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About SCUT
South China University of Technology (SCUT) — public non-profit university. It is located in Guangzhou, China.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-390. The university is in top-480 of the independent international ranking THE.
SCUT does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Agriculture & Forestry | 119 |
Engineering & Technology | 340 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 476 |
Natural Sciences | 480 |

SCUT tuition fees
The academic year at SCUT is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreign students, the minimal tuition fee at SCUT is 3,838 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at SCUT
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Physical Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Environmental Engineering
Materials Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Computer Science and Technology
Materials Engineering
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
International Economics and Trade
Social Sciences & Management
Business Administration
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Science and Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Food Science and Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Electrical Computer and Engineering
Food Science and Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
Computer Science & IT
Electrical Computer and Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
Software Engineering
Economics & Business Management
Administrative Management
Business Administration

Bachelor degree at SCUT
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 68. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
Master's degree at SCUT
It is impossible to enter SCUT for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
SCUT campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Guangzhou. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. SCUT regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. SCUT graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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