Foundation Programme_Programmes

Chinese-taught

English-taught

INTRODUCTION

This program is designed for international students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in China, but not yet meet the entry criteria for undergraduate degree studies. It aims to strengthen their language competency and discipline-specific knowledge, facilitate early acclimatization to academic environments, minimize transitional challenges in overseas education, pass the entrance exam, and ultimately support their admission to well-matched universities.

Highlights

• Assist students in reaching the required Chinese proficiency for different majors within a short period.

• Provide courses such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and other essential subjects based on entrance exam requirements to help students pass the exams.

• One-on-one professional counseling: offer university application guidance and personalized support, addressing students' concerns during the admission process and helping them easier to apply for their dreaming universities.

Class Schedule

18 Weeks (exam weeks included)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:55-9:40	Comprehensive Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese	Science & Technology Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese	Science & Technology Chinese
9:55-10:40
10:50-11:35	Listening & Speaking	Science & Technology Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese	Listening & Speaking	Comprehensive Chinese
11:45-12:30
13:30-14:15	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Maths
14:25-15:10
15:20-16:05		Maths

*Chinese cultural courses or historical and cultural landscapes visits will be offered in the afternoons from time to time, the specific arrangement is subject to the actual course schedule.

APPLICATION

	Term Begins	Duration	Application Deadline
2026 Spring Semester	Mar. 2nd, 2026	Mar. 2nd to Jul. 1st, 2026	Feb.15, 2026
2026 Fall Semester	Sept. 1st, 2026	September to January	Aug. 20th, 2026

Qualifications

• Non-Chinese citizens who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in China, and yet need to improve the Chinese language proficiency, cross-cultural communication competence and required academic abilities to meet the undergraduate admission standard.

• Good performance in high school and good learning capacity.

• Be aged over 16 and in good health; those who are under 18 before August 31 of the application year, please visit Download to download and submit GUARANTEE STATEMENT.

• With HSK 4 or equivalent level.

Fees

Application Fee	400 CNY
Tuition Fee	15000 CNY/Semester (text books included)
Room Fee	80 or 110 CNY/Day (electricity bill excluded)
Insurance Fee	400 CNY/Semester

Payment Methods

1. Online Payment

WeChat Pay

Ali Pay

Visa

Master

JCB

(Handling fees at your own expense)

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name	EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.	03329608017003862
Bank Name	Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address	No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code	ABOCCNBJ090
Remittance Remarks	Your passport No.

*Equivalent US dollar remittance is accepted.

*Annual tuition fee should be paid upon registration at the beginning of each academic year.

Application process

To apply for a programm,you will need to submit your application andsupporting documents onlin.

Choosing to study at ECusT is a valuable decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our How to apply page.

How to apply

Scholarship

ECUST Outstanding Chinese Language Student Scholarship

For more details, please check
https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384

Application Checklist

1.Scan of passport (photo page and visa page to China)

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.Graduation certificate for the previous stage

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

3.Curriculum Vitae with the recent three years experience

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

4.Video of self-introduction with self-introduction, the reasons why you choose ECUST and your plan after graduation.

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

5.Remittance receipt of the application fee for bank transfer only

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

Refund Policy

1. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. The tuition fee/deposit is non-refundable should students withdraw their application for personal reasons.

If there are special circumstances, students can apply for retaining the enrollment status to the following year, and the paid fees will be postponed to the next academic year; however, students must submit the enrollment application before the deadline of the following year's enrollment application; the enrollment status will be invalidated if the application is not submitted by the deadline, and the paid fees will not be refunded.

3. If the student is unable to enroll in the programme due to force majeure factors such as visa denial or because the minimum number of classes has not been reached, the fees paid will be refunded in full.

4. Students will have until the start of the second academic year to finalize their decision. You may apply for a change of study programme at any time before then. Please note that you are only allowed to change once, and any resulting differences in tuition fees or scholarships must be adjusted as follows:

· Tuition Fee Differences:
Any outstanding balance must be paid by the student in a timely manner. If there is an excess amount, it may be deducted from the tuition fee for the following academic year.

· Scholarship Differences:
Any unpaid scholarship amount can be deducted from the tuition fees for the following academic year. However, any excess scholarship amount must be refunded by the student and paid back along with the tuition fee for the next academic year.

5. If you withdraw from the dormitory during the semester with more than 30 days remaining in your contract,

30 days accommodation fee will be deducted and the rest will be refunded; if the remaining stay is less than 30 days, the accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Others

• About visa

E-documents for student visa shall be provided after admission, but no visa documents will be issued for those who are already in China during winter or summer vacation.

