CSC Scholarship at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China: Application Guide
Chengdu, SichuanExplore admission dates, funding options and application steps for University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.
Use the application link in your program's current official notice. Universities change systems, and some routes accept email or paper documents. If a link fails, check the university's international admissions website or contact its admissions office.
2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to University of Electronic Science and Technology of China's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
Application snapshot
Current status
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Application dates
Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
City estimateGreen marks information checked against an official source. Gray marks a prior-cycle or recorded detail. Amber marks an estimate. The linked notice controls your application.
Application dates, fees and sources
The recovered 2026 guidebook sets December 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 for undergraduates and December 1, 2025–March 1, 2026 for graduates; both degree rounds are closed, with no spring degree intake. Its non-degree Chinese-language and pre-university spring cutoff is December 31, 2026, still future as of October 3, 2026; current portal acceptance is unconfirmed. The brochure does not establish 2027/28 degree dates or a scholarship-specific CSC sequence. The complete official PDF was previously recovered and read. A separate 2026 UESTC–Khalifa joint-master’s notice set March 2, 2026 for Khalifa’s application, subject to its own instructions, and March 15, 2026 for UESTC. Those programme-specific rounds are closed; they do not replace the general windows or establish a 2027 intake.
For UESTC, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed September 14, 2026.
Fee note: The 2026 guidebook lists CNY 420 for all applicants, paid after initial review. It does not establish a general 2027 fee schedule. Source: https://en.uestc.edu.cn/UESTC_Admission_Brochure-EN.pdf; previously recovered full PDF. The separate 2026 UESTC–Khalifa joint-master’s notice requires each university’s application fee after both initial reviews. It states neither amount nor refund terms; the general CNY 420 amount is not confirmed for this joint route.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
The recovered 2026 guidebook sets December 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 for undergraduates and December 1, 2025–March 1, 2026 for graduates; both degree rounds are closed, with no spring degree intake. Its non-degree Chinese-language and pre-university spring cutoff is December 31, 2026, still future as of October 3, 2026; current portal acceptance is unconfirmed. The brochure does not establish 2027/28 degree dates or a scholarship-specific CSC sequence. The complete official PDF was previously recovered and read. A separate 2026 UESTC–Khalifa joint-master’s notice set March 2, 2026 for Khalifa’s application, subject to its own instructions, and March 15, 2026 for UESTC. Those programme-specific rounds are closed; they do not replace the general windows or establish a 2027 intake.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Chengdu Municipal Scholarship
- Chengdu Sistership City Scholarship
- Chengdu the Belt and Road Initiative Scholarship
- University Scholarship
- CWAS Scholarship
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
How to apply to University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeGeneral admission: undergraduate/graduate and non-degree, scholarship-specific CSC order not established
The 2026 guidebook gives this sequence: submit through the UESTC admission portal, initial review, application-fee payment, academic review, admission confirmation and visa application. It lists CNY 420 for all applicants; payment follows initial review. Undergraduate applications ran 1 December 2025–30 June 2026; graduate applications ran 1 December 2025–1 March 2026, with no spring degree intake. Undergraduate Chinese programmes require HSK 5≥180; graduate Chinese programmes require HSK 6≥180. English programmes list IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 80 or equivalent. Undergraduates must obtain programme-specific CSCA results before the deadline. Chinese-language and pre-university spring applications have an explicit 31 December 2026 cutoff, which remains future as of 3 October 2026. No 2027 degree opening date is established.
Reference: 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureForeign applicants to UESTC–Khalifa international engineering joint master’s only
Apply separately to UESTC and Khalifa University. In UESTC’s portal select application → international engineering special programme → master’s; at https://www.ku.ac.ae/postgraduate-admissions select MSc Electrical and Computer Engineering. Khalifa’s cutoff was March 2, 2026, subject to its own instructions; UESTC’s was March 15, 2026. After both initial reviews, pay each institution’s application fee; amounts and refunds are unstated. Both universities and the company interview online; both universities decide admission. Full admission from both is required; a conditional Khalifa offer is insufficient. The foreign-applicant section gives no complete checklist; do not import domestic-applicant documents. No 2027 intake is established.
