I. University Profile
Central South University of Forestry & Technology (CSUFT) is located in Changsha, a historic and cultural city of China, with an elegant environment and convenient transportation. Founded in 1911. CSUFT has developed into a multi-disciplinary institution with forestry as its distinctive feature, covering nine major academic disciplines and possessing a complete system for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education as well as degree authorization. The university currently offers 68 undergraduate programs, 43 master's programs, 9 doctoral programs, and 5 postdoctoral research stations. The discipline of Forestry Engineering is a world-class discipline under cultivation in Hunan Province, China, while three disciplines—Wood Science and Technology, Forestry, and Ecology—are national key (cultivation) disciplines in China. Seven disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Environmental Ecology, Materials Science, Plant and Animal Science, Chemistry, and Computer Science, rank in the top 1% globally according to ESI. The university boasts 9 national-level teaching and research platforms and 69 provincial/ministerial-level teaching and research platforms. CSUFT currently has 2,283 faculty and staff members, including 1,006 senior-title teachers, 1 academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and 60 other national-level talents. The university library covers an area of 43,000 square meters with a physical collection of 2.56 million volumes (items).
CSUFT boasts a high level of educational internationalization and a vibrant global academic atmosphere. The university recruits outstanding students from around the world and has cultivated professionals at various levels—including undergraduates, master's students, doctoral candidates, and Chinese language trainees—for over 70 countries such as the Bangladesh, Chile, Finland, Kenya, Japan, Morocco, Pakistan, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Ⅱ. Enrollment Information (Non-degree Education)
III. Scholarship
The "Belt and Road" language student scholarship covers one academic year's tuition fees, four-person on-campus accommodation fees, textbook fees, and comprehensive insurance fees. The application form for the "Belt and Road" language student scholarship is available in Attachment 1 or scanning the QR code.
Note: In case of any changes to the scholarship system or amount, the new regulations shall prevail.
Ⅳ. Application Deadline
June 30th, 2026
Ⅴ. Enrollment Date
September, 2026 (referring to “Admission Letter” for specific dates).
Ⅵ. Application Platform
Login via the “International Student Service Platform of Central South University of Forestry and Technology” ( https://csuft.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx) or scan the QR code below to register and submit application documents. When registering, the user name must be the applicant's latest passport number; the e-mail attached, as the backup contact means other than the one within the platform, must be real and effective.
Ⅶ. Eligibility
1. Applicants should be non-Chinese high school graduates with no criminal record, physical and mental health, and excellent academic grades; for international students with education experience in China do not belong to the “Three-illegal” persons (illegal entry, illegal residence, illegal employment) or have been punished by the school due to serious disciplinary and regulatory violations, and voluntarily abide by the laws of China and the regulations of CSUFT. Applicants concealing the disciplinary violations will be held responsible for the consequences.
2. Chinese citizens apply to enter CSUFT as international students after immigrating to foreign countries, must have held a valid foreign passport or a document certifying his/her nationality for 4 years or more, and have lived in a foreign country for more than 2 years in the last four years (up to February 20th, 2026). Actual residence in a foreign country for 9 months in a year can be counted as one year, based on the entry and exit official stamps.
3. Age Requirements
18 ~ 24 years old;
4. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent academic qualification.
VIII. Application Documents
1. Ordinary passport. The first page and information page of the passport (including the holder's photo and personal information) must have a remaining validity period of no less than 12 months (valid until after April 30, 2027); if you have previously held a China visa, you must provide the latest China visa page; if you have a residence permit in China, it must be submitted together, with a validity period of no less than 30 days.
2. Highest academic degree certificate. For fresh graduates who have not yet obtained their highest academic degree certificate at the time of application, a pre-graduation certificate or enrollment certificate issued by their current institution (stamped with the school's official seal) must be submitted.
3. Transcripts. Academic transcript (starting from high school level). The transcript shall be issued by the attending school and stamped with the official seal.
4. Non-criminal Record. The name on this Record should be identical with the full name in the passport. The document must be issued by the public security organ or judicial authority at or above the county level where the applicant resides, with the issuance date no later than 30 days prior to the submission of the enrollment application. The name must match the full name on the passport.
5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Applicants must undergo a medical examination following the items listed in the form (Referring to the 1st attachment, or downloading the form by scanning the QR code), which should be strictly filled with following the sample form(Referring to the 2nd attachment, or downloading the form by scanning the QR code). And the form must be filled only in Chinese or English. Forms with missing items, lacking the applicant’s photo, the hospital stamp, the doctor’s signature, and the date of examination are all invalid. The examination must be done after February 20th, 2026. If admitted, the applicant must bring the original copy of the Foreign Physical Examination Form to the university for registration.
6. Self-introduction Video and Resume. The video should focus on introducing the applicant's educational and professional background, and demonstrate the research ability and potential.The language of self-introduction should be the same with the instruction language of the applied program, and the video should be in avi, mov and mp4 formats, within 50 M. The CV must include a chronological list of educational experiences from the bachelor's level onward. Applicants with work experiences should be enclosed.
