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.
Ranking
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
Courses Offered
Life sciences
- Veterinary Science
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Sport Science
- Biological Sciences
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Archaeology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Education
Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- chemical Engineering
General Engineering
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
- Communication & Media Studies
- geography
Computer science
Law
Psychology
ADMISSION PROCEDURE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Bachelor Degree/Undergraduate Programs in English Medium
Sun Yat-sen University offers international students Bachelor Degree Programs taught in
English: Computer Science and Technology, Tourism Management
1. Qualification for Applicants
- Non-Chinese citizen
- igh school graduate
-
18 – 45 years of age
-
Healthy
- Score of English: B at least for non-native English speaker
2. Application Documents
- Application Form
- Scan copy of passport
- Scan copy of diploma and transcript for senior high school
- Scan copy of score of English
- Other required documents
4. Intake Every Year:
Master Degree/Postgraduate/PG Programs in English Medium
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)-full time, International Master of
Business Administration (IMBA)- part time
1. Qualification for Applicant
- Non-Chinese citizen
- University degree holder
- Recommendation letters from two associate professors or professors
- Under 35 years of age
- Healthy
- Score of English: B at least for non-native English speaker
2. Application Materials
- Application Form
- Scan copy of passport
- Scan copy diploma and transcript for undergraduate programs
- Scan copy of English Proficiency
- Personal resume
- Two recommendation letters from two associate professors or professors
- Other required documents
Sun Yat-Sen University fee structure
Note:
- 1 RMB = Rs.11(it may vary)
- Mentioned fee are approximate and it may change as per the change in currency
ADVANTAGES:
Brief Introduction
Guangzhou 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 Revolution
Guangzhou 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.
Economy
Guangzhou 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 Resources
Guangzhou 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.
Transportation
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, 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 Climate
The 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 Guangzhou
According 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 Delicacy
Guangzhou 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℉)
Canteen
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.
Western Style Restaurant
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak
Chinese, can I be instructed in English?
The program is fully English medium program.
How is the living standard in Guangzhou city? What about the canteen
in the University?
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.
How can I arrive in Guangzhou city, the location of University?
Guangzhou is an international city in China. There are many international flights
directly to many countries and regions throughout the world.
Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the
University?
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.
How can I exchange some Chinese currency for my pocket money when I
just arrived in China?
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.
How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Guangzhou City?
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.
How is the climate in Guangzhou City?
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.
How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
China is the largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
China has become the second largest economic entity, which has made China an
influential role in the global economy.
Can a student open a Bank Account?
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.
Is learning Chinese language compulsory?
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.
What is the voltage used in China?
The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
Useful public contact number in China:
Fire: 119
Police Station: 110
Police Station: 110
Telephone Directory:
114
Telephone Repair: 112
Emergency Ambulance: 120