All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, China
"South China's leading comprehensive university, founded by Sun Yat-sen"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#276 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Sun Yat-sen University
Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) was founded in Guangzhou in 1924 by Dr Sun Yat-sen and is one of the leading universities in southern China. It is a public research university under the Ministry of Education and part of Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. SYSU is strong in medicine, biomedical engineering, environmental and atmospheric sciences, and tourism management. It has campuses in Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen.
Rankings & Recognition
#276
Ranked #276 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Sun Yat-sen University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
45.4#
Employer Reputation
39.0#
Faculty / Student
53.4#
Citations / Faculty
72.6#
Intl. Faculty
4.1#
Intl. Students
6.8#
Intl. Research Network
78.4#
Employment Outcomes
38.8#
Sustainability
56.7#
#
Key Facts
1924
Founded
Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shenzhen
Campuses
Chinese, English
Teaching Language
Popular Programs
Clinical Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Science
Atmospheric Sciences
Tourism Management
Business Administration
Application Details
Application Route
Online (apply.sysu.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 400
Intakes
September
Deadline
30 April 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
TOEFL iBT (English-taught Master's)
|
79 (15 each) |
|
IELTS (English-taught Master's)
|
6.5 (5.5 each) |
|
HSK (Bachelor's)
|
HSK 5 (180+) |
|
HSK (Chinese-taught Master's)
|
HSK 5 (180+) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 400
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
39%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SYSU's main South Campus is in Haizhu, Guangzhou, on the south bank of the Pearl River. It also has the North and East campuses in Guangzhou, plus campuses in Zhuhai and Shenzhen.
Campus Details
5
campuses in Guangzhou
Zhuhai
and Shenzhen
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 26 to 33 C
Coldest (Jan): 11 to 19 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Self-funded: Off-campus housing
Scholarship students: On-campus rooms
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (Humanities)
CNY 26,000 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's (Sci/Eng)
CNY 33,800 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's (Medicine)
CNY 48,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
CNY 30,000-55,000 / year
Tuition - PhD
CNY 34,000-65,000 / year
Tuition - IMBA
CNY 109,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
SYSU admits degree students in September. For 2026, applications ran in two rounds: to 28 Feb / 15 Feb, then to 30 April.
Scholarships at Sun Yat-sen University
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Tuition support
SYSU Scholarship for International Students
All Levels
One-time CNY 10,000-30,000
Guangdong Government Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma; HSK 5 (180+)
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5 or HSK 5 (180+)
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT (English-taught Master's)
IELTS (English-taught Master's)
6.5 (5.5 each)HSK (Bachelor's)
HSK (Chinese-taught Master's)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on apply.sysu.edu.cn.
2
Apply online
Register on apply.sysu.edu.cn and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 400 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
SYSU's main South Campus is in Haizhu, Guangzhou, on the south bank of the Pearl River. It also has the North and East campuses in Guangzhou, plus campuses in Zhuhai and Shenzhen.
Master's
4
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Master's
International MBA (IMBA)
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📍 Guangzhou
Master's
Public Administration
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Master's
Nuclear Science and Technology
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📍 Guangzhou
Master's
Atmospheric Sciences
PhD
2
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PhD
Meteorology
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PhD
Space Physics
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