7. Colored 2-inch Bareheaded ID Photo. ID photo taken after January1st, 2026, white background without border,head occupies 2/3 of the size of the photo, the size of the photo should not be less than 320*240 pixels, the aspect ratio should be 4:3, the size should be 100-500KB, JPG format.
8. Proof of Financial Guarantee. All applicants must submit a bank deposit certificate for a fixed-term deposit of no less than RMB 30,000 or equivalent in foreign currency for a period exceeding one year, or submit an Economic Guarantee Letter (see Attachment 3 or scan the QR code for download) . 
9. Non-Chinese students who studied at the previous academic level in Chinese mainland, in addition to submitting the aforementioned relevant materials, must also submit a School Performance Appraisal issued by their attending school. The appraisal letter must include the contact person's name, telephone number, email address, and mailing address, and be stamped with the official seal.
Important Notes:
1. All documents are accepted only in Chinese or English, and other foreign language texts must be submitted with a translation notarized by a notary public.
2. All documents shall be scanned into PDF format and uploaded, and the applicant shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unrecognizable materials.
3. If necessary, CSUFT has the right to ask the applicant to provide additional documents.
4. All documents will not be returned regardless of acceptance.
5. Applicants with HSK3 180 or above, or outstanding artistic or athletic talents shall be given priority for scholarship awards upon submission of supporting documents such as videos demonstrating their proficiency levels.
6. According to the relevant policies of the Ministry of Education of China, long-term international students in China are required to purchase Comprehensive Insurance for International Students. The insurance fee is not included in any scholarship for international students, therefore, international students have to pay for the insurance at their own expense, otherwise the student’s registration procedure cannot be completed.
IX. Procedures of Application and Admission
1. Online Application
Applicants log in to the CSUFT International Student Service Platform https://csuft.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx), complete the registration and submit the application documents.
2. Preliminary Document Review and Application Fee Cleared
After passing the preliminary document-examination,applicant MUST pay the application fee of RMB 500 within a specified period according to the email instructions,and upload a remittance proof of payment to the application system.If the application fee is not paid after the deadline,the next round of review will not be possible.
3. Review by Colleges
The CSUFT colleges will conduct a comprehensive review regarding the applicant's academic background,scientific research ability and innovation ability.
4. Admission Confirmation
CSUFT will admit the applicants on the basis of merit according to the review results, and issue a scanned copy of admission letter. Accepted applicants will be required to pay RMB 2,000 for occupation fee (The remaining balance after enrollment is offset against tuition or accommodation fees and will be refunded. If enrollment is not completed due to personal reasons, the placement fee will not be refunded) .
5. Delivering the Admission Letter and JW202 Form.
Important Notes:
(1) All fee rates specified in this prospectus are denominated in Renminbi (RMB).
(2) The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
(3) Applicants are requested to log in CSUFT International Student Service Platform in time to check the progress of review and admission status.
(4) The funding category of the admitted students is subject to the admission letter.
X.Payment Channel and Requirements
Fees of application, occupation, tuition and accommodation should be remitted to the following bank account:
1. Account Name: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY OF FORESTRY AND TECHNOLOGY (中南林业科技大学)
2. Account Number: 43001750661050003782
3. Bank Name: CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CHANGSHA TIE-YIN SUB-BRANCH（中国建设银行股份有限公司长沙铁银支行）
4. Bank Address: NO. 219 JIEFANG EAST ROAD, CHANGSHA, HUNAN, CHINA（中国湖南省长沙市解放东路219号）
5. SWIFT Code: PCBCCNBJHUX
Important Notes:
(1) When making a remittance, you must include a note. The note format is: “Applicant's Passport Number + Name” or “Applicant's Passport Number + Name Abbreviation”.
(2) Non-RMB remittances should be converted into the corresponding US dollars or euros based on the exchange rate of Bank of China on the day of remittance.
XI. Violation of Affirmation
Any individual found engaging in fraudulent activities or misconduct will face strict disciplinary actions upon verification. If discovered during the application process, admission eligibility will be revoked; if identified before enrollment, admission will be denied; if detected after enrollment, academic status will be terminated; if uncovered after graduation, the Ministry of Education of China will declare the degree and diploma invalid and order their recovery or confiscation. Cases involving criminal suspicion will be referred to judicial authorities for legal proceedings.
XII. Contact Details
Tel: +86-731-85623471
E-mail: OverseasAdmission@csuft.edu.cn
Contact: International Student Admissions Office, Central South University of Forestry & Technology
Address: No. 498 Shaoshan Road (S), Tianxin District, Changsha, Hunan, China
Postal Code: 410004
Website: https://gjxy.csuft.edu.cn/
Application Platform Website: https://csuft.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx
