Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | RMB 18,000–40,000 per year for international undergraduate programmes (2026) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://iso.hust.edu.cn/info/1194/3858.htm |
Why Huazhong University of Science and Technology stands out
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, known as HUST, is a public comprehensive research university directly under China’s Ministry of Education, in Wuhan. Its International Student Office describes a 460-hectare campus with 72 percent green coverage, known as the university in the forest, and says the university has educated more than 15,000 international professionals from over 160 countries and regions since the 1960s. With over 85 percent of international students enrolled in English-taught programmes, it is set up for students who want to study in China in English as well as in Chinese.
What you can study
HUST covers eleven major fields: engineering, medicine, science, economics, law, management, literature, philosophy, education, arts and interdisciplinary disciplines. English-taught undergraduate options include intelligent manufacturing engineering, telecommunications engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, clinical medicine (MBBS) and pharmacy, alongside a wide Chinese-taught catalogue. Graduate study is covered by a separate international graduate guide published by the same office.
International admissions
Undergraduate applicants take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment and apply online through the university’s admission system, with HSK 4 for science, engineering and medicine programmes and HSK 5 for economics, management, literature, education, philosophy, arts and law, or TOEFL 80 or IELTS 5.5 for English-taught programmes. The International Student Office publishes its own scholarship guides, including the China Link Scholarship, on its site. Start at the HUST 2026 application guide for international students and follow the programme guide for your level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degrees can international students study at HUST?
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are open to international students; the International Student Office publishes separate undergraduate and graduate application guides.
How much is tuition for international students?
The official 2026 undergraduate guide lists tuition from RMB 18,000 per year for literature, education and law, RMB 25,000 for engineering, science, arts, economics and management, RMB 33,000 for medicine, and RMB 40,000 for the English-taught MBBS programme.
What language scores are needed?
For undergraduate study the official guide asks for HSK 4 with 180 or above for science, engineering and medicine, HSK 5 with 180 or above for most other Chinese-taught fields, or TOEFL 80 or IELTS 5.5 for English-taught programmes.
Is there a student visa process?
Admitted students receive an admission notice and a visa application form for study in China, which they take to the Chinese embassy or consulate in their home country to apply for a student visa. Confirm the current steps on the official admissions page.