South China University of Technology

South China University of Technology

Project 985Project 211Double First-Class
4.3 (105)
Ranked #32
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Guangzhou — city view

Study city

Guangzhou · Guangdong

Pearl River Delta · southern gateway

  • Subtropical · long warm season
  • Trade, Cantonese culture, food
  • Metro + high-speed rail links across the Delta

985 · Double First Class · Soft #32

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South China University of Technology

381 Wu Shan Lu, Tian He Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China

About South China University of Technology

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 )

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is the bustling regional hub of Southern China. The Pearl River provides easy access to the nearby South China Sea, and it is conveniently located near both Hong Kong and Macao. Superior geographical location and vital transportation and communication facilities make Guangzhou China's “Southern Gateway” to the world. The city enjoys a sub-tropical climate with plentiful rainfall all year round. The average annual temperature is between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. This favorable climate allows the city to be known for its beautiful flowers, and it boasts one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. Guangzhou cherishes its venerable 2,200-year history and highly developed culture. Meanwhile, vigorous economic development has enabled Guangzhou to present dazzling architecture, massive construction, a convenient metro system, unparalleled intercity transportation, a sparkling new international airport, and advanced exhibition centers. All of these attributes contribute to the redefinition of Guangzhou as a fascinating, international metropolis. Today, Guangzhou ranks among the top three most economically dynamic and flourishing cities

Available Programs

93 programs
Bachelor's
English
¥26,000/year
Computer Science / AI
Bachelor's
English
¥26,000/year
Business & Economics
Non-degree
English
¥10,000/year
Chinese Language
Non-degree
English
$1,339/year
Education
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Engineering
Architecture
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Architecture
Architecture
Architecture
Architecture
Master's
English
28,000/year
Medicine & Health
Master's
English
28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Engineering
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Humanities
Computer Science / AI
Master's
English
28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Humanities
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Arts & Design
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English-taught
¥25,000/year
Business & Economics
Environmental Science
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Agriculture & Food
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Engineering
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Humanities
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
International Relations
Master's
English
28,000/year
International Relations
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Humanities
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Other
Business & Economics
Engineering
Engineering
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Engineering
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Other
Master's
English
28,000/year
Engineering
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
23,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
25,000/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Engineering
Master's
English-taught
¥28,000/year
Social Sciences
Master's
English
28,000/year
Agriculture & Food
Master's
English
28,000/year
Social Sciences
Engineering
Business & Economics
Master's
English
28,000/year
Natural Sciences
Master's
English
23,000/year
Humanities
Master's
English
28,000/year
Business & Economics
Engineering
Engineering
Master's
English
28,000/year
Architecture
Master's
English-taught
Business & Economics
PhD
English-taught
¥50,000/year
Engineering
PhD
English-taught
¥40,000/year
Engineering
Agriculture & Food
Engineering
PhD
English-taught
¥40,000/year
Engineering
PhD
English-taught
¥34,000/year
Engineering

Key Highlights

China Ranking

#32 in China

Average Tuition

¥27,100/year

Programs Offered

93 programs across various disciplines

University Information

University projects

Project 985Project 211Double First-Class

Overall Rating

4.3 (105)
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Ranking

#32 in China

Intl. UG tuition

¥18,200–¥95,000/year

Location

Guangzhou, Guangdong

Schools & colleges

26

Degree programmes

193 master's · 107 doctoral

International students

2,238

Programs on this site

93 programs

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