University of Science and Technology of China International Student Scholarship

Established by USTC to support outstanding international students studying and participating in exchanges at the university, this scholarship has two categories: Category A for degree students and Category B for non-degree students.

1. Coverage and amounts

Tuition waiver and monthly living allowance: undergraduate RMB 2500, master’s RMB 3000, doctoral RMB 3500. Non-degree students receive the corresponding amount according to their study level.

2. Available programs

All undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs admitting international students.

3. Eligibility

1. Category A:

• Non-Chinese citizens.
• Not recipients of a Chinese Government Scholarship.
• Undergraduate applicants: high-school graduation certificate, HSK Level 5 certificate and no older than 30.
• Master’s applicants: bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Chinese bachelor’s degree and no older than 35.
• Doctoral applicants: master’s degree equivalent to a Chinese master’s degree and no older than 40.

2. Category B:

• Non-Chinese citizens.
• Exchange students from partner institutions or outstanding students at world-renowned universities.

4. Application dates

1. Category A: December 15, 2017-March 31, 2018.
2. Category B: March 1, 2018 for autumn 2018 entry; September 1, 2018 for spring 2019 entry.

5. Procedure and documents

1. Category A: access the international student online application system at http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/ and complete the application.

Required documents:

• Scholarship Application Form.
• Copy of the passport information page.
• Notarized copies of the highest academic qualification certificate and transcripts. Graduating students may provide expected-graduation certification when applying.
• Two recommendation letters from professors at the institution awarding the applicant’s final qualification.
• Study plan.
• Curriculum vitae.
• English or Chinese proficiency evidence.
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Note: All documents must be in English or Chinese. Documents in other languages must include English or Chinese translations. More information: .

2. Category B: download and complete the Scholarship Application Form, contact a prospective supervisor independently and, after obtaining agreement, submit all documents to that supervisor.

Required documents:

• Scholarship Application Form.
• Copy of the passport information page.
• Notarized copies of the highest academic qualification certificate and transcripts. Graduating students may provide expected-graduation certification when applying.
• Undergraduate applicants: 1 university recommendation letter. Postgraduate applicants: 2 recommendation letters from professors at the institution awarding their final qualification.
• Study plan.
• Curriculum vitae.
• English or Chinese proficiency evidence.
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Note: All documents must be in English or Chinese. Documents in other languages must include English or Chinese translations. More information: .

6. Receiving office and contact information

Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, University of Science and Technology of China

Address: 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui

Postal code: 230026

Telephone: 86-551-63600279

Fax: 86-551-63632579

Email: isa@ustc.edu.cn