Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | RMB 26,000–48,000 per year for international undergraduate programmes (2026) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://iso.sysu.edu.cn/en/application/selffunded/1420575.htm |
Why Sun Yat-sen University stands out
Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, is a comprehensive, research-driven and internationally oriented public university rooted in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, with campuses in Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen and ten affiliated hospitals. Its Office of International Students’ Affairs says the university has 43 national-level research and innovation platforms and 270 provincial or ministerial-level platforms, It covers humanities, sciences, medicine, engineering, agriculture and the arts in one integrated structure.
What you can study
International undergraduates choose from the university’s majors catalogue, which spans the humanities and liberal arts, natural sciences, engineering, agricultural science and medical science. The university also publishes separate enrollment guidelines for international master’s and doctoral students, so graduate study is open to international applicants as well. Its ten affiliated hospitals support strong medical teaching.
International admissions
Undergraduate applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport, a senior high school education or higher, and HSK level 5 with a score of 180 or above, and must take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment before applying online through the university’s international student system. The official guide confirms the Chinese Government Scholarship (Types A and B, including the Silk Road programme), the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship and the Sun Yat-sen University Scholarship for International Students. See the Sun Yat-sen University international undergraduate admissions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degrees can international students study at Sun Yat-sen University?
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are open to international students; the Office of International Students’ Affairs publishes enrollment guidelines for each level.
How much is tuition for international students?
The official 2026 undergraduate guide lists tuition at RMB 26,000 per year for humanities and liberal arts, RMB 33,800 for natural science, engineering and agricultural science, and RMB 48,000 for medical science, per student per academic year.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. The official guide lists the Chinese Government Scholarship (Types A and B), the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship, worth RMB 10,000 as a one-time payment for undergraduates, and the Sun Yat-sen University Scholarship for International Students. Awards are reviewed each year.
What is the student visa process?
Admitted students use the admission letter and the confirmation form for study in China to apply for an X1 visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in their home country, then convert it into a student residence permit within 30 days of entering China.