HUST Wuhan: Fees & Ranking

The short answer

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a comprehensive research university in Wuhan under China’s Ministry of Education. It says it serves about 55,000 full-time students.^[1] It is ranked 307th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.^[2]

For the 2027 intake, annual tuition for international students ranges from CNY 18,000 to CNY 50,000. Chinese-taught bachelor’s programmes cost CNY 18,000–33,000, master’s CNY 25,000–40,000 and doctorates CNY 30,000–50,000.^[3]^[4] Chinese-taught degrees need HSK 4 or 5 with at least 180 points; English-taught master’s programmes need IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80.^[4]

Key facts

Official name	Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学), abbreviated HUST
Location	Wuhan, Hubei (address 1037 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430074)^[5]
Type	Comprehensive public research university under the Ministry of Education; former Project 985 university and Double First-Class university^[1]
Founded	1952 as Huazhong Institute of Technology; current university formed by merger on 26 May 2000^[6]
Students	About 55,000 full-time students according to the “at a glance” page; the facts page lists 29,519 undergraduates, 32,640 graduate students and 1,476 international students^[1]
Staff	More than 3,400 full-time teachers, including over 1,200 professors^[1]
Programmes	112 undergraduate, 201 master’s and 236 doctoral programmes^[7]
Campuses	Main campus near East Lake and a medical campus in Hankou (the facts page counts 3 campuses)^[1]
QS World University Rankings 2027	307th^[2]
Tuition, bachelor’s (Chinese-taught, 2027 intake)	CNY 18,000–33,000 a year, depending on field^[3]
Tuition, master’s and doctorate (2027 intake)	Master’s CNY 25,000–40,000 (Chinese) or 33,000–38,000 (English); doctorate CNY 30,000–50,000 a year^[4]
Language requirement	Chinese-taught: HSK 4 or 5 (score at least 180). English-taught master’s: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 120^[4]
Official website	english.hust.edu.cn

Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.

About Huazhong University of Science and Technology

HUST describes itself as a comprehensive research university in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education. It took part in the former “985” Project and was among the first universities approved under the national “Double First-Class” initiative.^[1] Wikipedia traces its history to the Huazhong Institute of Technology, established in Wuhan in 1952 (the article’s own history section gives 1953).^[6]

The current university was formed on 26 May 2000 by merging the former Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan Urban Construction Institute and Wuhan Science and Technology Vocational College, according to a HUST school’s history page.^[8] Tongji Medical College is now part of HUST; the university lists it among its associated links.^[7]

The main campus lies close to East Lake, with a satellite medical campus in the Hankou business district across the Yangtze. The university offers 10 major categories of subjects, with engineering and medicine as its two main strengths.^[1]

How is HUST ranked?

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, HUST is 307th. In the same table Tianjin University is =235th, Xi’an Jiaotong University =296th and Nankai University =329th.^[2] Wikipedia gives HUST’s 2026 QS position as 319th, so it moved up 12 places.^[6]

HUST itself says it has consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in China in the major domestic and international rankings, including the Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities and the US News Best Global Universities ranking.^[1] We did not check those rankings. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.

QS publishes its ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access. The position above comes from an aggregator that reproduces the QS table, so check it against QS before you rely on it.

What can you study at HUST?

The university lists 112 undergraduate programmes, 201 master’s programmes and 236 doctoral programmes.^[7] International bachelor’s applicants choose between Chinese-taught majors and a small English-taught group: Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Medicine (MBBS, 6 years) and Pharmacy.^[3]

Master’s programmes last 3 years in Chinese and 2 years in English; doctoral programmes last 4 years, or 3–4 years for Chinese-taught medicine.^[4] The full programme list is in the application guides on the International Student Office site.^[5]

How much does HUST cost for international students?

