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China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

Project 211Double First-Class
Wuhan, Central China

2026 admissions reference

This page preserves 2026 admissions information for reference. A listed program is not currently open for applications. Check the university’s new official guide for the next intake.

Only selected programs and fields have been checked against official sources. Information without a cited source still needs verification.

No 2027 guide verified in our records as of Sep 5, 2026. 2027 admissions guides: release tracker

About China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) is located in Wuhan, a New Tier 1 city in China, and accepts CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) results for international undergraduate admission.

The estimated cost of living in Wuhan is around ¥1,500 per month, excluding tuition.

Application evidence and official channels

Each source retains its own intake year, programme and application route. These references do not establish a university-wide policy.

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application channels and dates · 5 records
Application system URL · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

[1]

Evidence category: Application system URL

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Submission channel: Online application portal

Destination access: Destination accessibility not confirmed

http://admission.cug.edu.cn/ (presidential/self-supported)

[1]

[2]

Evidence category: Application system URL

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Submission channel: Online application portal

Destination access: Destination accessibility not confirmed

http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ (CSC)

[2]

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

  1. http://admission.cug.edu.cn/ (presidential/self-supported)
  2. http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ (CSC)
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Application rounds · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application rounds

Evidence category: Application rounds

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Application deadline · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Application deadline

Evidence category: Application deadline

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Deadline time / time zone · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Deadline time / time zone

Evidence category: Deadline time / time zone

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Score submission / supplementary deadline · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Score submission / supplementary deadline

Evidence category: Score submission / supplementary deadline

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Admissions contacts · 3 records
Undergraduate admissions department · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Undergraduate admissions department

Evidence category: Undergraduate admissions department

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Contact scope: Undergraduate contact within the stated source scope

International Education College
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

International Education College
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Undergraduate admissions email · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Undergraduate admissions email

Evidence category: Undergraduate admissions email

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Contact scope: Undergraduate contact within the stated source scope

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

overseas@cug.edu.cn
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Undergraduate admissions phone · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Undergraduate admissions phone

Evidence category: Undergraduate admissions phone

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Contact scope: Undergraduate contact within the stated source scope

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

+86-27-67883283
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Scholarships · 4 records

Scholarship eligibility, coverage and deadlines depend on the stated route. Do not assume an award or a tuition deduction.

Scholarship eligibility · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Scholarship eligibility

Evidence category: Scholarship eligibility

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

CSC bilateral UG: high-school graduate under25; non-Chinese and healthy
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

CSC bilateral UG: high-school graduate under25; non-Chinese and healthy
Official source 1

Program Introduction/Requirements

Scholarship coverage · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Scholarship coverage

Evidence category: Scholarship coverage

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Scholarship application route · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Scholarship application route

Evidence category: Scholarship application route

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Separate scholarship deadline · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Separate scholarship deadline

Evidence category: Separate scholarship deadline

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

2026 bilateral guide period2025-11-20 to2026-03-31
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

2026 bilateral guide period2025-11-20 to2026-03-31
Official source 1

Application Period

Accommodation · 4 records

An accommodation application does not guarantee a room. Keep the original currency and billing period.

Accommodation fee · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation fee

Evidence category: Accommodation fee

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Other accommodation details · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Other accommodation details

Evidence category: Other accommodation details

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Accommodation guarantee · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation guarantee

Evidence category: Accommodation guarantee

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Accommodation application · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Source intake unconfirmed

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Accommodation application

Evidence category: Accommodation application

Evidence status: Not found in checked scope

No confirmed value in this checked scope
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Campuses and maps · 2 records
Campus address / location · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Campus address / location

Evidence category: Campus address / location

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

388 Lumo Road, Wuhan
Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

388 Lumo Road, Wuhan
Official source 1

admissions/contact sections

Official campus map · 2026 guide exists

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Each value has its own verification status. A source record does not confirm every field.

