University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is a public university in Beijing, founded in 1978 as China's first graduate school, which teaches and supervises together with more than a hundred research institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is predominantly a graduate university and one of the world's largest awarders of science and engineering doctorates; it began admitting Chinese undergraduates in 2014. International students are admitted to master's and PhD programmes taught in Chinese or English, and UCAS hosts the UCAS and CAS-ANSO scholarships.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
International students pay RMB 30,000 a year for master's programmes, and RMB 34,000 a year for PhDs in liberal arts or RMB 40,000 in other disciplines, plus a non-refundable RMB 600 application fee. Non-degree visiting students pay RMB 2,600–3,000 a month. UCAS, ANSO and Chinese Government scholarships waive tuition.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International master's and PhD applicants apply through the online system at is.ucas.ac.cn; admission is decided at the CAS institute level under UCAS oversight. English-taught programmes typically ask for TOEFL iBT 100 or equivalent, Chinese-taught ones HSK 5. For the 2026 intake the scholarship deadline was 31 January and the general deadline 15 April; 2027 dates are not yet published.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Beijing · China
Life and living
Beijing · China
Living in Beijing
China’s capital and political and cultural centre, home to Peking and Tsinghua universities, among Asia’s best.
Student housing
International student housing at Peking University costs RMB 180–220 per person per day depending on the room.
Transport for students
Metro fares depend on distance and there is no uniform discount for international students; student discounts vary by city — ask at a station with your student card.
Top landmarks
Forbidden City
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Great Wall (nearby)
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Temple of Heaven
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Summer Palace
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Beijing Municipal Bureau of StatisticsPeking University – AccommodationShanghai government – Student discounts
Studying and living in China
Costs and living
The full Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) includes: • Full tuition waiver. • Free university housing or a housing allowance. • A monthly stipend: RMB 2,500 for bachelor’s, 3,000 for master’s and 3,500 for doctorate. • Comprehensive health insurance (RMB 800 a year). Self-funded study (annual bachelor’s tuition from official websites): • Shandong: RMB 18,000–29,000; Zhejiang: 19,800–29,800; Harbin Institute of Technology: 20,000–26,000; Shanghai Jiao Tong: 24,800; Fudan: 23,000–42,000; Peking: 26,000–30,000; Tsinghua: 26,000–40,000; Sun Yat-sen: 26,000–48,000 (medicine is usually the highest). • University housing costs roughly RMB 800–1,600 a month depending on the city and room type; mandatory insurance is RMB 800 a year, the medical check about RMB 500 and the residence permit RMB 400–800.
Working while studying
China’s Ministry of Education rules allow international students to take part-time work or internships on or off campus, subject to: • University approval, followed by a “work-study” annotation on the residence permit from the exit-entry office. • At least one year of study at the university, and a residence permit valid for more than 6 months. • A maximum of 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays. • Work only within the same city. Working without this approval is a violation that can lead to deportation.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in ChinaFaculties and programmes
15 faculties · 30 programmes
Faculties and programmes
15 faculties · 30 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Sino-Danish College
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science & Engineering
College of Earth and Planetary Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Astronomy· Master, PhD
- Geology
School of Physical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Astronomy· Master, PhD
- Physics
School of Computer Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Artificial Intelligence· Master, PhD
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master, PhD
- Software Engineering· Master, PhD
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School of Engineering Science
MasterPhDZHChinese- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
School of Public Policy and Management
MasterPhDZHChinese- Political Science
School of Nanoscience and Engineering
MasterPhDZHChinese- Materials Science & Engineering
College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Materials Science & Engineering
- Physics· Master, PhD
School of Chemical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Chemical Engineering· Master, PhDZH
- Chemistry
College of Resources and Environment
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Environmental Science
- Geography· Master, PhD
- Soil and Water Sciences· Master, PhD
School of Nuclear Science and Technology
MasterPhDZHChinese- Physics
School of Economics and Management
MasterPhDZHChinese- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
School of Mathematical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Mathematics
- Statistics· Master, PhD
College of Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Biology
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics
MasterPhDZHChinese- Aerospace Engineering
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027–2028
CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study in China 2027
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://english.ucas.ac.cn/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://english.ucas.ac.cn/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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