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Southern University of Science and Technology

Province : Guangdong Shenzhen                             University Ranking : 907

About University

Southern University of Science and Technology

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) is a full-time public university located in Shenzhen city of Guangdong province. It is an innovative university founded by Shenzhen City. The campus covers an area of 2969.7 acres, with a planned building area of more than 900,000 square meters. The university focuses on science, engineering, and medical sciences, as well as some humanities and social sciences and management disciplines.

In December 2010, the Ministry of Education agreed to establish the Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学). In February 2011, the Southern University of Science and Technology officially opened the campus, and the first 45 students of the experimental class of teaching reform entered the university. In April 2012, the Ministry of Education gave the university the goal of exploring a modern university system with Chinese characteristics and exploring innovative talent training models. In May 2018, Southern University of Science and Technology was awarded a doctoral degree awarding unit, becoming the fastest university in China to obtain a doctoral degree authorization unit.

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) has set up 25 department centers and 31 undergraduate programs. The university has 4 post-doctoral research stations, 4 doctoral degree authorization points for first-level disciplines, 7 master degree authorization points for first-level disciplines, 1 master degree authorization point for professional degrees, and 6 residential colleges.  In 2018, the two disciplines of university chemistry and materials science entered the top 1% of ESI worldwide. The university offers two types of graduate programs: Ph.D. Program and Integrated Master-Doctor Program. All programs are offered in English. Normal study period for the Ph.D. program is four years (full time), and the integrated master-doctor program is five years (two years in Master and another three years in Ph.D.).

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) has signed more than 800 teachers to introduce, among more than 300 teaching and research sequence teachers, including 27 academicians (10 full-time academicians), 35 international fellows, 72 nationally-appointed experts, and national-expert (Youth) 85 people, 22 specially-appointed experts from the Ministry of Education, 10 experts from the National Special Support Program, 24 winners of the National Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Youth Fund, 9 winners of the National Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Youth Fund.

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) has 4239 undergraduate students and 2178 postgraduate & doctoral students till 2020. From more than 15 countries international students have come for higher education and are currently studying there. The university has been approved to build 9 provincial and ministerial scientific research platforms, 27 municipal scientific research platforms, including 1 key laboratory of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, 4 key laboratories of Guangdong Province, 2 Key Laboratory of General Universities in Guangdong Province, 2 Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centers, 17 Shenzhen Key Laboratories, 3 Shenzhen Engineering Research Centers, and 7 Shenzhen Engineering Laboratories.

The total number of paper books in Chinese and foreign languages in the collection of Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) reached 209,822 (165,842 in Chinese and 43,980 in foreign languages), 79 Chinese newspapers and 44 foreign newspapers. The construction of electronic resources is the focus of library development. There are 100 Chinese and foreign databases of various types, including 433,264 e-books and 57,811 e-journals, covering all aspects of literature and information resources required for teaching and research and general education. At the same time, with the help of the “Shenzhen Documentation Port” service platform, Nanke masters and students can use the university libraries of Shenzhen University City, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Vocational and Technical College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) and millions of books in the Shenzhen Library. And a variety of literature resources, to achieve the sharing of literature information resources.

Since the establishment of the Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) 9 years ago, it has approved a total of 1,319 various types of competitive vertical scientific research projects and horizontal projects, with funding of 2.175572 million yuan, of which 1107 are vertical projects with a total of 19.123329 million yuan. There are 212 horizontal projects with total funding of 243.389 million yuan.

The university has published a total of 5,406 academic papers (including 4,618 journal papers, 692 conference papers, and 96 academic treatises), and authorized 192 patents. In terms of scientific research awards, the university received a total of 3 national science and technology awards, 4 provincial and ministerial science and technology awards, and 6 Shenzhen science and technology awards. At the same time, it received the “Gordon Bell Award”, “Pragmatic Award”, and archaeological “Golden Tripod Award”. Also many awards from several well-known associations at home and abroad.

University's Program Types

Non-degree

Bachelors-Program

Masters-Program

Doctoral-Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),

What is the world ranking of this University?

The Country rank of this University is 99 and the world rank is 907.

Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?

 YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities.

Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?

No, Students don’t need IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.

What Documents do I need to apply for this University?

The primary documents for applying to this University are Notary stamped scanned copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.

When my offer letter come after applying this University?

Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks for an offer letter to come from any Chinese Universities after applying.

University's other Information

Notice

Admission is going on for March/September Intake. Interested students are invited to apply. Both semesters are open for Diploma, Bachelor, Post-Graduates, and the Doctoral program.

