Painted interpretation inspired by SUSTech’s university entrance, modern Lynn Library and subtropical Shenzhen campus
Southern University of Science and Technology official seal

SUSTechShenzhen, China

International undergraduate study

Southern University of Science and Technology

南方科技大学

Science and innovation in Shenzhen

  • Founded 2010
  • Public research university
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 12 October 2026
QS ranking#317
LocationShenzhen
Teaching languageEnglish
Degree length4 years
Tuition guideRMB 30,000/year
Application statusPortal open · dates pending

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 2010. A young public research university where science, engineering and innovation meet Shenzhen’s green hills.

Explore SUSTech’s story and strengths

History & identity

Established in 2010, SUSTech is a public research university in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. It joined China’s Double First-Class initiative in 2022, with Mathematics selected; it is not a Project 985, Project 211 or C9 university.

Research-led learning

Science and engineering anchor its education, alongside finance, design and biomedical subjects. International students follow a broad foundation before specialising; Chinese language and culture remain part of the general curriculum.

A residential community

A green campus, residential colleges and academic advising support everyday university life. Shenzhen adds a wider setting of technology companies, museums, waterfront parks and a large international community.

  • A research-led STEM education

    Explore computing, robotics, materials and fundamental sciences in a university built around research and innovation.

  • Residential college life

    Residential colleges bring accommodation, student activities and a close campus community together.

  • A green campus in Shenzhen

    Combine a leafy residential campus in Xili with access to Nanshan’s technology district and Shenzhen Bay.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language Not required for admission For international undergraduate admission Scores, alternatives & exam details

No HSK certificate is required for the international undergraduate route.

Accepted alternatives

Not applicable

Chinese language and culture courses are part of the degree’s general education. You can begin without Chinese and develop it during your studies.

English language IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 75 For the English-medium undergraduate route Scores, alternatives & exam details

Duolingo 95 is also accepted. Test results must be from the preceding two years.

Accepted alternatives

  • The checklist waives the test for UK, US, Australian and New Zealand nationals.

A general English-medium school waiver is not published. Prepare to discuss your academic interests in the online interview.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by SUSTech

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Not required for the published English-medium international undergraduate route.

Not required
Mathematics

Mandatory for applicants to every international undergraduate programme; take the paper in English.

Required
Physics

Mandatory alongside Mathematics for every international undergraduate programme; take the paper in English.

Required
Chemistry

Not included in SUSTech’s published mandatory CSCA combination.

Not required

Submit both English-language Mathematics and Physics reports. No minimum CSCA score is published. SUSTech’s own online Mathematics and Physics test is a separate assessment; its exemption does not waive CSCA.

Official undergraduate checklist ↗ · CSCA registration ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Choose SUSTech’s online test or request a qualification-based exemption.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Prepare documents

Gather your school records, English evidence, personal statement and references. Arrange English-language CSCA Mathematics and Physics reports, and a Guangdong guardian if the under-18 rule applies.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

All applicants

Write your own statement in English, no more than 500 words. Explain your skills and experiences, why SUSTech fits your development, and how the degree supports your career plans.

Recommendation letters

All applicants · two letters

Choose two referees who are not relatives and can assess your academic readiness. Include their name, role and contact details, with specific examples of your strengths and suitability.

School records

All applicants

Arrange complete transcripts for every high-school year and any university study, plus your diploma or expected-graduation certificate. Include an explanation of your school’s grading system and your class standing; English translations must be school-stamped.

All other required documents

  • Passport

    Upload the identity page of a passport valid for more than 12 months. Provide nationality and overseas-residence evidence where the international-student rules apply.

  • CSCA Mathematics & Physics

    Submit both mandatory English-language score reports. The checklist requires these for applicants to every undergraduate programme.

  • English evidence

    Submit IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 75+ or Duolingo 95+ obtained in the preceding two years, unless your nationality qualifies for the published exemption.

  • CV, when required

    Include a CV if you graduated from high school more than six months before your application.

  • Guardian authorisation, when required

    Applicants under 18 on 20 August of the enrolment year need a guardian in Guangdong. If the guardian is not a parent, provide the embassy-certified authorisation before an offer is issued.