Level and language	Science, engineering, economics, management	Literature, law, education	Medicine
Bachelor’s, Chinese-taught	CNY 25,000	CNY 18,000	CNY 33,000
Master’s, Chinese-taught	CNY 30,000	CNY 25,000	CNY 40,000
Master’s, English-taught	CNY 38,000	CNY 33,000	not offered
Doctorate, Chinese-taught	CNY 42,000	CNY 30,000	CNY 50,000
Doctorate, English-taught	CNY 50,000	CNY 38,000	not offered

All figures are per year for the 2027 intake, from the application guides published on 26 October 2026.^[3]^[4] The bachelor’s guide groups engineering, science, arts, economics and management at CNY 25,000.^[3] The master’s table also covers interdisciplinary studies in the first column.^[4]

English-taught bachelor’s

Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering and Biomedical Engineering cost CNY 30,000 a year; Pharmacy costs CNY 35,000; Clinical Medicine (MBBS, 6 years) costs CNY 40,000.^[3]

Exceptions

Master’s students at the China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy pay CNY 40,000 a year. The Chinese-taught MBA in the School of Management costs CNY 328,000 for two years.^[4]

Other costs

The application fee is CNY 800 and is not refundable. Accommodation is CNY 1,200 a month for a single room and CNY 700–900 for a double room; the residence permit costs CNY 400 a year and insurance CNY 1,000 a year.^[3] Self-funded applicants must show a bank statement of at least USD 5,000.^[3] For living costs, see our Study in China guide.

Scholarships

HUST says it offers full scholarships to excellent applicants under the Chinese Government Scholarship, covering tuition, accommodation, a stipend and medical insurance.^[4]

How do you apply to HUST?

Bachelor’s: take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA), a national test run by the China Scholarship Council. Then apply on the HUST online application system, uploading transcripts, a personal statement, a self-introduction video of up to 60 seconds and a language certificate, and pay the application fee. Some schools hold an online interview. Applicants need a high-school diploma; special rules apply if a parent was a Chinese citizen when you were born.^[3]
Master’s and doctorate: you need a bachelor’s degree (master’s, under 35) or a master’s degree (doctorate, under 40) and a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 3.75 on a 5.0 scale or 75 on a 100-point scale. You apply online, take an online language test, pay the fee and, for some schools, attach an acceptance letter from a HUST supervisor. A research proposal of more than 1,000 words and two professor recommendations are required.^[4]

We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by level. Check the current application guide on the International Student Office site.^[5]

Which language level do you need?

HSK is China’s standardised Chinese test, with levels 1 to 6. For Chinese-taught bachelor’s programmes you need HSK 4 (at least 180 points) in science, engineering and medicine, and HSK 5 (at least 180) in economics, management, literature, arts, law, education and the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation. English-taught bachelor’s programmes need TOEFL 80, IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 110.^[3]

For postgraduate study, Chinese-taught science and engineering need HSK 4 (180), and economics, management, literature, law, education and interdisciplinary studies need HSK 5 (180). Medicine varies by school: HSK 4 (180) at the School of Stomatology and School of Pharmacy, HSK 5 (180) at Tongji Hospital’s clinical college and the School of Medicine and Health Management, and HSK 5 with 200 points at the Union Hospital clinical college. English-taught postgraduate programmes need TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 120.^[4] Applicants whose previous education was in Chinese or English are exempt from the certificate.^[3]^[4]

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is tuition at HUST for international students?

For the 2027 intake it ranges from CNY 18,000 to CNY 50,000 a year. Chinese-taught bachelor’s programmes cost CNY 18,000–33,000 and Chinese-taught master’s programmes CNY 25,000–40,000.^[3]^[4]

What is the QS ranking of HUST?

It is 307th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, according to an aggregator that reproduces the table.^[2]

Do I need HSK to study at HUST?

For Chinese-taught degrees, yes: HSK 4 or HSK 5 with at least 180 points, depending on the field. English-taught programmes need an English certificate instead.^[3]^[4]

Which programmes are taught in English at HUST?

At bachelor’s level there are six: Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Medicine (MBBS) and Pharmacy.^[3] Master’s and doctoral programmes in English exist in science, engineering, economics and management, and in literature, law and education.^[4]

Can I get a scholarship at HUST?

Yes. HUST offers full scholarships under the Chinese Government Scholarship, covering tuition, accommodation, a stipend and medical insurance.^[4]