Discover USTC’s International College: Admissions & Research Internships for 2025–26

USTC, which is part of the elite C9 League and a leading research university in China, welcomes international students through its International College (IC) in Hefei. IC offers a wide range of opportunities—from postgraduate degrees to research internships and summer programs.

• Degree Programs:
  USTC offers 91 master’s and 97 PhD programs across fields like Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, and more (Academia Stack Exchange, ustc.admissions.cn, Wikipedia, ic.ustc.edu.cn).
• International College Offerings:
  • Non-degree programs including Research Internships, Winter Camps, and Summer Schools (ic.ustc.edu.cn).

Admission Requirements & Application Process

Postgraduate Programs

Eligibility for international applicants includes:

• Non-Chinese nationality with a valid passport (ic.ustc.edu.cn).
• Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s for master’s applicants and Master’s for PhD applicants (or a pre-graduation certificate)
• Age limit: Under 40 for master’s, 45 for PhD by September 1, 2025 (ic.ustc.edu.cn).
• Language requirement:
  • For Chinese-instructed programs: HSK 4 or above (or exemption proof)
  • For English-instructed programs: English language proficiency documentation required (ic.ustc.edu.cn).

Interviews or school-specific assessments may follow via separate online interviews or tests

Research Internships (Non-Degree)

• Open to 3rd/4th-year undergraduates and graduate students.
• Offers hands-on research under the mentorship of USTC professors in state-of-the-art labs (ic.ustc.edu.cn).

Scholarships & Financial Support

• USTC Fellowships: Offer tuition waivers, accommodation subsidy, medical insurance, and stipends—approx. USD 500/month (Master’s) and USD 1050/month (PhD) (NSTDA).
• Chinese Government Scholarships: Fully cover tuition, accommodation, insurance, and monthly stipend (3,000 RMB for Master’s; 3,500 RMB for PhD)
• CAS-TWAS Fellowship: Includes tuition waiver, health coverage, stipend (7,000–8,000 RMB/month), and travel support (UTM International).

Why Choose USTC IC?

• Top-tier research environment backed by Chinese Academy of Sciences affiliation (Wikipedia).
• Rich diversity with nearly 737 international students among 16,700 undergrads and 9,300 postgrads
• Strong support for internationally supported research opportunities and scholarships.