Guangzhou University – GZU

Guangzhou University - GZU

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About Guangzhou University

Guangzhou University is a comprehensive university named after the third largest city in China – Guangzhou. It is a high-level university developed under the support of both the Guangdong province and Guangzhou city. The university was forged through the merger of five institutions of higher education in 2000 and can trace its history to over 90 years. Bestowed with the advantage of its location in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Guangzhou University is fulfilling its mission and making break-through strides in its endeavor to reform and innovate. The university sends over 3500 students overseas over the past three years to study abroad and has established three Confucius Institutes, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST (GZ)) and the Alliance of Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU).

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About Guangzhou University Campus

Founded in 2000 through the merger of five institutions, Guangzhou University is a comprehensive public university located in Guangzhou.
Ranked among the top universities in southern China, it is gaining national recognition for its academic and research excellence.
GZU is part of China’s “Double First-Class” initiative, aiming to enhance its world-class academic programs and research capabilities.
Known for its strong programs in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and business management.
The university has multiple campuses in Guangzhou, with a student population of over 30,000, including a growing international community.
GZU is recognized for its contributions to research and innovation, particularly in smart city development, urban sustainability, and environmental engineering.

World University Rankings

999th

Asia University Rankings

234th

Chinese University Ranking

97th

All Course & Majors:

Schools	Majors （Taught in Chinese）	Undergraduate Programs	Master Program	PhD Program
School of Economics and Statistics	Applied Economics	✓	✓
School of Economics and Statistics	Statistics	✓	✓	✓
Law School (Lawyers College)	Law	✓	✓
School of Marxism	Marxist Philosophy	✓	✓
School of Marxism	Marxist Theory	✓	✓
School of Education (Teachers College)	Education	✓	✓	✓
School of Education (Teachers College)	Doctor of Education			✓
School of Physical Education	Physical Education	✓	✓
School of Humanities	Sociology	✓	✓
	Psychology	✓	✓
	Chinese History	✓	✓
School of Foreign Studies	Chinese Language and Literature	✓	✓
School of Foreign Studies	English Language and Literature	✓	✓
School of Journalism & Communication	Journalism	✓	✓
School of Management	Business Management	✓	✓	✓
School of Management	Public Management	✓	✓
School of Tourism (Sino-French School of Tourism)	Tourism Management	✓	✓
School of Music and Dance	Music and Dance	✓	✓
School of Music and Dance	Theatre and Film Studies	✓	✓
School of Fine Arts and Design	Fine Arts	✓	✓
School of Fine Arts and Design	Design	✓	✓
School of Mathematics and Information Sciences	Mathematics	✓	✓	✓
School of Physics and Material Sciences	Theoretical Physics	✓	✓
	Condensed Matter Physics	✓	✓
	Materials Science and Engineering	✓	✓
	Astronomy	✓	✓	✓
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Chemistry	✓	✓
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering and Technology	✓	✓
School of Geography and Remote Sensing	Geography	✓	✓
School of Life Sciences	Biology	✓	✓
School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	Mechanics	✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering	✓	✓
	Information and Communication Engineering	✓	✓
School of Computer Sciences and Cyber Engineering	Cyberspace Security	✓	✓	✓
School of Architecture and Urban Planning	Architecture	✓	✓
School of Architecture and Urban Planning	Urban and Rural Planning	✓	✓
School of Civil Engineering	Civil Engineering	✓	✓	✓
School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering	Environmental Science and Engineering	✓	✓

Fees

Fees	Programe	Amount	Occurrence
Application Fee		CNY 600	Only First Year
Tuition Fees	Undergraduate Programs	CNY 18,000 – 20,000	Per Year
	Masters Programs	CNY 20,000	Per Year
	PhD Programs	CNY 30,000	Per Year
Accommodation	Single Room	CNY 10,950	Per Year
	Double Room	CNY 5,475	Per Year
	All the rooms are furnished and include individual bathroom, water heater, air-conditioner, internet access and optional paid central heating. Public kitchen and laundry facilities are in the dormitory buildings.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance		CNY 800	Per Semester
Physical Examination		CNY 400	Only First Year
Residence Permit		CNY 400	per year

Scholarships

Scholarships Name	Guangdong Government Scholarship
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Undergraduate	CNY 10,000/Year	Per Academic Year
Master Program	CNY 20,000/Year	Per Academic Year
PhD Program	CNY 30,000/Year	Per Academic Year

Application Requirements:

Citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China complying with the relevant regulations set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC;
Applicants for Bachelor’s programs should be Senior school certificate holders and under the age of 25;
Applicants for Master’s programs should be Bachelor’s degree holders and under the age of 35;
Applicants for PhD programs should be Master’s degree holders and under the age of 40;
In good health, both mentally and physically.

Application Materials

All application documents in languages other than English or Chinese must be notarized in English or Chinese. All documents shall be submitted online:

- Passport home page;
- Official degree certificate;
- Official transcripts;
- A study plan of at least 1,200 words;
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Language proficiency certificates:
1. TOEFL≥80, IELTS≥ 6.0 or Duolingo English Test ≥ 90;
2. University Statement for program instruction language if their previous degree is from English-taught programs in non-English speaking countries;
3. No certificates when the applicant’s first language is English or their previous degree is from universities in English speaking countries;
4. Chinese taught applicant need HSK4≥180 or above for Bachelor students, HSK5≥180 or above for Masters & PhD students
- A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (usually issued within 6 months before the application submission date);
- Non-criminal record report, should be attested from Chinese embassy of your country (usually issued within six months before the application submission date);
- Bank Statement (at least CNY 30,000 or equivalent foreign currency);
- Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

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