JUSTCOOL (Joint Examinations and Admissions for International Students to Top Chinese Universities) is a new joint PhD program by three top Shanghai universities: Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tongji University. Maximum 90 students selected worldwide per year (20-40 per university). Open to non-Chinese citizens completing a Bachelor's in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology/Life Sciences between June 2026 and July 2027 — direct Bachelor-to-PhD entry (no Masters required), taught 100% in English. Fully funded: JUSTCOOL PhD fellowship, full tuition waiver, free accommodation, RA/TA opportunities, free medical insurance (stipend amount not published). Requirements: top 20% of class (ranking certificate required), valid passport until March 2028+, English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 / Duolingo 110 / PTE 61 within 2 years, or English-medium degree). Selection: online application by Nov 14, 2026, written exam Dec 12, 2026 (2 subject papers, online), interview Jan 2027, admission Feb 2027. Apply directly at apply.justcoolphd.cn — not through CSC or HEC. Verified against official site justcoolphd.cn on 2026-10-10.
Source: JUSTCOOL Official Portal (official) · Last checked: 2026-10-10
⚠️ Always verify eligibility and deadline on the official page before applying. Parwaz curates listings but is not the awarding body. Never pay a fee to apply.