HUST Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (Chinese-taught)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology · 4 years · CNY 25,000 / year
An AI bachelor under the School of AI and Automation: 4 years, CNY 25,000 per year, open to international students; Chinese-taught and requires HSK5 (180+), a higher bar than other engineering majors on campus.
Program overview
Artificial Intelligence is a flagship program of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), offered by the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation and explicitly open to international students under the 2026 international undergraduate admission brochure. Coursework covers machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing and intelligent robotics, backed by the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and a joint medical-AI track with the medical school.
HUST's computer science discipline is rated Class A in the national discipline evaluation, with AI research in China's top tier; graduates routinely join leading tech companies or pursue advanced study.
Intake: the main intake for degree programs is September each year (fall semester); some language/foundation programs also offer spring intake — exact dates follow each university’s annual notice. Application tip: prepare and submit your documents 3–6 months in advance to allow time for review and visa (JW202/visa) processing.
Key facts
- Level
- Bachelor
- Major
- Artificial Intelligence
- School
- School of AI and Automation
- Language
- Chinese
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Language requirement
- HSK5 (180+) — higher than other engineering majors (HSK4)
- Reference application window (2026 brochure)
- 2025-10-15 to 2026-06-15
Application materials
- Passport bio page
- High-school diploma and transcripts (Chinese or English translation)
- HSK5 score report (180+; exempt if prior education was Chinese-taught or native speaker)
- CSCA (undergraduate academic aptitude test) subject scores for the applied discipline
- Financial guarantee and medical examination form
Fees and scholarships
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Accommodation
- CNY 700 - 1,200 / month
- Insurance
- CNY 800 / year
- Scholarships
- Chinese Government Scholarship and university awards (per annual notice)
- Note
- applicants below the Chinese threshold may first study at the on-campus Chinese language center and enter the bachelor program once qualified