1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health.

2. Applicants for master's programs must have bachelor's degree (equivalent to bachelor's degree in China). 

* Those who plan to obtain their degrees should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their study and obtain the degree by July of 2025.

3. Applicants for master's programs should be under the age of 35 by September 1st, 2025.

4. Applicants for master's programs instructed in Chinese should pass new HSK Level 4 or above; applicants whose native language is Chinese, or can provide proof of studying at a high school / university where the teaching language is Chinese, can apply for HSK test exemption. Applicants for master's programs instructed in English need to provide proof of English language proficiency.

5. Applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC.

6. Applicants cannot take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.

Application time: October 20th, 2024 -- February 15th, 2025