Chengdu, Sichuan · Founded 1956 · Project 985 · Project 211 · Double First Class
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 电子科技大学
UESTC is China's dedicated electronics and information technology university, and the single best place in the country to study electronic engineering, communications, integrated circuit design and computer science.
Overview
UESTC is China's dedicated electronics and information technology university, and the single best place in the country to study electronic engineering, communications, integrated circuit design and computer science.
It has unusually strong industry links: Huawei, ZTE, Tencent and Chinese semiconductor firms recruit heavily from UESTC, and its alumni founded several major Chinese electronics companies.
History
UESTC was founded in 1956 in Chengdu as the Chengdu Radio Engineering Institute, formed by bringing together the electronics faculties of Jiaotong University, Nanjing Institute of Technology and South China Institute of Technology. It was one of the first national key universities for electronics.
Renamed the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 1988, it joined Project 211 (1997), Project 985 (2001) and Double First Class (2017).
UESTC runs the State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices and the National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Communications, and it has a second campus in the Qingshuihe district of Chengdu.
World rankings, 2017–2026
| Edition | QS | ARWU | THE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 541 | 401–500 | 801–1000 |
| 2018 | 531 | 401–500 | 801–1000 |
| 2019 | 511 | 301–400 | 601–800 |
| 2020 | 521 | 301–400 | 601–800 |
| 2021 | 501 | 201–300 | 501–600 |
| 2022 | 486 | 201–300 | 451–500 |
| 2023 | 471 | 201–300 | 401–500 |
| 2024 | 461 | 151–200 | 351–400 |
| 2025 | 451 | 151–200 | 301–350 |
| 2026 | 441 | 151–200 | 301–350 |
Compilations such as this one can lag a publisher's revisions; verify the current figure at source.
Campuses
| Campus | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Qingshuihe Campus (Main) | 2006 Xiyuan Avenue, Gaoxin West District, Chengdu, Sichuan | Modern main campus; electronic engineering, communications and international student housing. |
| Shahe Campus | 4 Section 2, Jianshe North Road, Chengdu, Sichuan | Historic campus; computer science, software engineering and management. |
Faculty and research
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China employs around 3,200 academic staff, including about 10 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. 10 national academy members. The School of Electronic Science and Engineering and the School of Information and Communication Engineering supervise international graduate students in English.
Discipline strength
| Discipline | National grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Science & Technology | A+ | Ranked first or second in China; semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. |
| Information & Communication Engineering | A+ | Communications, signal processing and 5G research. |
| Computer Science & Technology | A | Software engineering, big data and cybersecurity. |
| Optical Engineering | A | Fibre optics and display technology. |
| Instrument Science & Technology | A | Electronic measurement and instrumentation. |
| Bio-medical Engineering | A- | Neural engineering and medical electronics. |
| Software Engineering | A | Software engineering and digital media. |
| Management Science & Engineering | A- | Technology management and e-commerce. |
Grades follow China's national discipline evaluation scheme (A+ is the highest). Consult the university for the most recent evaluation results.
Programmes open to international students
| Programme | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Information Engineering | Bachelor / Master | English | 4 / 3 years |
| Computer Science and Technology | Bachelor / Master | English | 4 / 3 years |
| Communications Engineering | Master / PhD | English | 3 / 4 years |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | MBA | English | 2 years |
| Chinese Language Programme | Language | Chinese | 0.5–1 year |
Admissions, tuition and deadlines
Requirements
Bachelor: high school diploma with strong mathematics and physics, UESTC entrance examination, IELTS 6.0 or HSK 4. Graduate: degree, transcripts, two references, study plan.
Deadlines and fees
Deadlines: Bachelor: December – April. Graduate: December – April.. Application fee: CNY 400. Tuition: CNY 22,000–28,000 per year for bachelor's; CNY 28,000–42,000 for master's.
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarship, Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship, UESTC President Scholarship.
Notable alumni
| Alumnus | Field | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ding Lei | Founder of NetEase | UESTC alumnus; built one of China's largest internet companies and its biggest game studio. |
| Sun Yafang | Former chair of Huawei | Studied at UESTC; long-time Huawei leader. |
| Liu Xiaofeng | Telecom executive | Alumnus and senior figure in China's communications industry. |
| Zhu Jun | Engineer | Alumnus and leader in Chinese semiconductor design. |
Why students choose this university
- Best route into China's semiconductor, telecom and software industries
- Huawei, ZTE and Tencent run dedicated recruitment pipelines here
- Chengdu is affordable and consistently rated China's most liveable big city