Painted interpretation inspired by HUST’s maroon university name monument and forested Wuhan campus
Huazhong University of Science and Technology official seal

HUSTWuhan, China

International undergraduate study

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

华中科技大学

Engineering ambition. A university in the forest.

  • Founded 1952
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 27 October 2026
QS ranking#307
LocationWuhan, Hubei
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4–6 years
Tuition guideRMB 18k–40k/year
Application status2027 degree entry open

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1952. A major research university with engineering and medicine at its core, and a wooded main campus near Wuhan’s East Lake.

Explore HUST’s story and strengths

From engineering roots to a comprehensive university

HUST traces its engineering roots to Huazhong Institute of Technology, founded in 1952. The modern university was formed in 2000 through a merger with Tongji Medical University and Wuhan Urban Construction Institute.

Engineering and medicine at its core

Engineering and medicine are HUST’s defining strengths, alongside computing, life sciences, business and the humanities. Tongji Medical College brings a medical tradition dating to 1907; it is part of HUST, distinct from Tongji University in Shanghai.

Two sides of Wuhan

The wooded main campus lies near East Lake on Luoyu Road. Tongji Medical College is across the Yangtze in Hankou; programme and residence arrangements determine your everyday base.

  • Engineering and medical expertise

    Explore mechanical, electrical, computing and biomedical study at a university with established strengths in engineering and medicine.

  • A campus in the forest

    A dense canopy, shaded paths and extensive greenery give HUST’s main campus its distinctive setting near East Lake.

  • An established international community

    HUST has welcomed international students since the 1960s, with alumni from more than 160 countries and regions.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 / 5 · 180+ Chinese-taught degree entry · school-specific Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • Previous qualification taught in Chinese
  • Native Chinese, subject to HUST verification

HSK 4 for science, engineering and medicine. HSK 5 for economics, management and humanities-related subjects, including arts and law; the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation also requires HSK 5. Chinese preparation is needed before degree entry if you do not meet the language requirement.

English language IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 80+ For the six English-taught degrees Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • Duolingo 110+
  • Other equivalent certificates accepted by HUST
  • Previous qualification taught in English
  • Native English, subject to approval

For the six English-taught degrees. Duolingo 110 is explicit in the Chinese guide. These are degree-entry requirements; the 2027 foundation guide publishes no separate IELTS or TOEFL minimum.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by HUST

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for Chinese-taught liberal arts, economics and management; STEM Chinese for Chinese-taught science, engineering, life sciences and medicine. Not listed for English degrees.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

Required for every Chinese- and English-taught undergraduate degree.

Required
Physics

Chinese-taught non-medical science and engineering, except biomedicine and life sciences; English Intelligent Manufacturing, Telecommunications and Software Engineering.

By programme
Chemistry

Chinese-taught biomedicine, life sciences and medicine; English Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy and Clinical Medicine (MBBS).

By programme

Follow the compulsory combination in the 2027 guide. No minimum CSCA score is published. The 2026 Silk Road call requires Professional Chinese, Mathematics and Physics for its two degrees.

CSCA is required for undergraduate admission and Chinese Government Scholarship degree applications. The 2027 foundation guide does not require a CSCA report for foundation entry; degree progression remains conditional. HUST subject table ↗ · Official CSCA website ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Direct degree entry or a foundation for English-taught study.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your programme

Choose a major and teaching language from the international catalogue. Check the route’s dates and whether you need foundation study before degree entry.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

Degree applicants

Introduce yourself, explain your understanding of China, and describe why you want to study at HUST and what you hope to achieve. The 2027 degree guide gives no word limit.

Self-introduction video

Degree applicants

Record a self-introduction in Chinese or English, no longer than 60 seconds. The guide does not publish a language-certificate exemption from this video.

Personal art portfolio

Architecture & design only

Prepare at least five pieces of your own artwork. These schools also require an online interview; other applicants do not need a portfolio.

All other required documents

  • School certificates and transcripts

    Provide your high-school graduation certificate or the school’s expected-graduation proof, plus complete high-school transcripts.

  • Language and CSCA reports

    Upload the required HSK or English evidence and CSCA results for degree entry. Only the corresponding language certificate may be waived after HUST verifies an eligible exemption.