Applicability to autumn 2027 intake: Historical source reference

Source scope
level: international undergraduate; intake: 2026 guide exists; programme: international undergraduate programmes; language: programme-specific; route: CSC / presidential / self-supported; campus: Wuhan
Programme
international undergraduate programmes
Applicant route
CSC / presidential / self-supported
Campus
Wuhan
Source language
programme-specific
Source intake year / period
2026 guide exists
Last checked
October 5, 2026

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

Official campus map

Evidence category: Official campus map

Evidence status: Evidence within stated source scope

Original source details

Facts and scope below are in the original source language, not translated.

https://eniec.cug.edu.cn/gjjyen/Services/Campus_Map.htm

Destination access: Destination access blocked; official referral retained

Source and verification limitations (original wording)
  • 官网引链已确立,但链接目标访问受阻;来源归属与系统可用性分开。
Official source 1

Services > Campus Map; target cache miss

Evidence by field, year and programme

Tuition · 2 records
Intake · 2026 · 2 records

Tuition · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Not stated · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: Not stated

Tuition
CNY 22,000 · Per academic year
Source scope

Programme: 理工科

Year: 2026

Teaching language: 未分授课语言

Campus: 未单列

Source 1: PDF第5页(印刷第6–7页),3.学费标准

Extracted source details

amount min: 22000 amount max: 22000 amount kind: exact currency: CNY period category: 学年/年 period raw: 元/年 duration raw: 4年 fee text raw: 22000元/年 scope exceptions: 所有收费以物价部门最新批复为准;中英文授课未另分学费 scholarship note: 奖学金减免另计;本行为标准学费

Tuition · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Not stated · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: Not stated

Tuition
CNY 18,000 · Per academic year
Source scope

Programme: 文科

Year: 2026

Teaching language: 未分授课语言

Campus: 未单列

Source 1: PDF第5页(印刷第6–7页),3.学费标准

Extracted source details

amount min: 18000 amount max: 18000 amount kind: exact currency: CNY period category: 学年/年 period raw: 元/年 duration raw: 4年 fee text raw: 18000元/年 scope exceptions: 所有收费以物价部门最新批复为准;中英文授课未另分学费 scholarship note: 奖学金减免另计;本行为标准学费

HSK · 2 records
Intake · 2026 · 2 records

HSK · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Admission requirement · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: English

Extracted source details

Source scope

Programme: 英文授课项目

Year: 2026

Requirement stage: admission

Campus: 未说明

Source 1: 未说明

Source-based requirement notes

英文项目列英语要求,未明确HSK豁免

Extracted source details

requirement text raw: 英文项目列英语要求,未明确HSK豁免 explicit hsk waiver status: false

HSK · Intake · 2026

Programme: Scope not yet matched

Reference information · Admission requirement · Intake season not stated

Teaching language: Chinese

HSK
3
Source scope

Programme: 中文授课项目

Year: 2026

Requirement stage: admission

Campus: 未说明

Source 1: 2026PDF第6页(印刷8-9页)报考条件6

Source-based requirement notes

申请中文项目至少HSK3级以上证书,或其他同等汉语水平证明

Extracted source details

level raw: 3 level scalar: 3 requirement text raw: 申请中文项目至少HSK3级以上证书,或其他同等汉语水平证明 test validity raw: 2年有效期内 exemption or alternative raw: 可提供其他同等汉语水平证明 submission deadline raw: 自费/校奖2026-06-30 notes: 2026简章不再沿用旧2025/2022说明中HSK4 200或管理类HSK5;未自行推断本科入专业门槛 explicit hsk waiver status: false

CSCA · 2 records
Intake · 2026 · 2 records

CSCA · Intake · 2026

Programme: Science / engineering undergraduate programmes

Verified for this scope · Not stated · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: Not stated

Choose one
Chemistry / Physics
Required
Professional Chinese: science, Mathematics
Source scope

Year: 2026

Teaching language: Chinese (some bilingual courses; no separate English-subject rule supplied)

