Metallurgical Engineering

Known as "the cradle of iron and steel engineers”, USTB has been ranked among the most influential key national universities sponsored by the Chinese MOE. The university is renowned for its English-medium engineering courses, such as bachelor’s Materials Science and Engineering, master’s Management Science and Engineering, Information and Telecommunication Engineering. Other English-taught courses are also available,for instance, master’s MBA and Enterprise Management. In addition, USTB focuses on international cooperation, establishing partnership with nearly 90 foreign universities from different countries and regions. USTB would make your stay in China a valuable one.

The University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) was founded in 1952 following the amalgamation of the best departments in related fields of five eminent universities as a result of a nationwide reorganization of the higher education system. Over half a century of remarkable growth, it has developed into one of the most influential key national universities sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education. USTB is renowned for its study of metallurgy and materials science. Its main focus is on engineering;at the same time it maintains a balanced programme of science, management, humanities, economics and law. It was one of the first universities to be entitled to establish state-approved graduate schools and was chosen to be part of China's "211 Project", which is designed to develop a hundred first rate universities in the 21st century. In 2006 it was also selected as one of a select group of pilot universities for the "Platform for National Advanced Disciplines Innovation" program.

USTB values greatly and will for ever cherish its long tradition of being "Rigorous in Learning and Research and Venerating Practice". Over 100,000 graduates are contributing to society all over the world; most of them have become professionals and joined our national elites in the field of politics, economics, science and education. As metallurgy and materials science are the two disciplines for which it is most renowned, USTB is also known as "the cradle of iron and steel engineers" .

USTB is now working hard towards its goal of becoming one of the top-ranking research universities in China and an internationally renowned higher education institute with its own distinguishing features. While retaining its current leading position in metallurgy and materials sciences, it is making great efforts to develop other areas and to achieve a balanced disciplinary structure in engineering and technology, science, management, economics, social sciences, humanities and law in the near future.

Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate students are mandatory to live in campus in first year. Rooms shared by two to four persons are provided, costing 25-50yuan /day per person (approx US$3.8-7.7/day per person).
 
Master's Program

Rooms shared by two to four persons are provided, costing 25-50yuan /day per person (approx US$3.8-7.7/day per person).
 
Chinese Language Program

Two students will share a standard room with separate toilet and bathroom, 50 yuan per day per person.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Education background and age limits:

Applicants for bachelor’s degree must have a high school degree and be under the age of 25.

Applicants for master’s degree must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

Applicants for doctoral degree must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

3. Requirements for Language (Compulsory):

Chinese-Medium Programs: HSK4 (or levels above).

English-Medium Programs (for applicants from Non-English Speaking Countries): IELTS 6 / TOEFL 80 / Other official English Proficiency Certificate

1. Application Form of Chinese Government Scholarships.

Program Category: Type B

Agency Number: 10008

2. Photocopy of the first page of the Ordinary Passport . It should be valid until September 2025 or dates later than that, otherwise it needs to be renewed before application.

3. Degree Certificates in Chinese or English (Bachelor and Master).

Remark: Students expecting to graduate soon should provide an official letter stating the expected graduation date, then submit the degree certificate later if admitted to USTB.

4. Transcripts in Chinese or English (Bachelor and Master) up to the present, including courses taken and standard achieved.

5. Certificates for Language.

Chinese-Medium Programs: HSK5 for master and PhD (If applicants provide HSK4 certificates, they shall study 1 year’s Elementary Chinese Course). HSK4 for bachelor.

English-Medium Programs: IELTS 6 / TOEFL 80 / Other official English Proficiency Certificate.

6. Study plan (research proposal), either in Chinese or English, no less than 1000 words.

7. Two Recommendation Letters, including contacts, must be the Original in Chinese or English.

The referees should be professors or associate professors, who have knowledge of your academic background. Contents should focus on the requirements of the applicant's learning goals in China, as well as the evaluation of the students' comprehensive ability and future development.

8. Health Certificate Form for foreigners. (Valid within 6 months.)

9. Certificate of None Criminal Record. The applicant must submit a certificate of no criminal record within the valid period issued by the local public security organ, usually within 6 months before the date of submitting the application.

10. Acceptance Letter from supervisor. (Optional)

11. Table of contents and abstracts of your academic publications and any other original achievement in your field. (Optional)

12. Personal works. (Optional)

Including Tuition fee, Accommodation, Living allowance, Insurance