South China University of Technology

Materials Science and Engineering

Master

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 35.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Bachelor's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from undergraduate program should provide a Pre-araduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the official degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:

1)Language Requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)
TOEFLIBT 80 or above
IELTS 6.0 or above
Duolingo English test 112 scores or above
Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials mm Scores and TOEFL MyBest* Scores etc.)

2) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions
A citizen of an English-speaking country
Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution

5. For MBA program applicants, you must meet one of the following conditions and pass the evaluation of MBA center:
Obtain at least 3 years of work experiences after the undergraduate degree
Obtain at least 2 years of work experiences after the postgraduate degree

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Aug 31 , 2026
·Duration: 3 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 32,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 64 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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South China University of Technology Materials Science and Engineering
Master
Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 35.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Bachelor's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from undergraduate program should provide a Pre-araduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the official degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:

1)Language Requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)
TOEFLIBT 80 or above
IELTS 6.0 or above
Duolingo English test 112 scores or above
Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials mm Scores and TOEFL MyBest* Scores etc.)

2) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions
A citizen of an English-speaking country
Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution

5. For MBA program applicants, you must meet one of the following conditions and pass the evaluation of MBA center:
Obtain at least 3 years of work experiences after the undergraduate degree
Obtain at least 2 years of work experiences after the postgraduate degree

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Aug 31 , 2026
Duration :
3 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 32,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 64 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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(1)The first two-year English-medium master program in SCUT
(2)Brand major for international students
(3)First-class research environment
(4)Joint Training programs with multi-national enterprises

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 35.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Bachelor's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from undergraduate program should provide a Pre-araduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the official degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:

1)Language Requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)
TOEFLIBT 80 or above
IELTS 6.0 or above
Duolingo English test 112 scores or above
Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials mm Scores and TOEFL MyBest* Scores etc.)

2) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions
A citizen of an English-speaking country
Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution

5. For MBA program applicants, you must meet one of the following conditions and pass the evaluation of MBA center:
Obtain at least 3 years of work experiences after the undergraduate degree
Obtain at least 2 years of work experiences after the postgraduate degree

Tuition Fee
Master RMB 32,000 per year
RMB 96,000 in total (About $ 13,409)
Accommodation Fee
International Student Dorm (West Lake)
Double Room RMB 9,800  (More Details)
International Student Dorm (Building C15)
Double Room RMB 27 to RMB 8,000  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 12 to RMB 3,500  (More Details)
International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 33 to RMB 10,000  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 5,000  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 67 to RMB 20,000  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 64
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.
*1. Passport photo
Within six months.
*2. Passport Copy (Valid duration covers your study period at SCUT)
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least 12 months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*3. English test result(TOEFL/IELTS)
*4. 2 recommendation letters
Written in English from two respectable professors. including professors' contact no, email address and handwritten signature
*5. A study or research plan written in Chinese/English (1000 words minimum).
*6. Bachelor's Degree diploma
Those who have not graduated from undergraduate program, submit a Pregraduation Certificate, or a testimonial which shows your expected graduation time and present your original certification, transcripts and their translations when you register.
*7. Undergraduate transcript
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
*8. Original copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (must be filled out in Chinese or English, the result is only valid for 1 year).
*9. A pre-acceptance letter of supervisor issued by SCUT professors or associate professors.
More about the supervisor contact information:https://www2.scut.edu.cn/sie_en/1197/list.htm
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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