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East China University of Science and Technology



Project 211 • Double First-Class University
Shanghai, China

East China University of Science and Technology

211
National Key University
#40
Alumni Association Ranking
#44
Soft Science Ranking
#38
THE (Mainland) Ranking

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), commonly known as "Huali" (华理), is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China. It is a comprehensive university with distinctive engineering characteristics, covering 11 disciplines including science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, economics, management, literature, law, arts, philosophy, and education. The university is listed in the national "Double First-Class" initiative, "Project 211", and "985 Innovation Platform for Advantageous Disciplines". Founded in 1952, ECUST is the first higher education institution in New China known for its chemical engineering characteristics. The university has three campuses: Xuhui, Fengxian, and Jinshan, covering a total area of 2,535 acres with a total building area of 970,000 square meters. The university has 17 professional schools, 74 undergraduate programs, 30 first-level master's degree programs, 16 master's professional degree programs, 13 first-level doctoral degree programs, 2 doctoral professional degree programs, and 14 postdoctoral research stations. Currently, the university has over 26,000 full-time students, including 16,789 undergraduates, 8,647 master's students, and 1,956 doctoral students. The university has a strong faculty with 3,098 staff members, including 8 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, 10 dual-appointed academicians, 1 academician of the European Academy of Sciences, and over 120 national-level talents including recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. The university's motto is "Diligence, Truth-seeking, Ambition, and Virtue" (勤奋求实,励志明德), and it is committed to cultivating socialist builders and successors with all-round development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor.Show More

Campuses

East China University of Science and Technology has two main campuses, providing world-class learning and research environments.

Xuhui Campus
Fengxian Campus

Location

130 Meilong Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Nearby

Located in Xuhui District, Shanghai, this is the main campus of ECUST. The campus is surrounded by convenient transportation and complete living facilities, with multiple shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues nearby. It is about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Shanghai and about 15 minutes' drive from Shanghai South Railway Station.

Getting Here

About 1 hour's drive from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and about 45 minutes' drive from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The campus is near Metro Line 1 and Line 3, with convenient transportation. There are multiple bus stops on campus.

Faculties

Xuhui Campus houses most of ECUST's colleges, including the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, School of Biotechnology, School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, School of Information Science and Engineering, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Science, School of Business, School of Social and Public Administration, School of Art Design and Media, School of Foreign Languages, School of Law, School of Marxism, and School of Sports Science and Engineering. The campus is the main teaching and research base of the university, with modern laboratories, libraries, and teaching facilities.

Introduction

Xuhui Campus is the main campus of ECUST, established in 1952, and is the oldest campus of the university. The campus covers an area of approximately 800 acres and has complete teaching, research, and living facilities. The campus features modern architecture and a beautiful environment, making it an ideal place for students to study and live.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 10-22°C
Summer June - August 25-35°C
Autumn September - November 15-25°C
Winter December - February 0-10°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
About MYR 450-1,200 (Direct, about 5 hours 40 minutes)

Location

999 Haisi Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai, China

Nearby

Located in Fengxian District, Shanghai, this is the new campus of ECUST, with a beautiful environment and modern facilities. The campus is surrounded by commercial areas, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, with convenient living conditions. It is about 1 hour's drive from downtown Shanghai.

Getting Here

About 1.5 hours' drive from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and about 1 hour's drive from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The campus is near Metro Line 5, with convenient transportation. There are multiple bus stops and shuttle bus services on campus.

Faculties

Fengxian Campus houses some colleges and undergraduate teaching bases, including undergraduate courses from some schools of science, engineering, and liberal arts. The campus has modern teaching buildings, laboratory buildings, libraries, gymnasiums, and student dormitories, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Introduction

Fengxian Campus is the new campus of ECUST, put into use in 2007, covering an area of approximately 1,700 acres. The campus features modern design, beautiful environment, and complete facilities. The campus mainly undertakes undergraduate teaching tasks and is an important base for the university's undergraduate education.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 10-22°C
Summer June - August 25-35°C
Autumn September - November 15-25°C
Winter December - February 0-10°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
About MYR 450-1,200 (Direct, about 5 hours 40 minutes)

Accommodation Details

Xuhui Campus
Standard Room (Private Bathroom, 24-hour Hot Water, Electricity Not Included)
¥2,400 - 3,300 /month/person (Varies by Room Type)

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A, Chinese-taught Programs Only)

Category I: Tuition fee ¥20,000/year, Accommodation fee ¥8,400/year, Living allowance ¥30,000/year, Medical insurance fee ¥800/year

Category II: Tuition fee ¥23,000/year, Accommodation fee ¥8,400/year, Living allowance ¥30,000/year, Medical insurance fee ¥800/year

Category III: Tuition fee ¥27,000/year, Accommodation fee ¥8,400/year, Living allowance ¥30,000/year, Medical insurance fee ¥800/year

*Note* Category I includes: Philosophy, Economics, Law, Education, Literature (except Arts), History, Management; Category II includes: Science, Engineering, Agriculture; Category III includes: Literature (Arts), Medicine

Shanghai Government Scholarship (Type B)

Type B (Partial Scholarship: Tuition waiver, Medical insurance)

Shanghai Government Scholarship (1+4 Program, Chinese-taught Programs Only)

One-year Preparatory Study Period (Full Scholarship: Tuition waiver, Medical insurance, Accommodation fee, Living allowance ¥2,500/month)

Four-year Undergraduate Study Period (Partial Scholarship: Tuition waiver, Medical insurance)

ECUST President Scholarship

No separate application required, check the box during system registration

Master's Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A, Chinese-taught Programs Only)

Category I: Tuition fee ¥25,000/year, Accommodation fee ¥8,400/year, Living allowance ¥36,000/year, Medical insurance fee ¥800/year

Category II: Tuition fee ¥29,000/year, Accommodation fee ¥8,400/year, Living allowance ¥36,000/year, Medical insurance fee ¥800/year

Category III: Tuition fee ¥34,000/year, Accommodation fee ¥8,400/year, Living allowance ¥36,000/year, Medical insurance fee ¥800/year

*Note* Category I includes: Philosophy, Economics, Law, Education, Literature (except Arts), History, Management; Category II includes: Science, Engineering, Agriculture; Category III includes: Literature (Arts), Medicine

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B)

Tuition waiver, Accommodation fee waiver, Living allowance, Medical insurance

Shanghai Government Scholarship (Type A/B)

Type A (Full Scholarship: Tuition waiver, Medical insurance, Accommodation fee, Living allowance ¥3,000/month)

Type B (Partial Scholarship: Tuition waiver, Medical insurance)

Living Costs Comparison

Based on guidelines from China's Ministry of Education and official estimates. Both Xuhui Campus and Fengxian Campus of ECUST are located in Shanghai, with similar living costs, but specific expenses vary depending on personal lifestyle.

Xuhui Campus

Accommodation (per month)
¥2,400-¥3,300 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (per month)
¥1,000-¥1,500 MYR 0
Transportation (per month)
¥200-¥400 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (per month)
¥150-¥250 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (per month)
¥500-¥800 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥4,250-¥6,250 MYR 0
*Main Campus - Located in Xuhui District

Fengxian Campus

Accommodation (per month)
¥2,400-¥3,300 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (per month)
¥1,000-¥1,500 MYR 0
Transportation (per month)
¥200-¥400 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (per month)
¥150-¥250 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (per month)
¥500-¥800 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥4,250-¥6,250 MYR 0
*New Campus - Located in Fengxian District
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Course Details - East China University of Science and Technology Spring Preparatory Program
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