Category
Bachelors, Masters & PhD
Details
The University of Science and Technology of China- USTC Scholarships aims to better develop the university’s international education through full scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The University of Science and Technology of China Scholarship covers tuition fees, insurance fees, monthly stipends (up to 7,000 RMB), and accommodation subsidy.
So far, USTC has been training nearly 2000 international students from more than 100 countries, among whom 63% are PhD students and 29% are master’s students. More details about this opportunity are provided in this post.
USTC Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $12,100 Stipends | Accommodation | Health Insurance
- Deadlines: March 15, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarships, you must:
- The applicant must be a non-Chinese national in good health & currently should not be studying in China.
- Applicants for Bachelor’s Degree Studies must hold a high school diploma (equivalent to a high school diploma in China), an HSK5 certificate and be under the age of 30 by September 1st, 2026.
- 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, 2026.
- 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, 2026.
- For the graduates to obtain their degrees in 2025, they should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their studies and obtain the degree by July 2026.
Required Documents for the University of Science and Technology of China Scholarship
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 a recent photo.
- Photocopy of Passport
- A study or research proposal (no less than 800 words).
- Updated CV.
- Two letters of Recommendation Letters
- A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
- Photocopy of Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript for both Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree (if available).
- Proof of Language Proficiency.
Financial Benefits
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 7,000 / Month
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance