Admission

Changsha University of Science and Technology International Student Application Guide (Fall 2026 Enrollment)

Date:2026-06-15   Source:

I. Programs Offered

1. Language Program

Chinese Language Study

2.Undergraduate Programs

Major

Language

Duration

International Economics and Trade

Chinese/English

4 years

New Energy Science and Engineering

English

4 years

Road, Bridge and River-Crossing Engineering

English

4 years

Traffic Engineering

English

4 years

Food Science and Engineering

Chinese

4 years

Bioengineering

Chinese

4 years

Computer Science and Technology

English

4 years

Civil Engineering

English

4 years

Port, Waterway and Coastal Engineering

Chinese/English

4 years

Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Engineering

Chinese/English

4 years

Architecture

Chinese

5 years

 

 

3.Master's Programs

Major

Language

Duration

Finance

Chinese

3 years

International Business

Chinese

3 years

Accounting

Chinese

3 years

MBA

Chinese

3 years

Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics

English

3 years

International Chinese Language Education

Chinese/English

3 years

Transportation Engineering

English

3 years

Food Science and Engineering

Chinese

3 years

Software Engineering

English

3 years

Civil Engineering

Chinese

3 years

Electronic Science and Technology

Chinese/English

3 years

Information and Communication Engineering

Chinese/English

3 years

Physics

Chinese/English

3 years

Hydraulic Engineering

English

3 years

Communication and Media Design

Chinese

3 years

Spatial and Interaction Design

Chinese

3 years

Product and Service Design

Chinese

3 years

4.Doctoral Programs

 

Major

Language

Duration

Food Science and Engineering

Chinese

5 years

Civil Engineering

Chinese

4~6 years

Electronic Science and Technology

Chinese/English

4 years

Physics

Chinese/English

4 years

Hydraulic Engineering

English

4 years

 

Ⅱ.Basic Qualifications for Applicants

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.

2. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, with good academic and moral performance.

3.Education and Age requirements:

 For undergraduate programs, applicants must have a high school diploma and be under 25 years old.

 For master’s programs, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old.

 For doctoral programs, applicants must have a master’s degree and be under 40 years old.

 Applicants under 18 must provide a notarized guardianship certificate from their guardian in China.

4.Language proficiency requirements

Chinese-taught programs:

   Undergraduates: HSK Level 4 with a score of 180 or above.

   Master’s/Doctoral students: HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above.

English-taught programs:

TOEFL 68 and above, IELTS 5.5 and above, or Duolingo 85 and above.

 Exemptions:Students from English-speaking countries or those who have completed previous studies in English.

5.Applicants for undergraduate programs are, in principle, required to submit a CSCA score report. Applications will be comprehensively evaluated based on the submitted materials, and admission will be granted on a merit basis. Applicants with outstanding CSCA results will be given priority during the review process.

III. Application Materials

1. Register online and fill out the application form website: https://csust.17gz.org/.

2. Highest education certificate. If not in Chinese/English, it must be translated and notarized.

3. Transcripts. If not in Chinese/English, they must be translated and notarized.

4. Passport photo page.

5. Non-criminal record certificate.

6. Language proficiency certificate (Only TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo are accepted for English-taught programs).

7. Financial guarantee statement.

8. Completed Foreign Physical Examination Form (see attachment for blank form and guidelines).

9. Study and research plan (required for graduate applicants; written in Chinese for Chinese-taught programs and in English for English-taught programs, not less than 500 words).

10. Academic recommendation letters (required for graduate applicants; two letters from associate professors or higher).

Note : All materials should be uploaded as high-resolution images or PDFs.

 

Ⅳ. Application Deadline

Applications are accepted from now until all spots are filled.

 

Ⅴ. Fees

1.Application Fee: RMB 500 (non-refundable).

2.Annual Registration Fee: RMB 500.

Tuition: Chinese-taught Undergraduate RMB 12,000/year;

English-taught Undergraduate RMB 16,500/year;

Master's RMB 19,000/year;

Doctoral RMB 23,500/year;

Chinese Language Program RMB 16,000/year.

Accommodation: Twin RMB 6,000/year; Triple RMB 4,400/year; Quadruple RMB 3,000/year.

 

Ⅵ.Scholarships

Scholarships: Conditional scholarships are available for outstanding students, covering tuition, accommodation fees. Current students must pass annual evaluations to continue receiving scholarships. Scholarships will be canceled for those who fail the entry medical exam, withdraw mid-term, fail to report on time without permission, or take unauthorized leaves.

 

Ⅶ. Application and Admission Process

Step 1: Online Application

Applicants register and submit applications online at https://csust.17gz.org/.

Step 2: Document Review

CSUST reviews applications and preliminarily screens qualified applicants.

Step 3: Academic Review

The relevant school conducts an academic review of preliminarily screened applicants.

Step 4: Entrance Examination

Applicants who pass the academic review take a unified entrance exam, which includes language and basic subject tests. The exam can be written or an interview.

Step 5: Admission

Confirm the pre-admission list and issue admission materials.

Notes:

1. Postage fees for mailing materials are borne by the applicant. Only personal applications are accepted.

2. International students must purchase insurance as required. Those who do not purchase insurance will have their admission canceled.

3. The exact registration date will be specified in the Admission Notice. Those who fail to register on time will have their admission canceled.

 

Ⅷ. Contact Information

International College of Engineering,Changsha University of Science and Technology  

Address: 960 Section 2, South Wanjiali Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, China 410114  

Email: admission@csust.edu.cn  

Website: https://www.csust.edu.cn/gjxy/lxsjy/zsgz.htm