Reference: 2026 joint master’s; published February 11, 2026; application rounds closed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check University of Electronic Science and Technology of China's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
- Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Application feeCNY 420Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costs
View cost sourceTuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degree
View cost sourceAccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteed
View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 1,500–2,500 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.
University background, academic strengths and sources
Founded in 1956 (as Chengdu Institute of Radio Engineering, renamed UESTC in 1988) by merging electronics divisions from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Southeast University, and South China University of Technology under Premier Zhou Enlai's directive. It is both a Project 985 and Project 211 university. Fields listed on this profile include School of Information and Communication Engineering, School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, School of Automation Engineering. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.
UESTC is a university focused on electronic information, communications and computing. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China is based in Chengdu.
Fields to research include Electronic science and technology, Information and communication engineering, Computer science and technology, Optical engineering, Software engineering. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.
UESTC does not publish a CSC acceptance rate for its electronics and computing fields. For research degrees, contact a relevant supervisor through a focused email with your CV and proposal when the current notice requests or recommends it. Verify the application fee and agency number in the current notice before submitting through both required systems. Use the programme-specific verified admission calendar; historical closing months do not establish a future deadline.
Chengdu has a humid subtropical climate, mild and often cloudy, with gentle winters and warm humid summers. CSC Path estimates CNY 1,200-2,200 per month for personal expenses, excluding housing. Housing charges, room availability and any scholarship support depend on the selected route. Use the source-linked calendar and fee record for application dates and charges.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10614
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China is based in Chengdu, Sichuan.
English-taught programs
UESTC offers English-taught programs at graduate and some undergraduate levels, so international students can pursue a degree in its electronics and computing fields without prior Chinese.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Chengdu: humid subtropical, mild and often cloudy, with gentle winters and warm humid summers.
- Living costs:
- CSC Path estimate: CNY 1,200-2,200 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
- Student life:
- A relaxed, food-loving city famous for pandas and teahouses, with an extensive metro and a welcoming international scene.
Scholarship records for University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
7 funding entries are recorded. Browse by route first, then open the full sourced list when you need the exact award name.
View all recorded scholarship names
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Chengdu Municipal Scholarship
- Chengdu Sistership City Scholarship
- Chengdu the Belt and Road Initiative Scholarship
- University Scholarship
- CWAS Scholarship
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Chengdu, Sichuan: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.
Check the current CSC award terms
Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
13 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Application fee, tuition, dormitory, insurance, residence permit and living costs, plus the award names UESTC publishes for international students. Read September 17, 2026 from the official UESTC international admissions site and the official 2025 Guidebook for UESTC International Students.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application fee
- The application fee is CNY 420, approximately USD 60, and is non-refundable.
- Tuition
- Annual undergraduate tuition is CNY 15,000 Chinese-instructed, CNY 20,000 English-instructed and CNY 25,000 for the Software Engineering and Management dual degree.
- Tuition
- Master's tuition is CNY 25,000 per year and PhD tuition CNY 34,000 per year, in either teaching language.
- Programmes
- The Chinese Language programme costs CNY 14,000 per year.
- Accommodation
- Dormitory costs CNY 12,000 per year for a single room (PhD only) and CNY 6,000 per year for a double room; a quad room is CNY 3,000 per year.
- Medical insurance
- Medical insurance is CNY 1,000-1,020 per year and is compulsory for all international students. The recovered 2026 guidebook lists CNY 1,000/year; the earlier 1,000–1,020 range remains historical. Source: https://en.uestc.edu.cn/UESTC_Admission_Brochure-EN.pdf.
- Visa and residence permit
- The residence permit costs CNY 400 per year and a physical examination under CNY 500.
