University of Science and Technology of China

USTC offers 35 undergraduate programs in 13 disciplines, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Life Science, Engineering Science, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Geophysics, Environmental Science and Engineering, Management Science, Cybersecurity and Nuclear Engineering.USTC offers 91 master's programs and 97 doctoral programs in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronic Science and Technology, Geophysics, Environmental Science and Engineering, etc.Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research locates in the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), China. With world renowned faculty, state-of-the-art curriculum and favorable location, USTC here offers English-instructed competitive international master's programs.Welcome international students to USTC for semester exchange or visiting study. USTC provides scholarships for outstanding international students.USTC provides scholarships to outstanding international students, funded by ANSO Scholarship, Chinese Goverment Scholarship and USTC Scholarship.

AccommodationOn-campus dormitoryInternational students can apply for on-campus accommodation. You should sign an agreement when moving into the dormitory, and go through relevant procedures for check-in. During your stay, please follow the rules and regulations of on-campus accommodation. For international students who extend their study period, the University does not provide on-campus accommodation.Off-campus accommodationStudents may also choose to live off-campus under the condition that they must register themselves at the police station of their residential area and obtain Accommodation Registration Receipt from the local police station. If you are living off campus, do ensure that your rental contract with you landlord is legitimate and reliable.Canteen & CafeteriaFor food options available on campus, USTC has several canteens, supermarkets and coffee shops that offer different food and beverages. Furthermore, at an average price per meal of around 10RMB, eating on campus is a very economical option. There are many canteens available for students and working staffs on campus. The campus canteens have very strict opening hours, so please be aware of that before you go. Most canteens, for example, open for lunch between 11:30 to 1:00 and for dinner between 5pm and 7pm.LibraryUSTC Library has 3 branches respectively in the West, East and South Campus, and all of them are equipped with book-returned-boxes through which the readers can return the books more conveniently. Covering a total area of 35000 square meters, with book stacks open-shelfed and over 3000 seats available in 20 reading rooms, it provides all the readers, faculty and students with various services and rich resources. USTC Library is accessible to our international students. Due to security reasons, students are required to swipe their campus card, which serves as their library card, at the building’s entrance in order to enter the library. If you encounter any problems when you borrow books, you may ask the librarians for help.Sports FacilitiesUSTC has 1 indoor training hall, 1 badminton gymnasium, 2 gymnasiums, 2 playgrounds (football field), 20 basketball courts, 13 volleyball courts, 10 tennis courts, several table tennis rooms and gymnastics rooms. For detailed information please refer to the website of Physical Education Department of USTC (http://www.tj.ustc.edu.cn).Net ServicesIn China, there are three main telecommunication carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom. All three carriers have branches on campus.Postal ServiceThe post office, at the 1st floor of Dormitory Building No.230 in East Campus and the student activity center in West Campus, opens from 8:30 to 17:30 every day. The post office provides services for mailing, sending and receiving parcels.Bank ServiceRen Min Bi (RMB) is the sole legal tender of China. The unit used for the RMB is Yuan and it has the smaller denominations of Jiao and Fen (1 Yuan = 10 Jiao = 100 Fen). We strongly recommend you to set up a bank account after you arrive in Hefei, and apply for a related bank card with the identification “UnionPay” on it. The UnionPay card, as a Debit Card, enables you to transfer money from your account directly to the recipient's account and it is commonly used in China. You can use it to pay for tuition fees, medical insurance and shopping in supermarkets, etc.. You can also download bank’s official app after opening an account in the bank to check balance conveniently.Shuttle BusWithin USTC campus, riding bicycles and walking are the most common modes of transportation. You can buy your own bicycle, and it's very convenient to use the bike-sharing services. You can ride an electric scooter, but please note that motorcycle is not permitted on campus. Theshuttle busesare also available.For more, please referhere.

Student lifeFood in HefeiYou can find a variety of food options near the campus, including different styles of Chinese restaurants, Japanese Sushi restaurants, Korean restaurants, etc. You can also visit Ningguo Road, 1912 Street, and Lao Bao Guan (the Old Newspaper Office) to taste the charm of food.Travel in HefeiHefei, also known as Luzhou or Luyang in ancient times, was established as a county since the Qin Dynasty. With a history of over 2200 years, Hefei has been known as the “Hometown of the Three Kingdoms and Lord Bao”, and it boasts many places of interest, including the Baogong Park, the Former Residence of Li Hongzhang, and the Three Kingdoms Relics Park.Entertainment in HefeiHefei offers rich and colorful travelling experiences, fashionable and full of vitality. You can enjoy performances of high level in Hefei Theatre, and wonderful performing art programs and local operas in the theatres.For more, please referhere.