The USTC Winter Camp 2027 call is open for international applicants in Hefei, China. Activities run from 19 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. The application deadline is 8 November 2026, UTC/GMT+8.
The published fee is CNY 3,000, with competitive full or partial fellowship support available to outstanding students. Admission does not automatically establish full funding. Compare the fee-paying costs with your eventual award offer before making travel plans.
USTC Winter Camp Details
The table below summarises the current official opportunity, including its study or work route and application timing.
Use these details to identify the correct programme before applying. The official page linked at the end contains the controlling conditions and any later notices.
Host | University of Science and Technology of China |
|---|---|
Location | Hefei, China |
Dates | 19 December 2026–1 January 2027 |
Full fee | CNY 3,000 |
Scholarship | Competitive full or partial USTC Fellowship |
Deadline | 8 November 2026, UTC/GMT+8 |
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USTC Winter Camp Benefits
The camp includes Chinese lessons, academic lectures, laboratory tours and cultural visits. This mix can help applicants explore the university’s learning environment during a short international visit.
The full fee includes tuition, twin-room accommodation and field trips. It excludes insurance and travel; fellowship support may cover some or all of travel subsidy, insurance, accommodation and stipend, depending on selection.
For a separate opportunity, review USTC Research Internship Program. Its funding and eligibility conditions differ, so compare the individual guide before deciding.
USTC Winter Camp Eligibility
Eligible applicants are non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport, suitable health and good English. They may be undergraduate or master’s students, or graduates seeking further learning at USTC.
Previous participants in a USTC International Winter or Summer Camp are excluded. Check that restriction before investing time in the application, even if your academic background otherwise fits.
Requirements and Documents
The official page directs applicants to complete required fields and upload documents in the online system. It does not provide a complete standalone file checklist in the checked text.
Use the portal’s current requirements as the controlling checklist. Match your academic history and identity details across fields, and check that every uploaded file is readable before submission.
If you are also interested in studying in China, see the Yenching Academy Scholarship guide. Check its own eligibility and application requirements independently.
How to Apply
Follow the application link on the International College’s official page. Choose the Winter Camp route under Non-Degree Programs Application.
For programme questions, the host lists visiting@ustc.edu.cn. Use that contact to clarify funding or documents before committing to non-refundable arrangements.
Application Deadline
Complete applications are due by 8 November 2026, UTC/GMT+8. The official page does not give a cutoff hour, so no hour is assumed here.
The camp dates cross into January 2027, but the application deadline is in November 2026. Keep those dates separate when arranging passport validity, travel and time away from your studies or work.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers address the main conditions that can affect whether this opportunity fits your plans.
They reflect the checked official information. Use the programme’s own application instructions for any requirement specific to your circumstances.
Is every admitted participant fully funded?
No. The official page describes a fee-paying route and competitive full or partial fellowship support.
Does the CNY 3,000 fee include flights?
No. The ordinary programme fee excludes travel and insurance.
Can a previous USTC summer-camp participant apply?
The current notice excludes applicants who have already attended a USTC International Winter or Summer Camp.
Conclusion
The USTC Winter Camp offers a short academic and cultural visit in Hefei. Check eligibility and submit by 8 November. Assess the costs against your own eventual fellowship offer before booking travel.
Before submitting, review the official programme information and check the current application instructions. Keep your supporting evidence consistent and retain the submission confirmation. Any selection or funding decision must come from the programme itself.
