2023 Master Degree Programs for International Students

I. Introduction to CQUST

Founded in 1951, Chongqing University of Science and Technology is a full-time public undergraduate institution with prominent industry advantages and distinctive educational characteristics, mainly characterized by oil and gas exploration and green development, low-carbon metallurgy and advanced materials, high-end equipment and electronic information, energy and chemical engineering and intelligent security. It is a multi-disciplinary university with coordinated development in science, engineering, economics, management, law, literature, and art. In 2017, it became a master’s degree awarding institution, and in 2021, it became a doctoral degree awarding project construction institution.

The university covers a total area of approximately 580 acres, with teaching and research facilities worth 497 million yuan. Its library possesses a collection of nearly 2 million books; there are 20 schools (departments, research institutes, and centers), 70 undergraduate majors and 9 master’s degree authorization fields; there are more than 20,000 full-time undergraduate students and 2,000 postgraduate students, including nearly 100 international students; there are more than 1,690 faculty members including 1,370 full-time teachers. Among the full-time teachers, there are more than 630 professors and associate professors, more than 620 doctors, and nearly 35% of them have experience of overseas study or further education.

CQUST attaches great importance to international cooperation. Up to now, the university has established partnership in teaching, scientific research and talent cultivation with 72 colleges or universities in 27 countries or regions such as Edinburgh Napier University (UK), University of Illinois, Chicago (USA), University of Regina (Canada), Haaga-Helia UAS (Finland), Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (the Netherlands), University of Veracruz (Mexico), Kyungpook National University (Korea) and Changwon National University (Korea).

II. Introduction to CQUST’s Master Degree Programs

The university establishes a total of 5 postgraduate majors taught in Chinese. The duration of study is from 2.5 to 5 years. The international students can obtain a diploma after completing the courses required by the talent cultivation plan and passing the graduation dissertation defense. They can be awarded a degree certificate if they are qualified to the requirements of the master’s degree. 

Details of specific majors will be shown in the attachment 2023  Enrollment Catalogue for Full-time Master Degree Programs for International Students of Chongqing University of Science and Technology.

III. Fees

1. Registration fee

The applicant should pay the registration fee of 400 CNY by bank transfer within the specified time after receiving the letter of admission. The registration fee will only be collected at the time of admission and will not be refunded in principle. The account information is as follows:

Payee: Chongqing University of Science and Technology

(重庆科技学院)

Account No.: 110202938002

Bank: BANK OF CHINA CHONGQING GAOXIN BRANCH 

(中国银行重庆高新分行)

Bank’s Address: NO.21 DAXUECHENG MIDDLE ROAD SHAPINGBA DISTRICT, CHONGQING, CHINA

Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ59A

Bank Contact: +86-23 65333761

2.Tuition Fee

Details of tuition fees will be shown in the attachment 2023 Enrollment Catalogue for Full-time Master Degree Programs for International Students of Chongqing University of Science and Technology.

3.Accommodation Fee

Double Room: 3,000 CNY per person per year

4.Insurance Fee

The Ministry of Education of China stipulates that international students studying in China must purchase medical insurance from insurance companies in mainland China. For those who do not purchase the required medical insurance, they will not be registered. The insurance fee is 800 CNY per year.

IV. Scholarships

1.Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship for International Students

Postgraduate students: the first prize is 30,000 CNY per person per year; the second prize is 15,000 CNY per person per year, which is evaluated once a year. The funding period is not more than three years, and the funding quota is subject to the final allocation.

2. President Scholarship for International Students of CQUST

Freshmen Scholarship for Master Degree Program is applicable to the first academic year after admission, and the funding amount is 20,000 CNY per person.

Academic Scholarship for Master Degree Programs is applicable to the second and third academic year after admission. The funding amount is 20,000 CNY per person per year for the first prize, 18,000 CNY per person per year for the second prize, and 15,000 CNY per person per year for the third prize.

Outstanding Scholarship for International Students is applicable to the second and third academic year after admission. The funding amount is 10,000 CNY per person per year. Each year, it is determined by the selection and evaluation of all international students (including undergraduates and postgraduates), with a total of 10 places.

Note: The Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship for International Students and the President Scholarship for International Students of CQUST cannot be applied for repeatedly.

V. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport;

2. Aged between 18 and 35, in good physical and mental health;

3. Those who have a bachelor’s degree.

VI. Application Procedure

1. Online Application

Applicants shall apply online and the website is http://cqust.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx. The application to Master Degree Programs shall be completed by the applicants themselves. Applicants shall submit relevant materials as required.

The online application system will be opened on May 12, 2023 and closed on June 30, 2023.

2. Application Materials

①A scanned copy of the first page of the passport, which should be valid for more than one year. Applicants who are in China should provide a copy of their visas (or residence permit) and the entry customs seal at the same time.

②A certificate of graduation and a certificate of bachelor’s degree. The applicant should submit a certificate of graduation and a certificate of bachelor’s degree. The fresh graduates should provide the pre-graduation certificate issued by their university. If they are admitted, they should provide the formal certificate of graduation and bachelor’s degree when they make a registration.

③Transcripts during undergraduate study.

④Proof of Chinese proficiency. Applicants shall provide a score report of 180 (or above) of HSK 4.

⑤A Learning plan or research plan (stating basic personal information, personality characteristics, hobbies, learning motivation, learning purpose and learning plan, no less than 2,000 words).

⑥Two recommendation letters offered by associate professors or professors (with signature and contact information of the referees).

⑦A certificate of non-criminal (students or in-service personnel can provide a certificate of behavior issued by their school or institution, which needs to be stamped with an official seal).

⑧Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The applicants shall conduct the examination in accordance with the items required in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid; the attachment of examination results (blood report, ECG and X-ray chest film) must be uploaded at the same time when applying. In view of the validity of the examination results for 6 months, please plan the examination time reasonably.

⑨A certificate of financial support (no less than 3,000 dollars).

⑩Other materials required by the school.

Note: ①All the above materials shall be in Chinese or English. If the original is not in Chinese or English, the notarized original of Chinese or English translation shall also be submitted. For the certification materials issued by the school, the name and contact information of the certifier shall be provided and the official seal shall be stamped; ②Please bring the original of all the above materials for on-site checking when registering.

VII. Admission Progress

1. Examination of qualification and materials;

2. Review of language proficiency and academic background;

3. Interview for those who pass the above examination;

4. Confirming the admission result and sending the admission materials.

Note: Please pay attention to the registration email in time, or log in to the application system to check the admission progress.

VIII. Visa

Admitted students are required to apply for a Chinese study visa at the local Chinese Embassy with an admission letter and a study visa application form (JW202). Students shall come to China with the study visa and make sure that the visa is valid during their stay in China.

IX. Contact Information

Address: Room 119, Office Building, No. 20, East University Town Road, High-tech Zone, Chongqing, PRC

Postal Code: 401331

Coordinator: Ding Qiuyi, Li Na

Telephone: +86-23-65022514

Email: admission@cqust.edu.cn

Attachment: 2023 Enrollment Catalogue for Full-time Master Degree Programs for International Students of Chongqing University of Science and Technology

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2023 Enrollment Catalogue for Full-time Master Degree Programs for International Students of Chongqing University of Science and Technology