East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), located in Shanghai, is one of China’s leading research-oriented universities, known for its strong foundation in science, engineering, management, economics, and arts. Established in 1952, ECUST has developed into a comprehensive university with global recognition, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary education.

The university has three campuses — Xuhui, Fengxian, and Jinshan — with modern facilities and a beautiful, green environment. ECUST actively promotes international exchange and cooperation, partnering with over 200 universities and research institutes worldwide.

ECUST offers a wide range of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs, including English-taught degrees in areas such as Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Computer Science.

With its strong academic resources, dynamic international community, and location in one of China’s most vibrant cities, ECUST provides an ideal environment for students to pursue advanced study and research, while experiencing modern Chinese culture and global opportunities.

Tuition Fee :

Bachelor English-taught Joint Multi-Degree Programms

  • Duration: 3 years (maximum study period of 6 years)
  • Single Degree: 55,000 CNY per year
  • Double Degree: 70,000 CNY per year

Bachelor Chinese-taught Programs

  • Duration: 4 years (maximum study period of 6 years)
  • Single Degree: 22,000 CNY per year
  • Art Majors (Single Degree): 30,000 CNY per year
  • Double Degree: 32,000 CNY per year

Master’s Programs

  • Chinese-taught Program: 28,000 CNY per year
  • Art Majors (Chinese-taught): 34,000 CNY per year
  • English-taught Program: 42,000 CNY per year
  • 2-year Professional Master’s Program: 65,000 CNY per year

Doctoral Programs

  • Chinese-taught Program: 35,000 CNY per year
  • English-taught Program: 44,000 CNY per year

Room Fee:

  • 80 or 110 CNY per day
  • Includes 24-hour hot and cold water
  • Electricity bill not included

 

Bachelor’s Degree Programs 

Program Type School Major(s) Teaching Language Duration (Years)
English-taught Joint Multi-Degree Program Chemical Engineering and TechnologyBiological Engineering (Biopharmaceutical)Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringComputer Science and TechnologyInternational Economics and TradeVisual Communication Design English 3
Chinese-taught Double Degree Program School of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering and Technology Chinese 4
School of Biotechnology Biological Engineering (Biopharmaceutical) Chinese 4
School of Mechanical and Power Engineering Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Chinese 4
School of Information Science and Engineering Computer Science and Technology Chinese 4
School of Business Business Administration (Business Analysis) Chinese 4
School of Art Design and Media Visual Communication Design Chinese 4
Chinese-taught Single Degree Program School of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering and TechnologyResource Recycling Science and EngineeringLight Chemical EngineeringOil–Gas Storage and Transportation Chinese 4
School of Biotechnology Biological EngineeringBiology TechnologyBiology ScienceFood Science and TechnologyFood Quality and Safety Chinese 4
School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Applied ChemistryChemistryMaterials Chemistry (Green and Energy Catalysis)Fine Chemistry (Optoelectronic Information Materials) Chinese 4
School of Pharmacy Pharmacy Chinese 4
School of Materials Science and Engineering Polymer Materials and EngineeringInorganic Non-metallic Materials EngineeringComposite Materials and EngineeringNew Energy Materials and DevicesElectronic Information Materials Chinese 4
School of Resources and Environmental Engineering Environmental EngineeringEnergy and Power EngineeringEnergy Storage Science and Engineering Chinese 4
School of Mechanical and Power Engineering Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringProcess Equipment and Control EngineeringMechanical Engineering and Automation Chinese 4
School of Information Science and Engineering Artificial IntelligenceRobotics EngineeringAutomationElectrical Engineering and AutomationInformation EngineeringComputer Science and TechnologySoftware Engineering Chinese 4
School of Mathematics Mathematics and Applied MathematicsInformation and Computing Science Chinese 4
School of Physics Applied PhysicsOptoelectronic Information Science and Engineering Chinese 4
School of Business EconomicsFinanceInformation Management and Information SystemEngineering ManagementLogistics Management (Supply Chain)Business Administration (Business Analysis)Marketing (Big Data Marketing)Human Resource Management (Human Resources Data Analysis)Accounting (Big Data Accounting)Finance Management (Intelligent Finance) Chinese 4
School of Social and Public Administration AdministrationSocial WorkPublic Service AdministrationLabor and Social SecuritySociology Chinese 4
School of Art Design and Media Industrial DesignLandscape Architecture (Landscape Architecture Planning)Visual Communication DesignEnvironmental DesignDigital Media Art Chinese 4
School of Foreign Languages EnglishJapaneseGerman Chinese 4
School of Law Law Chinese 4
School of Sports Science and Engineering Sports Training Chinese 4

