Sun Yat-sen University Highlights
School Introduction
Founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, this Guangzhou-based university is southern China's leading comprehensive institution, strong in medicine and business.
Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaEstablished 1924
Admission
Completed application form, passport, academic certificates and transcripts, language certificate (HSK or English proficiency), recommendation letters, physical examination form, police clearance and financial statement.
- Degree levels
- bachelor · master · phd
- Teaching languages
- English · Chinese
Programs Offered
Bachelor's programs
| Program | Language | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | English / Chinese | 4 years | USD 2,500 – 4,500 / year |
| Clinical Medicine | English / Chinese | 4 years | USD 2,500 – 4,500 / year |
| Marine Science | English / Chinese | 4 years | USD 2,500 – 4,500 / year |
| Public Health | English / Chinese | 4 years | USD 2,500 – 4,500 / year |
Master's programs
| Program | Language | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | English | 2–3 years | USD 3,000 – 6,000 / year |
| Clinical Medicine | English | 2–3 years | USD 3,000 – 6,000 / year |
| Marine Science | English | 2–3 years | USD 3,000 – 6,000 / year |
| Public Health | English | 2–3 years | USD 3,000 – 6,000 / year |
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 9/2/2026. Official admissions page
Accommodation
Most Chinese universities give priority to international students for on-campus dormitory places, with single and shared rooms allocated per semester. Off-campus renting is possible where the university permits it.
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
Campus facilities typically include libraries, laboratories, sports centres, canteens with halal and international options, medical clinics and dedicated international student services.
Scholarship
The scholarship covers tuition fees, university dormitory, and comprehensive medical insurance. The coverage and its standard are subject to the document released by CSC in the same year.
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