Southern University of Science and Technology
Shenzhen · Official website ↗
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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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 | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For outstanding international students, SUSTech offers full scholarships which cover tuition fees, accommodation, insurance and living expenses.”global.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Are all listed programs taught in English? Yes, they are.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (1)“Applicants who pass the initial assessment will be invited to an Online Admissions Test* including physics and math questions”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Chinese Government Scholarship
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12President Scholarship
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable — 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Tuition Waiver Scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Full tuition
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“RMB 30,000 per year toward tuition.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition RMB 30000/Y”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Guangdong Provincial Excellent International Student Scholarship
CNY 10,000 (≈ US$1,500) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: CNY 10,000 (≈ US$1,500) / year
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“RMB 10,000 for one year.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Biomedical Engineering · 4 years Source (2)“Biomedical Engineering”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Biomedical Science Programmes taught in English: Chemistry Programmes taught in English: Computer Science and Technology · 4 years Source (2)“Computer Science and Technology”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Finance · 4 years Source (2)“Finance”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Mathematics and Applied Mathematics · 4 years Source (2)“Mathematics and Applied Mathematics”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Physics · 4 years Source (2)“Physics”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Statistics (reference) |
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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)“No there is not, we do not charge any fees for application.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Please submit the scanned copy of your info page. Your passport should be valid for more than 12 months.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×2 Source (1)“-Please submit TWO recommendation letters.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)“For applicants of any program (UG), CSCA test reports are mandatory.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“-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 ↗ · checked 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
China Scholarship Council (CSC)
CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program (reference)
China Scholarship Council (CSC)
CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program.”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | CNY 2,500 per month (≈ US$375) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | CNY 800 per year (≈ US$120) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (4)
“Tuition RMB 30000/Y”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Food,books and miscellaneous RMB 2500 /M”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Insurance RMB 800/Y”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You are required to purchase student insurance (Package 800RMB for each International student)”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)“All long-term international undergrads are offered a place in our brand-new campus dorms.”infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).