Master’s Degree Programs

School Programs Teaching Language Duration (Years) Acceptance Letter
School of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering and Technology, Oil and Natural Gas Engineering Chinese or English 3 Optional
School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Inorganic Chemistry, Analytic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Fine Synthetic Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Catalysis English 3 Not Required
School of Biotechnology Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Biology, Food Science and Engineering, Biochemical Engineering Chinese or English 3 Required
School of Mechanical and Power Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics, Safety Science and Engineering Chinese 3 Required
School of Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Chinese or English 3 Not Required
School of Information Science and Engineering Computer Science and Technology, Control Science and Engineering Chinese 3 Required
School of Resources and Environmental Engineering Thermal Energy Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering Chinese or English 3 Optional
School of Mathematics Mathematics Chinese 3 Not Required
School of Business Applied Economics, Management Science and Engineering, Business Administration Chinese or English 2.5–3 Not Required
School of Social and Public Administration Sociology, Public Management, Social Work Chinese 2.5 Required
School of Art Design and Media Design, Landscape Architecture Chinese 3 Required
School of Law Science of Law Chinese 2.5 Not Required
Higher Education Research Institute Education Chinese 3 Not Required
Institute of Marxism Philosophy, Marxist Theory Chinese 3 Not Required
School of Sports Science and Engineering Sports Humanities and Sociology, Sports Chinese 2–2.5 Required
School of Foreign Languages English Language and Literature, Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Chinese 2.5 Required

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Programs

School Programs Teaching Language Duration (Years) Acceptance Letter
School of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering and Technology Chinese or English 4 Optional
School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Inorganic Chemistry, Analytic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Fine Synthetic Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Catalysis English 4 Not Required
School of Biotechnology Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biology Chinese or English 4 Required
School of Mechanical and Power Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics Chinese 4 Required
School of Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Chinese or English 4 Not Required
School of Information Science and Engineering Computer Science and Technology, Control Science and Engineering Chinese 4 Required
School of Resources and Environmental Engineering Thermal Energy Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering English 4 Optional
School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences, Plant Protection, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology Chinese 4 Required
School of Art Design and Media Industrial Design Chinese 4 Required
School of Business Applied Economics, Management Science and Engineering, Business Administration Chinese 4 Not Required
School of Social and Public Administration Sociology, Science of Social Work, Social Governance and Social Policy, Social Work Chinese or English 3 Required
Institute of Marxism Study of the Chinization of Marxism Chinese 3 Not Required

 

  1. Valid Passport
  2. Recent Passport-sized Photograph
  3. High School / Higher Secondary / A-Level / Bachelor Certificate and Transcript
    • For Bachelor’s applicants: submit certificates and transcripts from Grade 10 to Grade 12 .
    • For applicants who have not yet graduated: a Pre-Graduation Letter is required and transkrip up to 5th semester.
    • For Master applicants : submit Bachelor Certificate and Transcript all semester.
  4. Recommendation Letters
    • Bachelor’s applicants: two recommendation letters in English from school teachers.
    • Master’s applicants: two recommendation letter in English from a professor with a PhD background.
  5. Health / Medical Check-up Report – Completed using the official medical form template (to be printed and taken to a certified clinic/hospital).
  6. Language Proficiency Certificate
  7. Study Plan / Personal Statement – Written in English or Chinese, depending on program requirements.
  8. Non-Criminal Record / Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK)
  9. Bank Statement
  10. Self-Introduction Video – A short video introducing yourself in English or Chinese.
  11. Application Form
  12. Parent’s Identification Card (KTP)
  13. Family Registration Document (KK / Family Card)
  14. Birth Certificate
  15. Applicant’s Personal Identification Card (KTP)