Sun Yat-sen University

Sun Yat-sen University

HSK-exemptProject 985Project 211Double First-Class
4.5 (158)
Ranked #13
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 #13

Photo: Tim Wu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Sun Yat-sen University

China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Hai Zhu Qu, 滨江路新港西路135号 邮政编码: 510275

About Sun Yat-sen University

Sun Yat-sen University (Zhongshan University) is in Guangzhou, south China’s largest city, near Hong Kong and Macao. Founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan), it has more than 100 years of history and is a key multi-discipline university under Ministry of Education Projects 985 and 211, ranking among major universities nationally and at the top in South China. It has four campuses: Guangzhou South and North Campuses, Guangzhou East Campus (University Town), and Zhuhai Campus. There are 32 schools or colleges and 5 departments directly under the university. Undergraduate courses are offered in 102 subject areas; master’s degrees in 251 subject areas and doctorates in 180. There are 30 postdoctoral programs. The student body totals over 84,600, including over 32,000 bachelor’s students, nearly 10,300 master’s students, nearly 4,400 doctoral students, and other categories totaling up to about 35,951. The university receives Chinese Government Scholarship international students and self-funded international students. It has hosted international students since the 1950s. About 3,000 international students from over 100 countries study here each year

Undergraduate: finished senior high school; age 18–45; healthy. Study period: 4 years for humanities/social sciences and natural sciences; 5 years for medical sciences. Master’s: finished undergraduate study; two recommendation letters from associate professors or professors; generally under age 35; healthy; study period 3 years. Ph.D.: finished MA/MS; two references from associate professors or professors; generally under age 40; healthy; study period 3 years. Chinese language requirements for degree students: Liberal arts, economics, trade, and managerial studies: HSK Grade 6 or above Science, technology, and medical studies: HSK Grade 3 or above Non-degree students: college students who have finished 2 years’ study and want relevant courses in China; age 18–55 or under

Available Programs

2 programs
Master's
English
13,388/year
Business & Economics
Master's
English-taught
Business & Economics

Key Highlights

China Ranking

#13 in China

Average Tuition

¥6,694/year

Programs Offered

2 programs across various disciplines

University Information

University projects

HSK-exemptProject 985Project 211Double First-Class

Overall Rating

4.5 (158)
View on Google Maps

Ranking

#13 in China

Intl. UG tuition

¥26,000–¥48,000/year

Location

Guangzhou, Guangdong

Schools & colleges

32 schools/colleges · 5 departments

Degree programmes

300 master's · 400 doctoral

International students

3,000

Programs on this site

2 programs

Free consultation

Questions about this university?

Chat with us — it’s free. We’ll help you pick a program and next steps.

Chat is free · No account needed

Related Universities

Explore other universities you might be interested in

South China Agricultural University

South China Agricultural University

#103 RankedGuangzhou, Guangdong
4.4 (42)

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.

Double First-Class
¥15,000–¥22,500/yr
4.5 (73)

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.

3 programs
South China University of Technology

South China University of Technology

#32 RankedGuangzhou, Guangdong
4.3 (105)

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 )

Project 985Project 211Double First-Class
¥18,200–¥95,000/yr93 programs
South China Normal University

South China Normal University

#79 RankedGuangzhou, Guangdong
4.8 (9)

South China Normal University (SCNU) in Guangzhou is a key normal university in Guangdong with strengths in teacher education and the arts and sciences. It offers undergraduate and graduate programmes and hosts international students across multiple schools.

Project 211Double First-Class
¥21,000/year2 programs
Southern Medical University

Southern Medical University

Guangzhou, Guangdong
4.2 (61)

Southern Medical University is not described in the provided source_facts. The facts given pertain to Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance — a public university established in 2016 through the merger of two institutions, with origins tracing to Lixin education founded in 1928. It operates across three campuses in Shanghai’s Pudong, Songjiang, and Xuhui districts, occupying over 800,000 square metres. The university offers 40 undergraduate majors and three master’s degree programmes, with more than 19,000 full-time students and over 1,240 full-time teaching staff. Its School of Business and Administration holds AACSB accreditation. The institution maintains a focused academic identity centred on accounting, finance, and related disciplines.

165 programs
Guangdong University of Technology

Guangdong University of Technology

#96 RankedGuangzhou, Guangdong
4.6 (20)

Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) in Guangzhou is a multi-disciplinary provincial key university with a strong engineering focus. Teaching and research cover engineering, management, science, economics, arts, and law across multiple campuses. It enrols undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, including international applicants on open pathways.

$1,190–$3,273/yr3 programs