Introduction

The International College, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) offers fellowships for non-degree and research internship programs starting from the academic year 2026. This fellowship is both fully and partially funded for international students to study at USTC. Thus, eligible candidates can apply for the available visiting students programs and get the opportunity for studying in China.

Details

Application period: 

• Spring semester July 1- September 30, 2026

Host Institution: University of Science and Technology of China ( USTC)

Languages of instruction: Chinese and English

Level: Non-degree and research internship programs

Fields or programs: There are different programs for each level (you can see them in through the official link below)

Benefits for both types of programs

There are three different levels such as:

• Level A is funded by USTC that includes tuition waiver, vast Medical Insurance, free university hostel monthly allowance of 2,500 RMB for an undergraduate, 3000 RMB for a master and 3500 RMB for a doctoral student;
• Level B that is funded by USTC and includes a tuition waiver, broad Medical Insurance, and a free on-campus dormitory.
• Level C that is sponsored by USTC only includes tuition waiver.

Undergraduate degree discipline

• Artificial Intelligence
• Atmospheric Science
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Electronic Information Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Geophysics
• Life Sciences
• Management Science
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
• Nuclear Engineering
• Physics
• Planetary Science
• Quantum Information Science
• Space Science and Technology

Master’s degree discipline (English-Taught)

• Astronomy
• Atmospheric Science
• Electronic Information
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Master of Business Administration
• Optics Engineering
• Physics

Master’s Degree Discipline (Chinese – Taught)

• stronomy
• Atmospheric Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science and Technology
• Control Science and Engineering
• Cultural Heritage
• Cyberspace Security
• Electronic Science and Technology
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Geology
• Geophysics
• History of Science and Technology
• Information and Communication Engineering
• Instrument Science and Technology
• Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanics
• Nuclear Science and Technology
• Optical Engineering
• Physics
• Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
• Public Administration
• Safety Science and Engineering

For Doctoral programs, check this file.

Eligibility requirements

• Foreigners who hold a valid passport, and are in sound physical and mental health condition.
• Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate programs
• Applicants should be between 18-40 years old (in general).
• Those who apply for Chinese-taught programs must fulfill the Chinese proficiency criteria and those who apply for English-medium ones must meet the relevant English competency criteria.
• Applicants who apply for research internship programs should have a good command of English.

How to apply?

The application is online; you can apply online for the fellowship through USTC’s Online Application System.

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Note: Research Internship application procedure should be completed at least three months before the enrolment in USTC.

Steps to complete:

• Create an account in the system.
• Fill in the form and upload all the documents accurately.
• Select the fellowship you want to apply for.
• Candidates can either apply for one level or three levels simultaneously.
• USTC will choose which level of fellowship the applicant may or may not receive according to the broad elevation of the applications.

Research internships:

Research internship is categorized into three categories, similar to the fellowship above, with the same financial benefits.

Application period:

• Jan.1 — Mar.31 (for fall semester)
• July1 — Sept.30 (for spring semester)

1. Applicants should contact USTC professors in relevant research fields and gain pre-acceptance from professors before submitting applications online.

Supervisors’ profiles at this link NAD Websites of schools:

Required documents

• Copy of passport (with a validity of a maximum of one year)
• Certificate of registration and transcript (for high school graduates)
• For master and doctoral programs, certificate of enrolment, transcript, and certified graduation certificate from the higher education institutions.
• Research proposal (only for research programs)
• Curriculum Vitae/resume
• Letter of acceptance from a USTC supervisor
• At least one letter of recommendation from a full university professor or associate professor.
• Proof of Chinese or English language competency as needed

Note: Documents not in English or Chinese must be attached with an attested translation in one of the above languages.

For more information about the programs and the lists of fields, you are requested to visit the USTC website to help you prepare better.