Are you an international student looking to pursue an undergraduate program in China? Do you need help to support you in your tuition, accommodation, and a stipend during your studies? The USTC Fellowship offers a great opportunity for international students to study at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). This prestigious fellowship provides financial assistance at two levels (fully funded and tuition fee waiver), allowing students to focus on their studies without the financial burden. Applicants can apply for one or both fellowship levels but receive only one based on eligibility.
The USTC Fellowship is for non-Chinese citizens who wish to pursue undergraduate programs at USTC. Applicants must be under 30 by September 1, 2027, and have passed the new HSK Level 5 or above. Applicants whose native language is Chinese or who have studied at a Chinese-medium high school can apply for an HSK exemption.
The primary goal of this highly competitive fellowship is to attract talented individuals from around the world and allow them to experience China’s renowned education system.
The University currently offers 40 undergraduate programs across 15 disciplines for international students, including 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.
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Who can apply?
Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Provide HSK Level 5 or above (or proof of studying in a Chinese-medium high school).
- Age must be under 30 by September 1, 2027.
- Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent by July 2027.
- Applicants who are emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan must obtain foreign citizenship before April 30, and live abroad for at least 2 years between April 30, 2022, and April 30, 2026.
- Cannot have other Chinese scholarships or funds for the 2027-2028 academic year.