1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport and mentally and physically healthy.
2. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (equivalent to a bachelor's degree in China). Applicants for doctoral programs must have a master's degree (equivalent to a master's degree in China).
*Applicants planning to obtain their degree should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their study and obtain the degree by July 2025.
3. Applicants for programs instructed in English need to provide proof of English language proficiency.
4. Applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC.
5. Applicants for master's programs should be under the age of 40 by September 1st, 2025, and applicants for doctoral programs should be under the age of 45 by September 1st, 2025.
1. Online Application | Oct 20th, 2024-February 15th, 2025 |
● There is no need to find a supervisor while applying online. ● All of your materials and documents (only if your online application is complete) will be sent to the schools and departments for their reference. Online interviews will be organized by the schools and departments afterwards. For students applying for Master of Software Engineering, there will be no supervisor assigned during the first academic year. ● Please complete your online application as early as possible, so that USTC can evaluate your application and remind you to correct or complete it when necessary. | |
2. Attend the online interview | February or March |
● Online assessments will be organized by schools and departments. ● Online interviews will be required by all schools and departments. Besides, online entrance examinations will be required by some schools and departments. ● Relevant notices will be sent to applicants by email afterwards. | |
3. Admission | June or July |
1. Online Application
1.1 Create your account in the online application system.
1.2 Fill in all the information and upload the documents as required
Application materials required:
● Photocopy of passport (ordinary passport with validity of at least one year)
● A study or research proposal (no less than 800 words)
● Curriculum Vitae
● Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (with phone number and email address)
● Foreigner Physical Examination Form (download in the Annex)
● Applicants for programs instructed in English must provide a photocopy of valid IELTS or TOEFL results or other proof of their English proficiency (except those whose mother tongue is English).
● Photocopy of degree certificate and academic transcript for both Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree (if have) notarized by the Ministry of Education or equivalent authority in your country
*If applicants are university students, they must provide official documents showing their student status and the exact time when they will obtain their degree certificate;
*If applicants already graduated but have not yet obtained the degree certificate, they must provide official documents explaining the reasons and stating clearly when they will obtain the degree certificate;
*If applicants are already employed, they must provide official documents showing their status as on-post employees and permission of release.
※ Notarized translation in Chinese or English must be attached if the submitted documents are not in Chinese or English.
※ Application materials will NOT be returned regardless of the application result.
2. Online Assessment
The complete application materials will be reviewed by the International College and an expert group from the relevant departments /schools. Then the candidates for the online assessment will be selected based on the review results. The specific content, format, requirements, and time arrangements of online evaluations will be decided by each department / school, and applicants will be notified.
● The admission decision is based on a comprehensive evaluation of applicants's academic performance, assessment performance, qualifications, certificates and other related materials.
● Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201/JW202) will be sent to the admitted applicants. The admitted applicants should bring their ordinary passport, Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW201/JW202), and original Foreigner Physical Examination Form along with other original documents of physical examination to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their home countries, and apply for the student visa (X1 visa).
● The admitted applicants must register at USTC during the dates indicated on the Admission Notice, bringing the aforementioned documents. They must enter China with an ordinary passport and X1 visa.
1. Tuition Fees: 60,000RMB（Pay off in two years: 30000RMB per year）
2. Insurance fees: 800 RMB per academic year
3. Scholarships: Excellent applicants may apply for the USTC Fellowship, which covers tuition fees, insurance fees, monthly stipend (up to 3,000 RMB for master’s students) and accommodation subsidy. Applicants can apply through the Online Application System. For more details, please refer to the following link: http://ic.ustc.edu.cn/en/v7info.php?Nav_x=16
