International students have the following study options at CUG

1.Undergraduate or graduate degree-granting programs

2.A Visiting Scholar program(non-degree granting)

3.Short-term programs.

Undergraduate program:This program lasts 4-5 years. Students are required to complete all courses and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate and a bachelor's degree according to the regulations of the Degree Committee. Only full-time courses are offered.

Master's Program:A normal program lasts 2-3 years. Students are required to complete all courses and the designated number of credits. After completing a master's thesis and dissertation, successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate and a Master’s degree according to the regulations of the Degree Committee. Only full-time courses are offered.

Doctoral Program:The program is 3-4years. Students are required to complete all courses, fulfill the designated number of credits, conduct research, and complete a doctoral thesis and dissertation. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate for their doctoral degree according to the regulations of the Degree Committee. Only full-time courses are offered.

General Scholar Program:This program lasts one year. Students must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study at their own university. Available options are joining undergraduate courses in a related major or enhancing proficiency in Chinese language.

Senior Scholar Program:This program lasts one year. Students must have a master's degree or above. Senior Visiting Students are normally supervised by a professor in conducting research in a specific field. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate of achievement. Students may be considered for an extension to the duration of study upon request.

Chinese Language Project for Visiting Scholars:To satisfy international students’ needs for studying the Chinese language, and to enhance the world’s understanding of Chinese language and culture, China University of Geosciences has designed a Chinese language project for visiting students. The course is divided into semesters, each of which lasts 18 weeks; the spring semester is from February to June, and the fall semester is from September to January of the next year ( specific dates may be subject to change each year).

Short-term programs:This program lasts one or two months during the summer vacation. Students are required to complete all indoor courses before beginning any field trips. All indoor courses are taught in English by CUG’s faculty members，and various field trips focus on geology, environmental sciences, hydrology, gemology, and engineering, management, sports and Chinese language.