• About accommodation

Only single suites are available on campus with limited number, including private bathrooms and balconies, at the cost of 80 RMB/day or 110 RMB/day (the cost varies depending on the new or old furniture with it, 24-hour hot and cold water included, electricity bill excluded);

The online booking system is usually open one month before the semester starts for applicants who are admitted and have paid the tuition. Those who have successfully booked on-campus dorms must pay the accommodation fee for one semester in full at registration in the beginning of the semester. Please keep an eye on all Email notices.

FAQ

Do I have to do medical check before submit the application?

Not must, but if the quarantine institute finds that you have caught diseases
which are unsuitable to study in China, you must instantly leave for home country on your own expenses.

What about the dorm on campus?

Sorry but the university only provides limited number of single suites with private bathrooms and balconies, at the cost of 80 RMB/day or 110 RMB/day (the cost varies depending on the new or old furniture with it, 24-hour hot and cold water included, but electricity excluded). The online booking system is usually open one month before the semester starts for applicants who are admitted and have paid the tuition. Those who have successfully booked on-campus dorms must pay the accommodation fee for one semester in full at registration in the beginning of the semester.

I’ve got the visa to China, when can I enter China?

Since you may have maximum 180 days of stay in China, make sure not enter China too early, it’s better arrive China 10 days before the registration day.

INTRODUCTION

This program is designed for international students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in China, but not yet meet the entry criteria for undergraduate degree studies. It aims to strengthen their discipline-specific knowledge, facilitate early acclimatization to academic environments, minimize transitional challenges in overseas education, pass the entrance exam, and ultimately support their admission to well-matched universities.

Highlights

• Assist students in reaching the Chinese proficiency in the required level.

• Provide courses such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and other essential subjects based on entrance exam requirements to help students pass the exams.

Class Schedule

18 Weeks (exam weeks included)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:55-9:40	Comprehensive Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese	Comprehensive Chinese
9:55-10:40
10:50-11:35	Comprehensive Chinese	Listening & Speaking	Listening & Speaking	Listening & Speaking	Listening & Speaking
11:45-12:30
13:30-14:15	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Maths
14:25-15:10

*Chinese cultural courses or historical and cultural landscapes visits will be offered in the afternoons from time to time, the specific arrangement is subject to the actual course schedule.

APPLICATION

	Term Begins	Duration	Application Deadline
2026 Spring Semester	Mar. 2nd, 2026	Mar. 2nd to Jul. 1st, 2026	Feb.15, 2026
2026 Fall Semester	Sept. 1st, 2026	September to January	Aug. 20th, 2026

Qualifications

• Good performance in high school and good learning capacity.

• Be aged over 16 and in good health; those who are under 18 before August 31 of the application year, please visit Download to download and submit GUARANTEE STATEMENT.

• With TOEFL 60 or IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 90 or equivalent level.

Fees

Application Fee	400 CNY
Tuition Fee	25000 CNY/Semester (text books included)
Room Fee	80 or 110 CNY/Day (electricity bill excluded)
Insurance Fee	400 CNY/Semester

Payment Methods

1. Online Payment

WeChat Pay

Ali Pay

Visa

Master

JCB

(Handling fees at your own expense)

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name	EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.	03329608017003862
Bank Name	Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address	No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code	ABOCCNBJ090
Remittance Remarks	Your passport No.

*Equivalent US dollar remittance is accepted.

*Annual tuition fee should be paid upon registration at the beginning of each academic year.

Application process

To apply for a programm,you will need to submit your application and supporting documents onlin.

Choosing to study at ECusT is a valuable decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our How to apply page.

How to apply

Scholarship

ECUST Outstanding Chinese Language Student Scholarship

For more details, please check
https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384

Application Checklist

1.Scan of passport (photo page and visa page to China)

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.Graduation certificate for the previous stage

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

3.Curriculum Vitae with the recent three years experience

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

4.Video of self-introduction with self-introduction, the reasons why you choose ECUST and your plan after graduation.

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

5.Remittance receipt of the application fee for bank transfer only

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

Refund Policy

1. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. The tuition fee/deposit is non-refundable should students withdraw their application for personal reasons.

5. If you withdraw from the dormitory during the semester with more than 30 days remaining in your contract,

30 days accommodation fee will be deducted and the rest will be refunded; if the remaining stay is less than 30 days, the accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Others

• About visa

E-documents for student visa shall be provided after admission, but no visa documents will be issued for those who are already in China during winter or summer vacation.

• About accommodation

FAQ

Do I have to do medical check before submit the application?

Not must, but if the quarantine institute finds that you have caught diseases
which are unsuitable to study in China, you must instantly leave for home country on your own expenses.

What about the dorm on campus?

I’ve got the visa to China, when can I enter China?

Since you may have maximum 180 days of stay in China, make sure not enter China too early, it’s better arrive China 10 days before the registration day.