1. Online Application	October 20th, 2024--February 15th, 2025
* There is no need for finding a host 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 schools and departments afterwards. Professors will select prospective students according to application materials and interview performances.  * Please finish your online application as early as possible, for USTC to evaluate your application and remind you to correct or complete it when necessary.
2. Online Assessment	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 emails 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 Chinese must provide the photocopy of HSK certificate (at least level 4) or other proof of their Chinese language proficiency; applicants for programs instructed in English must provide the photocopy of valid IELTS or TOEFL result or other proof of their English proficiency (except those whose mother tongue is English).

● Photocopy of degree certificate and academic transcripts for both Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree (if have) notarized by 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 assessments are to be decided by each department / school and will be notified to applicants.