International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

Huazhong University of Science & Technology
Hubei, China

Website: http://english.hust.edu.cn/

 

Institution Profile
 

The Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a national key university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education of P. R. China, and is among the first Universities joining the national “211 Project” and “985 Project”. It was founded on May 26, 2000 as a result of the merger of the former Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical University and Wuhan Urban Construction Institute.

At present, the University has eleven disciplines: engineering, medicine, management, science, philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history and agriculture, offering a variety of degree programs, including 86 undergraduate programs, 303 graduate programs, 237 PhD programs. There are 31 post-doctoral research centers, 7 national key disciplines, 15 national key sub-disciplines.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: End August to End January
Semester 2: End February to Early July

Medium of Instruction for Classes

Mandarin, with no English options available

Faculties/Schools
 
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
  • Chinese Language & Literature
  • Civil Engineering & Mechanics
  • Control Science & Engineering
  • Economics
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics & Information Engineering
  • Energy & Power Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Foreign Language
  • Historical Studies
  • Journalism & Information Communications
  • Law
  • Management
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Mechanical Science & Engineering
  • Optoelectronic Science & Engineering
  • Pattern recognition & artificial intelligence
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

There will be no restriction for exchange students.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
 
Accommodation
Housing Options

On-campus accommodation:

On-campus accommodation is available at the Friendship Apartment Building. There are single, double rooms and two bedrooms with a common bathroom. Other public facilities include kitchen, laundry, gym, etc. Accommodation during the semester break is available to all exchange students.

Off-campus accommodation:

Students may apply to the Foreign Students Office to rent rooms at Chinese homes. For further information, please contact the International Exchange Centre.

Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.
 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulations

A student visa is required (F visa of 180 days for 1 semester exchange with no physical examination required and X visa for 1 year exchange)

Apply at the Visa Service Center (22 Malacca Street) with the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) issued by HUST.
Health/Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in China and travels within/outside China.

Exchange students are required to purchase a compulsory medical insurance of RMB600 per year.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies. 

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
RMB
Accommodation
900  double occupancy room
600 for single occupancy room
Bills (Electricity, etc.)
Comes under accommodation
Food
700
Transport
Variable
Telephone
Variable
Others (Entertainment, clothes)
100 - 200
Monthly Estimate
1500 - 1800


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.
 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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