- Scholarship
- UESTC publishes a Chinese Government Scholarship route covering both Category A Bilateral and Category B Chinese University Program, plus the Chengdu Municipal Scholarship, University Scholarship, CWAS Scholarship and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
- Tuition notes
- From UESTC's official international Fee Structure page, which states the figures shown are for students enrolled in that academic year. Tuition and the on-campus dormitory fee may be paid by semester. Tuition is not the application fee and is deliberately not reported in feeAmount.
- Accommodation
- Dormitory for degree students only (not available to language students): single room CNY 12,000 per year (PhD students only); double room CNY 6,000 per year per person. The 2025 guidebook also lists a quad room at CNY 3,000 per year.
- Medical insurance
- Medical insurance CNY 1,000-1,020 per year, paid to the life insurance company and subsidised by the university. The 2025 guidebook states all international students must purchase the scheme. The recovered 2026 guidebook lists CNY 1,000/year; the earlier 1,000–1,020 range remains historical. Source: https://en.uestc.edu.cn/UESTC_Admission_Brochure-EN.pdf.
- Residence permit
- CNY 400 per year, paid to the Public Security Bureau.
- Entry requirements
- The recovered 2026 guidebook requires HSK 5≥180 for Chinese undergraduate study, HSK 6≥180 for Chinese graduate study, and IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 80 or equivalent for English study. Undergraduate CSCA subjects are programme-specific. Source: https://en.uestc.edu.cn/UESTC_Admission_Brochure-EN.pdf.
Source: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China — Fee Structure (official international admissions site). Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
Find faculty & official info
Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.
Official websiteUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of China CSC scholarship FAQ
How competitive is a CSC seat at UESTC?
No matched applicant and award totals establish a CSC selection probability for UESTC. Check the exact programme and award requirements; a supervisor’s informal agreement does not guarantee selection.
Can I study at UESTC in English?
Yes. UESTC offers English-taught programs, mainly at the graduate level and in some undergraduate tracks, concentrated in its electronics and computing strengths. You can complete a degree without prior Chinese, though language study helps with daily life in Chengdu. Because English offerings vary by school and year, confirm that your target program runs an English track for your intended intake.
What is UESTC best known for?
Fields to research include Electronic science and technology, Information and communication engineering, Computer science and technology, Optical engineering, Software engineering. The exact programme catalogue determines current availability; a scholarship’s own notice controls its eligibility and benefits.
Does University of Electronic Science and Technology of China accept CSC Type B applications?
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China fully funded?
A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove University of Electronic Science and Technology of China will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.
What is the application deadline for University of Electronic Science and Technology of China?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: The recovered 2026 guidebook sets December 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 for undergraduates and December 1, 2025–March 1, 2026 for graduates; both degree rounds are closed, with no spring degree intake. Its non-degree Chinese-language and pre-university spring cutoff is December 31, 2026, still future as of October 3, 2026; current portal acceptance is unconfirmed. The brochure does not establish 2027/28 degree dates or a scholarship-specific CSC sequence. The complete official PDF was previously recovered and read. A separate 2026 UESTC–Khalifa joint-master’s notice set March 2, 2026 for Khalifa’s application, subject to its own instructions, and March 15, 2026 for UESTC. Those programme-specific rounds are closed; they do not replace the general windows or establish a 2027 intake. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu, Sichuan include School of Information and Communication Engineering, School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, School of Automation Engineering. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.
Does University of Electronic Science and Technology of China charge an application fee?
The 2026 guidebook lists CNY 420 for all applicants, paid after initial review. It does not establish a general 2027 fee schedule. Source: https://en.uestc.edu.cn/UESTC_Admission_Brochure-EN.pdf; previously recovered full PDF. The separate 2026 UESTC–Khalifa joint-master’s notice requires each university’s application fee after both initial reviews. It states neither amount nor refund terms; the general CNY 420 amount is not confirmed for this joint route.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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