Central South University (CSU): Key Information
Location:
- Main Campus Address: No. 932 South Lushan Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410083, P.R. China.
 - (Note: CSU has multiple campuses in Changsha, including Railway Campus and Xiangya School of Medicine campuses.)
 
World Rankings (2024/2025):
- QS World University Rankings (2025): #=431
 - EduRank Global (2025): #308 (#20 in China)\r\n
- A key national university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education, known for non-ferrous metals, medicine, and rail transit disciplines.
 
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Tuition Fees (International Students, Per Year):
- Application Fee: RMB 500 or RMB 800 (Sources vary; RMB 500 is cited more often for CSU directly). I will use RMB 500.
 - Bachelor\'s Programs: Approx. RMB 16,000 - 27,000 (Varies by field, e.g., Liberal Arts ~RMB 16k; Science/Engineering ~RMB 18k-22k; Medicine/English-taught programs ~RMB 21k-27k).
 - Master\'s Programs: Approx. RMB 20,000 - 43,000 (Varies by field, e.g., Liberal Arts ~RMB 20k; Science/Engineering ~RMB 22k; Medicine ~RMB 34k; English-taught programs ~RMB 25k-43k).
 - Doctoral Programs: Approx. RMB 26,000 - 53,000 (Varies by field, e.g., Liberal Arts ~RMB 26k; Science/Engineering ~RMB 29k; Medicine ~RMB 44k; English-taught programs ~RMB 31k-53k).
 - Chinese Language Programs: Approx. RMB 16,000
 - Mandatory Insurance: RMB 800 per year (Standard practice).\r\n
- Note: Fees are subject to change and depend on the specific program and language of instruction.
 
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Accommodation (On-Campus Dormitory Fees):
- On-campus housing is available for international students in designated apartments across various campuses.
 - Room types typically include Single and Double rooms, with some Triple or Quad options possible in specific buildings.
 - Costs vary based on campus, building, and room type. Approximate yearly costs per person:\r\n
- Double Room: ~RMB 7,000 - 10,000
 - Single Room: ~RMB 6,000 - 8,000+ (Some sources list Single rooms as less expensive than Doubles, which may depend on building/facilities, or one source might be inaccurate. Yearly rates from RMB 8,000-18,000 are also cited by different sources/calculations).
 
\r\n - Fees are typically paid per year or semester. Electricity and water may be billed separately.\r\n
- Students should consult the Central South University International Student Office website for the most accurate information on housing options, specific costs, and application procedures for their assigned campus.
 
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