Requirements of Enrollment

Those in good health, ready to abide by Chinese laws, decrees and the university regulations, and those who willing to respect Chinese customs and habits can apply based on their own needs.

Types of Students	Entrance Requirements
Professional student	Senior high graduate with good records
Undergraduate student	Senior high graduate with good records
Graduate student	Equal to a Chinese BA or BS. Graduate from our University or a Chinese college with good record & recommended by 2 professors or 2 associate professors
PhD candidate	Equal to a Chinese MA or MS, recommended by 2 professors
Student for advanced studies	College freshman or above
Senior student for advanced studies	Equal to a Chinese MA or MS, or qualified for Ph.D studies. studying on a special project under the tutor
Visiting scholar	Associate professor or above, or equal to a Ph.D, intending to do research in a special field
Short-term student	Senior high or above
Language student	Senior high or above

Highlighted programs taught in English language:

Mechanical design, manufacture and automation

The goal of this major is to foster senior engineering professionals who have the applied capability of mechanical equipment, able to complete such duties as operation, management, applied research, design and manufacture, sci-tech development and marketing in the production forefront of mechanical engineering and automation.

Electrical engineering and automation

The goal of this major is to foster senior engineering professionals who will mainly involve in such work as electrical system operation, planning, design, automation control, power electronic technology, testing analysis, production and management, and engineering design research, development and management in fields of electrical equipment and automation information.

Civil engineering

The goal of this major is to foster senior engineering and management professionals who have good accomplishments of natural science and master the basic theory methods and skill of civil engineering. The students mainly involve in such work as planning, design, construction and management of bridge, road and tunnel construction.

Besides, CSUST offers 56 bachelor programs such as International Trade, Business Administration, Chemistry and Biology Engineering, Food Engineering, Electronics and Information Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Projection Management, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Thermal Energy and Power Engineering and etc.

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi):Chinese Level

Applicants for undergraduate programs in Science and Engineering disciplines whose HSK exam score does not meet the requirements can enroll in one year preparatory courses with their high school academic records and their HSK exam score. Upon passing an exam after the one-year courses, they can be admitted as formal students.
HSK exam is not required for admission of those students who apply for programs taught in English language.

Application Procedures

The applicants shall write to the International Exchange Division of Changsha University of Science & Technology for the “Application Form” and the “Physical Examination Record for Foreigners” which shall be completed and then with photocopy of passport mailed or E-mailed back to the university. The university will send the qualified applicants a Visa Application Form (JW202 Form) and CUST Admission Notice. The applicants shall apply for the students (x) visa by presenting these two documents at the Chinese embassy or consulate.

A. The following documents shall be provided by long-term students (over 6 months):

1. Photocopy of passport.

2. Highest diploma.

3. Application form.

4. Certificate for studying Chinese language..

5. Physical examination form.

B. The following documents shall be provided by short-term students (under 6 months):

1. Photocopy of passport.

2. Application Form.

Tuition

Registration: 330 RMB per person.

Currency account: Changsha University of Science and Technology

Bank-correspondent: Bank of China, Hunan Branch，Songguiyuan Sub-branch, BKCHCNBJ970 №15153508093001

When to pay the tuition: Pay it at one time at the beginning of the school year.

How much to pay: (RMB/person/year)

Language student		16000
Short-term Language Learning (3weeks)		3200
Undergraduate Student	liberal arts	16000
	science & technology	16500
	art	18000
Postgraduate Student	liberal arts	18500
	science & technology	19000
	art	22000
Doctoral degree	liberal arts	22000
	science & technology	23500
Senior Student for Advanced Studies		16000
Visiting Scholar		16000

Entry Dates and Registration Procedures

A. The academic year consists of two long-term semesters in spring and autumn and one short-term semester in summer. Long-term semesters focus on class teaching and study, short-term semesters focus on practice.

Long-term semester in autumn starts in early September and ends in January of the following year.

Long-term semester in spring starts in late February and ends in early July.

Short-term semester follows closely the Long-term semester in spring. It is generally 3-6 weeks long.

The arrangement of semesters is subject to minor variations.

B. Applicants for professional, undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. specialties should start the application process three months before the semester commences; applicants for professional and undergraduate specialties should enter the university at the beginning of the long-term semester in autumn; Applicants for graduate and PhD. Specialties can enter the university at the beginning of one of the long-term semesters. However special cases are not confined by this deadline. Other types of students and visiting scholars can apply, enter, and visit the university at any time.

C. Please take the following documents to International Exchange Division of CUST for registration as soon as get to CUST:

1. Student (X) Visa to China

2. CUST Administration Notice

3. JW202 Form (original)

4. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (original)

5. Blood Test Report for HIV and Syphilis (original)

6. Eight copies of personal photo (one inch)

D. Within one month after arrival, the student should go to the Changsha Sanitation & Anti-epidemic Bureau for a health checkup. After the student has received the Qualification Certificate, they must go to the Changsha Municipal Pubic Security Bureau for the Residence Permit for Foreigners.

Study and Living Conditions

CUST has a stable study environment and a Chinese-speaking environment as well as nice establishments and conditions. The university is organized, well-managed, and has systemic and perfect managing measures and responsible administrators. The university offers all sorts of large, middle and small-size classrooms for class study and self-study.

There are two types of accommodations for students:

A．single room possess an air conditioner, color TV, fridge，telephone, furniture: 5500 RMB/ per semester.

B．double room possess an air conditioner, color TV, fridge, telephone, furniture: 3000 RMB/per semester.

（single room） （double room）

Degree and Study Certificate

A．Qualified students working for a degree will be granted an official graduation certificate authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Those who meet all the requirements of degree application and granting stipulated by the People's Republic of China will be conferred a corresponding bachelor, master's or doctor's degree.

B．Upon completion of academic studies, qualified non-degree students will receive a study certificate or corresponding document.