Huazhong University of Science and Technology
华中科技大学
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Wuhan, Hubei. Founded 1952.
A powerhouse in engineering and medicine.
Intl acceptance
Intl tuition / year
HSK requirement
Most Chinese universities publish no acceptance rate, admission is by gaokao score cut-off (domestic) or materials review (international). See selectivity below for how it actually works for each pool.
Strengths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Optoelectronics
- Medicine & Public Health
- Computer Science
- Materials Science
Admission & selectivity
International applicants
~25–40% (est.)HUST does not publish an acceptance rate for international students. Admission is materials-based: applicants submit passport, high-school diploma and transcripts (notarized Chinese/English translation if needed), and a language certificate.
Chinese-taught programs require HSK (e.g. HSK 5 score 180+ for Medicine, higher for programs at Tongji/Union Hospitals; other disciplines vary). English-taught programs, notably the 6-year English-medium MBBS at Tongji Medical College, require English proficiency and academic prerequisites (e.g. strong Physics/Chemistry/Biology grades; NEET qualification for Indian applicants).
Some programs use an interview or entrance assessment.
Domestic (mainland) students
Top ~0.5–1% provincial (est.)Domestic undergraduate admission is gaokao-based, so no acceptance rate is published. As a Project 985/Double First-Class university, HUST admits high-scoring students: provincial score/ranking cut-offs vary by province and major but generally sit well above the first-tier (benke) line, typically requiring top-percentile gaokao performance.
Cut-offs are fixed each year per province and major in centralized enrollment.
Language of instruction
Most undergraduate degrees are Chinese-taught, but HUST's official international-student office confirms English-taught bachelor programmes: the MBBS (Clinical Medicine) at Tongji Medical College, plus Pharmacy, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Design Manufacturing & Automation, and Biomedical Engineering.
RequirementsInternational undergraduate
These figures are for international undergraduateadmission. Master’s and PhD requirements, funding and deadlines differ, see the official site (graduate programs are often more English-taught and better funded).
- HSK level
- HSK Level 4, score 180 or above for Science, Engineering, Economics, Management, and Medicine (Chinese-taught); HSK Level 5, score 180 or above for Literature, Education, Law, Philosophy, Arts, and AI School (Chinese-taught)
- Minimum GPA
- GPA of B or above (stated as a basic standard; individual departments may set higher requirements)
- Tuition / year
- $3,687 / year (¥25,000)
- Application window
- Autumn 2026: October 15, 2025 to June 15, 2026
Colleges & schools26
- School of Life Science and Technology
- School of Mathematics and Statistics
- School of Physics
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
- School of Energy and Power Engineering
- College of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- School of Hydropower and Information Engineering
- School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation
- School of Optical and Electronic Information
- School of Computer Science and Technology
- School of Electronic Information and Communication
- School of Software Engineering
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- School of Architecture and Urban Planning
- School of Civil Engineering and Mechanics
- School of Cyber Science and Engineering
- Tongji Medical College (School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health)
- School of Economics
- School of Management
- College of Public Administration
- School of Journalism and Information Communication
- School of Foreign Languages
- Law School
How admission works
International undergraduates apply online at admission.hust.edu.cn. After submitting academic documents, passing the interview (required by some schools), and receiving pre-admission, students upload non-academic documents. Admission notices and JW202 forms expected in June 2026.
Frequently asked
How do I apply?
Most Chinese universities take applications through their own international admissions portal. Open the official website below to see the current steps, required documents and deadlines, then start your file with us and we will guide you through it.
What does it cost?
Tuition, housing and living costs vary by program and city. Where we have a figure confirmed from the official site, it is shown above, otherwise it is marked to verify. Always confirm the current amount on the official site before you budget.
Is it a reach for me?
Admission depends on your grades, your Chinese or English level and the specific program. We can look at your profile together and suggest a realistic list, this university included, rather than guessing.