South China University of Technology

South China University of Technology

Total Students: 73,677
International Students: 1,251
Address: School of International Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou, China

South China University of Technology is located in the economically vibrant Guangdong province, neighboring Hong Kong. In addition to traditionally high-quality disciplines like electronics, IT, machinery and communications, the school has also opened English-taught courses in International Trade and Economics, Computer Engineering at undergraduate level and international MBA, Software Engineering at Master level. These programs have attracted a large number of international students, making South China University of Technology one of the biggest centers of international students in China.

Registration Fee:
RMB 450

Textbooks Fee:
Fee for Text book is included for Chinese program student.

Tuition Fee:

Category Fees
Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Chinese Program One Month (No less than 10 persons) RMB 2,560
Two Months (No less than 10 persons) RMB 4,400
One Semester RMB 8,000
Two semesters (One academic year) RMB 15,200
International Foundation Program One academic year RMB 18,000
Undergraduate Program
Programs in Arts RMB 17,600
Programs in Business Administration & International Trade RMB 19,200
Programs in Science and Technology RMB 21,600
Programs in Art & Design RMB 24,000
Programs of English Conducting RMB 25,000
Graduate Program
(One academic year)
Programs in Arts RMB 21,600
Programs in Business Administration & International Trade RMB 22,400
Programs in Science and Technology RMB 24,000
Programs in Art & Design RMB 28,000
MBA (2 years program) RMB 32,000
Doctorate Programs
(One academic year)
Programs in Business Administration & International Trade RMB 28,000
Programs in Science and Technology RMB 29,600
General Advanced Program
(One academic year)
Programs in Arts RMB 17,600
Programs in Business Administration & International Trade RMB 21,600
Advanced Advanced Program
(One academic year)
Programs in Arts RMB 21,600
Programs in Business Administration & International Trade RMB 25,600

Other Expenses:

Insurance: RMB 600/year

Physical Check-up: About RMB 600/year

Application for Resident Permit: RMB 800/year, RMB400/6 months

Campus Card: RMB 30

In total, for studying at SCUT, you need to prepare a budget as follows:
This amount covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and other related fees:

For one year of Chinese language studies: RMB 36,000

For one year of Bachelor’s degree study in Arts: RMB 38,000

For one year of Bachelor’s degree study in Science or Engineering: RMB 42,000

Bachelor’s Degree Programs (in English)

B.Econ. in International Economics and Trade (in English) 4 years RMB 26,000 per year
B.Eng. in Computer Science and Technology (in English) 4 years RMB 26,000 per year

Master’s Degree Programs (in English)

International MBA (2-year English program) 2 years RMB 44,500 per year
Electrical and Computer Engineering (2-year English program) 2 years RMB 32,000 per year

Accommodation Fees

Items Fees
North Campus Accommodation Fee
(From the beginning of Autumn semester to the end of Spring semester, 10 months in total)
Air-conditioned Single: RMB 13,600
Double: RMB 8,800
Non Air-conditioned Single (1st Floor): RMB 6,560
Double (2nd, 3rd Floor): RMB 7,000
Double (1st Floor): RMB 5,000
Accommodation Fee During the Summer Holiday Air-conditioned Single: RMB 48/day
Double: RMB 30/day
Non Air-conditioned Single (1st Floor): RMB 20/day
Double (2nd, 3rd Floor): RMB 25/day
Double (1st Floor): RMB 15/day
With over 380 rooms and six different room types to choose from, you will find a great place on our North Campus.
All rooms are fully furnished and include individual bathrooms, internet access ports, telephones, TV(except 1st Floor) and air-conditioning in some rooms.
You will also have a fully fitted kitchen, coin-operated laundry facilities, entertainment room and security service in the dormitory building.
South Campus Accommodation Fee
(From the beginning of the Autumn semester to the end of Spring semester, 10 months in total)
Air-conditioned Single Room: RMB9,000
Air-conditioned Double Room: RMB 5,000
Air-conditioned Four-bed Room: RMB 2,800
Accommodation Fee during the Summer Holiday Air-conditioned Single Room: RMB 30/day
Air-conditioned Double Room: RMB 20/day
Air-conditioned Four-bed Room: RMB 15/day
All rooms are fully furnished at South Campus, including individual bathrooms, internet access ports, telephones and air-conditioning. You will also have a fully fitted kitchen, coin-operated laundry facilities, gym room, Ping-pong room, snooker room and security service in the dormitory building.

Notes :
1) All fees are charged in RMB
2) Students may choose to live off campus. Note that international students must register at the local police station within 24 hours of moving into off-campus housing.
3) The tuition and accommodation fees are nonrefundable if a student withdraws from the program.
4) A term’s fee applies when a student stays in the hall for over two months.
5) If a student stays in the dorm for less than one month, the student will be charged as follows:

Air-conditioned Room Type Rate (Per person per day)
Single Room RMB 90
Double Room RMB 50
Non air-conditioned Single Room (the first floor) RMB 50
Double Room (the first floor) RMB 30
Double Room (the seventh & the eigth floor) RMB 40