Foshan University

South China Agricultural University (SCAU) in Guangzhou is a major agricultural and life-sciences university in southern China. Teaching and research cover agriculture, biology, engineering, economics, and related disciplines. International students join degree programmes tied to food, environment, and rural development themes.

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) in Guangzhou, founded in 1965, specialises in languages, literature, intercultural studies, and international trade-related programmes. It trains interpreters, language teachers, and globally oriented professionals. International students enrol in language and related degree pathways alongside a large overseas cohort.

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) is located in Zhuhai and was established as the first full-scale higher education collaboration between mainland China and Hong Kong. It adopted its current name in March 2025, having previously operated as United International College (UIC). Instruction is conducted entirely in English. Undergraduate students complete liberal arts–style programmes across business, culture and creativity, humanities and social sciences, and science and technology. Graduates receive a bachelor’s degree from Hong Kong Baptist University and a graduation certificate from BNBU.

Southern University of Science and Technology opened in 2010 in Shenzhen, a major technology hub in southern China. Its campus is designed with sustainability in mind and supports interdisciplinary teaching and research across science, engineering, and related fields. SUSTech offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including specialised degrees such as Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering. The university has a compact size and a faculty drawn from diverse academic backgrounds, many with international training. Instruction is delivered in both Chinese and English, reflecting its orientation toward global academic practice. Degree programmes integrate foundational sciences with applied problem-solving, particularly in areas aligned with regional and environmental priorities.

Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT) is a public university in Dongguan, Guangdong. It focuses on engineering, technology, and applied sciences linked to the Pearl River Delta’s manufacturing economy. Undergraduate and postgraduate study emphasises industry-relevant skills for domestic and international students.

South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a leading Chinese university under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education and a member of Project 985 and Project 211. Located in Guangzhou near Hong Kong and Macau, SCUT has two campuses: Wushan (north) in Tianhe District, with hills, lakes, and greenery and mixed traditional/modern architecture; and University Town (south) in Panyu, with open landscaping and contemporary buildings. Founded in 1952, SCUT is a comprehensive university covering science, engineering, business, management, liberal arts, law, bio-medical science, and art design. It has 26 schools offering 79 bachelor’s, 193 master’s, and 107 PhD programs, and has produced over 290,000 graduates. In 2014 there were 2,238 international students from 130 countries; about 60% in degree programs and the rest studying Chinese )