University of Science and Technology of China
Hefei · Site officiel ↗
University of Science and Technology of China is in Hefei, China; its bachelor's degrees are taught in Chinese. Tuition for international students: CNY 26,000 (≈ US$3,900) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: High school graduation Completed high school or attained a higher level of education. Language: HSK 5. Applying: application fee CNY 0. Scholarships: 2 from the university; government scholarships: Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program, Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program.
✓ 26 facts from 3 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CNY 26,000 per year (≈ US$3,900) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. Government scholarships for this country: Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program, Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program. |
| Chances of admission | High school graduation: Completed high school or attained a higher level of education. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 31 mars (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Hefei · 31 km from HFE airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Holders of a student residence permit may work part-time or intern off campus only with the university's approval and with remarks added to the residence permit by the exit-entry administration stating the location and duration; without the remarks, off-campus work or internships are not allowed. |
| After graduation | No general post-study work visa; outstanding bachelor's graduates of key Chinese universities engaged in innovation or start-up activities may apply for a residence permit valid for 2-5 years. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has established full and partial undergraduate scholarships to encourage and support outstanding international students in pursuing bachelor’s degrees at USTC.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test de niveau d'anglais non requisSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “A: There is no requirement for English language proficiency.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
USTC Fellowship for Undergraduate Programs (Full Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 31 mars
Sources (3)
“The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has established full and partial undergraduate scholarships to encourage and support outstanding international students in pursuing bachelor’s degrees at USTC.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Full Scholarship: Tuition waiver, comprehensive medical insurance, monthly living stipends, and on-campus dormitories (or off-campus housing subsidy).”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Application Time: October 25, 2026 — March 31, 2027”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12USTC Fellowship for Undergraduate Programs (Partial Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 31 mars
Sources (3)
“The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has established full and partial undergraduate scholarships to encourage and support outstanding international students in pursuing bachelor’s degrees at USTC.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Partial Scholarship: Tuition waiver.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Application Time: October 25, 2026 — March 31, 2027”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in Chinese: Artificial Intelligence · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Chemistry · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Computer Science · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Engineering Sciences · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Life Sciences · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Management Sciences · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Mathematics · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Physics · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “USTC offers 40 undergraduate programs for international students across 15 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences and Nuclear Engineering.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The undergraduate programs at USTC are four-year, full-time programs with Chinese as the language of instruction.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | CNY 0 one-time Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “A: No, there is no application fee.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Proof of funds / financial documents: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “● Statement of Financial Support”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “● A scanned copy of the personal information page of the applicant’s ordinary passport.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “● Personal Statement”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “● Recommendation letter from senior high school (including referee’s telephone number and email address)”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “● China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) Score Report”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “● Notarized copies of the high school graduation certificate and complete academic transcripts for all courses taken during high school.”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in China
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
Sources (5)
“It is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior scholars. An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home countries.”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Scholarship Coverage — 1. Tuition fees; 2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy; 3. Stipend: Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year; CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program (reference)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (5)
“The program is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China that are directly ***ed and recommended by designated Chinese universities.”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program.”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Scholarship Coverage — 1. Tuition fees; 2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy; 3. Stipend: Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | 31 marsSource (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2. Online Application | October 25, 2026–March 31, 2027”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application | 31 marsSource (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Application Time: October 25, 2026 — March 31, 2027”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Programmes taught in Chinese: CNY 26,000 per year (≈ US$3,900) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | CNY 800 per year (≈ US$120) (reference) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (2)
“1. Tuition fee: 26,000 RMB per academic year”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2. Insurance fee: 800 RMB per academic year”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “3. Accommodation fee for on-campus dormitories varying from 500–1,000 RMB per month depending on room type and size”ic.ustc.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Holders of a student residence permit may work part-time or intern off campus only with the university's approval and with remarks added to the residence permit by the exit-entry administration stating the location and duration; without the remarks, off-campus work or internships are not allowed. government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Where a foreigner holding a residence permit for students intends to work part-time or take internship outside the school/university, the applicant shall, with the approval of the school/university, apply to the exit and entry departments of public security organs for remarks on residence permit”en.nia.gov.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Foreigners holding student-type residence permits without the required remarks shall not be allowed to work or take internship outside the school/university.”en.nia.gov.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | No general post-study work visa; outstanding bachelor's graduates of key Chinese universities engaged in innovation or start-up activities may apply for a residence permit valid for 2-5 years. (reference) government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For outstanding foreign students who have obtained a bachelor's degree or above from key universities in China and are engaged in innovation activities or business start-up in China, the applicant may apply for residence permits valid for 2-5 years”en.nia.gov.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Lieu
| City / state | Hefei |
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| Nearest major airport | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), about 31 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1074103 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).