Central South University of Forestry and Technology

Founded in 1958, Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT) is located in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province in central-south China, known for its rich history and culture. CSUFT is a strong institution of higher education, awarded as one of China’s first-class universities with strong academic strength in Hunan Province, aswell as National Basic Ability Construction Project of Western and Central China.

CSUFT consists of a Graduate School and 24 teaching units, offering a total of 83 undergraduate majors, including 23 national-level first-class undergraduate programs, 4 national-level distinctive programs, and 14 provincial-level first-class undergraduate programs.

There are 5 doctoral degree authorization disciplines, 1 doctoral professional degree authorization category, 20 master’s degree authorization disciplines, 17 master’s professional degree authorization categories, and 6 post-doctoral research stations. There are 2 national key disciplines, 3 national key (cultivation) disciplines, 9 key (cultivation) disciplines designated by the State Forestry Administration, 1 world-class cultivation discipline in Hunan Province, 6 domestically first-class construction (cultivation) disciplines in Hunan Province, 5 key disciplines in the “14th Five-Year Plan” of Hunan Province, and 1 independently established interdisciplinary discipline. Six disciplines including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Environmental Ecology, Materials Science, Plant and Animal Science, and Chemistry are ranked in the top 1% globally by Essential Science Indicators(ESI).

There are 2,262 faculty members, including 887 with senior professional titles. Among them, there is 1 Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 56 individuals who have received national talent titles such as Changjiang Scholars Distinguished Professors, leaders of - 1 -the Ten Thousand Talents Program, recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, recipients of the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars, and National Famous Teacher Award. Additionally, there are 193 individuals recognized as national leaders in forestry and grassland science and technology innovation, Furong Scholars Distinguished Professors, leading talents in science and technology in Hunan Province, and leading talents in Hunan’s think tank. The university has also established one Huang Danian-style teacher team in Chinese universities, one key innovation team in a key area designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology, 19 provincial and ministerial-level innovation teams, and 16 outstanding graduate teaching teams in the province. 

There are over 34,000 full-time students enrolled in the university, including over 28,200 undergraduate and college students and 5,950 graduate students. CSUFT also attracts international students from over 40 countries, including Russia, Japan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Canada, and Colombia.

On-campus Accommodation Fees:

• Twin-bed room: RMB 6,000 per year per person (Available only for doctoral students)
• Quadruple room: RMB 1,300 per year per person

Accommodation Details:

1. Twin-bed Room (for Doctoral Students):
   • Price: RMB 6,000 per year per person
   • Room Features:
     • Bathroom
     • Water heater
     • Air conditioner
     • TV
     • Wardrobes
     • Desks
     • Beds with bedding, sheets, quilt covers
     • Bedside tables
     • Pillows and pillowcases
2. Quadruple Room:
   • Price: RMB 1,300 per year per person
   • Room Features:
     • Bathroom
     • Water heater
     • Air conditioner
     • Wardrobes
     • Desks
     • Beds

Online Application and Admission Qualification Review

• Online apply.
• Need to upload the receipt of the RMB 400 application fee for the admission qualification review.

College Preliminary Review and Pre-admission

• After the submission of the application, you may undergo an entrance interview (including video interview) or take necessary tests.
• If successful, you will receive a pre-admission letter (electronic version) and proceed with subsequent processes.

School Review and Result Release

• The university will select the best applicants based on the application review and issue an official acceptance letter along with the JW202 Form (Visa Application Form for Study in China) if the applicant passes all stages.

Important Notes:

1. Admission Qualification Review: This evaluates the applicant's academic background, health, financial conditions, and professionalism.

2. Related Tests: These are conducted to assess the applicant's ability to meet CSUFT's academic standards.

3. Admission Interview: Applicants passing the qualification review will have an interview lasting 15-30 minutes, depending on the language of the program applied for.