The International Student Undergraduate Admission Academic Proficiency Test (CSCA) is a standardized test for international students applying to Chinese universities, organized by the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
CSCA (来华留学本科入学学业水平测试) is organized by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and developed jointly with Chinese university experts. It evaluates students' language proficiency and academic foundation to help them prepare for undergraduate studies in China.
CSCA scores are an important reference for Chinese universities in undergraduate admissions and scholarship evaluations.
Accepted by universities across China
Evaluates language and subject knowledge
Supports admissions and scholarships
Math, Physics, and Chemistry are available in both Chinese and English. Professional Chinese is also available by major category.
Core subject for most programs
Optional for some programs
Optional for some programs
By major categories (required for Chinese-medium programs)
Format: Initially online at-home testing, with offline test centers gradually being established in key source countries.
Scoring: Each subject scored on a 100-point scale; universities set their own admission requirements.
Results: Released in 7 working days (online test) or 14 working days (paper-based test).
