Universities requiring only Math (no Physics, no Chemistry)
34 universities based on verified CSCA subject-requirement data — compare tier, tuition and admission options.
Who this list is for
These universities' verified CSCA requirements list Mathematics as the only science subject — no Physics, no Chemistry. The pattern is real, not a data accident: the list is dominated by finance, law, languages and liberal-arts flagships (Renmin, UIBE, Central University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai International Studies, East China University of Political Science and Law), where programs simply don't need lab sciences.
One honest caveat: "math-only" refers to the sciences. Several of these universities still require a Chinese subject (语文) for Chinese-taught programs — the table below shows each school's complete verified subject set, so check the chips, not just the headline.
Honest coverage note: we have verified structured subject requirements for 151 of 359 universities. The other 208 are NOT listed here — absence from this list means "requirements unknown", not "not eligible". Requirements can also vary by program; always confirm against the university's official notice.
| University | City | Tier | Required CSCA subjects | Tuition (intl. UG) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renmin University of China | Beijing | 985 | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Beijing Foreign Studies University | Beijing | 211 | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Beijing Sport University | Beijing | 211 | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Beijing University of Chinese Medicine | Beijing | 211 | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Central University of Finance and Economics | Beijing | 211 | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| China University of Political Science and Law | Beijing | 211 | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Shanghai International Studies University | Shanghai | 211 | Math | Check programme evidence | |
| Southwestern University of Finance and Economics | Chengdu | 211 | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| University of International Business and Economics | Beijing | 211 | Math | Check programme evidence | |
| Xinjiang University | Urumqi | 211 | Math | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Central Academy of Fine Arts | Beijing | Double First-Class | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Chengdu | Double First-Class | MathChinese (science) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine | Nanjing | Double First-Class | MathChinese (science) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| The Central Academy of Drama | Beijing | Double First-Class | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Anshan Normal University | Anshan | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Beijing Film Academy | Beijing | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Beijing International Studies University | Beijing | — | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Beijing Language and Culture University | Beijing | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Chongqing Technology and Business University | Chongqing | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Dalian Polytechnic University | Dalian | — | MathChinese (science) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| East China University of Political Science and Law | Shanghai | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Hangzhou Normal University | Hangzhou | — | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Harbin University of Science and Technology | Harbin | — | MathChinese (science) | Check programme evidence | |
| Hebei University of Economics and Business | Shijiazhuang | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Nanning Normal University | Nanning | — | Math | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Qingdao University | Qingdao | — | Math | Check programme evidence | |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine | Shanghai | — | MathChinese (science) | Check programme evidence | HSK-exempt |
| Shanghai University of Political Science and Law | Shanghai | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Chongqing | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | |
| Tianjin University of Finance and Economics | Tianjin | — | Math | Check programme evidence | |
| Wuyi University | Wuyishan | — | MathChinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence | Source verified |
| Yunnan Minzu University | Kunming | — | Math | Check programme evidence | |
| Yunnan University of Finance and Economics | Kunming | — | Math | Check programme evidence | |
| Zhejiang Gongshang University | Hangzhou | — | MathChinese (science)Chinese (liberal arts) | Check programme evidence |
Fewer subjects means each one counts more
If a university only tests Math, your Math score IS your application. Start practicing where it matters most.
Frequently asked questions
Does "math-only" mean I take a single exam?
Not necessarily. It means no Physics and no Chemistry. Universities may still require a Chinese subject for Chinese-taught programs — the table shows each school's full verified list. English-taught programs typically skip the Chinese subject but may ask for HSK later.
Are there good universities on this list, or only obscure ones?
It includes a 985 (Renmin University of China, for its liberal-arts-leaning programs) and several strong 211s — UIBE, Central University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai International Studies University. For business, law and languages, these are among the best names in China.