To get admission information or any kind of queries, please contact:

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Status

Scholarships 30%
Result Status 80%
Foreign Students 45%
Positive Reviews 80%
University Ranking 85%

All Programs

Bachelor’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Financial Mathematics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Physics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Applied Physics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Chemistry Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Bioinformatics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Biotechnology Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Biological Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Statistics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Communications Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Opto-electronic Information Science and Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Information Science and Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Computer Science and Technology Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Intelligence Science and Technology Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Environmental Science and Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Aerospace Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Robotics Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Microelectronics Science and Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English
Biomedical Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 32,000 RMB per Year English

Integrated Master-Doctor Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Mathematics Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Physics Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Biology Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Chemistry Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Environmental Science & Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Mechanics & Aerospace Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Materials Science & Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Earth & Space Sciences Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Microelectronics Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Mechanical & Energy Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Biomedical Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Computer Science & Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Ocean Science & Engineering Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
System Design & Intelligent Manufacturing Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English
Business Master 5 Years 35,000 RMB per Year English

Doctoral Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Mathematics Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Physics Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Biology Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Chemistry Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Environmental Science & Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Mechanics & Aerospace Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Materials Science & Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Earth & Space Sciences Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Microelectronics Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Mechanical & Energy Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Computer Science & Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Ocean Science & Engineering Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
System Design & Intelligent Manufacturing Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English
Business Doctoral 4 Years 40,000 RMB per Year English

Fees Details

Expenses in Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Bachelor Degree: 32,000 RMB Per Year
  • Integrated Master-Doctor Degree: 35,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 40,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee: 
  • Single Room 1500 RMB Per Month
  • Double Room 1300 RMB Per Month
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB-2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 500 RMB
  3. Service fee: 50 USD
  4. Living expanse: 2200 RMB-2800 RMB
  5. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  6. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  7. Residence permit: 400 – 800 RMB

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report.

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) is very easy.Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps. 

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)

Passport

First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo

The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)

Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume

You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination

Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance

The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement

A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate

For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)

If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)

Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)

If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates

Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form

Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic. Click here to get the Application Form sample.

Please send us all these documents through our E-Mail: yc_chinaeducation@163.com.

Dear applicants, If you have more queries please don’t hesitate to knock our consultants. Here is our  Consultant’s contact number : / 18852867225.

Scholarship Information

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.  

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) is based on the credit system, mentor system, and academy system, and features individualized, small-class, and internationalization of talent cultivation. Through the talent cultivation system, it cultivates a sound personality, a solid foundation, an outstanding ability, an international perspective, and society High-quality talents with a sense of responsibility, innovative spirit and practical ability.

Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) strives to establish a diversified admission mechanism and an advanced comprehensive education system that are conducive to fair education and the selection of innovative talents. The university took the lead in reforming the admissions system and adopted the “comprehensive evaluation and admission model based on college entrance examinations” to recruit outstanding students. The university takes a “credit system, academy system, tutor system” and “internationalization, individualization, and eliteization” as its core and characteristics, and vigorously cultivates outstanding innovative talents. The university is managed by the academy system. At present, there are 6 academies of Zhiren, Shuren, Zhicheng, Shude, Zhixin & Shuli.

As of January 2020, Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) has 21 admissions departments that can independently train masters and doctoral students. The university has carried out joint training with doctors and masters in more than 20 internationally renowned universities at home and abroad to train majors in science and engineering. Mainly, it has both medicine, business, and humanities & social sciences.

In terms of undergraduate teaching, Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) adheres to the principles of “broadening (professional) caliber, strengthening (discipline) foundation, encouraging (disciplinary) crossing, multiple choices (professional)”, so that students can master the research methods and ideological system in the academic field, and have a reasonable knowledge and ability structure. It also strives for building a platform for students to be exposed to cutting-edge research results in disciplines (fields) and to participate in cutting-edge research in a discipline area. The undergraduate talent training adopts the “2 + 2” training mode, that is, the first and second school years of the university are not divided into majors, and general education is implemented to strengthen the discipline foundation and humanistic knowledge. The third year of the university students can be based on their own strengths and development requirements.

The undergraduate student dormitory of Southern University of Science and Technology(南方科技大学) is a 4-person room, with complete supporting facilities, air-conditioning, washing machine, water heater, and other equipment. Standard room for four, the bed under the table, separate bathroom, shower, sink, the environment is very good. The dormitory is not only a place to stay, but it also is the student community activities, counseling, interactive entertainment venue, is a core component of comprehensive school education, committed to promoting student in cognitive, emotional multi-dimensional aspects, social and other growth in provide students with all-round learning and rich interest activities outside the classroom. 

The two-floor student cafeteria is the center of the dining experience. With a wide range of options of Chinese and Western cuisines on offer at affordable prices, no-one is ever lacking when they come to SUSTech. With a large team of committed chefs producing excellent food every day for thousands of students every day, students can be certain to be getting fresh food every day. In the morning, the fresh fruit arrives, and crisp juices get made for a healthy pick-me-up, ensuring that our students can keep going all day. As the lunch rush hits, students have plenty to choose from, including the famous Chinese hamburger (known as roujiamo), which has sold in the thousands as soon as it was released. As the sun sets on the green campus, students head back to the cafeteria for another bite to eat before retiring to their dorms or activities around campus for the evening. Some return later in the evening for the snacks on offer from the hardworking staff, as a late-night study aid.