Central south university

Central South University is a national university of China located in Changsha, Hunan, central south of China. Central south university was established in April 2000 on the basis of the amalgamation of three former individual universities, central south university is a Chinese Ministry of Education Class A Double First-Class University. Central south university was established by approval of the State Council on April 29, 2000 by merging three separate universities, Hunan Medical University, Changsha Railway University, and Central South University of Technology. Hunan medical university, formerly under the administration of the Ministry of Health, dates back to 1914 when Xiangya Medical College was founded through the joint efforts of Hunan Yujun Society and the Yale-China Association. Changsha railway university, which was one of the universities under the administration of the Ministry of Railways, initially restructured in 1953 as Central South College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, was established in 1960 based on some of its predecessor’s departments, teaching and research divisions.

Central south university of technology, which was one of universities under the administration of the Ministry of Education, was originally named Central South Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in 1952 when a nationwide restructuring of institutes of higher education began. It incorporated departments of mining and metallurgy from six universities, including Wuhan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangxi University, Hunan University, Nanchang University and Beijing Institute of Technology. Central South University is a national key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China, central south university is a member of both Project 211 and Project 985, central south university has two national key construction projects to support the development of top Chinese universities. Central south university covers an area of 392.4 hectares, central south university campuses located across the Xiang River at the foot of the Yuelu Hill, closed to its neighbor, Hunan University.

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More than 33,000 full-time undergraduates are there in central south university and 12,000 graduate students attend Central South University. Of the total number attending Central south university, approximately 1,000 are foreign students from around the world at central south university. The faculty-student ratio is about 1:8 at central south university. Central south university offers 83 bachelor's degrees, 282 master's degrees and 142 doctorate degrees from these 31 colleges and institutes and a graduate school;

  • Xiangya Medical School of central south university
  • Railway Campus of central south university
  • Peace Plaza of central south university
  • Literature and Journalism of central south university
  • Foreign Languages of central south university
  • Architecture and Art of central south university
  • Business School of central south university
  • Law School of central south university
  • Marxism of central south university
  • Public Administration of central south university
  • Mathematics and Statistics of central south university
  • Physics and Electronics of central south university
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of central south university
  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of central south university
  • Energy Science and Engineering of central south university
  • Material Science and Engineering of central south university
  • Powder Metallurgy Research Institute of central south university
  • Traffic and Transportation Engineering of central south university
  • Civil Engineering of central south university
  • Metallurgy and Environment of central south university
  • Geoscience and Environmental Engineering of central south university
  • Info-physics and Geomatics Engineering of central south university
  • Resources and Safety Engineering of central south university
  • Minerals Processing and Bioengineering of central south university
  • Information Science and Engineering of central south university
  • Xiang-ya School of Medicine of central south university
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences of central south university
  • Public Health of central south university
  • Basic Medical Sciences of central south university
  • Stomatology of central south university
  • School of Life Sciences of central south university
  • Research Department of Physical Education of central south university
  • School of Aeronautics and Astronautics of central south university
  • Aire School of Ophthalmology of central south university

Central south university ranking

Central south university ranking in world university is 651-700. Central south university ranking in subject is 101-150. Central south university ranking in Asian university is 182. Central south university national ranking is 18. Central south university alumni employment ranking is 262. Central south university research output ranking is 129. Central south university quality publications ranking is 262. Central south university influence ranking is 617. Central south university citation ranking is 460.

Central south university admission

Eligibility

  • Excellent Non-Chinese citizens, with no criminal records and in good health for the admission in central south university.
  • For Bachelor’s degree admission in central south university, applicants should have a high school degree or its equivalent and should be 18 to 30 years old, for Master’s degree admission in central south university, applicants should have a bachelor degree or its equivalent and should be 18 to 35 years old, for Doctor’s degree admission in central south university, applicants should have a master’s degree or its equivalent and should be 18 to 40 years old.
  • Language eligibility for admission in central south university: Students who apply for Chinese-taught programs should obtain a minimum score of 180 in HSK4 for non-medical programs and 220 for medical programs, Students who apply for English-taught programs, should obtain a minimum score of 6 in IELTS or 85 in TOFEL. Students who cannot meet the requirement of Chinese competence shall take a one-year preparatory course of the Chinese language and pass all relevant exams before embarking on their programs. Those who meet one of the following conditions are exempt from proving their linguistic competence
    • Applicants whose first language or the official language of the country is Chinese or English.
    • Applicants who have taken a degree program whose teaching language is in Chinese or English.
    • Applicants who taking admission in central south university of postgraduate programs are required to have a strong academic background and innovative research capabilities.

Require documents

  • Printed Application is required for the admission in central south university form downloaded on CSU China International Student Service System with applicants’ name signed on it.
  • Photocopy of the passport (Over one year availability) is required for the admission in central south university.
  • Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Check is required before taking admission in central south university. Applicants should strictly be examined in accordance with the requirement of Foreigners Physical Examination Sheet. Incomplete form is regarded as invalid. The examination date shall be after January 1, 2020.
  • Photocopy of Highest graduation certificate (or notarized photocopy) is needed for admission in central south university. If the applicant is currently a student, the pre-graduation certificate issued by school is required.
  • Transcript of the highest diploma is needed for admission of central south university.
  • Non-criminal record with an official stamp is required before admission in central south university. The issue date shall be after January 1, 2020.
  • Transcript of HSK4 for Chinese-taught programs and IELTS\TOEFL for English-taught programs, or other documents to prove your linguistic competence is required for south central university.
  • The photocopy of a remittance bill is required for admission in central south university application fee RMB 500 or USD 90.

Central south university fees

Tuition Fee of central south university
  • Non-degree fee of central south university RMB 14,000
  • Bachelor fee of central south university RMB 16,000 to RMB 22,000 Per Year
  • Master fee of central south university RMB 20,000 to RMB 35,000 Per Year
  • Doctoral fee of central south university RMB 25,000 to RMB 40,000 Per Year

Accommodation Fee of central south university

International Student Apartment fee of central south university
  • Double Room fee of central south university RMB 17 to RMB 67
  • Single Room fee of central south university RMB 27

Other Fees of central south university

  • Application Fee of central south university USD 95
  • Service Fee of central south university USD 50
  • Living Expense fee of central south university RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500 Per Month

Central south university faculty

  • Liu Youcai- Chemical Engineering and Technology and Deputy Secretary of CPC Committee
  • Liu Younian- Chemistry and Dean
  • Lu Hongmei- Chemistry and Deputy Dean
  • Yang Hua- Chemical Engineering and Technology and Deputy Dean
  • Liu guangyi- Chemical Engineering and Technology and Deputy Dean
  • Song Xiangzhi- Chemistry and Deputy Dean
  • Cheng Xinyuan- Chemistry and Associate professor
  • Hu Huiping- Chemistry and Associate Dean
  • Hu Jiugang- Chemistry and Associate professor
  • Li Wenzhang- Chemistry and Associate Dean

FAQs about central south university

Does central South University use quarters or semesters?

Central South University’s campus classes operate on a quarter system with terms beginning in October, January, April and June. Start dates can be viewed here. Online classes start every two weeks throughout the year. Read more information about online classes here.

How do I apply to central South University?

Students wishing to pursue their college degree at central South University can either apply visiting the central South University Admissions Office or by calling 1.888.444.3404 or by requesting information here. Online students may apply using our online application located here.

Is central South University an accredited institution?

Yes, Central South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees