University of Science and Technology of China

About

Located in Hefei, China, the University of Science and Technology of China is a premier research institution under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, widely celebrated for its elite standing in physical sciences, quantum mechanics, and advanced engineering. The university offers an array of English-taught master's and doctoral programs designed to attract global talent, supported by the dedicated Office of International Cooperation which facilitates admissions, visas, and cross-cultural integration. International students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, generous scholarship opportunities like the Chinese Government Scholarship, and an immersive academic environment that pairs high-level scientific inquiry with rigorous mentorship from leading researchers. A defining characteristic of the institution is its "School-Academy Integration" model, which gives undergraduate and graduate students unprecedented access to national laboratories and cutting-edge breakthrough projects from day one.

Background

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a public university in Hefei, Anhui, China. It is owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and co-funded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Education of China, and the Anhui Provincial Government. It is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university was founded in Beijing by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in September 1958. In the beginning of 1970, the university moved to Hefei during the Cultural Revolution. The university has 13 schools, 11 national research platforms, 8 science-education integration colleges, and 5 joint cooperative institutes with local governments. The university is a member of the C9 League.

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