Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Information and Communication Engineering

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

- Education background

Outstanding academic performance and potential.

Applicants for Doctoral programs should have been conferred the Master’s Degree, be under the age of 40;

- Language Proficiency

English Medium:

TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0 GRE General 310 or above;

other certificates of the same level are also acceptable.

Applicants whose prior teaching language is Chinese/English are not required to provide proof of language proficiency.

- Grade Point Average

3/4,  3.75/5,  or 75%.

GPA systems or the other equivalent systems are both accepted.

- Acceptance Letter issued by the prospective supervisor of HUST.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2026
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Feb 28 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 50,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 123 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Huazhong University of Science and Technology Information and Communication Engineering
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

- Education background

Outstanding academic performance and potential.

Applicants for Doctoral programs should have been conferred the Master’s Degree, be under the age of 40;

- Language Proficiency

English Medium:

TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0 GRE General 310 or above;

other certificates of the same level are also acceptable.

Applicants whose prior teaching language is Chinese/English are not required to provide proof of language proficiency.

- Grade Point Average

3/4,  3.75/5,  or 75%.

GPA systems or the other equivalent systems are both accepted.

- Acceptance Letter issued by the prospective supervisor of HUST.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2026
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Feb 28 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 50,000 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 123 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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- Education background

Outstanding academic performance and potential.

Applicants for Doctoral programs should have been conferred the Master’s Degree, be under the age of 40;

- Language Proficiency

English Medium:

TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0 GRE General 310 or above;

other certificates of the same level are also acceptable.

Applicants whose prior teaching language is Chinese/English are not required to provide proof of language proficiency.

- Grade Point Average

3/4,  3.75/5,  or 75%.

GPA systems or the other equivalent systems are both accepted.

- Acceptance Letter issued by the prospective supervisor of HUST.

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 50,000 per year
RMB 200,000 in total (About $ 27,935)
Accommodation Fee
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 700  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 1,200  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory
Double Room RMB 700  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 1,200  (More Details)
Other Fees
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,600 to RMB 2,050
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1. Acceptance Letter from the professor/associate professor of HUST
You can download a template or sample from here.
*2. Certificate of Non-criminal Record
A certificate issued by the police station or law enforcement agency certifying that you have no previous criminal record. During the epidemic, overseas applications can replace this document with a personal commitment letter, and provide official document before entering China. You can download a template or sample from here.
*3. Personal Statement
Introduce yourself in details, explain your understanding of China, list the reasons and your expectations for studying at HUST.
*4. CV
Including educational background, work experience, and publication list if available.
*5. Physical Examination Form
During the epidemic, overseas applications can replace this document with a personal commitment letter, and provide official document before entering China. Applicants in China can upload personal health certificate or residence permit instead. You can download a template or sample from here.
*6. A Personal Commitment Letter
You can download a template or sample from here.
*7. Writing sample
A written work submitted for either a grade or publication.
The paper closely related to the field of study you wish to pursue in the division would be preferred.
*8. Passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*9. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*10. Transcripts
Academic documents issued in the third language should be notarized in Chinese or English editions.
*11. Academic Certificate
An official certificate of your highest education or the official document of enrollment issued by the current school. Academic documents issued in the third language should be notarized in Chinese or English editions.
*12. English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
*13. Two letters of recommendation
Signed by your former lecturers, professors/associate professors, or the renowned in the field of your future study.
*14. Study Plan/Research Proposal
More than 1,000 characters or words, in Chinese or English;
Structure: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Significance of Research, Reference.
Details: Introductory background, Research questions, Aims/Objectives, Expected Results, etc.
Future academic/career objectives (Preferred).
*15. Financial Certification/Bank Statement: 5,000 USD or above.
*16. Personal Introduction Video
Please record and submit a video in English or Chinese within 60 seconds.
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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