University of Science and Technology Beijing CSC Scholarship 2026 — Full Guide
Complete guide to applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) at University of Science and Technology Beijing in Beijing, Beijing.
Quick Overview
| Scholarship | Type A (Chinese Government Scholarship) |
| Degree Levels | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, General Scholar, Senior Scholar |
| Deadline | January – April 2026 (varies by channel) |
| Monthly Stipend | ¥2,500 (Bachelor's) · ¥3,000 (Master's) · ¥3,500 (PhD) |
| Language | English or Chinese (program-dependent) |
| Agency Number | 10008 |
CSC Scholarship Benefits at University of Science and Technology Beijing
The Chinese Government Scholarship at University of Science and Technology Beijing is fully funded and covers:
- Full tuition waiver — all academic fees covered
- On-campus accommodation — university dormitory provided free of charge
- Monthly stipend — ¥2,500 (Bachelor's), ¥3,000 (Master's), ¥3,500 (PhD)
- Comprehensive medical insurance — provided by the Chinese government
- Settlement allowance — one-time payment upon arrival
International travel costs are not included and must be arranged and paid by the student.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the CSC scholarship at University of Science and Technology Beijing, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China
- Be in good health and meet the physical examination requirements
- Bachelor's applicants: high school diploma, under 25 years old
- Master's applicants: bachelor's degree, under 35 years old
- PhD applicants: master's degree, under 40 years old
- Meet the language requirements of the chosen program (English proficiency or HSK for Chinese-taught programs)
- Not be receiving any other Chinese government scholarship at the time of application
Available Programs & Subjects
University of Science and Technology Beijing offers a wide range of programs for international students across multiple faculties. For the most up-to-date list of programs accepting CSC scholarship students, visit the university's international admissions page or search for University of Science and Technology Beijing on the CSC Study in China portal.
How to Apply — Step by Step
There are two main channels to apply for the CSC scholarship at University of Science and Technology Beijing:
Channel 1: Apply Directly to University of Science and Technology Beijing (University Route)
- Contact a professor — email potential supervisors at University of Science and Technology Beijing with your CV and research interests. Securing an acceptance letter greatly improves your chances.
- Create your CSC account — register at campuschina.org and begin the online application. Use agency number 10008.
- Complete the CSC application form — fill in your personal details, education history, study plan, and preferred program.
- Upload and prepare documents — gather all required documents (see checklist below) and upload them to the CSC portal.
- Submit to University of Science and Technology Beijing — also apply through University of Science and Technology Beijing's own international admission portal if required.
- Wait for results — results are typically announced between June and August.
Channel 2: Apply Through Your Country's Embassy (Bilateral Route)
- Check your embassy's deadline — contact the Chinese embassy or your country's education ministry for the bilateral program deadline and requirements.
- Complete the CSC online application — same process as above at campuschina.org.
- Submit to your embassy — deliver printed application materials to the designated authority in your country.
- Embassy nominates candidates — your embassy shortlists and forwards applications to CSC.
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents for your CSC application to University of Science and Technology Beijing:
- CSC Application Form (printed from campuschina.org)
- Highest degree diploma (notarized copy)
- Academic transcripts (notarized copy)
- Study plan or research proposal (minimum 800 words)
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
- Valid passport copy
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within 6 months)
- Language proficiency certificate — English: IELTS/TOEFL (or university attestation); Chinese: HSK certificate
- Acceptance letter or pre-admission letter from University of Science and Technology Beijing (if available)
- Published papers or academic achievements (if applicable, especially for PhD)
- No Criminal Record certificate
All documents not in Chinese or English must be notarized translations.
Application Deadline
| Application Channel | Typical Deadline |
|---|---|
| University Direct (University of Science and Technology Beijing) | February – April 2026 |
| Embassy / Bilateral Program | December 2025 – March 2026 (varies by country) |
| CSC Online System Closes | Usually end of April 2026 |
Always verify exact deadlines on the University of Science and Technology Beijing website and your country's embassy.
Tips for a Strong Application
- University of Science and Technology Beijing is a 211 Project university with strong programs. Tailor your study plan to their specific departmental strengths.
- Getting a professor's acceptance letter is highly recommended and significantly boosts your chances.
- Highlight any publications, research experience, or academic awards — 211 universities value strong academic profiles.
- Submit your application as early as possible. Late applications often face stricter review.
- Have all documents professionally translated and notarized well before the deadline.
