All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Central South University
Changsha, China
"A top research university with the famous Xiangya medical school"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#491 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Central South University
Central South University (CSU) was formed in 2000 by merging Hunan Medical University (founded 1914 as Xiangya), Changsha Railway University and Central South University of Technology. It is a public research university directly under the Ministry of Education and part of Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. CSU has about 30 colleges and is strong in mining, metallurgy, materials science, transport engineering and medicine through the Xiangya School of Medicine and its hospitals. Its campuses sit along the Xiang River near Yuelu Mountain in Changsha, and it hosts around 2,700 international students.
Rankings & Recognition
#491
Ranked #491 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#452 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Central South University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
12.1#
Employer Reputation
10.2#
Faculty / Student
7.3#
Citations / Faculty
100.0#
Intl. Faculty
9.0#
Intl. Students
7.0#
Intl. Research Network
73.8#
Employment Outcomes
23.2#
Sustainability
42.7#
#
Key Facts
2000 (roots 1914)
Founded
57,920
Total Students
2,765
International Students
3,389
Faculty
30+
Colleges
Chinese, English
Teaching Language
Popular Programs
Clinical Medicine (MBBS)
Mining Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Materials Science
Transportation Engineering
Computer Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online (csu.17gz.org)
Application Fee
CNY 500
Intakes
September
PG Deadline
31 May 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (English-taught)
|
6.0 |
|
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
|
85 |
|
HSK (Chinese-taught, Science)
|
260+ |
|
HSK (Chinese-taught, Arts/Medicine)
|
200+ |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 500
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
23%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 3,389
International Staff — 6%
—
Notable Alumni
Wang Chuanfu (founder, BYD)
Liang Wengen (founder, Sany Group)
Li Zexiang (co-founder, DJI)
Campus & Location
CSU's campuses are in Changsha, Hunan, along the Xiang River near Yuelu Mountain, covering about 392 hectares. Medical students train at the Xiangya hospitals.
Campus Details
6
campuses
392
hectares
30
colleges
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 26 to 34 C
Coldest (Jan): 3 to 9 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dorms: CNY 15-40 per day
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
57,920
International Students
2,765
Undergraduate
57%
Postgraduate
43%
Cost Deep-Dive
Master's - Sci/Eng (English)
CNY 35,000 / year
Master's - Medicine (English)
CNY 48,000 / year
Master's - Arts (English)
CNY 30,000 / year
PhD - Sci/Eng (English)
CNY 44,000 / year
PhD - Medicine (English)
CNY 55,000 / year
Accommodation
CNY 15-40 / day
Insurance
CNY 600 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
CSU admits international students in September. 2026 graduate applications close on 31 May 2026; CSC Youth of Excellence closes on 15 February 2026.
Scholarships at Central South University
3 scholarships available
Master's
CSC Youth of Excellence Scheme
Full tuition + housing + stipend
All Levels
Partial to full tuition
CSU University Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + CSCA; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 or HSK
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 or HSK 200-260
English Proficiency
IELTS (English-taught)
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
HSK (Chinese-taught, Science)
HSK (Chinese-taught, Arts/Medicine)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
CV
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate
1-minute video introduction
Supervisor acceptance letter
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application Process
1
Apply online
Submit your application on csu.17gz.org.
2
Initial review
The International School checks your file.
3
Pay fee
Pay the CNY 500 fee once the file passes initial review.
4
Academic review
The admitting school reviews your academic background.
5
Result by email
Admission results are sent by email.
6
Visa & arrival
Get the JW202, apply for an X1 visa and register on campus.
Campus & Location
CSU's campuses are in Changsha, Hunan, along the Xiang River near Yuelu Mountain, covering about 392 hectares. Medical students train at the Xiangya hospitals.
Bachelor's
1
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📍 Changsha
Bachelor's
Clinical Medicine (MBBS)
Master's
3
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📍 Changsha
Master's
Clinical Medicine
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📍 Changsha
Master's
Software Engineering
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📍 Changsha
Master's
Materials Science and Engineering
PhD
1
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📍 Changsha
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