In September, East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) welcomed more than 600 new international students for the 2026 Fall Semester, with degree students making up more than half of the new intake. During Welcome Week, the College of International Education (CIE) organized registration and orientation sessions, a “One Day in Shanghai” city walk and ice-breaking activities, helping newcomers get to know ECUST, Shanghai and one another.
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Welcome to ECUST
From 8 to 10 September, CIE welcomed new international students for registration at ECUST. Staff and student volunteers were on hand to assist with registration procedures, answer questions and provide practical support as students began settling into campus life.
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New Faces at ECUST
Students from different countries and academic backgrounds came together on campus to begin a new chapter at ECUST. Throughout the week, group photos captured the excitement of arrival, first meetings with classmates and the beginning of new friendships.
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New faces, new friendships, and a new journey at ECUST.
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Getting Ready for the Semester
Orientation sessions were organized to introduce academic arrangements, campus services, student regulations and safety information, helping new students prepare for the semester ahead and become more familiar with university life.
As part of the welcome programme, students also joined the “One Day in Shanghai” city walk, offering them an opportunity to explore the city and become more familiar with their new surroundings.
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Ice-breaking Day
On 11 September, new students came together for a series of ice-breaking activities. Through team games and group interaction, they had the chance to get to know one another in a relaxed and lively setting.
The activities encouraged communication and teamwork among students from different cultural backgrounds, helping them build new connections and take their first steps into the international community at ECUST.
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With Welcome Week coming to an end, a new semester — and a new chapter at ECUST — has begun.
Welcome to ECUST, and best wishes to all our new students for the semester ahead!
