Philosophy of Science and Technology offers an academic path for students who wish to combine serious work in the sciences with the humanities and social sciences. Each program is tailored to the student's own interests: some may choose to focus on ancient mathematics or archaeoastronomy. Others may choose to work in modern physics, perhaps taking quantum physics while pursuing the philosophical questions that pushed Einstein and Heisenberg towards their theoretical work. Another possible field might be in the biological sciences, for instance, the origins and reception of Darwinism. Past students have tackled questions in Renaissance art and science and in contemporary geology. Pre-med or science students often find that history of science courses help situate their technical, biological, chemical, or mathematical work in a broader historical perspective. Historically and philosophically-minded undergraduates can tackle history of science questions regarding the roots of scientific fields, or the development of science policy issues.

The Program in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (HPST) offers graduate degrees at the doctoral level through the departments of History and Philosophy, as well as at the master's level through a variety of affiliated department and programs, principally Classics, Cultural and Social Anthropology, English, and Modern Thought and Literature.

Applicants should obtain a bachelor diploma and HSK Level 5 Certificate

1. Application Form

2. Certificate of HSK level 6

Certificate of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)

3. Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

4. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

5. Undergraduate school transcript

6. Bachelor's degree diploma

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

7. Photocopy of awards certificate

If applicable

8. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor or equivalents

9. Study plan

Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.

• Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of 50$ for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50.

• Question: Can I apply to the university directly?

Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.

• Question: How can I track my application status?

Answer: To track the application status, please log in your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.

• Question: How to deal with a pending application?

Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.

The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.

To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application

• How long does it take to process my application?

Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.