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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.

LocationGuangzhou, China
Establishment year1952
Students41,095
International students1,688
Female students39%

Place in ratings

Rating QS2024#394
Rating THE2023#481
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Agriculture & Forestry119
Engineering & Technology340
Life Sciences & Medicine476
Natural Sciences480
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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.

Academic calendarContinuous
Financial AidYes
BachelorForeign3,838USD/year
MasterForeign4,914USD/year

Study programs at SCUT

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Study degreeBEng
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Physical Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Study degreeBEng
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Technology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Environmental Engineering
Study degreeBEng
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Materials Engineering
Study degreeBEng
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Computer Science and Technology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Materials Engineering
Study degreeBEng
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
International Economics and Trade
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Social Sciences & Management
Business Administration
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 68
Other programs
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Science and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Food Science and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Engineering & Technology
Electrical Computer and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Food Science and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Information and Communication Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Computer Science & IT
Electrical Computer and Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Information and Communication Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Software Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 80
Economics & Business Management
Administrative Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration18 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Other programs
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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.

IELTS5.5
TOEFL iBT68

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.

IELTS6
TOEFL iBT80

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.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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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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