Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set by the CSC
Applicants must commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom in September 2026 or January 2027.
Applicants must be citizens of the People's Republic of China at the time of application, and either permanently resident in China or studying overseas. Those working overseas are not eligible.
Applicants must be classified as an international fee paying Chinese student
Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their studies
Applicants must meet the University's English Language Requirements which are higher for Arts and Humanities subjects. (Candidates with a PhD offer that is conditional on obtaining English language qualifications are not considered eligible for an award by CSC, wheras candidates with conditional offers dependent on UG or Master's results are eligible to apply for the scholarship.)
Arts, humanities and social sciences applicants will be expected to hold, by September 2026 or January 2027, the UK equivalent of a first class honours degree and a masters degree.
Science and engineering applicants will be expected to hold, by September 2026 or January 2027, the UK equivalent of a first class honours degree and preferably a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a masters degree.

The University of Sussex and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) are delighted to offer three-year joint scholarships for outstanding PhD students and visiting scholars (for up to 12 months) from China. Sussex will cover international tuition fees for three years. CSC will provide a living allowance.

PhD in Arts

Overview

Class Profile

Application Requirements

	Default
spring	Feb 12, 2026