
Harbin University of Science and Technology

Harbin University of Science and Technology (HUST), located in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, is a provincial public university jointly supported by the Heilongjiang government and the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. Formed in 1995 by merging three institutions and administered by the province since 1998, HUST focuses on engineering and science while also offering programs in management, economics, law, and humanities. It has four campuses covering over 1.27 million m², with more than 33,500 full-time students and around 2,700 faculty. The university offers 65 undergraduate majors, multiple master’s and doctoral programs, and participates in key national initiatives, including the “Characteristic Key Discipline Project” and the Ministry of Education’s “Outstanding Engineer Education Training Program,” while also welcoming international students under Chinese government scholarships.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation

