The program is fully English medium program.
Sun Yat-Sen University
Sun Yat-sen University founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and with an educational tradition spanning over 100 years, is a preeminent research, academic and cultural center and the premier location for talent development in South China. Under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and strongly supported by both the Ministry and Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-sen University has developed into a modern comprehensive university that enjoys a reputation as a top-tier university nationally and a renowned university internationally. With five campuses in the three cities of Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen, and ten affiliated hospitals, the University is striving to become a world-class university and global center of learning.
Built on a solid multidisciplinary foundation of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences, and engineering, Sun Yat-sen University is propelled forward by the continuous pursuit of academic innovation. The University is equipped with a globally aware outlook, and has dedicated itself to being an institution that is “comprehensive, innovative, and open”. The goal of talent cultivation is to nurture students who have both ability and moral integrity, able to cultivate charisma and eager to serve their country. The guiding philosophy is to be oriented toward academic frontiers, oriented toward national major strategic needs, and oriented toward national and regional economic and social development. The basic approach is through the construction of big research teams, big platforms and big projects. The University is pushing forward the transformation from external development to internal development, the transformation from routine development to active development, and the transformation from advantages in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medical sciences to a university where humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences and engineering can integrate and develop while retaining their distinctive characteristics. Now, standing at a new starting point, Sun Yat-sen University strives to foster an academic environment where all disciplines develop distinctively yet systematically, thus blossoming into an institution with influence and impact on a global scale.
Outstanding disciplinary influence: Eighteen disciplines at SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY rank among the world’s top one percent according to ESI 2016, tied for second most among mainland Chinese universities; among these disciplines, eleven ranks in the world’s top 0.5 percent, and two ranks in the world’s top 0.1 percent.
First-rate faculty team: SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY counts twenty members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 42 distinguished professors of the Chang Jiang Scholars Program, and 79 recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars among its faculty. The number of high-level talents ranks in the top among Chinese universities.
High quality talent cultivation: High employment rates and degrees of job satisfaction among alumni and numerous awards in national and international academic contests are indicators which affirm SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY’s role as a leading developer of talent in China.
Continuous increase in scientific research capacity: Annual research funding exceeded RMB 2 billion in 2016, ranked fifth among universities nationwide. As of 2016, the University has 56 projects under the “973 Program” and the Major Scientific Research Program.
National leader in international cooperation and exchange: Sun yat-sen University has signed university-level collaborative agreements with more than 240 universities from 39 countries and regions around the world, including joint platforms and institutes with universities such as FINUCI in France, and Johns Hopkins University in the United States.
Comprehensive medical sciences and outstanding medical service: Sun yat-sen University has ten directly affiliated hospitals (seven general hospitals and three specialized hospitals), which form an extensive and exemplary medical service network. According to the 2015 Best Hospital (Comprehensive) Rankings published by the Hospital Management Institute of Fudan University, Sun yat-sen University has one hospital ranked in the top ten and four hospitals in the top fifty. Among the thirty-seven specialties appraised in the 2015 Best Specialty Rankings, five specialties at Sun yat-sen University have ranked among the top five in their respective fields for seven consecutive years, with twenty specialties ranking among top ten.
Sun yat-sen University ranking at World level is 251-300
Sun yat-sen University ranking at Asia Level was 38
Sun yat-sen University ranking at
World Reputation is 176-200
Sun yat-sen University ranking at Arts and Humanities was
201-250
Sun yat-sen University ranking at Clinical, Pre-Clinical and health was 101-125
Sun
yat-sen University ranking at Engineering and technology was 201-250
Sun yat-sen University ranking at Life Sciences was 301-400
Sun yat-sen University
ranking at Physical Sciences was 201-250
Sun yat-sen University ranking at Social
sciences was 201-250
Sun yat-sen University ranking
at Business and Economics was 10 1-125
Sun yat-sen University ranking at computer science was 251-300
Sun yat-sen University
ranking at Psychology was 401-500
Sun yat-sen University ranking at Emerging Economics was 23
Sun Yat-sen University offers international students Bachelor Degree Programs taught in English: Computer Science and Technology, Tourism Management
1. Qualification for ApplicantsInternational Master of Business Administration (IMBA)-full time, International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)- part time
1. Qualification for ApplicantGuangzhou is the capital and a political, economic, and cultural center of Guangdong Province. It is located in the southeast of Guangdong Province and in the north of the Pearl River Delta. Crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, it is located between longitude 112°57' to 114°3' east and latitude 22°26' to 23°56' north, bordering on the South China Sea, adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao. It is a regional central city in South China, and China's Southern Gateway to the world. Since flowers here blossom all year round, Guangzhou is called "City of Flowers". Guangzhou has other nicknames such as "Yangcheng" (City of Rams) and "Suicheng" (Rice Spike City).
Long History and Source of Modern Chinese RevolutionGuangzhou is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,200 years. As early as the Chou Period, in the 9th century BC, there were exchanges between the Baiyue people of Guangzhou and the people of the Chu State in the middle reaches of Yangtze River. The name "Chu Ting", which was the earliest name of Guangzhou, originated in the 33rd year of Emperor Qin Shihuang (214 BC). Qin unified Lingnan, Nanhai prefecture (the Capital was built at "Panyu") and in the year of 226, in order to strengthen his rule, Sun Quan divided the original Jiaozhou into two parts- Jiaozhou and Guangzhou, name of Guangzhou was established. When the municipal council was set up in 1921, Guangzhou became the city it is today.
The city is also a source of modern Chinese revolution. In this land, many historic events took place including the Sanyuanli Struggle against British invaders, the Huanghuagang Uprising against feudalism and the Guangzhou Uprising which established the Guangzhou Commune. Mr. Sun Yat-sen, a revolutionary forerunner, set up the Huangpu Military Academy and constituted the political parties three times during his tenure as Chief of State. Comrade Mao Zedong ran the Institute of Peasant Movement training multiple cadres of key revolutionaries.
Guangzhou is the home of many celebrities, especially the great figures of China who have initiated changes the modern history of China, such as Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao, leaders of the Reform Movement of the late Qing Dynasty, Hong Xiuquan, leader of the modern Chinese peasant revolution, and Sun Yat-sen, revolutionary leader who overthrew the rule of the Qing dynasty.
EconomyGuangzhou has historically been China's leading commercial port. The city has a 2,000 year history of open trade. Following the implementation of the reform and opening-up policy, the economic development of Guangzhou became vigorous and has scored remarkable achievements. Since 1992, Guangzhou's overall economic strength has risen to the third position among the country's 10 largest cities. Guangzhou has become a city with relatively strong secondary industry and developed tertiary industry. The city has experienced a concerted economic development and, in the past 20 years, Guangzhou's average annual economic growth rate has been more than 14% per annul. In 2006 the GDP of the city reached CNY 623.6 billion and, according to current exchange rates versus registered population, the per-capita GDP of Guangzhou will exceed 11,000 U.S. dollars. With this achievement Guangzhou becomes the first city in China Mainland with a per capita GDP of over 10,000 U.S. dollars.
Education and Human ResourcesGuangzhou is in a leading position in the modernization of IT equipment in schools. More schools than ever before are offering IT courses and, as an example, at present 100% of the junior and senior high schools in Guangzhou have IT classes.
Guangzhou has 60 institutions of higher learning, 24 of which offer MA/MS degrees. Undergraduates number 600,000 and graduates 50,000. Guangzhou Municipal Government has also spared no effort in raising vocational education's share of the educational pie and in cultivating technicians both as students and as teachers. At present, there are 200-plus institutions of vocational training and 200-plus independent R&D organizations. Professional technicians total 700,000 with the total number of primarily-level technicians totaling more than 1,000,000.
The HEMC (Higher Educational Mega Center) is in the southeastern part of Guangzhou, just opposite Pazhou Island. It has a planned area of 43.3 km and has been in use since September, 2004. Ten universities and colleges, including Sun Yat-sen University, have located in the City. This University Mega Center helps to form a cultural environment concentrating and integrating the resources of multiple institutions and educational resources into one location. The center also plays a very positive role in intercollegiate cooperation and the improvement of the quality of teaching as well as the comprehensive cultivation of college students.
TransportationGuangzhou has Southern Airlines, Air China, Eastern Airlines, other major domestic airlines and a number of foreign airlines. The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has over 50 international flight lines and 100 domestic flight lines. The terminal can handle 100 million passengers and 2.5 million tons of cargo per year.
The Jingjiu Railway passes Guangzhou, starting from the Beijing West Railway Station, through 98 cities and counties of Beijing, Guangdong Province, ending at Kowloon of Hong Kong. This north-south railway is 2,553 km. Tibet railroad from Guanzhou to Lhasa was opened on October 1st 2006. To strengthen its transportation capacity, Guangzhou has built a number of intercity express ways, Elevated roads, highway bridges and cross-river tunnels. There are long-distance buses between Guangzhou and the adjacent regions, and express buses between Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Intra-city transportation consists of buses, tramways, special route buses and subways.
Topography and ClimateThe topography is higher in the northeast, lower in the southwest. North and northeast are mountainous area with waters, south is an alluvial plain - the Pearl River Delta. Guangzhou enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate. There is neither intense heat in summer nor severe cold in winter. It enjoys plenty rainfall and evergreen in four seasons. The average temperature is 22.8 °C (73℉), the average relative humidity is about 68%, and the annual rainfall at the urban area is over 1,600 mm.
