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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).



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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

1. aged 18 or above;
 2. be in good health;
 3. ELTS 6.5 or TOFEL 80 (Internet-based) or GMAT will be preferred;
 4. Bachelor's degree/diploma (English version) issued by accredited educational institution.

1. Health certificate
   Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)
2. Photocopy of valid passport
   With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
3. Passport photo
   A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
4. Bachelor's degree diploma
   Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. Letter of recommendation
   From professor or associate professor or equivalents
6. Recommendation letter from employer
7. Personal Statement
   Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English.
8. Undergraduate school transcript