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.