University of Science and Technology of China

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) was founded in 1958 in Beijing by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Sharing the rich resources of CAS, USTC was established to cultivate top-tier talents in cutting-edge and interdisciplinary science and technology.As one of China’s most prestigious universities, USTC is a member of the C9 League, a consortium of top 9 universities in China (C9 League on Wikipedia). It consistently ranks among the top 5 universities in the mainland of China, and the top 53 globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.USTC is recognized for its excellence in advanced science and high-tech research, along with its unique management programs and well-structured disciplines in the humanities and medical sciences. It boasts five disciplines in the top 0.1% of the ESI International Rankings 2022 (Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science) and 17 disciplines ranked among the top 50 globally in the ARWU Subject Rankings 2024, including Nano Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc..The university features an exceptional faculty of over 1,000 full professors, including 62 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) or the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE). USTC frequently hosts Nobel laureates and world-renowned scholars who engage with students through face-to-face interactions, further enhancing its academic environment.USTC currently comprises 32 schools, including 8 CAS institutes, and operates prominent research and educational institutions such as the Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, the Shanghai Institute for Advanced Studies, the Beijing Institute, the Institute of Advanced Technology, the International Institute of Finance, and the First Affiliated Hospital.USTC warmly invites outstanding students from across the globe to join this "Cradle of Scientific Elites," where they will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow into world-class scientific talents.