  • Ordinary passport and China status

    The 2027 guide requires an ordinary passport expiring after 15 October 2028. Applicants in mainland China must also upload their valid visa or residence permit.

  • Physical examination and police certificate

    Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and obtain a valid certificate of no criminal record. The foundation guide accepts a health certificate or residence permit from applicants already in China.

  • Financial certification

    Provide financial evidence or a bank statement of at least US$5,000 for general degree or foundation entry.

  • Nationality and guardian evidence, where relevant

    Upload previous passports and China residence/entry-exit records for the guide’s nationality cases. Under-18 applicants need guardian authorisation and a guarantee from their legal guardian in China.

  • Scholarship and supporting materials

    Silk Road applicants also need the CSC application form, Type B, agency 10487. Include relevant awards, projects or other academic achievements; follow your scholarship authority’s additional checklist.

Use Chinese or English documents; attach official notarised translations for other languages in the degree application. The foundation checklist requires Chinese or English translations. Prepare the foundation’s own seven-document checklist if using that route.

HUST application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

45 options
Browse all 45 options

HUST undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and AutomationSchool of Mechanical Science and EngineeringChinese
Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Science and EngineeringEnglish
Industrial EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Science and EngineeringChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationSchool of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringChinese
Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Life Science and TechnologyEnglish
BioinformaticsCollege of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
BiotechnologyCollege of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
Biological SciencesCollege of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
BiopharmaceuticalsCollege of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
Electronic and Information EngineeringSchool of Electronic Information and CommunicationChinese
Telecommunications EngineeringSchool of Electronic Information and CommunicationEnglish
Software EngineeringSchool of Software EngineeringChinese
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Artificial Intelligence and AutomationChinese
AutomationSchool of Artificial Intelligence and AutomationChinese
Electronic Science and TechnologySchool of Integrated CircuitsChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Data Science and Big Data TechnologySchool of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and Urban PlanningChinese
Urban PlanningSchool of Architecture and Urban PlanningChinese
Landscape ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and Urban PlanningChinese
Digital Media ArtSchool of DesignChinese
Product DesignSchool of DesignChinese
Environmental DesignSchool of DesignChinese
Civil EngineeringSchool of Civil and Hydraulic EngineeringChinese
Smart ConstructionSchool of Civil and Hydraulic EngineeringChinese
Construction ManagementSchool of Civil and Hydraulic EngineeringChinese
Traffic EngineeringSchool of Civil and Hydraulic EngineeringChinese
Water Conservancy and Hydropower EngineeringSchool of Civil and Hydraulic EngineeringChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringChinese
Business AdministrationSchool of ManagementChinese
Supply Chain ManagementSchool of ManagementChinese
AccountingSchool of ManagementChinese
International Economics and TradeSchool of EconomicsChinese
International BusinessSchool of EconomicsChinese
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesSchool of HumanitiesChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureSchool of HumanitiesChinese
LawSchool of LawChinese
PharmacySchool of PharmacyChinese
PharmacySchool of PharmacyEnglish
StomatologySchool of StomatologyChinese
Forensic MedicineDepartment of Forensic MedicineChinese
Clinical MedicineThe 2nd School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Clinical Medicine (MBBS)The 2nd School of Clinical MedicineEnglish
Software Engineering—English

How you choose your majorThe 2027 guide confirms six English-taught degrees, including Software Engineering; the new English route’s school is not specified. The 39 Chinese options retain the 2026 named catalogue pending a replacement. Most programmes last four years; selected architecture/medical degrees last five and English MBBS six. Chinese AI, Computer Science and business options remain Chinese-taught.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB50,200

Tuition

RMB / year18,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year10,800Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,800Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year5,200Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Choose the teaching language and subject group above.

Accommodation

Campus-room allowance at RMB 900/month.