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: PDF physical p6, printed pp08–09, requirement4; repeated p7 item4

Extracted source details

required subjects 1: 理科中文 required subjects 2: 数学 required subjects 3: any of: 化学 / 物理

CSCA · Intake · 2026

Programme: Liberal-arts undergraduate programmes

Verified for this scope · Not stated · Intake season not stated · Historical information

Teaching language: Chinese

Required
Professional Chinese: humanities, Mathematics
Source scope

Year: 2026

Campus: not separately specified

Source 1: PDF physical p6 application requirement4

Extracted source details

required subjects: 文科中文 / 数学

CSCA Exam RequirementsEarlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Important Notes
Please check the university website for the latest exam requirements
A complete English program-by-program CSCA breakdown is not available for this university yet. Use the Required Subjects summary on this page and verify the latest requirements on the official university website.

7 reference programs

2026 admissions reference

This page preserves 2026 admissions information for reference. A listed program is not currently open for applications. Check the university’s new official guide for the next intake.

7
Bachelor
0
Master
0
Doctoral

By Teaching Language

Chinese: 6Bilingual: 1

Program Details

Chinese-Taught Programs
Civil Engineering
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Geophysics
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

International Economy and Trading
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 18,000 · Billing period unverified

Marketing Management
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 18,000 · Billing period unverified

Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 22,000 · Billing period unverified

Tourist Management
Bachelor·4 Years

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

Earlier catalogue amount: 18,000 · Billing period unverified

Historical application deadline

2026 admissions reference

Business Administration
Bachelor·Bilingual
Jun 15, 2026
Civil Engineering
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 15, 2026
Geophysics
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 15, 2026
International Economy and Trading
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 15, 2026
Marketing Management
Bachelor·Chinese
Jun 15, 2026
Browse by Month:June
Older directory information is reference only and must not fill gaps in the verified source scope.

Check the official scholarship eligibility, coverage, route and separate deadline. Reference evidence does not guarantee an award or reduced tuition.

Quick Facts

Location
Wuhan
Region
Central China
Living Cost
~¥1,500/month
MOE Code
4142010491
Authority
Ministry of Education
Official Location
Wuhan
Level
Undergraduate
Programs
7 reference programs

Required Subjects

Earlier catalogue reference — exact programme and intake match pending

To be confirmed

Choosing a program

No. These are reference records for 2026, not a list of currently open programs. Confirm the next intake, application round, fees, scholarship deadline and CSCA submission deadline in the university’s new official guide before applying.

Other CSCA universities in Wuhan

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply using these dates?

No. These are reference records for 2026, not a list of currently open programs. Confirm the next intake, application round, fees, scholarship deadline and CSCA submission deadline in the university’s new official guide before applying.

What exams do I need to take for China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)?

Read required, optional and alternative CSCA subjects for the exact programme and intake in each cited source. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Science / engineering undergraduate programmes · Teaching language: Not stated · Not stated · Campus: not separately specified. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Liberal-arts undergraduate programmes · Teaching language: Chinese · Not stated · Campus: not separately specified.

Does China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) accept international students with CSCA scores?

Admission HSK, exemptions, scholarship conditions and graduation requirements are separate. English teaching alone does not waive HSK. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Scope not yet matched · Teaching language: Chinese · Admission requirement.

What are the tuition fees at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)?

Tuition is specific to the programme, source year, currency and billing period. The earlier catalogue range is not a verified current annual fee. Source scope: Intake · 2026 · Intake season not stated · Scope not yet matched · Teaching language: Not stated · Not stated.

How much does it cost to live in Wuhan?

The estimated living cost in Wuhan is around ¥1,500 per month, not including tuition fees.

Are scholarships available at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)?

Scholarships at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) depend on the programme and application route; there is no single university-wide answer. Check the official scholarship eligibility, coverage, route and separate deadline. Reference evidence does not guarantee an award or reduced tuition.