  • Optional supporting evidence

    International qualifications, graduation or matriculation examination results, awards and evidence of special strengths can support your file. Upload exemption evidence if requesting that route.

Keep original documents and matching school-stamped English translations. Any additional portal or offer requirements take precedence for your individual application.

SUSTech application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

38 options
Browse all 38 options

SUSTech undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsDepartment of MathematicsEnglish
PhysicsDepartment of PhysicsEnglish
Applied PhysicsDepartment of PhysicsEnglish
ChemistryDepartment of ChemistryEnglish
BioinformaticsDepartment of BiologyEnglish
Biological EngineeringDepartment of BiologyEnglish
StatisticsDepartment of Statistics and Data ScienceEnglish
Communication EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEnglish
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEnglish
Information EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEnglish
Materials Science and EngineeringDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringEnglish
Electronic and Photonic Materials and DevicesDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringEnglish
Computer Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringEnglish
Intelligence Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringEnglish
Environmental Science and EngineeringSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringEnglish
Hydrology and Water Resources EngineeringSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringEnglish
Theoretical and Applied MechanicsDepartment of Mechanics and Aerospace EngineeringEnglish
Aerospace EngineeringDepartment of Mechanics and Aerospace EngineeringEnglish
Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringEnglish
Robotics EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringEnglish
Science and Engineering for RenewablesDepartment of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringEnglish
AutomationDepartment of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringEnglish
Microelectronics Science and EngineeringSchool of MicroelectronicsEnglish
Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringEnglish
OceanographyDepartment of Ocean Science and EngineeringEnglish
Offshore Engineering and TechnologyDepartment of Ocean Science and EngineeringEnglish
GeophysicsDepartment of Earth and Space SciencesEnglish
Industrial DesignSchool of Automation and Intelligent ManufacturingEnglish
Intelligent Medical EngineeringSchool of MedicineEnglish
Biomedical ScienceSchool of MedicineEnglish
Big Data Management and ApplicationsDepartment of Information Systems and Management EngineeringEnglish
FinanceSchool of FinanceEnglish
Financial EngineeringSchool of FinanceEnglish
AccountingSchool of FinanceEnglish
Industrial DesignSchool of DesignEnglish
Financial MathematicsDepartment of MathematicsEnglish
Data Science and Big Data TechnologyDepartment of Statistics and Data SciencesEnglish
Biological SciencesSchool of Life SciencesEnglish

How you choose your majorBegin with broad foundational study before choosing a major, subject to academic requirements. The 38 options combine the international admissions directory and 2025 international-student curriculum; two Industrial Design destinations remain separate. Programme availability for the next intake is not yet confirmed. Biomedical Science is not an MBBS degree, and a King’s College London joint award is not established by this catalogue.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB68,000

Tuition

RMB / year30,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year7,200Published dormitory rate

Food

RMB / year21,600Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year2,400Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year6,800Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Standard international undergraduate tuition.

Accommodation

Shared campus-dormitory allowance.

Official standing rate: RMB 7,200/year

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,800 × 12

Transport

Local public transport and occasional city outings.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 200 × 12

Other costs

Books, phone and essentials, including annual insurance.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 6,000 + official RMB 800 insurance

Based on the standing university fee schedule and 12 months in shared campus housing. Personal spending is estimated; private rent can be higher. Excludes application fees, travel, deposits, visa/residence-permit charges and health checks.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

University scholarship

President Scholarship

FundingRMB 68,000/year
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition, accommodation and insurance support
  • Living-expense support within the RMB 68,000 annual package

Four undergraduate years, subject to continued eligibility and renewal.

Application
No separate application: eligible offer holders are considered automatically after completing SUSTech’s online test and interview.
CSCA
Mandatory English-language Mathematics and Physics for SUSTech undergraduate admission; scholarship-channel rules may add conditions.
Selection
An approved online-test exemption makes you ineligible. From Year 2, funding depends on review each semester; check whether fees must be paid before reimbursement.
Official scholarship details
University scholarship

Tuition Waiver Scholarship

FundingRMB 30,000/year
Competition*High

Coverage

  • RMB 30,000 annual tuition support

Housing, insurance and living expenses remain outside this award.

