University of Science and Technology of China

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is located in Hefei, Anhui Province. It is a leading research university focusing on frontier science and high technology, with additional strengths in medicine, management, and humanities.

Affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and under central government administration, USTC is a Class A Double First-Class university, a key institution under the 985 and 211 Projects, and a member of the C9 League and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

USTC's flagship programs include physics, chemistry, materials science, computer science, mathematics, and earth sciences, with many disciplines ranking among the world's best. The university is renowned for breakthroughs in quantum information, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and life sciences, earning the nickname 'Cradle of Chinese Scientists.' As a C9 League member, USTC wields significant influence in global academia, with research achievements frequently listed among the year's major scientific breakthroughs.

It hosts multiple national-level research platforms, such as the Synchrotron Radiation Facility and the Hefei National Research Center for Microscale Matter Science. USTC made critical contributions to national projects like the 'Two Bombs, One Satellite' program, and its alumni include numerous academicians and industry leaders.

USTC boasts a distinguished faculty: as of June 2025, it has 3,212 teaching and research staff, including 779 high-level talents such as academicians. The university emphasizes small-class teaching and mentorship, allowing undergraduates to engage in cutting-edge research.

Its curriculum is flexible and interdisciplinary, with 34 schools (including 8 integrated science-education colleges), 44 undergraduate majors, and 34 first-level doctoral degree programs. Research facilities include the Hefei Advanced Light Source, the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, and the State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, providing world-class environments for discovery.

USTC's campus in Hefei is green and modern, with state-of-the-art teaching buildings, laboratories, and libraries. The university's teaching and research equipment assets total 7.868 billion RMB, ensuring top-notch facilities.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet, and cafeterias offer diverse cuisines. An International Student Service Center provides comprehensive support for visa, accommodation, and cultural adaptation.