ChinaStudyGuide allocation: RMB 900 × 12; official range RMB 700–1,200/month

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,200 × 12

Transport

Metro, buses and occasional taxis around Wuhan.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 150 × 12

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone and everyday essentials.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate; includes the official RMB 1,000 annual insurance fee

A 12-month degree-year budget using published 2027 tuition and housing rates. Excludes application fees, flights, visa, deposits and foundation study. The separate foundation costs RMB 18,000 for 17 weeks, plus its housing, insurance and application fee.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Chinese Government Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull or partial funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition waiver
  • Accommodation
  • Undergraduate stipend: RMB 2,500/month
  • Comprehensive medical insurance: RMB 800/year

The listed full-award package is published in HUST’s latest detailed Silk Road call (2026). Bilateral Type A benefits depend on the country award and may be partial. Confirm the 2027 award terms; continued funding is subject to the scholarship rules.

Application
Type A: apply through your home-country dispatching authority; country deadlines govern (HUST gives late November–early April). Request HUST pre-admission via “Only for Pre-admission Letter”. Type B Silk Road: 15 October 2026–30 April 2027, through HUST’s portal, plus CSC Type B / agency 10487; fee RMB 800.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate degree admission. The latest detailed Silk Road call specifies Professional Chinese, Mathematics and Physics; a 2027 paper update is not published in the funding summary.
Selection
Silk Road is for citizens of Russia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Pakistan, applying for Chinese-taught Architecture or Software Engineering; HSK 4 · 180+. The latest detailed 2026 call requires an excellent high-school record and age under 25. HUST academic review and CSC selection apply; 2027 award confirmation governs final terms.
Official scholarship details

The 2027 Silk Road undergraduate window is open; Type A availability and deadlines vary by country. Competition is a ChinaStudyGuide estimate. HUST’s general Chinese University Program is postgraduate-only.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Wuhan base.

On campus

International student dormitories

A campus base near your teaching and student services.

Room allocation appliesLocations & practical details
Locations
HUST has a main campus near East Lake and a medical campus in Hankou. Confirm the teaching campus and residence in your admission arrangements.
Best for
Students who want a convenient campus routine and a university-managed room.
Plan for
The degree guide lists RMB 700–1,200/month, or RMB 8,400–14,400 over 12 months. Confirm room type, occupancy, deposit, utilities and booking arrangements.
Off campus

Private rental in Wuhan

Independent living, with a commute and lease to arrange.

Independent arrangementLocations & practical details
Locations
Look near your actual teaching campus: main-campus study on Luoyu Road and medical study in Hankou involve different neighbourhoods.
Best for
Students who prefer an independent household or need a particular room arrangement.
Plan for
Budget rent, deposit, utilities and the journey to class. Agree the off-campus procedure with HUST and complete the required accommodation registration.

Have a housing backup. The guide publishes a housing rate but no universal room guarantee. Confirm allocation before travelling and keep a practical alternative; scholarship accommodation follows the award terms.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by HUST’s main-campus library, reflecting pool and leafy courtyard
A library in the forest
Painted interpretation inspired by Yellow Crane Tower, the Yangtze River and Wuhan’s bridges
Beyond the campus gates

Wuhan after class

Wuhan brings together East Lake, the Yangtze and lively neighbourhoods on both sides of the river. Try hot dry noodles for breakfast, explore older streets and riverside parks, and leave time for the city beyond campus.

Campus routine

Shaded avenues, dining halls, libraries and student activities shape everyday life on the forested main campus. Tongji Medical College has a separate setting in Hankou, so build your routine around your actual teaching location.

Around Hongshan & Optics Valley

Luoyu Road connects the main campus with busy student neighbourhoods, shops and Optics Valley. Wuhan has hot, humid summers and chilly winters; allow for both in your packing and housing choices.

Weekends in Wuhan

Cycle or walk around East Lake, visit museums or explore the Yangtze riverfront and Yellow Crane Tower. Hankou’s historic streets and Wuchang’s neighbourhood cafés offer different sides of the city.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 27 October 2026. Degree requirements, dates, six English programmes and fees follow the 2027 guide published 26 October. Named Chinese majors retain the latest 2026 catalogue as a reference pending a replacement list. QS rank uses the 2027 edition.

Use the Chinese 2027 text for the 26 October opening and fee payment within 15 days; the English translation contains conflicting older dates. The guide supplies Duolingo 110 and includes the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in HSK 5. The Chinese Silk Road table assigns Architecture to its correct school; the English text has a school-name typo. Use the 2027 funding summary for current dates and fee, and the separately dated detailed call for older award conditions. Grade targets, competition and living-cost allocations are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.