All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing, China
"The graduate university of the Chinese Academy of Sciences"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#362 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) began in 1978 as the Graduate School of USTC and became an independent university in 2012. It is run by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is part of the Double First-Class initiative. UCAS is mainly a graduate university, with most students doing research at more than 100 CAS institutes. It is strong in physics, chemistry, materials, computer science and AI. Its main Yanqihu campus is in Huairou, Beijing.
Rankings & Recognition
#362
Ranked #362 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#360 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Double First-Class
Chinese Academy of Sciences
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Chinese Academy of Sciences's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
30.9#
Employer Reputation
11.9#
Faculty / Student
100.0#
Citations / Faculty
75.1#
Intl. Students
3.9#
Intl. Research Network
93.7#
Employment Outcomes
15.6#
#
Key Facts
1978
Founded
64,036
Total Students
1,608
International Students
20,875
Faculty
97%
Postgraduate Share
Popular Programs
Physics
Chemistry
Materials Science
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering
Application Details
Application Route
Online (is.ucas.ac.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 600
Intakes
September
Deadline
15 April 2026
UCAS Scholarship
By 31 Jan 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
HSK (Chinese-taught)
|
HSK 5 (180+) |
|
IELTS / TOEFL (English-taught)
|
Required |
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 600
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
16%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 20,875
International Staff — 1%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UCAS's main Yanqihu campus is at 1 Yanqihu East Road in Huairou, Beijing. It has four Beijing campuses and education centres in Shanghai, Chengdu, Wuhan, Guangzhou and Lanzhou.
Campus Details
4
Beijing campuses
5
education centres
20875
faculty
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 23 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): -7 to 2 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Shared room: CNY 30 per day
Single room: CNY 60 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
64,036
International Students
1,608
Undergraduate
3%
Postgraduate
97%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Master's
CNY 30,000 / year
Tuition - PhD (Sci/Eng)
CNY 40,000 / year
Tuition - PhD (Liberal Arts)
CNY 34,000 / year
Accommodation (shared)
CNY 30 / day
Intakes & Deadlines
UCAS admits master's and PhD students in September. For 2026, applications ran from 15 Oct 2025 to 15 April 2026; the UCAS Scholarship closed on 31 Jan 2026.
Scholarships at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
3 scholarships available
All Levels
UCAS Scholarship for International Students
PG Tuition + CNY 3,000-3,500 / month + housing
PhD
Full funding
CAS-ANSO Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Not offered (mainly master's/PhD)
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's + CAS supervisor; HSK 5 (180+) or IELTS / TOEFL
English Proficiency
HSK (Chinese-taught)
IELTS / TOEFL (English-taught)
RequiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on is.ucas.ac.cn.
2
Apply online
Register on is.ucas.ac.cn and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 600 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
UCAS's main Yanqihu campus is at 1 Yanqihu East Road in Huairou, Beijing. It has four Beijing campuses and education centres in Shanghai, Chengdu, Wuhan, Guangzhou and Lanzhou.
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