Who should verify a requirement
Chinese Government Scholarship bachelor applicants need a valid CSCA score before the relevant application deadline. Other undergraduate applicants must confirm the exact requirement with each target university.
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CSCA Exam Guide for International Students
A factual planning guide for undergraduate applicants. Your required subjects depend on the target university, programme and scholarship route.
What CSCA is
The China Scholastic Competency Assessment is a standardized test for international students planning undergraduate study in China. Universities use the score as an academic reference for admissions and scholarship review.
Subjects are programme-specific
Mathematics is required in the official undergraduate routes described by CSCA. Professional Chinese applies to Chinese-taught routes, while Physics and Chemistry depend on the university and major.
Dates change each year
CSCA publishes the current sessions and registration windows on its official website. Do not rely on an old article or a previous intake date.
Before you register
- 1Ask the target university which CSCA subjects your programme requires.
- 2Confirm the application deadline and the latest acceptable score date.
- 3Use the official CSCA website for registration, test format and current sessions.
StudyAtChina does not set CSCA requirements or dates. The target university and official CSCA service remain authoritative.