Nearby housing and daily life
Students benefit from Guangzhou's mature transport, food, and commercial services.
University profile
South China University of Technology
华南理工大学
A strong engineering and technology university connected to manufacturing, design, and the Greater Bay Area economy.
Curated profileGuangzhou, GuangdongQS #392
School information
Founded Year
1952
Website
https://www.scut.edu.cn/en
International Students
2,000+
City
Guangzhou
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Majors and degree programs
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EngineeringComputer ScienceBusiness
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Tuition and living cost
Tuition
$3,300-$5,800/year
Dormitory
$900-$1,800/year
City living cost
$600-900/month
Living, travel, and careers around campus
Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.
Food and daily rhythm
Campus and city food options are broad, and daily services are convenient for international students.
Tourism and weekends
The Greater Bay Area gives easy weekend access to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau, and coastal destinations.
Why students choose this destination
A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.
Living cost
$600-900/month
Guangzhou's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.
Travel appeal
Cantonese food / Shenzhen tech
Cantonese food, old neighborhoods, Pearl River nights, and fast access to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Career access
Engineering / Computer Science
Strong for trade, medicine, manufacturing, supply chain, e-commerce, and Greater Bay Area business.
City and destination context
School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou is practical, international, food-rich, and connected to the Greater Bay Area career ecosystem.
View cityGuangdong
Guangdong is ideal for students who want business, medicine, engineering, internships, and fast-moving city life.
View provinceScholarship programs
CSC
CSC Scholarship
Competition: Very high
Coverage
Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.
Eligibility
Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.
Renewal
Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.
Best for
Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.
CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.
University
SCUT International Scholarship
Competition: Medium
Coverage
Usually a school-level tuition waiver, merit award, or partial scholarship. Some universities offer full or high-value freshman awards.
Application requirements
GPA
3.0+ recommended; medicine, engineering, and elite programs may require more.
Language
English-taught programs commonly ask for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
HSK
Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level confirmed by school and major.
Documents
Passport, transcripts, graduation proof, recommendation letters, and study plan are commonly required.
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