Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) covers 27 faculties (schools) and 1 teaching departments currently, offering 106 Bachelor’s degree programs, 244 Master’s degree programs, 52 doctoral degree programs, and 8 post-doctoral exchange stations, as well as other programs including preparatory course, continuing education for adults, vocational training and Chinese language course for international students. KUST has a qualified and experienced academic team that conducts both teaching and research. Currently the total number of staff is about 3,900 including approximately 1,300 experts with senior professional and technical posts. There are two academicians of China Academy of Engineering and one China Academy of Science working for KUST. KUST has over 60,000 students at present, including more than 11,000 post graduate students and about 1,600 international students.

Over the past 60 years, KUST has trained outstanding engineers, business leaders, scholars and professionals at china and abroad, making positive contributions to building a bridge between China and the world, and enjoying the reputation of “cradle of non-ferrous metal talents” in China. So far, KUST has trained more than 7000 international students from over 80 countries. Here, every student will explore their own academic potential, enjoy various and colorful cultural activities, and get the opportunity to participate in a wide range of social practice.

KUST welcomes students around the world to study here. Outstanding international students from all countries can apply Chinese Government Scholarship or Yunnan Provincial Scholarship. Besides, KUST sets up International Students Scholarship to encourage all kinds of students to study at our University.

More than 60.000 students of KUST expect you to join in our big family. You can enjoy diverse cultures and life journey, and build up your friendship with people around the world in this beautiful "Spring City".