Fully Funded USTC Scholarships for 2026-27 in China

Students from all around the world are invited to send online applications for fully funded scholarships at the University of Science and Technology of China. The host will manage the living and academic expenses of students across multiple disciplines, including those pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies.

The University of Science and Technology of China is a renowned public research university known for offering advanced science and high-tech programs. It was founded in 1958 and has achieved notable research accomplishments in multiple fields.

USTC will fully fund the BS scholars for 4-5 years, MS scholars for 2-3 years, and PhD scholars for 3-5 years. You can apply in two rounds. The deadline for USTC scholarships varies by available degree program. The deadlines are 31 January 2026 for the BS degree and 31 March 2026 for the MS and PhD degrees.

Details of USTC Scholarships for 2026-27

Read the details about the fully funded scholarships 2026-27 announced by the University of Science and Technology of China here.

Organization	University of Science and Technology of China
Host Country	China
Scholarship Type	Fully Funded
Degree Program	Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
Gender	Both Male & Female
Deadline	For BS: 31 January 2026 For MS & PhD: 31 March 2026

Offered Degree Program

Applicants of fully funded scholarships at the University of Science and Technology of China can pursue their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees in the following disciplines.

Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Chemistry and Materials Science
Life Sciences
Engineering Science
Electronic Information
Computer Science and Technology
Earth and Space Sciences
Management
Humanities and Social Science
Public Affairs
Software Engineering
Geophysics
Environmental Science and Engineering
Cybersecurity
Nuclear Engineering
Nano Science & Technology
Energy Science & Technology
Specific research areas at affiliated national laboratories & institutes, such as:
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (NSRL)
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science (SKLFS)
- Institute of Modern Research (IMR)

Benefits of Scholarship

The fully funded scholarships at the University of Science and Technology of China for the 2026-27 academic year offer the following benefits.

Scholars will get a full tuition fee waiver.
Scholars will get travel insurance.
Scholars will receive free accommodation during their stay in China.
Scholars will get a monthly stipend of 2,500 RMB for BS students, 3,000 RMB for MS students, and 3,500 RMB for PhD students.

Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for fully funded scholarships at the University of Science and Technology of China for the 2026-27 academic year must meet the requirements below.

Only non-Chinese citizens are eligible to apply.
To be eligible for admission to a Bachelor’s program, you must hold an intermediate degree; for a Master’s program, a BS degree is required; and for a PhD program, an MS degree is required.
The age of MS applicants must be less than 35, and PhD applicants must be less than 40.
You must have a clean criminal record and be in good health.
You must possess proficiency in either English or Chinese.

How to Apply

You can submit your applications for the fully funded scholarships 2026-27 at the University of Science and Technology of China via the instructions below.

You must sign up on the USTC application system website with a valid email account.
Open the application form and complete it with all required information. Then, upload the supporting documents.
Choose the USTC Fellowship as the desired scholarship program within the application system.
Please submit a complete application and monitor its status through the online system.