Location: China
Program: Undergraduate
Eligibility: Non-Chinese International Students
Duration: Full duration of undergraduate programme
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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The 2026 USTC International Undergraduate Programme offers outstanding international students the opportunity to pursue a world-class undergraduate education at one of China’s most prestigious science and technology universities. Exceptional applicants may be considered for the USTC Fellowship, which provides comprehensive financial support including full tuition fee coverage, insurance, a monthly stipend, and an accommodation subsidy. Alternatively, strong applicants may also apply through their home country’s Chinese Embassy or Consulate for the full Chinese Government Scholarship. This programme reflects USTC’s commitment to attracting talented international students to contribute to its rigorous academic and research environment.
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is one of China’s most elite universities, consistently ranked among the top five nationally and within the top 100 globally. Established in 1958 and directly administered by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), USTC is renowned for its exceptional programmes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Located in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province, the university is home to numerous national and international research centres and has produced a remarkable number of scientists, Nobel laureates, and global research leaders.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition fee waiver (RMB 26,000/year)
- Insurance fee coverage (RMB 800/year)
- Monthly living stipend of RMB 2,500
- Accommodation subsidy for on-campus dormitory
- Access to one of China’s most prestigious science and technology universities and its world-class research facilities
- Opportunity to study in the dynamic and growing city of Hefei, home to several major national laboratories and innovation hubs
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid foreign passport, in good physical and mental health, and hold a senior high school graduation certificate (or equivalent) by July 2026
- Must have passed the new HSK Level 5 or above — applicants whose native language is Chinese or who can provide proof of attending a Chinese-medium high school may apply for HSK exemption
- Must participate in and provide valid results from the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) Test, covering compulsory subjects (Professional Chinese – STEM and Mathematics) and one elective subject (Physics or Chemistry)
- Emigrants from China’s mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan applying as international students must have obtained foreign citizenship and renounced Chinese nationality before April 30, 2022, and must have resided abroad for at least 2 years between April 30, 2022 and April 30, 2026
- Applicants born abroad with one or both parents holding Chinese citizenship must provide supporting proof of permanent foreign residence, renunciation of Chinese nationality, or a PRC Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
- Applicants under 18 years old by September 1, 2026 must submit a Guardian Statement, and the guardian must reside in Hefei for the duration of the student’s studies at USTC
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Qualified students for the 2026 USTC International Undergraduate Programme will be selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, CSCA test results, interview performance, and overall qualifications and certificates. Applicants who pass the initial document review will be notified by email and invited to proceed to the university assessment stage, after which final admission decisions will be communicated in June or July 2026.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
