Quick Summary
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), in Shenzhen, China, is a public research university that has shaped higher education since 2011. Ranked #284 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 9315 students including 3.5% from outside China. Known for strengths in Materials Science, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
SUSTech offers a high faculty-to-student ratio, English-medium instruction in STEM, and a strategic location in China's Silicon Valley (Shenzhen).
Subject Strengths
Materials SciencePhysics & AstronomyChemistryBiological SciencesEngineering - Electrical & Electronic
Founded2011
TypePublic Research University
Total Students9315
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio5.5
CampusUrban / Suburban
Campus Size490 acres
Affiliated HospitalsSUSTech Hospital, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#284
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#177
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101-150
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Programs
Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Robotics
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3.0
GREOptional
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong STEM background and high academic scores in Mathematics and Physics. International applicants should highlight research potential and cross-cultural adaptability.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Renminbi
UG Tuition
¥30,000/yr
per year · CNY
Living Cost
¥45,000/yr
per year · CNY
PG Tuition
¥40,000/yr
per year · CNY
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥75,600/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CNY
Scholarships AvailableChinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Guangdong Government Scholarship, SUSTech Freshman Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable for high-achieving international students
Work-StudyAvailable on-campus
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electronic Information Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Mathematics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
97%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Huawei, Tencent, DJI, and BYD in Shenzhen
Industry Connections
Shenzhen High-Tech Industrial ParkTech giants in the Greater Bay Area
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, Tennis courts, Indoor gyms, Football fields
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Entrepreneurship Society, Arts Group, Model United Nations
Library Resources
SUSTech Library with extensive digital scientific databases and 24/7 study zones
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, and HEC Paris
Summer Programs
Global Summer School on Innovation and Entrepreneurship