Foreigners in GuangzhouAccording to rough statistics, the permanent foreign residents in Guangzhou total over 50,000, which would increase with the coming years. Over 30,000 foreign citizens applied for visas in Guangzhou and over 20,000 for residence permits. Involving over 180 countries and regions, the temporary foreign residence registrations reached nearly 900,000, among which about 40,000 foreigners live in tenements or Chinese citizens' residences. The foreigners living in Guangzhou's tenements total up to 15,000, accounting for nearly half of the total and foreigners living in Chinese citizens' residences exceed 8,000, account for 26%. The rest are self-purchased apartments or dormitories. Statistics collected show that there are, annually, over 30,000 foreign experts who have worked at short-term or long-term jobs in Guangzhou in recent years. The Guangzhou Municipal Government has established the Guangzhou Friendship Award especially to commend foreign experts who have worked in Guangzhou and made outstanding contributions to the economic construction and social development of our city. As the highest honor given to foreign experts by the Guangzhou Municipal Government, the award has been presented to 46 foreign experts in the four award presentation events in 1996, 2001, 2004, and 2007.
Tourism and DelicacyGuangzhou has a "multi-purpose, multi-level, complete-service" tourism industry integrating travel service, catering, accommodation, shopping and entertainment. It is a city with more than 2,200 years of history and culture, as well as being a thoroughly modern international metropolis. Its historical relics, scenery, convenient traffic, comfortable shopping environment and first-class services are bound to attract tourists from all over the world. People say "Guangzhou is a gourmet paradise" for here you can find local Guangdong style food, featuring rich color, smell, taste and form, as well as other Chinese and foreign foods. Guangzhou also has a number of five-star hotels and many well-regarded guesthouses, hotels of different grades and other types of accommodations. The "One Day Tour" has become a distinctive mark of Guangzhou.
Population: 12.9 million
Temperature: average 22.8 °C (73℉)
There are three Student Canteens, the No.1 Student Canteen is located next to the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is in the West District of Sun Yat-sen University (SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY). The No. 5 Student Canteen and Chun Hui Yuan are two-story buildings next to the No.351 Student Dormitory in the East District of SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY. (Students can pay for their meals using their Campus Card)
Zi Jing Yuan Restaurant has set up a special place for international students. (10-15 CNY/person/meal)
Time for meals: 7:00-9:30, 11:00-13:00, 17:00-22:00 (Chinese time) The Muslim Canteen is next to the No. 5 Student Canteen in the East District.
There is a supermarket next to the No. 351 Student Dormitory. Opposite of the supermarket is a milk shop. In the shop, there is corn, sausage, biscuits, traditional Chinese rice-pudding, milk, yogurt, eggs, etc.
There are two western style restaurants on campus, the Wing Kwong Hall and the South Lawn Coffee Shop. The restaurants are located aside the main road from the South Gate to the North Gate, next to the library. The Wing Kwong Hall is a little bit more expensive than other places.
The program is fully English medium program.
The living standard here is superior, for example, about 200 USD for your food per month. There is special canteen and western food for international students.
Guangzhou is an international city in China. There are many international flights directly to many countries and regions throughout the world.
Answer: Sun Yat-sen University offers free airport pick-up service to international students in group from the local airport - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the campus. But international students should send detailed departure, transfer, arrival schedule and name of the airport to us minimum 3 days in advance so that the university can pick up without any delay.
Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in the big international airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give international call and domestic call if students need.
Guangzhou has Southern Airlines, Air China, Eastern Airlines, other major domestic airlines and a number of foreign airlines. The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has over 50 international flight lines and 100 domestic flight lines. The terminal can handle 100 million passengers and 2.5 million tons of cargo per year. The Jingjiu Railway passes Guangzhou, starting from the Beijing West Railway Station, through 98 cities and counties of Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei Province, Shandong Province, Henan Province, Anhui Province, Hubei Province, Jiangxi Province and Guangdong Province, ending at Kowloon of Hong Kong. This north-south railway reaches a length of 2,553 km. Tibet railroad from Guangzhou to Lhasa was opened on October 1st 2006. The first passenger train from Guangzhou to Sanya departed from Guangzhou Station on April 17th, 2007. To strengthen its transportation capacity, Guangzhou has built a number of intercity express ways, Elevated roads, highway bridges and cross-river tunnels. There are long-distance buses between Guangzhou and the adjacent regions, and express buses between Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Intra-city transportation consists of buses, tramways, special route buses and subways.
Guangzhou enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate. There is neither intense heat in summer or severe cold in winter. It enjoys plenty rainfall and evergreen in four seasons. The average temperature is 22.8°C (73.04°F), the average relative humidity is about 68%, and the annual rainfall at the urban area is over 1,600 mm.
China is the largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
China has become the second largest economic entity, which has made China an influential role in the global economy.
Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name to keep his surplus money safe. He could also use this account to have his family remit any additional money as required.
Even though the program is instructed in English, but international students must study Chinese language according to Ministry of Education, China. Chinese language classes are just offered in the first two years, three times per week, and international students are required to pass the basic level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language.
The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
Fire: 119
Police Station: 110
Police Station: 110
Telephone Directory:
114
Telephone Repair: 112
Emergency Ambulance: 120
Tianjin University is a fine university with standard syllabus, homely environment and friendly and talented teachers. The teaching process is based on practical knowledge. Assignments, projects and seminars are frequently assigned to enhance student’s knowledge. I thanks to RMC for all your help.
POOJA SINGHAL (AGRA, UP), STUDENT CHINA