Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Highlights
School Introduction
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies is an university in Guangzhou, China that welcomes international degree-seeking students. It was established in 1995 and has developed a full academic structure across undergraduate, master's and doctoral study. Teaching is delivered in Chinese and English, and the university accepts applications from international candidates through Global Study Consult. Areas of particular academic strength include Comprehensive degree portfolio, Applied Sciences, Business & Management. Verify programme lists, intake dates and fees on the official website at https://gdufs.edu.cn before you apply — GSC re-checks every detail with the admissions office before your file is submitted.
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies traces its academic identity to 1995. Over the following decades the institution expanded its faculties, built graduate schools and opened its programmes to international students. Today it operates as an university within the China higher education system, with degree awards recognised internationally.
Research at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies is organised through its faculties and institutes, with concentrations in Comprehensive degree portfolio, Applied Sciences. Postgraduate applicants are matched with a supervisor whose research area fits their proposal, and GSC supports the supervisor-contact stage for master's and doctoral files.
International students at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies study alongside local peers in Chinese and English-taught classes and are supported by an international student office that handles residence permits, orientation and academic registration. Chinese language tuition is available for students who arrive without HSK certification.
Guangzhou, ChinaEstablished 1995
Admission
Completed application form and passport copy; notarised highest diploma and full academic transcripts (English or Chinese translation); language certificate (HSK 4-5 for Chinese-taught programmes, IELTS 5.5-6.5 or equivalent for English-taught programmes); physical examination record; non-criminal record certificate; study plan or research proposal; two recommendation letters for master's and doctoral study; financial guarantee.
- Degree levels
- bachelor · master · phd
- Teaching languages
- Chinese · English
Programs Offered
Program list on request — contact our admissions desk for the current catalogue.
Popular majors
Fees Structures
| Tuition range | Not published on the university's website — your counsellor requests it in writing |
| Application fee | Set by the university — confirmed before submission |
| Accommodation | Charged per semester by the campus dormitory office |
| GSC service fee | Published transparently on our service fee policy and pricing page. |
Verified from the university's own website on 9/9/2026. Official admissions page
Accommodation
The main campus is located in Guangzhou, giving students access to city transport, student accommodation, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and health services. On-campus or university-arranged housing is normally available to international students in their first year; GSC confirms the current accommodation options and costs for each intake.
Your counsellor requests the current dormitory options, room types and deposit rules in writing from the international students office before you accept an offer.
Facilities
The main campus is located in Guangzhou, giving students access to city transport, student accommodation, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and health services. On-campus or university-arranged housing is normally available to international students in their first year; GSC confirms the current accommodation options and costs for each intake.
Scholarship
Generous subject-based and activity-based scholarships will be provided at the Middle School and High School level, with up to full tuition fee waivers. The application for the Boya Scholarship starts from June to August every year.
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