2024 University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships For Foreign Students [APPLY HERE]

University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships is to better develop the international education of the university, connect with domestic and foreign high-quality science and education resources, and build a crucial platform for international cooperation and exchange.

Apart from being responsible for international students’ admission, management and services as an administrative department, it also offers Chinese language and culture programs for international students.

So far USTC has been training nearly 2000 international students from more than 100 countries, among whom 63% are Ph.D. students and 29% are master’s students.

With the commitment to providing a supportive environment for study and research, the university launched the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships to offer comprehensive and competitive scholarships for international students and scholars.

The fast and steady development of international education at USTC is inseparable from our high-quality and world-class research and teaching mechanism. Being crowned as “cradle of future scientists”, the university is noted for its advanced science and engineering programs, as well as unique management programs and well-tailored programs in humanities.

According to internationally acclaimed university rankings, e.g. THE, QS, Nature Index, etc., USTC ranks as one of the best universities in China. It ranked 1st among Chinese universities in 2020 by Nature Publishing Index China, and 3rd in China’s mainland (80th in the world) by Times Higher Education in 2020. Today, over 30,000 USTC alumni are working globally, and form a strong international network in the fields of scientific innovation, politics, business and industries.

University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships Requirements:

To be considered for the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships, you must:

• The applicant must be Non-Chinese Nationals in good health & currently should not be studying in China.
• Applicants for Bachelor’s Degree Studies must have hold a high school diploma (equivalent to high school diploma in China), an HSK5 certificate and be under the age of 30 by September 1st, 2024.
• The applicant who is applying for a Master’s Degree Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and the age should be under 35 by September 1st, 2024.
• The applicant who is applying for a Doctoral Degree Must have a Master’s Degree and the age should be under 40 by September 1st, 2024.
• For the graduates to obtain their degrees in 2024, they should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their study and obtain the degree by July of 2024.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships will provide a Full China Scholarship for all the Admitted Students. The Scholarship details are given below.

• Full Tuition Waiver
• Accommodation: Free University Dormitory or Accommodation Subsidy.
• Monthly Stipend:
• Bachelor’s Degree: CNY2,500 / Month
• Master’s Degree: CNY 3,000 / Month
• Doctoral Degree: CNY 3,500 / Month
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Required Documents

To apply for the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Online Application form for USTC Scholarship with Signature and Recent photo.
• Photocopy of Passport
• A study or research proposal (no less than 800 words).
• Updated CV.
• Two letters of Recommendation Letters
• Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
• Photocopy of Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript for both Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree (if have

Method of Application

The Application Process for the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships is Online.

Interested and qualified applicants should Complete the Online Application Form and Select the Fellowship.

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