History
Established in 1986, with the first donation from Sir Yue-Kong Pao, it has been developed into one of the key institution of higher learning of Zhejiang Province.
Education
- Ningbo university offers 8 PhD programs, 135 Master programs and 73 undergraduate programs.
- The university covers almost 11 disciplines such as Economics, Law, Education, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Management, Arts.
Research
- The university focuses on the Research and Development and acquires various resources from the central, provincial and municipal governments.
Ningbo University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Ningbo University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
401 100
2023
501 100
2022
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
1177 140
2023
1317
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Housing services
- The International Students Apartment offers double rooms and single rooms with hotel standard facilities such as TV, Bathroom, Toilet and air-conditioner.
Library services
- The university supplies a complete set of facilities and services for teaching, and research.
- Its libraries now have a CNKI Network Administration Service Center, and a collection of approximately 3,310,000 books.
Campus life
- Ningbo lies in the East China Sea and south wing of Yangtze Delta Economic Zone. The port of Ningbo is the second largest in China and the fifth largest in the whole world, which has established the shipping linking with over 600 ports all over the world.
- It enjoys convenient transportation system. It only takes 2 hours driving to Shanghai and 2 hours flight to Beijing and Hong Kong.
- The university has five campuses, covering an area over 3000 acres, with a floor space totaling 790,000 square meters. The main campus, adjacent to Feng Hua Road in the north and Yongjiang River in the south, offers wide space for study and research with magnificent buildings and pleasant lawns and greenery.
Sports facilities
- The University offers high standard facilities for sports, such as Stadium, the halls for Basketball, Volleyball,Football,Badminton.
- The Gym is open to all the Students and Teachers of Ningbo University. The facilities and services in the Gym will bring you good health and happiness.
Student clubs
- Participating in clubs and organizations on campus is an integral part of the higher education experience for international students.
- Through the involvement, international students will have a chance to have a ton of fun, explore many opportunities, learn and practice valuable skills, exert a lasting impact on the campus, and gain a greater sense of home-belonging on campus.
- Ningbo University provides international students the opportunities to join different clubs such as Chinese Kongfu, Painting and Calligraphy Club, Dancing Club, Cricket Club, Football Club, Badminton Club, Chess Club and Traditional Instruments etc.
Accreditation
Ningbo University is accredited by the Department of Education, Zhejiang Province, China. It is approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Side-note: Students interested for a medical career in China can ask us all their doubts and queries.