Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for University of Science and Technology Beijing. 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 Science and Technology Beijing's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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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 noticeCGSIS agency number
10008
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
2026 intake (self-funded and all scholarship routes), per USTB International Student Center notices published 1 November 2025. Self-funded postgraduate and undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran 1 November 2025 to 15 June 2026, now closed. The 2026 CSC Type B High-Level Postgraduate project ran 1 November 2025 to 15 March 2026; the separate 2026 Silk Road Type B project ran March to April 2026, per project notice. The 2026 USTB Dingxin (Chancellor) Scholarship ran 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026. The Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students runs approximately November to May, exact dates per the annual scholarship notice. A 2027-intake notice was not yet published as of 17 September 2026.
For University of Science and Technology Beijing, 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: Official 2026 graduate guidance lists a nonrefundable CNY 600 application fee. Re-verified July 30, 2026.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
2026 intake (self-funded and all scholarship routes), per USTB International Student Center notices published 1 November 2025. Self-funded postgraduate and undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran 1 November 2025 to 15 June 2026, now closed. The 2026 CSC Type B High-Level Postgraduate project ran 1 November 2025 to 15 March 2026; the separate 2026 Silk Road Type B project ran March to April 2026, per project notice. The 2026 USTB Dingxin (Chancellor) Scholarship ran 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026. The Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students runs approximately November to May, exact dates per the annual scholarship notice. A 2027-intake notice was not yet published as of 17 September 2026.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10008
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 Science and Technology Beijing
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
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Type A (国别奖 / Bilateral Program)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B (高水平研究生项目 / High-Level Postgraduate Program)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B (丝绸之路项目 / Silk Road Program)
- USTB Dingxin Scholarship (北京科技大学国际学生鼎新奖学金)
- Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (北京来华留学生政府奖学金)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- USTB Outstanding International Student Scholarship (北京科技大学优秀国际学生奖学金)
How to apply to University of Science and Technology Beijing
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 notice2026 master and doctoral direct admission
Apply online and pay the non-refundable CNY 600. No paper application mailing is required. Upload notarized qualifications and transcripts, personal statement/research plan of at least 1000 words for master or 1500 for doctorate, two academic references, language evidence, ordinary passport, health form, financial guarantee and police record. Supervisor acceptance and research achievements are optional. The university publishes admission results in late June and emails admission/JW 202 documents in July. Bring original qualifications for registration. The doctoral eligibility section says HSK 6 but the document list says HSK 5; obtain clarification before relying on either threshold.
Reference: November 1, 2025–June 15, 2026; 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 Science and Technology Beijing's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
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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.
University agency number on record: 10008. For Type B, match it to University of Science and Technology Beijing in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application systemCosts 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 600Application 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 2,500–4,000 / 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 1952 as one of China's leading engineering institutes, USTB’s Metallurgical Engineering subject placed first in ShanghaiRanking’s 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). Its Materials Science and Engineering discipline is a National Double First-Class construction discipline. Fields listed on this profile include School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical 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.
The University of Science and Technology Beijing is a specialized national university whose strongest identity comes from metallurgy, materials, and the engineering systems around them. It is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative, and its official materials emphasize deep roots in mining and metallurgical education. For CSC applicants, that makes USTB a focused choice: it is strongest when your proposal clearly belongs in its technical ecosystem, not when you simply want any engineering degree in Beijing.
USTB published a clear two-system process for the 2026 High-Level Postgraduate Type B scholarship. Applicants selected Type B with agency number 10008 in CGSIS, also applied through onlineapply.ustb.edu.cn, paid the university application fee, and submitted between 1 November 2025 and 15 March 2026. The official notice described a full scholarship covering tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance, and medical insurance. It also required a supervisor acceptance letter for the High-Level Postgraduate route, so professor outreach should begin well before the deadline.
English-medium opportunities are available in the disciplines that define the university. The 2026 Silk Road notice listed English postgraduate study in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Safety Science and Engineering, normally with IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, or accepted equivalent evidence. USTB is therefore a high-value target for applicants with a coherent technical background, but it is not a low-effort safety option. A credible application should name a research group, show a practical or research method, and explain why USTB's specialization is essential to the proposed work.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10008
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
A national engineering-focused university in Beijing, part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative, with especially strong metallurgy, materials, safety, and environmental engineering.
English-taught programs
The official 2026 Silk Road notice listed Chinese and English postgraduate options in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Safety Science and Engineering. English applicants generally needed IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, or accepted equivalent proof.
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City snapshot
- Climate:
- Beijing has cold, dry winters, hot summers, and a short, pleasant spring and autumn. Air quality and spring dust can vary.
- Living costs:
- Tier 1 city: budget above provincial-capital levels for food, transport, and personal spending, although a full CSC award covers university accommodation.
- Student life:
- USTB is in Haidian's university district, with strong access to research institutions, other major campuses, public transport, and a large international student community.
Official sources used
We checked these university pages for the current scholarship route, deadline, fee, programs, and application steps. Universities can revise a notice after publication, so recheck the source before submitting.
- Official 2026 High-Level Postgraduate CSC notice
- Official 2026 Type B Silk Road notice
- Official 2026 graduate application and fee guidance
Last reviewed 30 July 2026. See our editorial and corrections policy.
Scholarship records for University of Science and Technology Beijing
8 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
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Type A (国别奖 / Bilateral Program)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B (高水平研究生项目 / High-Level Postgraduate Program)
- Chinese Government Scholarship — Type B (丝绸之路项目 / Silk Road Program)
- USTB Dingxin Scholarship (北京科技大学国际学生鼎新奖学金)
- Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (北京来华留学生政府奖学金)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- USTB Outstanding International Student Scholarship (北京科技大学优秀国际学生奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Beijing: 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 Science and Technology Beijing. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
24 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Application window, fees, tuition, scholarship routes and entry requirements for international students applying to USTB for the 2026 intake.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application fee
- CNY 600, non-refundable whether or not the applicant is admitted
- Self-funded application window
- 1 November 2025 to 15 June 2026 for the 2026 intake (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Master's tuition
- CNY 31,600/year Chinese-taught; CNY 37,600/year English-taught
- Doctoral tuition
- CNY 41,600/year Chinese-taught; CNY 47,600/year English-taught
- Bachelor's tuition
- CNY 23,300/year Chinese-taught
- Accommodation
- CNY 1,500/month/bed double room; CNY 750/month/bed quad room; on-campus places are limited and unsuccessful applicants must arrange off-campus housing
- Medical insurance
- CNY 800/year or CNY 400/semester; purchasing medical insurance in China is mandatory for registration
- CSC Type B agency number
- 10008 (机构代码), stated in the 2026 CSC scholarship notice and the 2026 postgraduate application notice
- CSC Type B High-Level Postgraduate window
- 1 November 2025 to 15 March 2026 for the 2026 project
- CSC Type B Silk Road window
- March to April 2026 for the 2026 project, per the project notice
- Dingxin Scholarship window
- 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026 for the 2026 intake
- Dingxin Scholarship coverage
- Full scholarship covers tuition, on-campus dormitory, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance; partial scholarships cover one or several of those items. Bachelor's duration 4 years; master's 2–3 years; doctorate 4 years
- CSC Type B stipend
- Master's CNY 3,000/month; doctorate CNY 3,500/month, plus tuition, dormitory and comprehensive medical insurance
- Beijing Government Scholarship window
- Approximately November to May each year; exact dates and requirements per the annual scholarship notice
- Outstanding International Student Scholarship
- In-campus award for students who have studied at USTB for at least one academic year; applied for each October; first prize CNY 5,000, second prize CNY 3,000, third prize CNY 1,000 per person
- CSC Type A route
- Bilateral Program (国别奖): apply through the home-country dispatching authority or the Chinese embassy/consulate, generally November to March; USTB must be listed as first choice and a pre-admission letter can be requested from csctypea@ustb.edu.cn
- Language requirements
- Chinese-taught: HSK 4 (bachelor's), HSK 5 (master's), HSK 6 (doctorate). English-taught where English is not an official language: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 70 (bachelor's), IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 (master's and doctorate)
- Age limits
- Bachelor's 35 or under; master's 40 or under; doctorate 45 or under (2026 notices)
- CSCA test
- Bachelor's applicants must sit the CSCA (来华留学本科入学学业水平测试); a mathematics score is required for all majors and a physics or chemistry score for science, engineering and agriculture majors
- Application materials
- Notarised degree certificates and transcripts, personal statement (master's 1,000+ words, doctorate 1,500+ words), two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, language certificate, passport copy, physical examination form, financial guarantee letter, certificate of no criminal record; supervisor acceptance letter and publication list optional
- Results and enrolment
- Admission results published late June; electronic admission letter and JW202 form sent in July; enrolment in early September; original degree certificates checked on arrival
- Contact
- admission@ustb.edu.cn; +86-10-62332037; International Student Center, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083
- Entry requirements
- Language: Chinese-taught: HSK 4 for bachelor's; HSK 5 for master's; HSK 6 for doctorate. English-taught (where English is not an official language): IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 70 for bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 for master's and doctorate.. Age: Bachelor's applicants generally 35 or under; master's applicants generally 40 or under; doctoral applicants generally 45 or under.
- Ranking source and edition
- USTB’s Metallurgical Engineering subject placed first in ShanghaiRanking’s 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). Source: https://www.shanghairanking.com/universities/university-of-science-and-technology-beijing
Source: 2026年国际学生研究生申请方式及申请材料（硕士、博士）— USTB International Student Center. 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 Science and Technology Beijing CSC scholarship FAQ
What is USTB's CSC agency number?
The official 2026 Type B notice gives agency number 10008. Applicants had to submit both through CGSIS and USTB's own online application system.
Which USTB fields are strongest for a CSC application?
USTB is most compelling for metallurgy, materials, safety, environmental engineering, and related computer and engineering research. A precise match with a lab or supervisor matters more than choosing the university only for its Beijing location.
Does University of Science and Technology Beijing accept CSC Type B applications?
University of Science and Technology Beijing 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 Science and Technology Beijing 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 Science and Technology Beijing 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 Science and Technology Beijing?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: 2026 intake (self-funded and all scholarship routes), per USTB International Student Center notices published 1 November 2025. Self-funded postgraduate and undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran 1 November 2025 to 15 June 2026, now closed. The 2026 CSC Type B High-Level Postgraduate project ran 1 November 2025 to 15 March 2026; the separate 2026 Silk Road Type B project ran March to April 2026, per project notice. The 2026 USTB Dingxin (Chancellor) Scholarship ran 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026. The Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students runs approximately November to May, exact dates per the annual scholarship notice. A 2027-intake notice was not yet published as of 17 September 2026. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at University of Science and Technology Beijing on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for University of Science and Technology Beijing in Beijing include School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical 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 Science and Technology Beijing charge an application fee?
Official 2026 graduate guidance lists a nonrefundable CNY 600 application fee. Re-verified July 30, 2026.
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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