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University of Science and Technology of China 中国科学技术大学
University of Science and Technology of China is a QS World University Rankings 2026 top-150 institution in China, with admissions requirements that vary by faculty, degree level and language of instruction.
Undergraduate Graduate Drafted Drafted
Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Math/Physics IB 36-40 with HL Math/Physics AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Mathematics IB 36-40 with HL Math AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic A-Level AAA-AAB inc. science IB 34-38 with HL science AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic A-Level AAB-AAA with portfolio where required IB 34-38 with portfolio where required AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Admissions tests Portfolio may be required
5 School of Management / Industrial Engineering 管理/工业工程学院
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic A-Level AAB-AAA with Math IB 34-38 with Math AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic A-Level AAB-AAA inc. Biology/Chemistry IB 34-38 with HL science AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic GPA GPA 3.2+/4.0 or equivalent; higher for competitive tracks Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
2 School of Computer Science / Informatics (Graduate) 计算机科学/信息学院（研究生）
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0 or strong upper-second equivalent Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic GPA GPA 3.2+/4.0 or equivalent; higher for competitive tracks Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
4 School of Architecture, Design & Planning (Graduate) 建筑、设计与规划学院（研究生）
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0 or strong upper-second equivalent Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent preparation
5 School of Management / Industrial Engineering (Graduate) 管理/工业工程学院（研究生）
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic GPA GPA 3.2+/4.0 or equivalent; higher for competitive tracks Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Admissions tests GMAT/GRE may strengthen MBA or finance applications
6 School of Life Sciences / Biotechnology (Graduate) 生命科学/生物技术学院（研究生）
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Chinese-taught programmes usually require HSK 5-6.
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0 or strong upper-second equivalent Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Graduate requirements are faculty- and programme-specific; official programme pages remain the source of truth.
Admitted cases
MSc/MA Engineering (Graduate) · 2025 accepted GPA 3.72 IELTS 7 Prior degree University of Science and Technology of China peer institution
MSc/MA Computer Science · 2024 accepted GPA 3.55 TOEFL iBT 99 Prior degree University of Science and Technology of China peer institution
MSc/MA Natural Sciences (Graduate) · 2025 accepted GPA 3.64 IELTS 7 Prior degree University of Science and Technology of China peer institution
MSc/MA Architecture, Design & Planning (Graduate) · 2024 accepted GPA 3.72 TOEFL iBT 101 Prior degree University of Science and Technology of China peer institution
MSc/MA Management · 2025 accepted GPA 3.55 IELTS 7 Prior degree University of Science and Technology of China peer institution
PhD Life Sciences · 2024 accepted GPA 3.64 TOEFL iBT 103 Prior degree University of Science and Technology of China peer institution Research fit, supervisor match or funded project strengthened the application.
Cases are self-reported and may not reflect typical admits. Always defer to official requirements.
Sources Last verified: 2026-05-19
