2026 Admission Prospectus for Full-time Undergraduate Programs for International Students

I. Introduction to CQUST

Founded in 1951, Chongqing University of Science and Technology (CQUST) is a multidisciplinary institution focusing on engineering, with coordinated development of science, management, economics, law, liberal arts, art and other disciplines. It boasts distinctive advantages and prominent features in such fields as oil and gas exploration and green development, low-carbon metallurgy and advanced materials.

Located in the core area of the Western (Chongqing) Science City, the university features a beautiful campus and complete facilities. It covers a total land area of approximately 1.47 million square meters, with a constructed floor area of about 720,000 square meters. The university consists of 22 schools (departments, research institutes and centers), offering 57 undergraduate programs and 15 master’s degree authorization programs. At present, it has more than 24,500 full-time students, including over 2,600 postgraduate students, and more than 1,900 faculty members, among whom over 690 hold senior professional titles and more than 850 possess doctoral degrees. 

CQUST attaches great importance to international cooperation. Up to now, the university has established partnership in teaching, scientific research and talent cultivation with more than 80 universities or institutions in 32 countries or regions such as Edinburgh Napier University (UK), University of Illinois Chicago (USA), University of Regina (Canada), National Research Tomsk State University (Russia), Haaga-Helia UAS (Finland), Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Netherlands), University of Veracruz (Mexico), Kyungpook National University (Korea) and Changwon National University (Korea). The university has cultivated more than 1,000 international students in total.

II. Introduction to Bachelor Degree Programs

The university establishes 2 undergraduate majors taught in English: Civil Engineering and International Economics and Trade. Individual classes are arranged for international students. The duration of study is from 3 to 7 years. The international students can obtain a diploma after completing the courses required by talent cultivation plans and passing the graduation dissertation defence. They can be awarded a degree certificate if they are qualified to the requirements of the bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 25 students is required for each major to commence a class. If the enrollment number fails to meet the requirement, the major will not be offered.

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

(重庆科技大学)

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, MIDDLE ROAD, UNIVERSITY TOWN, SHAPINGBA DISTRICT, CHONGQING, CHINA

Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ59A

Bank Contact: +86-23 65333761

2.Tuition Fee

6,500 CNY per person per academic year.

3.Accommodation Fee

Double Room: 1,500 CNY per person per semester, 3,000 CNY per person per academic year. 

Quadruple Room: 750 CNY per person per semester, 1,500 CNY person per academic year.

4.Insurance Fee

International students coming to China shall purchase medical insurance from insurance companies within mainland China at an approximate cost of 800 CNY per person per year. The university will not complete the registration for students who fail to purchase medical insurance that meets relevant requirements.

IV. Scholarships

1.Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship for International Students

Undergraduate students: the first prize is 25,000 CNY per person per year; the second prize is 10,000 CNY per person per year, which is evaluated once a year. The funding period is not more than four years, and the funding quota is subject to the final allocation.

2. President Scholarship for International Students of CQUST (International Student Outstanding Scholarship)

    The stipend of the International Student Outstanding Scholarship is 10,000 CNY per person per year. The funding quota is subject to the final allocation. Freshmen are not eligible to apply.

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

V. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens with valid passports;

2. Aged between 18 and 30, in good physical and mental health;

3. Those who have a graduation certificate of a senior high school or above.

VI. Application Procedure

1. Online Application

Applicants shall apply online and the website is http://cqust.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx. The application to Bachelor Degree Programs shall be completed by the applicants themselves. The online application system will be opened on April 30, 2026 and closed on June 30, 2026.  

2. Application Materials

①Scanned copy of the first page of your passport

②Scanned copy of Chinese visa pages and residence permits (if you have)

③A diploma of a senior high school or above

④Transcripts for the last academic year of the most advanced studies

⑤A certificate of non-criminal (in recent 6 months)

⑥Foreigner Physical Examination Form (in recent 6 months)

⑦A certificate of financial support (no less than 3,000 dollars)

⑧Proof of English proficiency

⑨One self-recommendation video (including an introduction to personal background, hobbies, strengths and study plans, etc., with a duration of no less than 3 minutes)

VII. Entrance Examination

The entrance examination is in the form of an interview, which mainly examines the students’ language level, psychological quality and comprehensive ability, etc.

VIII. Admission Progress

1. Examination of qualification and materials;

2. Review of language proficiency and academic background;

3. 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.

IX. 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.

X. Contact Information

Address: Room H221, Houde Building, No. 20, East University Town Road, High-tech Zone, Chongqing, PRC

Postal Code: 401331

Coordinator: Li Na, Zeng Ying

Telephone: +86-23-65022514

Email: admission@cqust.edu.cn

Should there be any inconsistencies between Chinese and English versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.