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The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) traces its origins to 1958 when the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) established it in Beijing. It was founded under the goal to lead the development of cutting-edge technology of China in response to the increasingly fierce global competition. In 1970, USTC was strategically relocated and has been operating in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province. Ever since then, this prestigious research university keeps open arms for extraordinary talents across the globe. Now the university is home to 60,000 young gifted students, aspiring scholars and researchers as well as 3,500 distinguished faculty members.
China, Hefei, Hefei, 230026
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
University of Science and Technology of China
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
| Ranking | Form | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | QS | 2025 | Public |
All residence buildings are within walking distance from campus. You can get to lectures, visit the library and spend time on campus easily.
The accommodation locates within the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District (SEID) and managed privately by the Suzhou Industrial Park Education Development and Investment Limited Company.
You will receive the information about your accommodation options once you have received your unconditional offer, and will assist in booking accommodation once you have paid your deposit to secure your place at USTC. Where possible, we will try to allocate you to your first choices.
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) was founded in 1958 in Beijing by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Sharing the rich resources of CAS, USTC was established to cultivate top-tier talents in cutting-edge and interdisciplinary science and technology.
As one of China’s most prestigious universities, USTC is a member of the C9 League, a consortium of top 9 universities in China (C9 League on Wikipedia). It consistently ranks among the top 5 universities in the mainland of China, and the top 53 globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
USTC is recognized for its excellence in advanced science and high-tech research, along with its unique management programs and well-structured disciplines in the humanities and medical sciences. It boasts five disciplines in the top 0.1% of the ESI International Rankings 2022 (Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science) and 17 disciplines ranked among the top 50 globally in the ARWU Subject Rankings 2024, including Nano Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc..
The university features an exceptional faculty of over 1,000 full professors, including 62 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) or the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE). USTC frequently hosts Nobel laureates and world-renowned scholars who engage with students through face-to-face interactions, further enhancing its academic environment.
USTC currently comprises 32 schools, including 8 CAS institutes, and operates prominent research and educational institutions such as the Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, the Shanghai Institute for Advanced Studies, the Beijing Institute, the Institute of Advanced Technology, the International Institute of Finance, and the First Affiliated Hospital.
USTC warmly invites outstanding students from across the globe to join this "Cradle of Scientific Elites," where they will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow into world-class scientific talents.