Application
Eligible offer holders are considered automatically after completing SUSTech’s online test and interview.
CSCA
Mandatory English-language Mathematics and Physics for SUSTech undergraduate admission; scholarship-channel rules may add conditions.
Selection
An approved online-test exemption makes you ineligible. Continuing awards require the applicable semester review; payment and reimbursement terms appear in the offer.
Official scholarship details
National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • RMB 30,000 annual tuition support
  • RMB 2,500 monthly stipend
  • RMB 7,200 annual housing allowance
  • RMB 800 annual insurance

The university’s standing guide lists these undergraduate amounts; country allocation and award conditions apply.

Application
Obtain a SUSTech offer, then apply through the Chinese embassy or consulate / designated authority in your home country by its deadline.
CSCA
Mandatory English-language Mathematics and Physics for SUSTech undergraduate admission; scholarship-channel rules may add conditions.
Selection
Selection depends on the dispatching authority and scholarship review. Confirm the country’s age, language and eligibility conditions; a SUSTech offer is not a scholarship award.
Official scholarship details
Provincial scholarship

Guangdong Provincial Excellent International Student Scholarship

FundingRMB 10,000 · one year
Competition*High

Coverage

  • RMB 10,000 for one academic year

A one-year award, rather than a published four-year guarantee.

Application
First-year students enter the candidate pool by default; instructions follow the SUSTech admission offer.
CSCA
Mandatory English-language Mathematics and Physics for SUSTech undergraduate admission; scholarship-channel rules may add conditions.
Selection
Competitive university/provincial review. Automatic inclusion in the candidate pool does not guarantee selection.
Official scholarship details

Funding terms are standing guidance checked on 12 October 2026; read your offer for the next intake’s confirmed award and payment terms. Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; no award rates are published.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Shenzhen base.

On campus

International student dormitories

Shared undergraduate housing alongside Chinese students.

Confirm allocation with your offerLocations & practical details
Locations
SUSTech campus in Xili, Nanshan District, at 1088 Xueyuan Avenue.
Best for
Students wanting a campus routine and the published RMB 7,200 annual dormitory rate.
Plan for
The standing housing page describes four-person rooms with desks and storage under loft beds, shared floor bathrooms and single-sex floors. Cooking facilities are not provided; room layouts and allocation may change.
Off campus

Private rental in Shenzhen

More independence, with a lease and daily commute to arrange.

University approval may be neededLocations & practical details
Locations
Consider Xili and nearby Nanshan neighbourhoods with a practical route to campus.
Best for
Students seeking a separate room or greater independence, subject to university residence rules.
Plan for
No university-set private-rental rate is published. Check permission before signing, and allow more than the shared-dorm allowance for rent, deposits and utilities.

Have a housing backup. Obtain your confirmed room allocation and payment terms before arrival. The annual budget assumes shared campus housing; private rental needs a separate budget.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation of a landscaped stream, modern academic buildings and leafy paths on a SUSTech-inspired Shenzhen campus
A leafy campus afternoon
Painted interpretation inspired by Shenzhen Bay’s promenade and Nanshan skyline, including the Spring Bamboo tower
Beyond the campus gates

Shenzhen after class

Shenzhen combines a modern technology economy with waterfront parks, creative districts and food from across China. SUSTech’s leafy Xili campus gives you a quieter base within Nanshan, with the wider city available after class and at weekends.

Campus routine

Build your day around classes, library study, shared dining and activities within the residential-college community. Chinese language and culture courses help you take part in everyday life beyond English-medium teaching.

Around Xili

Xili offers a university neighbourhood in northern Nanshan, with local cafes, inexpensive meals and green hills nearby. Much of your weekday routine can stay close to campus.

Weekends in Shenzhen

Walk along Shenzhen Bay, visit OCT’s galleries and creative spaces, or explore the city’s parks and food districts. Plan longer excursions around your study schedule and the subtropical weather.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 12 October 2026. The application portal opening is announced for 20 September 2026; next-intake round deadlines remain unconfirmed because the timetable still contains the previous cycle.

The current English exemption guide specifies IB, A Levels and ACT. The Chinese version also retains older SAT/SAT Subject Test wording; discontinued-test conditions are not presented as a current route here. Scholarship guidance on SUSTech’s own admissions site takes precedence over the older QS profile’s blanket full-funding statement. Living costs, competitive grade ranges and scholarship competition are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.