Sun Yat-sen University
About the university
Sun Yat-sen University was founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (National Guangdong University; renamed National Sun Yat-sen University in 1926). Comprehensive research university under the Ministry of Education; Double First-Class Class A. Five campuses in Guangzhou (South—Xingang West Road, North—Zhongshan Er Road, East—Higher Education Mega Center), Zhuhai, and Shenzhen. South Campus (1.24 km²) by the Pearl River, red-brick buildings. About 70 schools/departments, 69,940+ students, 4,722 full-time faculty; 129 undergraduate specialties, 47 postdoctoral stations. Strong in AI, cell biology, computer science, chemistry (US News subject top 30). Zhongshan School of Medicine; Lingnan College (economics, MBA). CSC (Agency 10558) and other scholarships.
Key information
- Location: Guangzhou, CN
- Ranking #10
- QS #331
- THE #201
- US News #85
- National ranking #10
- Institution type: public
Popular faculties
- Sun Yat-sen University was founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (National Guangdong University; renamed National Sun Yat-sen University in 1926). Comprehensive research university under the Ministry of Education; Double First-Class Class A. Five campuses in Guangzhou (South—Xingang West Road
- North—Zhongshan Er Road
- East—Higher Education Mega Center)
- Zhuhai
- and Shenzhen. South Campus (1.24 km²) by the Pearl River
- red-brick buildings. About 70 schools/departments
- 69
- 940+ students
- 4
- 722 full-time faculty; 129 undergraduate specialties
- 47 postdoctoral stations. Strong in AI
- cell biology
- computer science
- chemistry (US News subject top 30). Zhongshan School of Medicine; Lingnan College (economics
- MBA). CSC (Agency 10558) and other scholarships.
Programs (29)
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Law
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Philosophy
- History
- Linguistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Environmental Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Music
Campus life
Five campuses: Guangzhou South (135 Xingang West Road, Haizhu, by Pearl River), North (Zhongshan Er Road), East (Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu), Zhuhai, Shenzhen. South Campus 1.24 km², red brick and green tiles. Dormitories 950–1,650 RMB/month (double–single) or 3,000–9,000 RMB/year on some campuses; limited places, book in advance. 36+76 sports chapters; SYSU-SCC, ACM, math modeling; cultural events. Application fee 400–600 RMB. Career and employment reports published; exact rate check xxgk.sysu.edu.cn.
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: $70 - $430 / per month
Housing options
- international student dormitories (South
- North
- East campuses: single
- double; monthly or semester/yearly rates)
- training apartment
- Chinese students apartments; Zhuhai campus dormitories
Student clubs and organizations
- Student Sports Associations Federation (36 main
- 76 sub-chapters; 18 categories
- ~20
- 000 participants/year)
- fencing
- kayak
- dragon boat
- underwater robot team
- SYSU-SCC (cluster competition)
- ACM programming
- mathematical modeling
- nursing skills competitions
- welcome concerts
- poetry contests
- French festival
- entrepreneurship competitions
Sports
- fencing (national medals)
- kayak (national medals)
- dragon boat
- football
- basketball
- volleyball
- martial arts
- swimming
- marathon
- orienteering; university sports meeting
Career & internships
Internships: University publishes employment quality reports; exact graduate employment rate for SYSU not found in open summaries. Career services and job fairs available. Strong reputation in Guangdong and nationally; many graduates in business, healthcare, tech, and public sector. Check xxgk.sysu.edu.cn and career office for latest data.
Admission requirements
Required tests
- IELTS
- TOEFL
Required documents
- Application form with photo
- notarized diploma and transcripts (Chinese or English)
- HSK certificate (Level V 180+ for bachelor’s; Level IV 180+ for Chinese Language degree; or exemption)
- passport copy; for graduate: two recommendation letters (professors)
- study plan; physical examination form
- no-criminal-record certificate if required. Apply via iso.sysu.edu.cn; documents not returned.
Minimum GPA: 3
Tuition costs
- $2,500 - $12,400 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 30.00%
- Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): apply at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and sysu.17gz.org; Agency 10558. Tiers: undergraduate 30,000 RMB/year, master’s 36,000/year (or 3,000 RMB/month), PhD 42,000/year (or 3,500/month). Covers tuition and living allowance; student pays accommodation, insurance, visa, travel. Age: undergrad under 25, master’s under 35, PhD under 40. No application fee. Deadline typically 30 March; results late July. Contact Office of International Students’ Affairs (iso.sysu.edu.cn).
Quick facts
- Founded: 1924
- Teaching languages: english, chinese
- Study formats: offline
Contact
- Website: https://www.sysu.edu.cn
- [email protected]
- +86-20-84110819