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East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)
Shanghai, China 3 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

  • China's first national key university for chemical engineering, founded in 1952
  • Project 211 and Double First-Class, directly under the Ministry of Education
  • One of the first six universities in China with a National Technology Transfer Center
  • Exchanges with over 200 universities and companies worldwide
  • Joint programmes with Lübeck in Germany and Rennes in France

About Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD)

At East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), tuition is 10,375 USD per year, and applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 10, 2027.

The two-institution route through ECUST's artificial intelligence major. Study begins on the Shanghai campus with the core curriculum in machine learning, algorithms and data structures, computer organisation, databases and signal processing, after which students may continue at one of the overseas JMD partner universities and finish holding a bachelor's degree from ECUST and another from that partner. Teaching in Shanghai is in English, based in the School of Information Science and Technology.

About East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

East China University of Science and Technology is a public research university located in Shanghai, China. Originally established with a focus on chemical technology, it has evolved into a comprehensive university that covers all academic disciplines and offers a large variety of majors. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First-Class Discipline University, with Double First-Class status in certain disciplines. The school encompasses two campuses and a science park in the Xuhui, Fengxian, and Jinshan districts of Shanghai.​

Overview:

Founded in 1952, East China University of Science and Technology（ECUST） is located in Shanghai, an economic, financial, commercial as well as a shipping center of China.

  • The first national key university featuring chemical engineering disciplines in P.R.C
  • One of the state-run and full-time institutions of higher education
  • One of the research-oriented national key universities directly regulated by the Ministry of Education of China
  • One of the National "211 Project" key construction universities
  • One of the National “985 Project” Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform for high-level universities
  • One of the first 6 universities in China that have established the National Technology Transfer Center

ECUST devotes itself to develop international cooperation and has established long-term and extensive academic exchanges and joint training cooperation with more than 200 universities, colleges, enterprises, and research institutions from all over the world, including the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, etc.

Academics:

It has a strong tradition of working with industries. The university is now developing into a multi-disciplinary higher educational institution with a balanced curriculum of science, engineering, economics, management, law, humanities, and arts spread across 15 academic schools.

The university offers 13 first level and 81 second-level doctoral programs, 25 first level, and 147 second-level master programs and 65 undergraduate programs. The total number of full-time students has reached around 24,140, including 15,460 undergraduates, 7,110 postgraduates studying for master's degrees, and 1,570 Ph.D. candidates.

Since 2007 the university has operated an exchange programme with the Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck in Germany. ECUST also operates a joint programme with L'École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie in Rennes and a joint business school with the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu in Romania.

Fees

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Tuition (international students)
10,375 USD per year
Quoted as 70,000 CNY per year
Application Fee
90 USD

Accommodation

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to Book

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

Entry Requirements

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The minimum age is 18 .

Minimum education level High School diploma or equivalent

You need to have above average grades for the program. Above average - (Grade B-A, 60-70%, GPA 2.5-3).

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 6.0; TOEFL (iBT) 80; Cambridge First certificate in English Level B2 Grade B or better;. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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TOEFL iBT
60–78
PTE Academic
50–57
CEFR level
B2
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Admissions Process

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You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. See document and eligibility requirements

Required documents

• Your Passport Copy

• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

• Your Photograph

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

• English Language Certificate

IELTS ≥6.0/ TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent (e.g., Duolingo ≥105), or provide school proof of English-taught programmes during previous study. Native English speakers do not need to submit the English Proficiency Certificate.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Medical Examination Form

• No Criminal Record Certificate

• First Recommendation Letter

• Second Recommendation Letter

• Statement of Financial Support (JMD) - ECUST

• Self-introduction video - ECUST

Video of self-introduction (including self-introduction, the reasons why you choose ECUST and your plan after graduation. The video must be in mp4 format, no larger than 50MB in size.

• Personal Statement Letter - ECUST JMD Programmes

Application process

• Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. Learn more about the application process

• The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

• Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

• After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

• The university may contact you directly for further questions.

• We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

• After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

• Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD): Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD)?
Tuition: USD 10,374.98 per year. Application fee: USD 90.
What are the entry requirements for Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD)?
Entry requirements include: Education: High School; Academic performance: Grade C-B (55%-60%, GPA 2-2.5); English: IELTS 6.0; TOEFL (iBT) 80; Cambridge First certificate in English Level B2 Grade B or better;; Minimum age: 18.
How long is the Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD) program?
The program duration is 3 year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2027-07-10.
Is Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD) available online?
This is an on-campus program at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai.

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