A. About East China University of Science and Technology

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) is located in Shanghai, a center of commerce, finance, trade and shipping of China. Founded in 1952 and originally named East China Institute of Chemical Technology, ECUST is the National research-oriented university directly regulated by Ministry of Education in China, National ‘Project 211’ University, National ‘985 Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform' University, National ‘Double First-Class Initiative' University, QS ranking of 32^nd in China.

ECUST possesses 17 schools and colleges, covers 11 disciplines such as science, engineering, economics, management, literature, law, art etc. There are over 28,000 full-time students including 16,760 undergraduates, 9,521 master students and 1,986 doctoral students. According to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) Database, 8 disciplines in ECUST rank top 1% in the world, namely Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology and Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Agriculture Science, Environmental Engineering, among of which Chemistry and Engineering rank top 1‰.

ECUST graduates have been enjoying praise and reputation among employers and the society, with a ranking of 16^th in mainland China in terms of QS University Graduates Employment Competitiveness.

B.Scholarship Programs

ECUST offers both Chinese Government Scholarship Type A for all degree programs and Type B for graduate programs, which covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and monthly living allowance.

For Chinese Government Scholarship Type B, ECUST is one of the prestigious universities designated to directly recruit international graduate students to study under this scholarship scheme, which includes High-level Postgraduate Program and Belt & Road Postgraduate Program, ECUST Agency Number: 10251. Regarding the opened programs plus the application deadlines for 2023 intake under Chinese Government Scholarship Type B, please check our website at https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=72#

a)Qualifications for Graduate Programs

• Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health, with a valid degree（Bachelor’s degree for Master applicants, Master’s degree for Ph.D. applicants）.

• Applicants should meet the language requirements

• Chinese-taught Programs: minimum requirements of HSK 5 for 210 or HSK 6 for 180. Those who’ve been granted bachelor or master’s degree from a Chinese-taught program at a Chinese university can apply for exemption from HSK requirements.

• English-taught Programs: minimum requirements of TOEFL 80, or IELTS 6.0, or provide proof of English-taught program during previous degree. Native English speakers do not need to submit the English Proficiency Certificate.

b)Qualifications for Undergraduate Programs (Chinese taught programs only)

• Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health, with a valid high school diploma or above.

• Applicants must be aged over 16.

C. Application Documents

1.Documents for Graduate Programs

a)Copy of passport photo page.

b)Copy of graduation and degree certificate of the highest education.

c)** Prospective diploma recipients must submit an official document issued by the current school to prove the current study status and expected graduation date. If applicants are admitted, a scan copy of the graduation and degree certificate shall be sent before registration.

d)Transcripts of all courses at the highest academic level.

e)Proof of Chinese or English language proficiency（HSK score obtained on and after September 1st 2021 is valid.）

f)Acceptance Letter（Please be sure to upload if any）. 

g)Two Recommendation Letters in English or Chinese from Professor or Associate Professor.

** Recommendation Letters should be issued after 1st September 2022 and contain the following information: title, institute, contact information, e-mail and signature of the referee.

h)A Study Plan with a minimum of 800 words and a detailed Research Proposal if prepared.

i)Other supporting documents （e.g. published papers, awards & certificates）

j)Non-criminal Record Certificate. If applicant is unable to get one at home country, please sign Non-criminal Record Affirmation. International students studying in China can submit a certificate of no bad performance issued by university.

k)Statement of Financial Support.

l)Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The original form should be kept by applicants. The physical examination must cover all of the items listed in the form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please plan your physical examination schedule carefully as the result is valid for only 6 months.

** Visit https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/list.php?id=104 to download forms 9/10/11.

** Only Chinese or English documents are accepted, if not, notarized copy of Chinese or English translation shall be provided

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.Documents for Undergraduate Programs

a)Passport（personal information page and visa page if in China, validity of over 6 months）

b)High school diploma or equivalent certificate

c)** Prospective diploma recipients must submit an official document issued by the current school to prove the current study status and expected graduation date. If applicants are admitted, a scan copy of the graduation and degree certificate shall be sent before registration.

d)Transcripts of all courses in high school or results of international standardization test（A-LEVEL/IB/IGCSE/AP/SAT/ACT/BC/UEC/STPM etc.）.

D. Admission Details for Degree Programs

Master Programs: https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=17

Doctoral Programs: https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=18

Undergraduate Programs: https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=2

E.Contact Us

Admission Office of College of International Education　

East China University of Science and Technology

Room 106, Lizhi Building, 130 Meilong Rd., Shanghai, 200237, P.R. China

Tel: 0086-21-64253279

Fax: 0086-21-64252280

E-mail: cie@ecust.edu.cn, Contact Ms. Wang Qi, Mr. Zhou Haibo

Website: http://ies.ecust.edu.cn/