University Overview

Founded in 1958, TUST is one of China’s earliest four light industry universities, located by the Haihe River in Tianjin. As a multidisciplinary research‑oriented university with engineering as its core, TUST covers engineering, science, liberal arts, agriculture, medicine, economics, management, law, art and education. It is the only university in Tianjin Binhai New Area that provides a complete degree system from bachelor’s to doctoral programs.

QS / Subject Ranking

• 6 disciplines in ESI Top 1% globally: Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Ecology

• Agricultural Sciences: ESI Top 1‰

• Polymer Science: 9th worldwide (U.S. News)

• Food Science and Engineering: 32nd globally (Shanghai Ranking)

Intakes

• September

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Broad disciplines across engineering, science, economics, management, liberal arts, agriculture, medicine and art; mainly Chinese‑taught, with selected English‑taught options.

Master’s Degree Programs (2 -3 years)

Research and professional training in engineering, food science, bioengineering, materials science and management; available in Chinese and English.

Doctoral Degree Programs (4 - 5 years)

Cutting‑edge research in light industry, food, materials and bioengineering; several English‑taught programs available.

Available English-Taught Majors

• Bioengineering

• International Economics and Trade

• Selected STEM and business programs

Chinese Language Program

• Autumn Semester: September - January

• Spring Semester: February - June

• Application Periods follow university's official schedule

Costs and Fees

Tuition Fees

• Bachelor’s program: 16,000 RMB/year

• Master’s program: 24,000 RMB/year

• Doctoral program: 32,000 RMB/year

Accommodation

Around 700 RMB/month (depending on room type)

Scholarships

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type A/B)

Covers tuition, accommodation, stipend and medical insurance.

2. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

For International Chinese Language Education and short‑term programs.

3. Tianjin Government Scholarship

Application: 1 May – 20 June

4. TUST Scholarship

Application: 1 May – 15 July

Application Materials

• Passport

• Academic certificates and transcripts

• Language proficiency certificate

• Personal statement / study plan

• Recommendation letters

• Medical examination form

• Non‑criminal record

• Financial proof

• Scholarship application forms (if applicable)

Language Requirements

• Chinese‑taught programs: HSK 4-5 (major‑dependent)

• English‑taught programs: major-dependent

Currency Exchange Rate

• 1 RMB = 4.76 THB (as of 31 Mar 2026)

Facilities

Library

Gym

Sport Centers

Restaurants and Convenience Stores