SYSUGuangzhou, China
International undergraduate studySun Yat-sen University
中山大学
A century of discovery in the Greater Bay Area
- Founded 1924
- Project 985
- Project 211
- Double First-Class
01/ 11Overview
A remarkable place to begin.
Founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen. A comprehensive research university rooted in Guangzhou, with campuses across three cities in the Greater Bay Area.
Explore SYSU’s story and strengths
A broad research foundation
Choose from a major research university’s international catalogue, including medicine, computing and marine science, within a long-established academic community.
A historic campus identity
Guangzhou’s South Campus combines red-brick heritage buildings, mature trees and a century of university history beside the Pearl River.
A Greater Bay Area setting
Programmes span Guangzhou, coastal Zhuhai and Shenzhen, giving your campus choice a distinct city setting in southern China.
02/ 11Language requirements
What language do you need?
Chinese language HSK 5 · 180+ For direct undergraduate entry
English language No English-taught degree listed All listed undergraduate options require Chinese
03/ 11Entry requirements
Your grades. Your starting point.
Official requirementPublished by SYSU
Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target
Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.
SYSU requires high-school graduation or equivalent and excellent academic results, but publishes no general A-Level, IB, SAT, ACT or UEC cut-off. The planning ranges below are provisional; medicine and technical subjects need strong relevant school results.
04/ 11CSCA
Do you need CSCA?
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
05/ 11Admission routes
Find your way in.
Application dates & eligibility
06/ 11Application process
From application to arrival.
Choose your programme
Choose your programme, campus group and funding channel. You may rank up to six main-catalogue choices and must say whether you accept reassignment; broad categories lead to major selection within the school.
Documents that deserve an early start
Application materialsStudy plan
CSC / university scholarship
Two recommendation letters
CSC / university scholarship
Scholarship nomination
University scholarship only
All other required documents
07/ 11Subjects
What will you study?
Browse all 110 options
08/ 11Annual budget
What will one year cost?
Tuition
RMB / year26,000Published tuition referenceAccommodation
RMB / year21,600Living-cost estimateFood
RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimateTransport
RMB / year2,400Living-cost estimateOther costs
RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimateWhat’s included in the estimate?
09/ 11Scholarships
Big ambitions. Extra support.
National awardChinese Government Scholarship
FundingFull fundingCompetition*Very high
Chinese Government Scholarship
University awardSYSU International Student Scholarship
FundingThree funding tiersCompetition*High
SYSU International Student Scholarship
Provincial awardGuangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship
FundingRMB 10,000 · one timeCompetition*High
Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship
The 2026 pre-entry calls are closed; no 2027 call is confirmed. Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates, with no published acceptance rates.
Silk Road countries & eligible majors
10/ 11Accommodation
Find your Guangdong base.
On campusInternational student dormitories
Arranged for CSC and SYSU university scholarship recipients.
Scholarship allocation
International student dormitories
Off campusPrivate rental in your campus city
Self-funded students must arrange accommodation independently.
Required for self-funded study
Private rental in your campus city
Have a housing backup. Self-funded applicants need a private housing plan before travel. Scholarship applicants should confirm their allocated campus, room and charges; SYSU’s university award does not pay accommodation costs.
11/ 11Student life
A campus to call home. A city to discover.
Guangzhou after class
Guangzhou combines Cantonese food, older Lingnan neighbourhoods and a modern Pearl River skyline. Expect warm, humid weather and rainy summer days; shaded streets and the riverfront give a gentler pace beyond the classroom.
Campus rhythm
Guangzhou’s South Campus brings together shady paths, red-brick buildings and Pearl River surroundings. Your daily teaching location may instead be North, East, Zhuhai or Shenzhen; build your routine around the site on your offer.
Around your neighbourhood
In Guangzhou’s Haizhu district, everyday food, tea shops and local streets offer a change of pace after study. Zhuhai and Shenzhen have different campus surroundings, so choose housing for your actual teaching location.
Weekends in Guangdong
For Guangzhou students, the Pearl River promenade and Canton Tower area make an easy city outing. Zhuhai offers a coastal setting, while Shenzhen has its own parks and waterfront; leave inter-city trips for a free day.
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