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University application guide

How to apply to University of Science and Technology of China

中国科学技术大学

Hefei, Anhui, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for University of Science and Technology of China. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.

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Funding route on this profile

The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for University of Science and Technology of China. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10358. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

The reviewed profile records the application fee as free. No application fee: the official International College FAQ states "Q9. Is there any application fee? A: No, there is no application fee." Re-verified September 15, 2026.

Source-linked admission details

tuition, otherCosts, requirements, deadlines · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

Application portal
The 2026/2027 master's and doctoral online application window was October 16, 2025 to January 31, 2026; the online assessment took place in February or March 2026 and admission results were issued in June or July 2026.
Application portal
The 2026/2027 bachelor's online application window was November 14, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with school assessment in April or May 2026 and admission in June or July 2026.
Age requirement
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid passport. Master's applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Chinese bachelor's degree and be under 40 on September 1, 2026; doctoral applicants must hold a master's degree and be under 45; master's scholarship applicants must be under 35 and bachelor's scholarship applicants under 30.
Language requirement
Chinese-taught programs require HSK Level 4 or above at master's and doctoral level and HSK Level 5 or above at bachelor's level; English-taught programs require IELTS or TOEFL or other proof of English proficiency.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's applicants must sit the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) organised by the China Scholarship Council, with Compulsory Chinese for Science and Mathematics plus one elective from Physics or Chemistry, and must supply the score with the online application.
Physical examination
Application documents include a research plan of at least 800 characters for master's and at least 1,000 for doctoral, a CV, two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors with phone number and email, and the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
Tuition
USTC tuition for 2026/2027 is CNY 26,000 per academic year for bachelor's, CNY 30,000 per academic year for master's (CNY 150,000 per student for the Management School MBA) and CNY 35,000 per academic year for doctoral programs.
Accommodation
Other published costs are insurance at CNY 800 per academic year and on-campus accommodation from CNY 500 to CNY 1,000 per month depending on room type and size.
Tuition
The USTC master's first-class scholarship is provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education (Chinese Government Scholarship), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS-ANSO Scholarship) or USTC, and covers tuition, comprehensive medical insurance, a monthly stipend of CNY 3,000 and an accommodation subsidy. The second-class scholarship, provided by USTC, covers tuition, and recipients may apply for teaching or research assistantship subsidies after enrolment.
Tuition
The USTC bachelor's first-class scholarship covers tuition, comprehensive medical insurance, a monthly stipend of CNY 2,500 and an accommodation subsidy; the second-class scholarship covers tuition only. A student may receive only one scholarship in the end.
Intake
Applicants who already hold another Chinese scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year may not apply for the USTC scholarship.
Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship applicants apply through the local Chinese embassy or consulate and campuschina.org, and USTC issues pre-admission on production of the scholarship funding certificate sent to isa@ustc.edu.cn.
Programmes
USTC states it has no preparatory programme of any kind and has not authorised any individual, company or agency to run profit-making training connected with its applications.
Tuition notes
Published on the USTC International College program pages for the 2026/2027 intake. Bachelor's CNY 26,000 per academic year; master's CNY 30,000 per academic year, except the Management School MBA at CNY 150,000 per student; doctoral CNY 35,000 per academic year. Insurance is CNY 800 per academic year and on-campus accommodation ranges from CNY 500 to CNY 1,000 per month depending on room type and size.
Read USTC International College - Master's Degree Programs Admission Brochure, 2026/2027 intake

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

For the 2026/2027 intake, USTC's International College publishes three separate dated windows. The master's and doctoral programs, and the USTC master's/doctoral scholarship, ran online application from October 16, 2025 to January 31, 2026, followed by an online assessment in February or March 2026 and admission results in June or July 2026. The bachelor's program and the USTC bachelor's scholarship ran from November 14, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with school assessment in April or May 2026 and admission in June or July 2026. All of these 2026/2027 windows have now closed. Self-funded and scholarship applicants use the same USTC online application system (isa.ustc.edu.cn); no separate self-funded window is published. The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for USTC is applied for through the local Chinese embassy or consulate and campuschina.org, and USTC states it issues pre-admission only against a scholarship funding certificate sent to isa@ustc.edu.cn. No 2027/2028 intake notice had been published as of September 17, 2026.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10358

Open deadline source

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 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
  • ANSO Scholarship
  • CAS-ANSO Scholarship (中国科学院-ANSO奖学金)
  • USTC International Student Scholarship - First Class / 中国科学技术大学奖学金（一等奖学金）
  • USTC International Student Scholarship - Second Class / 中国科学技术大学奖学金（二等奖学金）

How to apply to University of 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 scholarship's official notice

Other scholarships

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2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered

Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.

University website — locate the current award notice

Doctoral USTC Fellowship levels A/B/C

Create an account in USTC’s application system, select one or more fellowship levels, complete the form and upload the documents. The 2026 window was October 16, 2025–January 31, 2026. A host supervisor is not required during online application; departments review complete applications, organize interviews and select students. Provide passport, a research proposal of at least 1,000 words, CV, two professor or associate-professor recommendations, medical form, language evidence, and authenticated degrees/transcripts with notarized translations where needed. Monitor the registered email for requests and interview arrangements. The 2026 requirements do not establish 2027 availability.

Reference: 2026 doctoral fellowship; closed January 31, 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check University of 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. 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.

  3. 3

    Check how this award accepts applications

    Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.

    Read official admission instructions
  4. 4

    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.

    Open university application
  5. 5

    Complete the scholarship requirement

    Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.

  6. 6

    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.

See annotated portal walkthroughs

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 templates
How 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. 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.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. 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.
  5. 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: 10358. For Type B, match it to University of Science and Technology of China in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

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Official sources for this guide

The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.

Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.