USTC Fellowship for Master’s Programs

Sino Turkish
8 February 2025

Introduction

The USTC Fellowship for Master’s Programs is available at two levels:

Level A, funded by the Ministry of Education (Chinese Government Scholarship), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS-ANSO Scholarship), or USTC, includes a full tuition waiver, comprehensive medical insurance, a monthly stipend of 3,000 RMB, and accommodation subsidy.
Level B, funded by USTC, includes a tuition waiver. Teaching or Research Assistantship subsidies may be available for application after enrollment.

To apply for the fellowship, applicants must create an account in the USTC Application System and select the fellowship level they wish to apply for. Applicants can apply for one or both levels simultaneously. USTC will determine the appropriate fellowship level based on the applicant’s overall qualifications. Each applicant can only receive one fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport and in good physical and mental health.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Chinese bachelor’s degree).
- Applicants who are in the process of obtaining their degree must provide a Pre-graduation Certificate, confirming that they will complete their studies and obtain their degree by July 2025.
Applicants must be under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2025.
For programs taught in Chinese, applicants must have passed HSK Level 4 or higher. Native Chinese speakers, or those who can prove they have studied at a high school or university where the primary language of instruction is Chinese, may be exempt from the HSK requirement. For programs taught in English, applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency.
Applicants must meet USTC’s admission requirements for international students.
Applicants cannot accept any other employment or assignments during the period of the fellowship.

Application Timeline

Applications are open from October 20, 2024, to February 15, 2025.

Application Guidelines

Create an account in the USTC online application system.
Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
- After submitting your application, check the email address used for logging into the system for further instructions and updates regarding your application, online assessments, etc.
- You do not need to find a host supervisor during the online application process. All application materials (only if your application is complete) will be sent to relevant schools and departments for review. Online interviews will be arranged afterward, and professors will select candidates based on the submitted materials and interview performance.

Required Application Materials

Photocopy of passport (ordinary passport with at least one year of validity remaining).
A study or research proposal (at least 800 words).
Curriculum Vitae.
Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (including contact details such as phone number and email address).
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (available for download in the annex).
For programs taught in Chinese: a photocopy of the HSK certificate (at least Level 4) or other proof of Chinese language proficiency. For programs taught in English: a photocopy of a valid IELTS or TOEFL score, or other proof of English proficiency (this does not apply to native English speakers).
Photocopy of degree certificate and academic transcripts for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (if applicable), notarized by the Ministry of Education or equivalent authority in the applicant’s home country.
- Applicants currently enrolled in university must provide official documents verifying their student status and the expected date of degree completion.
- Applicants who have graduated but have not yet received their degree certificate must submit official documentation explaining the delay and the expected date of receipt.
- Applicants who are currently employed must provide official documentation showing their employment status and permission for release.
Notarized translations in Chinese or English must be attached if documents are not in these languages.

Important Notes