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South China University of Technology



QS World University Ranking #385 • THE (Mainland) Ranking #20
Guangzhou, China

South China University of Technology

211
National Key University
985
World-Class University
#385
QS World Ranking
#20
THE (Mainland) Ranking

South China University of Technology (SCUT), abbreviated as "SCUT", is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. It is listed in the national "Double First-Class", "985 Project", and "211 Project". The university has a long history, with its educational origins tracing back to the Guangdong Provincial First Class A Industrial School founded in 1918. It was officially established as South China Institute of Technology in 1952 during the nationwide reorganization of higher education institutions, and renamed South China University of Technology in 1988. The university covers an area of approximately 4.05 million square meters and has three campuses: Wushan, University Town, and Guangzhou International Campus. SCUT is known for its strength in engineering, combining science and engineering, with coordinated development of multiple disciplines including management, economics, liberal arts, law, and medicine. The university has 33 schools (departments), covering disciplines in science, engineering, medicine, liberal arts, law, economics, management, and arts, offering 82 undergraduate programs, 43 first-level master's degree authorization points, 25 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, and 25 postdoctoral research stations. The university has a high-level faculty team, including 26 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering (including dual-appointed), 58 winners of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, 27 selected for the National "Ten Thousand Talents Program", and 283 experts enjoying special government allowances from the State Council. South China University of Technology is one of the four earliest key engineering colleges established in China and is known as "the banner of science and engineering in southern China". The university adheres to deep integration of industry, academia, and research, establishing close cooperative relationships with numerous well-known enterprises. The employment rate and employment quality of graduates have consistently ranked among the top universities in the country. The university is committed to cultivating high-quality talents with international vision and innovative spirit, contributing to the construction of an innovative country and a world power in science and technology.Read More

Campuses

South China University of Technology has three campuses, each equipped with advanced facilities and a complete learning environment.

Wushan Campus
University Town Campus
International Campus

Location

381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Nearby

Wushan Campus is located in the core area of Tianhe District, Guangzhou, adjacent to renowned universities such as South China Normal University and South China Agricultural University, forming a strong academic atmosphere. The surrounding area has multiple large shopping centers, food streets, and commercial districts, with complete living facilities. The campus is close to Tianhe Sports Center and several parks, providing students with rich recreational and entertainment options. It is about 15 minutes' drive from downtown Guangzhou, with convenient transportation and easy living.

Getting Here

About 45 minutes' drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), about 40 minutes' drive from Guangzhou South Railway Station (high-speed rail station). There are multiple subway lines (Line 3, Line 6) near the campus, and the subway station is only a 10-minute walk from the campus. There are multiple bus stops on campus connecting to all corners of Guangzhou city, making transportation convenient.

Faculties

Wushan Campus is the main campus of SCUT, housing most of the colleges, including School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, School of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, School of Food Science and Engineering, School of Mathematics, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, School of Environment and Energy, School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, School of Business Administration, School of Public Administration, School of Marxism, School of Foreign Languages, School of Physical Education, etc. The campus is the main teaching and research center for engineering, science, management, and humanities and social sciences.

Introduction

Wushan Campus is the oldest and largest campus of SCUT, with a deep academic tradition and modern teaching facilities. The campus is tree-lined and beautiful, with modern libraries, experimental centers, student activity centers, and sports venues. This is the main teaching base for the university's engineering and management disciplines, as well as an important scientific research and innovation center, undertaking a large number of national and provincial-level research projects.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 18-28°C
Summer June - August 26-35°C
Autumn September - November 20-30°C
Winter December - February 10-20°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Approx. MYR 300-800 (direct flight, about 4 hours 30 minutes)

Location

382 Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Nearby

University Town Campus is located in the beautiful Guangzhou University Town, which is the largest higher education cluster in South China, gathering more than ten renowned universities including Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology, and South China Normal University, forming a strong academic atmosphere and rich campus cultural activities. The surrounding area has large shopping centers, dining areas, sports venues, and leisure parks, with complete living facilities. The university town has a beautiful environment with high green coverage, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The campus is about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Guangzhou, and can easily reach various areas of the city via subway and bus.

Getting Here

About 50 minutes' drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), about 35 minutes' drive from Guangzhou South Railway Station (high-speed rail station). There are multiple subway lines (Line 4, Line 7) in the university town, and both University Town South Station and University Town North Station are accessible. There are dense bus routes on and around the campus, connecting universities in the university town and downtown Guangzhou, making transportation convenient.

Faculties

University Town Campus mainly houses School of Design, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Arts, School of Law, School of Economics and Trade, Department of Tourism Management, etc. The campus focuses on design, arts, humanities and social sciences, and some science disciplines, and is an important base for the university to cultivate creative design talents and humanities and social sciences talents. The campus has modern design workshops, art studios, multimedia laboratories, and other professional teaching facilities.