About University of Science and Technology Beijing
Introduction
The University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB; 北京科技大学) is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction. The university was formerly known as Beijing Steel and Iron Institute (北京钢铁学院) before 1988.
History
The university was founded in 1952 from the combination of five former colleges. It known then as the Beijing Industrial Institute of Steel and Iron (北京钢铁工业学院). It was renamed as Beijing Steel and Iron Institute (北京钢铁学院) in 1960. The University of Science and Technology Beijing name was not adopted until 1988.
In 1997, USTB was selected into the first tier of universities for China's 211 Project (involved with the development of 100 world class universities in the 21st century for China).
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Schools and departments
USTB consists of 38 schools, provides 48 undergraduate programs, 121 master programs, 73 doctoral programs and 16 postdoctoral research fields. The University has large departments in physics, chemistry, engineering, economics, and English. One of the largest departments is the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The University has about 14,000 undergraduate students and about 14,000 PhD and graduate students. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has about 500 students in the undergraduate program and about 200 students in various graduate and PhD programs. Owing to its origin as a former iron and steel university the university has one of the strongest departments in the field of materials science with strong international visibility and reputation particularly in the field of physical metallurgy and metal physics of the microstructures of structural and functional materials.
Schools & Institutes
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- School of Civil and Resources Engineering
- School of Energy and Environment
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Automation and Electrical Engineering
- School of Computer and Communication Engineering
- Dongling School of Economics and Management
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Duoism Institute
- School of Mathematics and Physics
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- School of Foreign Studies
- School of Marxism
- Tianjin School
- Graduate School
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy
- National Center for Materials Service Safety
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Steel Technology
- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology
- Institute for Cultural Heritage and History of Science and Technology
- Institute of Artificial Intelligence
- Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Institute for Multidisciplinary Innovation
Campus
USTB total area 803,900 m2 is located in Haidian District, Beijing, facing Fourth Ring Road, where most key institutions of higher learning are gathered. The USTB Gymnasium for 2008 Summer Olympics is located on the east part of the campus. It is one of the four competition gymnasiums in Beijing's universities, which provided places for competition items like judo and taekwondo in the 29th Olympic Games, as well as competition items like wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby in the 13th Paralympic Games. The USTB provides its students with newly built dormitories, completed in 2005. After the Olympic Games, the main part of the gymnasium is provided as the place for indoor physical education, fitness training, athletic contests and artistic performances. The comprehensive gymnasium is provided as the place for swimming teaching and aquatic park.
International students
USTB is an institution involving the Chinese Government Scholarship Program and has been accepting the international students since 1954. More than two thousands of students from 74 countries and regions have been studying and doing research work in the university.
Rankings and reputation
The University of Science and Technology Beijing is listed as one of the top 500 global universities in several world university rankings such as the QS World University Rankings, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking, the Center for World University Rankings, and the CWTS Leiden Ranking.
As of 2023, the Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the "Shanghai Ranking", placed USTB 201-300 in the world. The U.S. News & World Report ranked USTB 381th globally and 89th in Asia in its 2024 Best Global Universities Rankings.
The university is considered one of the major research institutions for Engineering in Beijing. USTB's metallurgy and materials science programmes are highly regarded in China. Since 2018, USTB has been ranked the best globally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for "Metallurgical Engineering".
In recent years, eminent faculty members, together with outstanding young researchers of the university, such as Prof. YUE Qingrui, have contributed significant original research to top-tier international journals in cutting-edge scientific domains. The Autonomous Vehicle Metaverse Project "Jiu Lu" by USTB was successfully launched. Two papers from the USTB SCCE were selected as excellent papers by the China Association for Science and Technology. 23 achievements by USTB won the 2022 China Metallurgical Science and Technology Award. Five achievements of USTB won the State Science and Technology Awards.
Notable alumni
- Lu Zhengyao, billionaire businessman, chairman of Luckin Coffee
- Luo Gan
- Liu Qi
- Xu Kuangdi
- Huang Mengfu
- Zhang Zilin
- Ganggang Hu Guidice
Disclaimer: The university information above is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect the most current data. We recommend verifying details on the official University of Science and Technology Beijing website.
External Links
- ustb.edu.cn
- news.ustb.edu.cn
- en.ustb.edu.cn
- topuniversities.com
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- shanghairanking.com
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- usnews.com
- chinaxy.com
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- timeshighereducation.com
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- shanghairanking.com
- leidenranking.com
- cwur.org
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