scholar	Master’s or higher, or associate professor title	≤ 40

• Demonstrate English and/or Chinese proficiency

Application Documents

Submit via GSCAAS Online Application System: Online Application System

Required documents:

1. GSCAAS Application Form 2026 (Part II left blank; filled by supervisor)
2. CSC Online Application Form (for CGS applicants)
3. Passport copy (≥ 2 years validity)
4. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy)
5. Academic transcripts (notarized)
6. Two reference letters (from professors or experts in related fields)
7. CV and research proposal (≥ 400 words for visiting scholars, ≥ 500 words for postgraduates)
8. Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR, or HSK)
9. Degree thesis abstracts and up to 5 representative academic papers
10. No Objection Certificate from current employer (if applicable)
11. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (from approved hospitals)
12. Acceptance letter (optional, preferred)

Note: All documents are non-returnable.

Application Deadlines

Scholarship	Semester	Deadline
GSCAASS	Spring	Dec 25, 2026
GSCAASS	Autumn	April 30, 2026
CGS / BGS	Autumn	Feb 1 – April 30, 2026

Approval, Notification, and Visa

• Admission Notice & Visa Forms (JW201/JW202) sent:
  • Spring semester: Jan 15, 2026
  • Autumn semester: July 15, 2026
• Apply for student visa at Chinese Embassy or Consulate with all original and photocopies of admission and health documents
• Medical examination results valid for 6 months

Registration

• Spring semester: March 4–9, 2026
• Autumn semester: September 1–5, 2026
• Registration must be completed in person; request written permission for exceptions

Duration of Study and Degree Conferral

• Master’s and Doctoral programs: 3 years
• Certificates and degrees awarded upon meeting graduation requirements
• Visiting scholars: typically less than 2 years; awarded visiting study certificate

Contact Information

Contact	Details
Coordinator	Dr. Dong Yiwei, International Education Office, GSCAAS
Email	studyincaas@caas.cn
Hard Copy Applications	Submit directly to host institutes (addresses available in online application system)