1. Exchanges between governments
Handled in the light of the bilateral exchanges agreements between the governments.
2. Inter-college exchanges
Handled in accordance with exchanges agreements between the colleges or universities.
3. Recommendations by communities
Applying by means of China's relevant organizations or directly to related universities or colleges in China by foreign universities or colleges, educational organizations, friendship groups.
4. Individual Applications
Individual students may apply through China's relevant agencies or directly to the relevant universities or colleges in China.CSC takes charge of the applications for and management of the Chinese government scholarships for foreigners study in China, takes charge of the application and enrollment of candidates recommended by overseas academic institutions, educational organization or non-governmental friendly associations, and takes charge of individuals application to study in China as self-financed student. However, for those individual applicants to apply as self-financed, a better and quicker way is to contact the institutions by themselves.