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Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Location

Main Campus, Shenzhen China (Mainland)

Ranking

# =343QS World University Rankings

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33Undergraduate Programmes

International

1 % International students

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About Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

 

 

About SUSTech

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a public university, founded in the lush hills of Nanshan District, Shenzhen. It is working towards becoming a world-class university excelling in interdisciplinary research, nurturing innovative talents and delivering new knowledge to the world.

An Engine for Economic Growth and Innovation

 

Throughout the entire faculty and staff, there is an inherent belief that curiosity drives learning and research, enabling the world to become a better place. By recognizing its responsibility as an engine for economic development, the university encourages entrepreneurial activities among its faculty and staff.With 26 academic programs now, and more commencing every year to meet the growing demands of future students, SUSTech offers an unparalleled learning and research experience, pushing at both the scientific and technological frontiers. With 690 faculty members, 4029 undergraduate students and 1352 graduate students for the 2018-19 academic year, you can be sure you will be working on something innovative and have your talents cultivated.

As one of China’s newest pioneering research universities, SUSTech is strong believers in the pairing of learning and research. Undergraduates and graduate students receive incredible opportunities to work alongside faculty to tackle and explore fundamental and practical problems of research. With Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the center of the university’s ethos, every student can find their way to stand out.

A Long-Term Vision

 

 

By 2020, an additional six academic colleges will be established, including the Medical School, the Business School and the College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Further to that, the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary research shall be enhanced by the establishment of 26 research centers.

With the vision of the leadership team and a globally trained faculty, SUSTech is resolute in its determination to fulfill its goal of being a world-class higher education research institution with broad societal impacts that advance science and technology in an increasingly global economy.

 

 

About Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

 

 

About SUSTech

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a public university, founded in the lush hills of Nanshan District, Shenzhen. It is working towards becoming a world-class university excelling in interdisciplinary research, nurturing innovative talents and delivering new knowledge to the world.

An Engine for Economic Growth and Innovation

 

Throughout the entire faculty and staff, there is an inherent belief that curiosity drives learning and research, enabling the world to become a better place. By recognizing its responsibility as an engine for economic development, the university encourages entrepreneurial activities among its faculty and staff.With 26 academic programs now, and more commencing every year to meet the growing demands of future students, SUSTech offers an unparalleled learning and research experience, pushing at both the scientific and technological frontiers. With 690 faculty members, 4029 undergraduate students and 1352 graduate students for the 2018-19 academic year, you can be sure you will be working on something innovative and have your talents cultivated.

As one of China’s newest pioneering research universities, SUSTech is strong believers in the pairing of learning and research. Undergraduates and graduate students receive incredible opportunities to work alongside faculty to tackle and explore fundamental and practical problems of research. With Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the center of the university’s ethos, every student can find their way to stand out.

A Long-Term Vision

 

 

By 2020, an additional six academic colleges will be established, including the Medical School, the Business School and the College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Further to that, the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary research shall be enhanced by the establishment of 26 research centers.

With the vision of the leadership team and a globally trained faculty, SUSTech is resolute in its determination to fulfill its goal of being a world-class higher education research institution with broad societal impacts that advance science and technology in an increasingly global economy.

 

 

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University information

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1,348
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Cost of Living

Accommodation
$4,310
Food
$2,290
Transport
$280
Utilities
$1,080

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
833 USD
International
4,425 USD

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is one of the top public universities in Shenzhen, China (Mainland). It is ranked #=343 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SUSTech provides fully-funded scholarships for ALL accepted undergraduates. Master ’ s or PhD students also have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded Graduate Scholarship as well. Undergraduate students are covered in terms of tuition fees, insurance, health checkup, residence permit, living expenses, and accommodation (a total of 36,000 USD across 4 years).
All SUSTech undergraduate degree programmes are taught entirely in English and adopt the “2 + 2” academic model. This model consists of taking foundational courses and general education the first and the second academic years to strengthen their grounding and general knowledge, then in the third academic year at SUSTech, students choose a major according to their strengths and academic requirements. All throughout their undergraduate studies, the university builds a platform for students to utilize and explore current research in a variety of disciplines and fields, and they can participate in frontier research projects with hands-on research beginning in year one.
All international students receive on-campus housing in our new dormitories (opened 2019) which prioritise safety, comfort and convenience.
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