short-term Chinese Language Course

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), originally named East China Institute of Chemical Technology, was founded in 1952. ECUST is the authority of information cooperation networks among Academics of Chemical Technology in China. The MBA courses for international students are increasing popular among them. Besides, having founded 5 overseas Confucius Institutes, East China University of Science and Technology enjoys a worldwide high reputation in Chinese language teaching.You will have great opportunities to study the essence of Chinese cultures there.

10/1952  East China Institute of Chemical Technology was founded with the approval of the central government. It was the first single-subject chemical institute in China and was formed through the consolidation of the chemical departments of Jiaotong University, Aurora University, Utopia University, Soochou University and Jiangnan University. The institute was first located on 195 Zhengfa Rd, Jiangwan District in Shanghai, the campus of the former School of Science of Tongji University. Professor Zhang Jiangshu, a distinguished educator and highly accomplished chemist, was appointed as the President of the institute.

07/1954  Moved to the Meilong District. The campus had 38500 m2 in building space for classrooms, offices, and dormitories. 

11/1956  Received permission to admit graduate students. Simultaneously began to enroll international students.

10/1960  Promoted to one of the national key universities of the Ministry of Higher Education.

01/1965  The institute, Beijing University, Tsinghua University and Nanjing University were the four key universities ordered by the government to build branch campuses in the hinterland of China. The institute’s southwest branch was established in Zigong, Sichuan Province.

04/1972  Admission of students from all walks of life

12/1977  Admission of regular undergraduates and postgraduates after resumption of the National College Entrance Examination. 

11/1981  By the authority of the State Department, the university began to train  doctorate in Chemical Engineering and four other disciplines.

11/1985  Established the first batch of research stations that offer postdoctoral fellowships: Chemical Engineering Postdoc Station and Industrial Chemistry Postdoc Station.

02/1993  Be renamed as East China University of Science and Technology by approval  National Ministry of Education (ECUST).



Campus view of ECUST

06/1996 Became one of the national "211 Project" universities.

06/2000  Tried to run Graduate School, which was formally established later in June 2004.

03/2002  Approved by Ministry of Education, School of Online Education of ECUST was established at East China University of science and Technology.

12/2005  Science Park at East China University of science and Technology was established.

02/2006  East China University of science and Technology     began to enroll  MPA students.

11/2006  School of International Education was established.07/2007  Fengxian campus was put into use

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Hold a valid ordinary foreign passport 

Age range: 16 - 60 years old, in good health. For those who are under 18 years old on August 31 of the application year, a guarantee letter from a Chinese or foreign adult guardian residing in China (download the guardian guarantee letter template from the download center page) is required. 

The Chinese language training courses for students offer zero-level and beginner-level classes. The beginner-level classes require applicants to have a HSK level of 2 or 3; the business Chinese language course requires applicants to have a HSK level of 4.

1. scan copy of passport 

2. scan copy of visa (to the foreign students in China)

3. CV

4. scan copy of highest degree graduation certificate and transcript

The scholarship covers: tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses (except for four-week interns) and comprehensive medical insurance fees. 

Tuition fees (The scholarship program only covers tuition fees). 

2. Accommodation Fee: Free dormitories are provided for students. For scholarship recipients who choose to live off-campus, the school will provide accommodation fees on a monthly or quarterly basis. The standard is 700 RMB per month. 

3. Living expenses: Paid monthly. The standard for one-year and one-semester trainees is 2,500 RMB per month.