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Sun Yat-sen University

中山大学

A major comprehensive university in South China with strengths in medicine, business, sciences, and international exchange.

Curated profileGuangzhou, Guangdong软科中国排名 13

Thông tin trường

Founded Year

1924

Website

https://www.sysu.edu.cn/sysuen

International Students

3,500+

City

Guangzhou

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International graduate admissions file

Sun Yat-sen University is a comprehensive research university in the Greater Bay Area in Guangzhou. In the SilkStudy China top-50 graduate track, it is especially worth checking for master's and doctoral applicants interested in medicine, business, science, humanities, scholarship fit, supervisor match and realistic admission probability.

Admission levels

Master's degree programs for international studentsDoctoral degree programs for international studentsResearch, visiting or exchange study where offeredChinese language bridge route when the target program is Chinese-taught

Counselor note

For master's applicants, compare program language, scholarship quota and employability. For doctoral applicants, start with supervisor fit, research proposal quality and funding route, then verify the current official prospectus.

English-taught and international programs

medicine and related master's / doctoral programs
business and interdisciplinary graduate research where offered
science or China-focused programs subject to the annual catalog
English-taught options, joint institutes and professional degrees must be checked against the current program list

Common application materials

Valid passport information page and recent ID photo
Highest diploma or expected graduation certificate, plus full academic transcripts
Master's applicants usually prepare two recommendation letters; doctoral applicants should also prepare a research proposal and supervisor-fit materials
Language proof: HSK for Chinese-taught programs, or IELTS / TOEFL / prior English-medium proof for English-taught programs
Physical examination form, no-criminal-record certificate and financial or scholarship documents where required
Portfolio, writing sample, publication list, supervisor acceptance or interview materials when required by the school or department

Language and academic requirements

Chinese-taught master's and doctoral programs normally require HSK; many top universities ask for higher levels by discipline.
English-taught programs normally require IELTS, TOEFL or accepted proof of previous English-medium education.
Doctoral admission is strongly affected by research fit, supervisor capacity, publications or research potential, not only GPA.
Medical, law, finance, architecture, design and MBA-type programs may have extra professional requirements.

Application timeline

Autumn-intake graduate applications often open from the previous October to the following spring.
CSC and high-coverage scholarship tracks usually close earlier than self-funded applications.
Doctoral applicants should contact potential supervisors and prepare research materials before the deadline window.
After admission, plan JW form, visa, insurance, housing and registration backward from September enrollment.

Cost snapshot

application: Application fee varies by university and annual notice, commonly around CNY 400-800 for graduate applications.
tuition: Graduate tuition varies by degree, discipline and language route. Professional degrees, medicine, MBA and English-taught programs can be higher.
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; university-town housing can be gentler than central business districts.

Scholarship routes

CSC Scholarship
Guangdong Government Scholarship

Student-life highlights

Guangzhou gives graduate students access to university labs, libraries, academic seminars and Chinese-language practice in daily life.

Sun Yat-sen University's China ranking reference is 13; use it together with discipline strength, supervisor fit and scholarship coverage instead of ranking alone.

SilkStudy can help students compare full-scholarship, partial-scholarship and low-cost routes before choosing a final application list.

SilkStudy top-50 China graduate admissions prospectus layer, organized from 2026 China ranking scope and official annual graduate-admission verification workflow. Always verify the current university notice before submission.

Majors and degree programs

Bachelor, Master, PhD, and language-program data will continue to be expanded through the CMS.

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Tuition and living cost

Tuition

$3,500-$6,500/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.

Nearby housing and daily life

Guangzhou offers convenient urban living, diverse food, and access to the Greater Bay Area.

Food and daily rhythm

Cantonese food, international restaurants, halal options, and delivery services are widely available.

Tourism and weekends

Students often visit Shamian Island, Canton Tower, museums, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Internships and careers

The city is strong for trade, medicine, finance, logistics, e-commerce, and multinational internships.

Transport and safety

Metro coverage is strong and the city is experienced with international visitors.

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

Medicine / Business

Strong for trade, medicine, manufacturing, supply chain, e-commerce, and Greater Bay Area business.

Youth lifestyle

Cantonese food / Shenzhen tech / Greater Bay Area

A strong study destination is not only classrooms; it should help students explore the city, meet people, and build real memories of China.

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.

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Guangdong

Guangdong is ideal for students who want business, medicine, engineering, internships, and fast-moving city life.

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Chương trình học bổng

Học bổng Chính phủ Trung Quốc

CSC Scholarship

Mức cạnh tranh: Rất cao

Mức hỗ trợ

Thường là tuyến hỗ trợ mạnh nhất, có thể gồm học phí, ký túc xá, sinh hoạt phí và bảo hiểm y tế tùy bậc học và quy định năm đó.

Điều kiện

Cần thành tích tốt, hồ sơ đầy đủ, ngành phù hợp, đáp ứng tuổi/bậc học, năng lực ngôn ngữ và xét duyệt theo kênh chính thức.

Gia hạn

Thường được xét lại hằng năm theo học tập, chuyên cần, kỷ luật và quy định học bổng.

Phù hợp với

Phù hợp với hồ sơ học thuật mạnh, kế hoạch học tập rõ và chuẩn bị sớm.

Suất CSC thay đổi theo trường, bậc học, ngành, quốc gia và năm; cần xác minh Type A / Type B.

Học bổng tỉnh/thành phố

Guangdong Government Scholarship

Mức cạnh tranh: Cao

Mức hỗ trợ

Thường hỗ trợ giảm học phí, thưởng một lần hoặc hỗ trợ sinh hoạt một phần; mức hỗ trợ thay đổi theo địa phương và năm tuyển sinh.

Điều kiện

Thường yêu cầu học lực tốt, hạnh kiểm tốt, ngôn ngữ phù hợp và được trường hoặc cơ quan địa phương xét chọn.

Gia hạn

Có thể là một năm, xét hằng năm hoặc theo thành tích tùy quy định địa phương.

Phù hợp với

Phù hợp với sinh viên sẵn sàng chọn trường khu vực mạnh và thành phố chi phí thấp hơn.

Cần kiểm tra số tiền, hạn nộp và điều kiện gia hạn theo thông báo mới nhất của trường.

Yêu cầu đăng ký

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.

Đánh giá của sinh viên

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Great location for business and trade

Đã xác minh

Linh P. - Vietnam - Business

Guangzhou is active and international. It is a good place to understand business in South China.

Ưu điểm

Business environment, food, city access

Điểm cần lưu ý

Humid weather takes adjustment

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