China University of Geological and Geophysical Research

• Location: Wuhan, China
• Year of foundation: 1952
• Language of instruction: Chinese, English
• Number of students: more than 30 000
• Type of education: mixed.

China University of Geosciences (CUG)is a key national university under the Ministry of Education.  CUG is included in the National "Project 211", "Innovative Platform 985 for Advanced Disciplines" and "Dual First Class Learning Plan". The university, specializing in earth sciences, is a universal university that also offers many degree programs in science, technology, literature, management, economics, law, education and the arts. His "Geology", "Geological Resources" and "Engineering" were recognized as national disciplines No. 1.

In December 2020, there were 30,239 full-time students studying here: 18,080 undergraduate students, 9,302 undergraduates, 1916 doctoral students and 941 foreigners. CUG has 23 affiliated schools and 86 research institutes. Currently, the university has 1858 full-time teachers, including 539 professors (11 of whom are members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences) and 984 associate professors.

CUG annually strengthens exchange and cooperation programs with international universities, actively conducts academic, scientific and cultural exchanges with universities around the world.  The university sponsors more than 900 teachers and students to study abroad, annually invites more than 400 international experts to lecture and teach.

In 2012, CUG co-founded the International University Consortium of Earth Sciences (IUCES) along with 11 other world-renowned universities.

There are several dozen student associations at the university, one of the leading ones is the CCPA – an art group for those fond of calligraphy and painting. Members of the association undergo regular education once a week and organize special events: exhibitions, calligraphy and painting competitions on campus.

The series of lectures "History of China" is a corporate event of the Chinese University of Geological and Geophysical Research. From June 21 to July 15, 2018, the lecture series "History of China: The Path of Development of Industrial Civilization in Huangshi" was successfully organized by CUG in cooperation with the Huangshi Bureau of Human Resources and Social Affairs. A total of 111 scholarship holders from 27 Belt and Road countries, including Bulgaria, Russia, Mongolia, took part in this event.

The university organized a summer camp "Journey-elite" for high school students and teachers. The course of summer activities is divided into four parts:

• Courses about Chinese culture and language
• Historical and cultural visit, international exchange
• Chinese cuisine
• Trial class of professional courses.

• One of the leading universities in the field of earth sciences in China
• Agreements on friendly cooperation with more than 100 universities from the USA, France, Australia, Russia and other countries
• Annually – more than 1000 foreign students from more than 100 countries
• Disciplinary University of the Double First Class of the Ministry of Education
• Annual enrollment for bachelor's degree is about 4500 people.

CUG is located on the original campus of the former Beijing Institute of Geology on Xueyuan Street, where 8 famous universities and academic traditions are concentrated.

On the territory of the main campus there are:

• Many buildings with classrooms, laboratories
• library
• Sports facilities: badminton halls, mountaineering center, tennis courts, field for team games, etc.
• Indoor sports centre with swimming pool
• Hospital consisting of 10 departments: surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, dentistry, etc.
• Post Office
• Bank terminal
• Cafeterias, restaurants
• Faculty buildings
• Grocery stores, bookstores.

All CUG students receive a student transport card with a balance of 100yuan.

Metro prices depend on the mileage of the trip and start from 2 yuan:

• Less than 4 km: 2 yuan
• 4-12 km: 1 yuan/km
• 12-24 km: 1 yuan/6 km
• 24-40 km: 1 yuan/8 km
• 40-50 km: 1 yuan/10 km
• More than 50 km: 1 yuan/20 km.

The maximum time limit between entering and exiting the subway is 180 minutes.

Public buses in Wuhan run without ticket offices. Passengers can pay by transport card or cash on the bus. The cost of tickets, depending on the duration of the trip, usually varies from 1 to 3 yuan.

The minimum fare for a taxi with a meter is 10 yuan.

Additional expenses of CUG students:

• Consumables, books
• Accommodation, meals
• Medical care
• transport
• Sports, recreation
• Personal expenses (mobile communication, clothing, off-campus vacations, etc.).

Summer camp for high school students will cost 3,000 yuan.

Age restrictions for applicants to the bachelor's degree are from 18 to 25 years. When submitting an application, the applicant should provide:

• Certificate of secondary education
• Official academic references (transcripts)
• Personal resume in Chinese/English
• Two letters of recommendation in Chinese/English from teachers
• Copies of the medical examination form valid for six months
• A copy of the page with personal data of a valid passport, as well as visa documents for foreign applicants
• HSK or TOFEL/IELTS certificates. Candidates whose language level of HSK4 and above 190 points are preferred for enrollment
• SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB test results, etc.
• Other materials (certificates, certificates of achievement, etc.).

In the absence of sufficient scores on the language test, applicants have the opportunity to take a one-year course in Chinese at the university.

Applications for bachelor's degree are accepted from January 1 to May 1.

Admission to the magistracy:

• Age of candidates – up to 35 years
• Bachelor's degree / Work experience in the chosen specialty - at least 3 years
• Medical certificate of physical, mental health
• HSK or TOFEL/IELTS certificates. Candidates whose language level of HSK4 and above 190 points are preferred for enrollment
• Curriculum/Research Proposal (at least 500 words)
• Two letters of recommendation from scientific supervisors
• Other materials (certificates, curator's letter, published articles, etc.).

The age of future doctoral students is up to 40 years. Together with the application, the applicant must provide:

• Bachelor's, Master's /Work experience in the chosen specialty – at least 6 years
• At least 1 publication in academic journals in selected disciplines
• Medical certificate of physical, mental health
• HSK or TOFEL/IELTS certificates. Candidates whose language level of HSK4 and above 190 points are preferred for enrollment
• SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB test results, etc.
• A copy of the page with the personal data of a valid passport, as well as visa documents for foreign applicants
• Two letters of recommendation from scientific supervisors.

Applications for master's and doctoral programs are accepted from January 1 to April 1.

Most scholarship payments are based on academic success and cover tuition, accommodation, and health insurance.

• The Silk Road Scholarship Program is available to students from countries along the Belt and Road. Candidates will be selected according to the quota for disciplines. Residence allowance of 2500 yuan per month
• The Scholarship Program of the Chinese-Jordanian University is available only to Jordanian students. The qualifications of scholarship applicants must be approved by the CUG, the Chinese Embassy in Jordan, and the China Scholarship Council. Residence allowance of 2500 yuan per month
• Bilateral scholarship programs are created to help talented international students receive scholarships from Chinese embassies, ministries of education in their countries.
• The Graduate Scholarship Program offers a full scholarship, including a living allowance of 3500 yuan per month
• Contribution to society and scientific progress is an award for graduate students with outstanding success in study and innovation.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision