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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 2023, it is among top-500. The university is in top-310 of the independent international ranking THE.

CSU offers master programs in different fields of study.

LocationChangsha, China
Establishment year2000
Students54,903
International students1,682
Female students41%
Acceptance rate80%

Place in ratings

Rating QS2023#499
Rating THE2022#308
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Life Sciences & Medicine400
Engineering & Technology409
Natural Sciences504
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CSU tuition fees

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 351 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 3,840 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 calendarSemesters
Financial AidYes
BachelorLocal351USD/yearForeign5,000USD/year
MasterLocal702USD/yearForeign3,840USD/year

Study programs at CSU

Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Neurology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Science and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Ferrous Metallurgy
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Material Science and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Mechanical Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
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Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Ecology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Environmental Science and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Technology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Software Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Stomatology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Medicine
Social Sciences & Management
Clinical Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Education & Training
Clinical Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Medicine
Anesthesiology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Medicine
Athletics Medicine
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Clinical Medicine
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
Study field
Medicine
Clinical Medicine of Combined Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
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Master's degree at CSU

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.

IELTS5.5
TOEFL iBT80

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.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

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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