Materials scientists and engineers continue to be at the forefront of all of these and many other areas of science, too. Materials science and engineering influences our lives each time we buy or use a new device, machine, or structure. The definition of the academic field of Materials Science & Engineering stems from a realization concerning every application of materials: it is the properties of the material that give it value. A material may be chosen for its strength, its electrical properties, resistance to heat or corrosion, or a host of other reasons; but they all relate to properties.

The basis of materials science involves studying the structure of materials, and relating them to their properties. Once a materials scientist knows about this structure-property correlation, they can then go on to study the relative performance of a material in a given application. The major determinants of the structure of a material and thus of its properties are its constituent chemical elements and the way in which it has been processed into its final form. These characteristics, taken together and related through the laws of thermodynamics and kinetics, govern a material's microstructure, and thus its properties.

Materials exhibit myriad properties, including the following.

· Mechanical properties, see Strength of materials

· Chemical properties, see Chemistry

· Electrical properties, see Electricity

· Thermal properties, see Thermodynamics

· Optical properties, see Optics and Photonics

· Magnetic properties, see Magnetism

The properties of a material determine its usability and hence its engineering application.

Entry Requirement

(1) Undergraduate students (4 years):
Foreign students who apply to study for Bachelor’s degree must have had formal schooling of high school level or higher.
(2) Postgraduate students (3 years):
Foreign students who want to apply to study for Master's degree must have obtained Bachelor's Degree or reached the equivalent educational level.

1. Photocopy of valid passport

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

2. Health certificate

Physical Examination Record for Foreigners with a seal of a hospital

3. Certificate/diploma of highest education

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

4. Academic transcript of highest education

5. Letter of recommendation

Candidates for Master degrees will need two letters of recommendation from persons of associate professors status or higher

6. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

• 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.

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• Question: How to deal with a pending application?

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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.