University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), also known as Chengdian, is a leading research university located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, southwestern China. Founded in 1956 as the first radio university in the country, UESTC has grown into a national key university under the Ministry of Education and a member of the Double First-Class initiative.

The university focuses on electronic information science and technology, with engineering as its core, while also offering programs in science, management, arts, and medicine. Chengdu is a vibrant economic and tech hub in western China, known for its innovation ecosystem and high quality of life.

UESTC is widely recognized as the 'Cradle of China's National Electronic Industry' and the 'Pacesetter of China's Electronics Institutions.' Its flagship disciplines—Electronic Science and Technology, Information and Communication Engineering, and Computer Science and Technology—consistently rank among the top in China, with several entering the global ESI top 1‰.

In national discipline evaluations, Electronic Science and Technology and Information and Communication Engineering received A+ ratings, while Computer Science earned an A. The university houses multiple national key laboratories, such as the National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Communications and the State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices.

UESTC boasts a distinguished faculty of over 3,800 members, including academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Engineering, and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. The university comprises more than 40 teaching and research units, offering 65 undergraduate majors, 22 doctoral programs, and 32 master's programs.

The curriculum emphasizes a blend of theory and practice, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning. Students have access to national-level research platforms such as the UESTC (Shenzhen) Institute for Advanced Study and the Big Data Research Center.

UESTC has three campuses—Qingshuihe, Shahe, and Jiulidi—with a total building area of over 1.49 million square meters. The main Qingshuihe campus covers 3,000 mu (about 200 hectares) and features modern teaching buildings, a library with 6.05 million volumes (including digital resources), and state-of-the-art labs and sports facilities.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms. The campus offers diverse dining options, including Chinese and international cuisine. Chengdu, known for its delicious food and rich culture, provides an affordable and convenient living environment for international students.