University of Science and Technology of China

No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei

  • #=133 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 20,250Total Students
  • 4,469Faculty
  • 1,184Int'l Students

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Cradle of Excellent Minds


The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) traces its origins to 1958 when the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) established it in Beijing. It was founded under the goal to cultivate the country's most promising scientific and technological talent. In 1970, USTC was moved to Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province. Ever since then, this prestigious research university keeps open arms for talents across the globe. Now the university is home to 16,600 gifted students, aspiring scholars and researchers as well as 2,250 faculty members. 


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About

Cradle of Excellent Minds


The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) traces its origins to 1958 when the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) established it in Beijing. It was founded under the goal to cultivate the country's most promising scientific and technological talent. In 1970, USTC was moved to Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province. Ever since then, this prestigious research university keeps open arms for talents across the globe. Now the university is home to 16,600 gifted students, aspiring scholars and researchers as well as 2,250 faculty members. 


A Historic...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #186
  • 2014
    #174
  • 2015
    #=147
  • 2016
    #=113
  • 2017
    #=104
  • 2018
    #97
  • 2019
    #98
  • 2020
    #89
  • 2021
    #=93
  • 2022
    #98
  • 2023
    #94
  • 2024
    #=137
  • 2025
    #=133

Student & Staff

Total students
20,250

61%
39%

International students
1,184

98%
2%

Total faculty staff
4,469

377
4092

Total students
20,250

61%
39%

International students
1,184

98%
2%

Total faculty staff
4,469

4092
377
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Campus locations

Main Campus,

No. 96 Jinzhai Road , Hefei , AnHui , China , 230026

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