University of Science and Technology Beijing

University of Science and Technology Beijing is a public university founded in 1952 and administered by China’s Ministry of Education. Its international English routes include environmental and materials bachelor study, with master options in engineering, management, economics and social sciences.

Written by Bharat Vasireddy·Updated On: 31 Oct 2026

University of Science and Technology Beijing campus overview — USTB main building and campus statue, 26 June 2021 by 纳瓦拉的亨利 · CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance

Location

Beijing, China

University type

Public

Established

1952

Study levels

Bachelor's, Master's

University overview

English-taught study includes materials laboratory methods, environmental engineering subjects and research-based master coursework. Master candidates complete their degree’s dissertation requirements. The International Student Center has separate admissions, visa and teaching-affairs contacts.

Beijing, ChinaEst. 1952Public University

Why students choose it

English bachelor routes cover Environmental Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.
Published English master routes have programme-specific two- or three-year study periods.
The university publishes dedicated international admission, visa and teaching-affairs contacts.

Things to consider

Chinese proficiency is noted for English bachelor routes; confirm the required level and stage with the ISC.
MBA tuition and specific conditions follow the school’s own admissions standard.
University housing is limited and charges are quoted per bed and month.

Best fit for

Applicants able to meet the English bachelor routes’ academic, CSCA and Chinese-proficiency conditions.
Graduates comparing technical, management, economics or social-science English master routes.
Students ready to prepare academic records, language evidence and financial documents for university review.

Student living

Campus environment

Accommodation

The 2027 schedule lists international dormitory charges per bed and month: CNY 1,500 for a two-person room or CNY 750 for a four-person room. Places are limited; students without a university room arrange their own off-campus housing. Confirm availability before planning travel.

Food & daily living

Share dietary requirements with the International Student Center and confirm suitable dining arrangements before arrival. Check individual needs when choosing on-campus or off-campus accommodation.

Safety

Use the official application portal and retain payment and admission records. Health documents and medical insurance are part of the university’s registration process. Bring original academic qualifications for the required admission re-examination.

Student support

The International Student Center lists separate contacts for admission and scholarships, graduate visas, undergraduate visas, and teaching affairs and insurance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which English bachelor subjects are available?

Environmental Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering are explicitly listed as English-taught international bachelor routes. Each has a published four-year study period.

Is Chinese proficiency relevant to the English bachelor routes?

Yes. The current prospectus notes that Chinese proficiency is required for these English bachelor routes. Confirm the required level and the stage at which it must be demonstrated with the International Student Center; do not assume an unlisted HSK threshold.

Which CSCA subjects are required?

The English bachelor routes require Mathematics taken in English, plus a transcript for either Physics or Chemistry. Check the accepted science-test arrangements and required result documents with the ISC before sitting or submitting the tests.

What English scores does the university publish?

The general English bachelor requirement is IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 70, and the master requirement is IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80; other official English proficiency evidence is subject to university review. Confirm accepted certificate formats and any exemption with admissions.

What English master subjects can I compare?

Published routes include metallurgical, safety, environmental and communication engineering; enterprise management, management science, international trade, educational public administration, sociology and the MBA. Choose the exact subject and school.

How long are the English master routes?

The published metallurgical, safety, environmental and communication engineering routes are three years. The listed enterprise management, management science, international trade, educational public administration, sociology and MBA routes are two years.

Does the MBA use the general master tuition rate?

The English MBA has a separate fee standard. The current programme page directs applicants to the School of Economics and Management’s published fee and admission information. Obtain an applicable quotation before applying.

What tuition and application charges are published?

The 2027 international schedule quotes CNY 23,300 per year for bachelor study and CNY 37,600 per year for ordinary English master study. The MBA has a separate standard. The application fee is CNY 600 and non-refundable; housing and insurance are additional.

When can I submit an ordinary degree application?

The published ordinary 2027 application period is 1 November 2026 to 15 June 2027. Scholarship schemes have separate notices and deadlines. Registration dates are confirmed through the admission notice.

Which documents do master applicants need?

Prepare degree and transcript documents, a personal statement with a research proposal of at least 1,000 words, two professor/associate-professor references, language evidence, passport, health certificate, financial guarantee and police clearance. Follow the university templates.

Is a supervisor acceptance letter compulsory for the general master application?

The current general master application guide lists a supervisor acceptance letter as optional. A research-achievement list is also optional. Check any additional requirements for the exact school, programme or funding route.

Is university housing guaranteed?

No room allocation is guaranteed. The fee schedule lists CNY 1,500 per month per bed in a two-person room or CNY 750 in a four-person room. Students who cannot obtain university housing must arrange off-campus accommodation.

What qualifications do the educational public-administration and sociology routes award?

The educational Public Administration programme page identifies Master of Management, while the Sociology programme page identifies Master of Law in that field. Both publish two-year English study. Preserve the exact subject and qualification when comparing offers.