Study in Guangzhou

By Niamh Ollerton Updated Jul 25, 2025

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Introduction

The Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou in the south of the country is an important industrial and trade location with the nickname ‘Factory of the World’.

Universities in Guangzhou that feature in the QS World University Rankings include Sun Yat-sen University.

The size of a city can make a big difference on your study experience. Some students prefer the feel and pace of larger busy cities, while some may prefer a smaller and calmer feel. Guangzhou averages a population of about 13,302,000 residents and covers some 3,843 square kilometres.

Top universities in Guangzhou

Rank

University

QS World University Rank

The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong Kong

=258

QS World University Rank

Sun Yat-sen UniversityGuangzhou

=342

QS World University Rank

South China University of TechnologyGuangzhou

=483

QS World University Rank

Jinan University (China)Guangzhou

Guangzhou's QS Best Student Cities performance

Affordability rank	25
Desirability rank	116
Employer Activity rank	=112
Student Mix rank	103
Student View rank	125

Testimonials

"I formed such great bonds with my teammates and our mentor, it was an absolute pleasure collaborating with such remarkable individuals"

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Caryn CallistaChinese University of Hong Kong student, Future17 participant

“It’s exciting to work alongside experts in the field, where I get to learn and contribute to technologies that could help reshape the future.”

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Tanika DuivenvoordenUniversity of Queensland student, Future17 participant

"Canada offers a high quality of life and student experience, known for its peace, safety, and stunning natural beauty, especially in Vancouver"

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Nidhi Mohan KamalMBA student, UBC Sauder School of Business

"CUHK’s MBA programme provided me with the stepping stone into a larger sports Asian market wherein I could leverage the large alumni network to make the right connections for relevant discussions and learning."

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Abhinav Singh BhalChinese University of Hong Kong graduate

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Mainland China

Written by

Niamh Ollerton

Niamh is Deputy Head of Content at QS (TopMBA.com; topuniversities.com), creating and editing content for an international student audience. Having gained her journalism qualification at the Press Association, London and since written for different international publications, she's now enjoying telling the stories of students, alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs and organizations from across the globe.