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SUSSouthern University of Science and Technology

Southern University of Science and Technology

南方科技大学 Southern University of Science and Technology
📍 Shenzhen 🏛️ Public 📅 Founded 2011
#112
Double First-Class university (双一流)
#317
QS 2027
English-taught
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CSC Government Scholarship
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Scholarship type: CSC Government Scholarship

Designated for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) — covers tuition, accommodation and a monthly stipend for international students.

📇 Contact information

🌐 Official websitewww.sustech.edu.cn
📍 CityShenzhen
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📖 About the university

Southern University of Science and Technology is a public research university located in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, founded in 2011. It is included in the national Double First-Class initiative for building world-class disciplines. The university is especially recognized for its programs in Mathematics, Physics, Materials Science, and Biology. Though founded only recently, it has quickly established itself as a research-intensive institution known for innovation and a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering.

Set in Shenzhen, one of China's foremost technology hubs, the university provides modern campuses and a supportive environment for study and research. Southern University of Science and Technology hosts a diverse international student community and maintains partnerships with universities around the world. International students can study Chinese and prepare for the HSK examination, and a selection of degree programs may be offered in English, particularly at the postgraduate level. It is well suited to students focused on engineering, technology, and the applied sciences.

🎯 Fields of study

The university's specialised study — the core section
MathematicsPhysicsMaterials ScienceBiologyElectronic Information

🏛️ Colleges & schools

School of MathematicsSchool of PhysicsSchool of ChemistrySchool of Life SciencesSchool of Materials ScienceSchool of Engineering

🌆 About Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a young, hyper-modern metropolis in Guangdong province that grew from a fishing region into China's leading technology and innovation hub in just a few decades. With a metropolitan population of around 17 million, it borders Hong Kong and is one of the country's wealthiest and most future-oriented cities. The climate is humid subtropical, with long, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. Because it is so new, its attractions lean modern, from Window of the World and the OCT-LOFT arts district to Dameisha Beach and the towering Ping An Finance Center. As a migrant city its food scene spans all of China, though Cantonese dim sum and fresh seafood are staples. A vast, efficient metro system, Bao'an International Airport, and high-speed rail connect it to Guangzhou and Hong Kong within the hour. For an international student, Shenzhen offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, cutting-edge universities, and a warm climate, though living costs are high.

💰 Fees & costs

Annual tuition
Typically ¥16,000 – ¥45,000 / year (intl. estimate)
Living costs
¥2,000 – ¥3,500 / month
Housing
¥800 – ¥2,000 / month (campus dorm, estimate)
Intake
September (main) · some programs in March
Application deadline
Usually March – June for the September intake
Chinese-language program
✓ Yes
Available scholarships

💡 General estimates for international students in China; they vary by major and university, and the official figure is always on the university website.

🛂 Visa requirements by nationality

These are the general steps for the China student visa (X1/X2); details vary by the Chinese embassy in your country.

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📸 University & city photos

🏫 Campus photos

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