About USTC

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), regarded as the Cradle of Creative Minds, was established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 1958. Ever since then, it has continuously served the nation as an innovator in quality education and scientific research by focusing on exploring new frontiers in science and nurturing young talents with global perspectives. Now the University is home to 16245 gifted students and 2050 dedicated faculty members, and offers customizable programs and exceptional extracurricular activities to all students. USTC is the only university that operates two national laboratories on campus. In the Nature Index 2024, USTC was ranked Top 2 in the global universities.