University of Science and Technology of China
جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا الصينية
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The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a public university founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing in 1958 and moved to Hefei, Anhui, in 1970. It is renowned for physics and quantum information, mathematics, chemistry, materials science and computer science, and hosts major national facilities such as the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory. International students can choose 40 Chinese-taught bachelor's programmes and about 70 master's and 82 doctoral programmes, some taught in English, plus English-taught master's at its Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Annual fees for international students: RMB 26,000 for bachelor's (2026 intake) plus RMB 800 insurance, RMB 30,000 for most master's programmes and RMB 35,000 for doctoral programmes. Some programmes charge a higher total: Computer Science and Software Engineering RMB 100,000, the MPA RMB 120,000 and the MBA RMB 150,000. USTC, ANSO and Chinese Government scholarships waive tuition.
Admission for international students
Applications: October 25, 2026 – March 31, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: October 25, 2026 – March 31, 2027 · Applications open
Applications go through the online admissions system at isa.ustc.edu.cn. For autumn 2027 master's and doctoral entry the window is 25 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with earlier scholarship deadlines; results come in June–July 2027. Chinese-taught programmes require HSK 4 or above, English-taught ones proof of English. Bachelor's applicants need new HSK 5 and the CSCA test (the 2026 window ran 14 November 2025–31 March 2026).
Official admission announcementLife and living
Hefei · China
Life and living
Hefei · China
Living in Hefei
The capital of Anhui and a rising science hub, home to the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
Student housing
USTC on-campus housing costs RMB 500–1,000 a month depending on the room (university page, 2018).
Transport for students
The Hefei Metro has 8 lines (2026); fares depend on distance and there is no uniform discount for international students.
Top landmarks
Lake Chao
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Anhui Museum
Xiaoyaojin Park
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:The Paper – 2024 resident population of major citiesUSTC – International student accommodation (2018)Hefei Metro (Wikipedia)
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
18 faculties · 25 programmes
Faculties and programmes
18 faculties · 25 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Mathematical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Mathematics
School of Physical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Astronomy
- Physics
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Chemistry
- Materials Science & Engineering
USTC Life Sciences and Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Biology
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School of Engineering Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Mechanical Engineering
School of Information Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Electrical Engineering
School of Computer Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Computer Science
School of Earth and Space Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Astronomy
- Geology
School of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, MasterZH
- Finance
- Statistics
School of Nuclear Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Physics
School of Cyber Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Cybersecurity
School of Microelectronics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Electrical Engineering
Department of Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Environmental Science
School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science & Analytics
School of Software Engineering
MasterZHChinese- Software Engineering
School of Public Policy and Management
MasterZHChinese- Political Science
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
MasterPhDZHChinese- History
School of Biomedical Engineering
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Biomedical 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 Science and Technology of China is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://en.ustc.edu.cn/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://en.ustc.edu.cn/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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