USTC, China: strengthening partnerships in Asia

08 April 2026

Télécom Paris has signed a student exchange agreement with the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), one of Asia’s leading universities in mathematics, computer science and engineering.

Starting in September 2026, Télécom Paris engineering students will be able to undertake a non-degree academic mobility in the fields of mathematics, engineering, artificial intelligence and information sciences. This partnership will also contribute to further internationalising the Palaiseau campus through the welcoming of new Chinese students within its MSc of Engineering program (diplôme ingénieur).

A student mobility agreement spanning a wide range of domains

Signed at the end of 2025, the new agreement applies to Télécom Paris MSc in Engineering students as well as USTC students, and covers four academic units at USTC:

School of Mathematical Sciences, specialising in applied mathematics, modelling and statistics.
School of Engineering Science, focused on applied engineering and the design and analysis of complex systems.
Division of Information and Intelligence, covering information sciences, artificial intelligence, software engineering and more.
School of the Gifted Young, dedicated to highly talented students and offering an academic approach centred on autonomy, research and interdisciplinarity.

From September 2026 onwards, the agreement will allow Télécom Paris engineering students to complete a one- or two-semester academic exchange at USTC.
It will also enable Télécom Paris to welcome outstanding international students from these four academic units, contributing to the diversity of academic profiles on campus.

A leading university within a dynamic research and innovation ecosystem

USTC is among the most highly regarded universities in Asia and is regularly ranked among the world’s top 50 to 100 academic and research institutions, with strong recognition in science, engineering and advanced technologies.

Located in Hefei, the capital of the fast-growing Anhui province, the university is part of one of China’s major research and technological innovation hubs, closely aligned with Télécom Paris’ areas of excellence.

This new partnership with USTC strengthens Télécom Paris’ academic ties with Asia. It represents a valuable opportunity for academic and intercultural enrichment for Télécom Paris engineering students, while also supporting the welcoming of high-level international students to the campus.