South China University of Technology

PROFILE SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

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South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a public research university in Guangzhou offering a wide variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and non-degree programmes including English-medium and Chinese-medium courses for international students. The university provides strong benefits such as access to modern research facilities, a global student community, and scholarship opportunities intended for international students.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • SCUT is part of China’s “Double First-Class Initiative,” indicating its recognition by the government as a top institution for excellence in certain disciplines.

  • SCUT maintains a broad academic portfolio covering engineering, science, management, architecture, arts, humanities and more offering more than 80 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate programmes.

  • SCUT attracts a substantial international student population and offers scholarship schemes for international students including full or partial tuition waivers and living allowances under various scholarship programs.

FACILITIES

The university offers modern research facilities, student dormitories, libraries, sports facilities, and support services for international students.

Facilities:

  • Research centers (labs and research infrastructure)

  • Student dormitories / accommodation

  • Libraries and study resources

  • Sports facilities (gym, sports fields, etc.)

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

  • School of Architecture
  • School of Arts
  • School of Automation Science and Engineering
  • School of Biology and Biological Engineering
  • School of Biomedical Science and Engineering
  • School of Business Administration (School of Entrepreneurship Education)
  • School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • School of Civil Engineering and Transportation
  • School of Design
  • School of Economics and Finance
  • School of Electric Power
  • School of Electronic and Information Engineering
  • School of Food Science and Engineering
  • School of Journalism and Communication
  • School of Law
  • School of Light Industry and Engineering
  • School of Marxism
  • School of Materials Science and Engineering (International School of Advanced Materials)
  • School of Medicine (Institute for Life Sciences)
  • School of Microelectronics
  • School of Molecular Science and Engineering (South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology)
  • School of Physical Education
  • School of Physics and Optoelectronics
  • School of Software Engineering
  • Shien-Ming Wu School of Intelligent Engineering

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

RMB 450

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

RMB 18,000

RMB 18,200 to 95,000

RMB 23,000 to 44,500

Living Cost

Approximately about 15,000–20,000 RMB per year excluding accommodation, plus cost for accommodation; dormitory fee ranges depend on room type

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Dormitory at SCUT

International student dormitories located on North Campus (Wushan) or South Campus (University Town). Accommodation is allocated on first-come first-served basis.


Details: single/double/quadruple rooms available depending on building and campus; price varies by room and campus (e.g. double rooms, single rooms depending campus)

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