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About CSU
Central South University (CSU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Changsha, China. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 2000 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-430. The university is in top-350 of the independent international ranking THE.
CSU offers master programs in different fields of study.
Location
Changsha, China
Establishment year
2000
Students
63,655
International students
1,387
Female students
41%
Acceptance rate
80%
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The academic calendar at CSU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CSU are different for locals and foreigners. China citizens pay 340 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 3,810 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local340USD/year
Foreign5,000USD/year
Master
Local681USD/year
Foreign3,810USD/year
Study programs at CSU
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Economics & Business Management
Traffic and Transportation Engineering(Transportation equipment and information engineering)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Transportation Enginnering (Road Transportation)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Physical Sciences
Ecology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Environmental Science and Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Genetics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Human Anatomy Histology and Embryology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Neurology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Physics(Plasma Physics)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Statistics(Applied Probability)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Technology
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Computer Science and Technology(Big Data Theory and Application)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 85
Computer Science and Technology(Software Engineering Theory and Method)
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
80
CSU campus
The campus of CSU is located in Changsha. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. CSU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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