Southern University of Science and Technology
Shenzhen · Site officiel ↗
Southern University of Science and Technology is in Shenzhen, China; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: CNY 30,000 (≈ US$4,500) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: A-levels A or above in Mathematics and Physics, B or above in another STEM subject; High school diploma awarded before June of enrollment year; IB Diploma 36 points, including HL Physics and HL Mathematics. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75. Applying: application fee CNY 0. Scholarships: 4 from the university; government scholarships: Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program, Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CNY 30,000 per year (≈ US$4,500) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 4 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program, Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: A or above in Mathematics and Physics, B or above in another STEM subject. High school diploma: awarded before June of enrollment year. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL 75, Duolingo 95. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Shenzhen · 20 km from SZX airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Holders of a student residence permit may work part-time or intern off campus only with the university's approval and with remarks added to the residence permit by the exit-entry administration stating the location and duration; without the remarks, off-campus work or internships are not allowed. |
| After graduation | No general post-study work visa; outstanding bachelor's graduates of key Chinese universities engaged in innovation or start-up activities may apply for a residence permit valid for 2-5 years. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mérite (reference)Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Apart from the President Scholarship which is only for international students (please visit here to find out more), you may also apply for other scholarships from the Residential Colleges.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For outstanding international students, SUSTech offers full scholarships which cover tuition fees, accommodation, insurance and living expenses.”global.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IETLS(6.0 or above)/TOFLE(75 or above)/Duolingo(95 or above)score report (obtained within last 2 years) are required, waived for nationalities from the UK, USA, Austrilia, New Zealand.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Yes, you must. IETLS ( 6.0 or above ) /TOFLE ( 75 or above ) /Duolingo ( 95 or above ) score report (obtained within last 2 years) are required, waived for native English speakers.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For international students, we offer courses taught in English by a highly internationalised faculty with over 90% having work or educational experience at an overseas institution.”global.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Are all listed programs taught in English? Yes, they are.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants who pass the initial assessment will be invited to an Online Admissions Test* including physics and math questions”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Chinese Government Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Coût total des études
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (2)
“Tuition: RMB 30,000 per year; monthly stipend: RMB 2,500; housing allowance: RMB 7,200 per year; insurance: RMB 800 per year.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants are advised to obtain a SUSTech offer before applying through the Chinese embassy or consulate in their home country. Confirm the application route and deadline with the relevant embassy or consulate.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12President Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Coût total des études
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“RMB 68,000 per year. Covers tuition, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses for the four-year undergraduate program, subject to continued eligibility.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must successfully complete the SUSTech online test and interview. No separate scholarship application is required; eligible offer holders are automatically considered. Scholarship details are provided with the offer letter.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Apart from the President Scholarship which is only for international students (please visit here to find out more), you may also apply for other scholarships from the Residential Colleges.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Tuition Waiver Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“RMB 30,000 per year toward tuition.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition RMB 30000/Y”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must successfully complete the SUSTech online test and interview. No separate scholarship application is required; eligible offer holders are automatically considered. Scholarship details are provided with the offer letter.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Guangdong Provincial Excellent International Student Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: CNY 10,000 (≈ US$1,500) / an
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“RMB 10,000 for one year.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“First-year students are included in the candidate pool by default. Further instructions are provided after the SUSTech admission offer is issued.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Biomedical Engineering · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Biomedical Engineering”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1. Study length: 4 years. The academic credit system of SUSTech allows flexible study years, but not less than 3 years or more than 6 years”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Biomedical Science Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Biomedical Science”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Chemistry Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Chemistry”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Computer Science and Technology · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science and Technology”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1. Study length: 4 years. The academic credit system of SUSTech allows flexible study years, but not less than 3 years or more than 6 years”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Finance · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Finance”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1. Study length: 4 years. The academic credit system of SUSTech allows flexible study years, but not less than 3 years or more than 6 years.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Mathematics and Applied Mathematics · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Mathematics and Applied Mathematics”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1. Study length: 4 years. The academic credit system of SUSTech allows flexible study years, but not less than 3 years or more than 6 years”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Physics · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Physics”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1. Study length: 4 years. The academic credit system of SUSTech allows flexible study years, but not less than 3 years or more than 6 years”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Statistics (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Statistics”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | CNY 0 one-time Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “No there is not, we do not charge any fees for application.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants who pass the Online Admissions Test will be invited to be interviewed by members from the Admissions Committee of SUSTech”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IETLS(6.0 or above)/TOFLE(75 or above)/Duolingo(95 or above)score report (obtained within last 2 years) are required, waived for nationalities from the UK, USA, Austrilia, New Zealand.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Please submit the scanned copy of your info page. Your passport should be valid for more than 12 months.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words in length, be written in English and be your own work.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×2 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “-Please submit TWO recommendation letters.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For applicants of any program (UG), CSCA test reports are mandatory.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “-Original Transcript should be provided in your native language, covering all years of study in high school or university if relevant.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in China
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
Sources (5)
“It is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior scholars. An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home countries.”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Scholarship Coverage — 1. Tuition fees; 2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy; 3. Stipend: Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year; CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program (reference)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (5)
“The program is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China that are directly ***ed and recommended by designated Chinese universities.”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program.”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Scholarship Coverage — 1. Tuition fees; 2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy; 3. Stipend: Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program”campuschina.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | CNY 30,000 per year (≈ US$4,500) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | CNY 2,500 per month (≈ US$375) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | CNY 800 per year (≈ US$120) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (4)
“Tuition RMB 30000/Y”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Food,books and miscellaneous RMB 2500 /M”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Insurance RMB 800/Y”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You are required to purchase student insurance (Package 800RMB for each International student)”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All long-term international undergrads are offered a place in our brand-new campus dorms.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Holders of a student residence permit may work part-time or intern off campus only with the university's approval and with remarks added to the residence permit by the exit-entry administration stating the location and duration; without the remarks, off-campus work or internships are not allowed. government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Where a foreigner holding a residence permit for students intends to work part-time or take internship outside the school/university, the applicant shall, with the approval of the school/university, apply to the exit and entry departments of public security organs for remarks on residence permit”en.nia.gov.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Foreigners holding student-type residence permits without the required remarks shall not be allowed to work or take internship outside the school/university.”en.nia.gov.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | No general post-study work visa; outstanding bachelor's graduates of key Chinese universities engaged in innovation or start-up activities may apply for a residence permit valid for 2-5 years. (reference) government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For outstanding foreign students who have obtained a bachelor's degree or above from key universities in China and are engaged in innovation activities or business start-up in China, the applicant may apply for residence permits valid for 2-5 years”en.nia.gov.cn ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Lieu
| City / state | Shenzhen |
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| Nearest major airport | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), about 20 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q7568723 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).