Qingdao University of Science & Technology (QUST)

Master in Applied Mathematics (Chinese-taught)

Qingdao, China 3 years Taught in Chinese Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Tuition 25% below the typical master's
  • Applications currently open

Introduction

Qingdao University of Science and Technology, founded in 1950 and based in Qingdao, is a multidisciplinary institution with a pronounced emphasis on engineering, chemical technology and applied sciences. QUST has expanded across multiple campuses and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supported by a strong research portfolio that includes national engineering laboratories, key provincial centers and collaborations with industry. The university has developed a reputation for practical talent cultivation and industry-university-research cooperation.

QUST supports internationalization through partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide and offers joint programs such as Sino-foreign cooperative colleges and dual training schemes. The university houses extensive facilities, a large library collection and research platforms that attract faculty with national honors and expertise. International students can access single-room accommodation equipped with essentials like heating, TV and internet, and benefit from dedicated support for academic and daily life.

Students at QUST gain opportunities to engage with applied research projects, technology transfer initiatives and entrepreneurship programs that have produced several spin-off companies. Career services, internship links and industry partnerships enhance employability in engineering, materials, chemical industries and related fields. Prospective international applicants should review program specializations, explore research groups aligned with their interests and prepare documentation for admission and visa procedures well in advance.

About the Program

The Master in Applied Mathematics at Qingdao University of Science & Technology is a degree for students who want to study math in Chinese. This master's program helps students gain a strong foundation in math and its applications.

The curriculum includes subjects like mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, and statistics. Students develop skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and programming through hands-on components like projects and simulations.

Graduates can work as data analysts, mathematicians, or statisticians in industries like finance, technology, or science. They can also work as research assistants, teachers, or consultants in companies or academic institutions.

This program's tuition is 25% below the typical master's in China.

Median tuition for that cohort is 4,462 USD, across 6,661 programs on Global Admissions.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
CEFR level
B1/B2
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