Central South University
Changsha, China
- 1952
- Founded
- Not listed
- Global Rank
- 60,000+
- Total Students
- 4%
- International Students
- 87
- Programs
About Central South University
Central South University (CSU), situated in the historic city of Changsha under the majestic foothills of Yuelu Mountain, is a premier national research university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China. An elite member of China’s "Double First-Class" Class A initiative and former "Project 985" and "Project 211", CSU was formed in April 2000 through the merger of three renowned institutions: Central South University of Technology (founded 1952), Changsha Railway University (founded 1953), and Hunan Medical University (tracing back to the historic Xiangya Medical College established in 1914 in partnership with the Yale-China Association). Renowned worldwide for its preeminence in Mining, Metallurgy, Materials Science, High-Speed Railway Engineering, and the legendary Xiangya School of Medicine ("South Xiangya, North Peking Union"), CSU hosts over 60,000 students and state-of-the-art national research laboratories.
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CNY 14,000 – CNY 69,000 / year (Full scholarships available covering 100% tuition + campus housing + monthly stipend)Fees vary by course and degree level.
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Changsha, China
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