Sun Yat-sen University International Students

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International admissions file

Sun Yat-sen University is a comprehensive research university university in Guangzhou. For international students, its strongest decision points are medicine, business, science, humanities, marine science, admission competitiveness, scholarship fit and the daily-life cost of Guangzhou.

Admission levels

Chinese language / non-degree studyBachelor's programsMaster's programsDoctoral programsVisiting or exchange study where offered

Counselor note

SilkStudy should verify the latest annual prospectus before advising a student, then compare scholarship coverage, language route, city cost and realistic admission probability.

English-taught and international programs

Medicine, business, science and selected graduate programs

Common application materials

Valid passport information page
Highest diploma or expected graduation certificate
Full academic transcripts
Language proficiency proof, such as HSK, IELTS or TOEFL when required
Physical examination form and no-criminal-record certificate
Study plan, personal statement, CV and recommendation letters where required

Language and academic requirements

Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level varying by degree, major and school.
English-taught programs usually require IELTS, TOEFL or proof of prior English-medium education.
Graduate applicants often need recommendation letters, study plan or research proposal; elite programs may add interview or department review.

Application timeline

Most autumn-intake applications open between October and March, with final deadlines often between March and June.
Scholarship tracks normally close earlier than self-funded applications.
Admission, JW form, visa, insurance, dormitory and registration steps should be planned backward from September enrollment.

Cost snapshot

application: Application fee varies by annual notice, commonly around CNY 400-800.
tuition: Tuition varies by degree level, major and language route; confirm from the current annual guide.
accommodation: Dormitory availability and room fees vary by campus and room type; confirm before accepting admission.
insurance: International students normally need approved medical insurance, often around CNY 800/year.
livingCost: Reference living cost: about CNY 2,800-4,800/month; Tianhe is higher, University Town and Panyu are often gentler.

Scholarship routes

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), where the university is an eligible host or pathway

Student-life highlights

Guangzhou is open, practical and delicious, with morning tea, Pearl River nights, trade networks and a strong South China university cluster.

It is friendly to students from Southeast Asia, Africa and the wider trade-facing world.

SilkStudy key university admissions guide batch, organized 2026-07-18

Sun Yat-sen University

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International admissions file

English-taught and international programs

Common application materials

Language and academic requirements

Application timeline

Cost snapshot

Scholarship routes

Majors and degree programs

Campus photos and video

Tuition and living cost

Living, travel, and careers around campus

Nearby housing and daily life

Food and daily rhythm

Tourism and weekends

Internships and careers

Transport and safety

Why students choose this destination

$600-900/month

Cantonese food / Shenzhen tech

Medicine / Business

Cantonese food / Shenzhen tech / Greater Bay Area

City and destination context

Scholarship programs

CSC Scholarship

Guangdong Government Scholarship

Application requirements

Student reviews

Great location for business and trade