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The School of International Education (SIE) is an international student administrative organization of South China University of Technology (SCUT), which integrates with international student education, administration and the academic research. Since its establishment in July 2004, SIE has enjoyed steady growth and has expanded considerably in both its number of student and teaching and researching strength.

Each section of SIE has its own distinctive responsibilities so as to provide better service in student enrolment and administration, the designing and teaching of the Chinese Language programs, as well as accommodation and other consultation services. We handle international student affairs, including recruitment, enrollment, residence permit, management of student profiles, student consultation, accommodation, Chinese teaching and logistics services, etc.

One of SIE’s missions is to provide high value-added language education and training programs to help the international students to improve their competitiveness in the new knowledge-based economy where China plays a significant role. General Chinese is offered on four levels, which students can select according to their language proficiency. It is a course to be completed in 1-2 months, 1 semester or 1 academic year. It helps to build a solid foundation of Chinese proficiency in all four language skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as the study skills required to be a successful student in a university in China. Content-based Chinese programs are designed to, through both Chinese language study and on the field work, provide students professional knowledge on language in the areas of science and technology, IT, business and other applied skills. In addition, we deliver Cultural tour and Summer/Winter Camp programs to meet various needs of our learners.

SIE also offers Undergraduate Programs with Medium of English. The programs are designed for students who would like to pursue high quality degree courses of English as teaching medium, as well as an intercultural experience and exploration in China. All courses are delivered in English by highly qualified lecturers and original English textbooks and teaching materials are used. Students who satisfy all the conditions prescribed by SCUT will be awarded Bachelor degrees. The first batch of programs available includes B.Eng. in Computer Science and Technology, B.A. in International Business and Trade, B.A. in Tourism Management.

Our dedicated teachers had been engaged in teaching international students long before SIE was founded. With over 10 years of practice, our team is enriched in the teaching experiences which lead to profound teaching skills. If you are interested in learning at SIE, please feel free to contact us and we are looking forward to your prospective study in Guangzhou, the heart of Southern China

- Bachelor’s Degree: Chinese as a Foreign Language (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Chinese Language & Communications, Chinese for Business & Trade, Chinese for Tourism), Communication, Advertising, Editing & Publishing Science

- Master’s Degree: Aesthetics, Communication, Chinese Philosophy, Educational Economy & Management, Higher Education Management, Education Technology, Chinese Modern History Study, Develop History of Marxism, Marxism & Social Modernization of China, Foreign Linguistics & Applied Linguistics, Afro-Asian Language & Literature, Ethics, Religions Study, Legal History

South Campus (Air-conditioned)

Single Room: RMB 9,000

Double Room: RMB 5,000

North Campus

Single Room (Non air-conditioned): RMB 6,560

Single Room (Air-conditioned): RMB 13,600

Double Room (Non air-conditioned, 1st floor): RMB 5,000

Double Room (Non air-conditioned, 7th & 8th floors): RMB 7,000

Double Room (Air-conditioned): RMB 8,800

Confucius Institute Scholarship for Students Studying at SCUT

1. Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee and accommodation;

2. Monthly living allowance:

- Short-term study: CNY 1,400

- Bachelor degree students: CNY 1,400

- Master degree students: CNY 1,700

- Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000

3. One-off settlement subsidy:

- Students studying in China for 1 academic year or more: CNY 1,500

- Students studying in China for over 1 semester, but less than 1 academic year: CNY 1,000

4 Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided in case of hospitalization for serious diseases and accidental injuries.

Chinese Government Scholarship For Postgraduate Students Studying at SCUT

Master degree students: CNY 30,400~36,800 yuan per academic year

- Doctoral degree students: CNY 41,600~43,200 yuan per academic year

2. Living allowance and a one-off settlement subsidy;

3. Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;

4. Monthly living allowance:

- Master degree students: CNY 1,700 yuan

- Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000 yuan

Guangzhou, located at the north of the Pearl River delta, is an important trading center as well as a busy port and the capital city of the province of Guandong . The city has an area of over 7434.4 square kilometers and a population of 10.4 million.

The climate of Guangzhou is sub-tropical. The average year-round temperature is 23.2C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 29C. January is the coldest month, with an average of 13C. The rainy season falls between April and August. Average annual rainfall is 1,720 mm.

Like Athens of Greece and Rome of Italy, Guangzhou also has a history of more than 2,200 years.

There are a lot of interesting legends concerning its past. One of the beautiful stories which gives the city its name Goat Town says that five gods riding on five goats brought the first grain to the city. So, it is also known as the City of Five Goats. Besides tales and stories, here and there stand monuments of the city's democratic and revolutionary past. The monument to the Anti British struggle at San Yuan Li is in remembrance of the 1841 uprising against a British invading force. The Huang Hua Gang Park keeps alive the spirit of the 72 martyrs killed in an 1911 uprising against the Manchu dynasty. The National Peasant Movement Institute is the former cadre-training school founded and run by Mao Zedong and Zhou En Lai in 1925-1926. The Guangzhou Memorial Garden is in memory of those who lost their lives during the Communist Uprising in 1927.

Guangzhou is also one of the most important centers of foreign commerce in South China. China Import and Export Fair has been held twice a year in the city since 1957. It is also a cultural center. There are several universities, the Zhongshan University, the South China University of Technology, the Ji-nan University and so on. There are also higher educational establishments. The city is renowned for its arts and crafts, namely the Guang Dong embroidery, ivory-carving and ceramics.

Guangzhou is a beautiful city with an ever-green scenery and flowers blooming all the year round. The city boasts many tourist attractions, among which highlights are White Cloud Hill Scenic Spot. Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou Zoo, Six Banyan Temple and Flowery Pagoda, Dr. Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall, etc. In the Suburbs, there are such scenic spot on Conghua Hot Springs, Xiqiao Hill Scenic spot, Seven Star Crags, and Foshan City. Lots of tourists to Guangzhou like to cover one or two of them for out-of-city pleasure.

"Eating in Guangzhou" has become a popular saying both at home and abroad. Guangzhou ranks first in the number of restaurants and tea-houses in the country. Cantonese cuisine is good in color, fragrance, taste and presentation. In addition, the delicate Cantonese pastry is also well-known for its wide range of varieties, delicious flavor and beautiful color. Cantonese cuisine is among the most famous four in the country.

As for hotel accommodations, there are Garden Hotel, China Hotel, White Swan Hotel, Dongfang Hotel, Nanhu Hotel, the Overseas Mansion, the Overseas Chinese Mansion, the Overseas Hotel and others.

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese as a Foreign Language

Registration Fee

RMB 450

Tuition Fee

RMB 17,600 / academic year