Introduction

University Town Campus is an emerging campus of SCUT, focusing on talent cultivation in design, arts, and humanities and social sciences. The campus has modern architecture, beautiful environment, and advanced teaching facilities and creative spaces. This is an important base for the university to cultivate innovative design talents and humanities and social sciences talents, establishing cooperative relationships with many renowned universities and design institutions at home and abroad, providing students with rich learning and practice opportunities.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 18-28°C
Summer June - August 26-35°C
Autumn September - November 20-30°C
Winter December - February 10-20°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Approx. MYR 300-800 (direct flight, about 4 hours 30 minutes)

Location

777 Xingye Avenue East, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Nearby

International Campus is located in Panyu District, Guangzhou, and is the most modern campus of SCUT, officially opened in 2019. The surrounding area is an emerging high-tech industrial park and ecological residential area with a beautiful environment and excellent air quality. There are large commercial complexes, international schools, and medical institutions nearby, with complete supporting facilities. The campus is adjacent to Guangzhou South Railway Station (high-speed rail station) and multiple subway stations, with convenient transportation, and can quickly reach downtown Guangzhou and other cities in the Pearl River Delta. The campus design concept is advanced, integrating international elements and Lingnan cultural characteristics, providing students with a world-class modern learning environment.

Getting Here

About 60 minutes' drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), only about 15 minutes' drive from Guangzhou South Railway Station (high-speed rail station), making transportation extremely convenient. There are multiple subway lines (Line 4, Line 7, Line 18) around the campus, which can quickly connect to downtown Guangzhou. There are multiple bus routes on and around the campus, with a well-developed transportation network.

Faculties

International Campus is an important carrier for SCUT to implement its internationalization strategy, housing emerging interdisciplinary colleges such as School of Microelectronics, School of Future Technology, School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, School of Advanced Soft Matter, School of Marine Science and Engineering, and Institute of Spintronics. The campus is characterized by international education and has established cooperative relationships with many world-renowned universities, offering multiple Sino-foreign cooperative education programs and full English-taught majors. This is an important base for the university to cultivate high-level talents with international vision and innovation capabilities.

Introduction

International Campus is the youngest and most modern campus of SCUT, carrying the strategic mission of the university's international development. The campus adopts internationally advanced educational concepts and teaching models, gathering excellent faculty and international curriculum systems from around the world. The campus has world-class research platforms and teaching facilities, including advanced laboratories, international libraries, modern student apartments, and sports facilities. This is an important platform for the university to cultivate high-level talents with global competitiveness, providing students with broad international exchange and development opportunities.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 18-28°C
Summer June - August 26-35°C
Autumn September - November 20-30°C
Winter December - February 10-20°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Approx. MYR 300-800 (direct flight, about 4 hours 30 minutes)

Accommodation Details

Wushan Campus
Single Room
¥1,500/month/person
Wushan Campus
Double Room
¥980/month/person
Wushan Campus
Triple Room
¥700/month/person
University Town Campus
Double Room
¥800/month/person
University Town Campus
Quad Room
¥350/month/person

Note: All rooms are equipped with shared facilities including laundry rooms, kitchens, and study areas.

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship

Full scholarship covering tuition and accommodation fees for four years

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

¥10,000/year

SCUT Outstanding International Student Scholarship

First Prize: Full tuition waiver for four consecutive years

Second Prize: 50% tuition reduction for four consecutive years

Third Prize: 50% tuition reduction for the first two years

Master's Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A)

Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, providing ¥3,000/month living allowance for two years

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

¥20,000/year

SCUT Outstanding International Student Scholarship

First Prize: Full tuition waiver for three consecutive years

Second Prize: 50% tuition reduction for three consecutive years

Third Prize: 50% tuition reduction for the first two years

Living Costs Estimation

Based on Chinese Ministry of Education guidelines and official estimates. All three campuses of SCUT are located in Guangzhou, with similar living costs, but specific expenses vary depending on personal lifestyle.

Wushan Campus

Accommodation (monthly)
¥600-¥1,500 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (monthly)
¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0
Transportation (monthly)
¥200-¥400 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (monthly)
¥150-¥250 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (monthly)
¥500-¥800 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥2,250-¥4,150 MYR 0
*Main campus, located in Tianhe District

University Town Campus

Accommodation (monthly)
¥350-¥800 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (monthly)
¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0
Transportation (monthly)
¥200-¥400 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (monthly)
¥150-¥250 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (monthly)
¥500-¥800 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥2,000-¥3,450 MYR 0
*Design and Arts campus, located in University Town

International Campus

Accommodation (monthly)
¥900-¥1,800 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (monthly)
¥900-¥1,300 MYR 0
Transportation (monthly)
¥200-¥400 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (monthly)
¥150-¥250 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (monthly)
¥600-¥900 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥2,750-¥4,650 MYR 0
*Modern international campus with complete facilities
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