Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) was founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, with an educational tradition spanning over 100 years. As a university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China, SYSU has become a first-class domestically and internationally renowned modern comprehensive university with the strong support of both the Ministry of Education of China and Guangdong Province. Now it is composed of five campuses located in the three cities of Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen, and ten affiliated hospitals. SYSU is marching towards a world-class university and striving to become a global academic center.
In accordance with the relevant documents stipulated by the Ministry of Education and other relevant departments as well as the actual conditions of SYSU, this guide is formulated as follows.
Ⅰ. Eligibility
1. Applicants should be non-Chinese with a valid foreign passport and meet the requirements stipulated in the Notice of Regulating Admission of International Students in Colleges and Universities ([2009] No.83, attachment 1).
2. Applicants should be in good health and meet the physical standards that are required for applying for a student visa or residence permit.
3. Applicants should be high school graduates or above.
4. Applicants should be friendly to China, hardworking and diligent in their studies with excellent academic performance, upstanding and law-abiding, without any records of violations of the rules and regulations of their school, or any other security penalties or criminal records.
5. Language Proficiency
(1) Applicants should have an HSK (level V) certificate (with 180 points or above). Those who apply for major of Chinese Language should have an HSK (level IV) certificate (with 180 points or above). Applicants who complete their last degree with Chinese as the language of instruction can submit certificates of Chinese language proficiency issued by their school and can be exempted from providing HSK certificates after SYSU’s verification.
(2) English-taught courses in clinical medicine (hereinafter referred to as MBBS majors): TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic certificate must be submitted with TOEFL scores of iBT 105 or above, or IELTS scores 7.5 or above. Applicants who have completed their last degree with English as the language of instruction should submit certificates of English language proficiency issued by their former school and can be exempted from providing English level certificates after SYSU’s verification.
6. Applicants should be over the age of 18 (born before August 30th, 2002) . Applicants for scholarship programs must meet the age requirements of each program.
Ⅱ. Application Deadline
March 30th, 2020. (please refer to the scholarship application guides for the time of scholarships application).
Ⅲ. Application Procedures
1.Online application
Applicants are required to visit SYSU Office of International Students’ Affairs (http://iso.sysu.edu.cn) for online application. Please choose “APPLY ONLINE” accordingly, fill in relevant information correctly and completely, and upload the application materials (see the Table below). Application materials should be the original copies in Chinese/English. If the original copy of the following materials is written in non-Chinese/English, a notarized copy in Chinese/English is required:
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No. |
Materials |
Requirements |
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1 |
Photocopy of valid passport |
A scanned copy of the passport’s biographical page should be submitted. Applicants staying in China at the time of application should submit the visa page and entry page additionally. |
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2 |
Notarized highest degree certificate |
Applicants should submit a scanned copy of high school diploma. Applicants who are about to graduate should provide a certificate confirming their expected date of graduation issued by their school. A notarized copy of the highest degree certificate should be submitted to the International Students’ Affairs Office of SYSU on the specified registration date; failure to do so will result in disqualification of enrollment. |
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3 |
Academic transcripts from the highest level of education |
Applicants should submit their complete academic transcripts in high school and certificates of unified high school graduation examination/matriculation examination or results of international standard tests in high school (such as SAT/ACT/A-Level/IB and etc.). Those who are about to graduate should provide academic transcripts at the current stage and the final academic transcripts should be resubmitted on the specified registration date. |
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4 |
Language Proficiency Certificate |
Please refer to “Eligibility” for further information. |
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5 |
Proof of economic conditions |
Applicants should submit the deposit certificate issued by bank, with the amount over 100,000 RMB. If the certificate holder is not the applicant himself/herself, the applicant shall provide the scanned copy of the corresponding member’s passport or ID card. |
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6 |
Physical examination report |
Please refer to attachment 2 for physical examination items. It should be filled out in Chinese or English with the official stamp of the hospital. Physical examination results should be valid for three months. |
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7 |
Recommendation letters |
Two letters of recommendation should be signed by professors or associate professors in Chinese or English (the autograph and valid contact information should be also included). If the recommendation letter(s) is/are sealed, applicants can send the paper version directly to the school without uploading the electronic version. |
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8 |
Application form for scholarships |
Applicants should fill out the application form in accordance with all requirements and upload the signed and scanned copy. For specific requirements, please refer to the scholarship application guides. |
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9 |
Commitment letter |
Applicants should read Commitment Letter (attachment 3) carefully and sign by themselves at the signature blank before uploading the scanned copy. |
2. Notes
(1) Applicants should select majors and whether they will comply with the adjustment in the system.
(2) Applicants should be responsible for the authenticity and completion of materials submitted. False or incomplete application materials will not be accepted.
(3) Apart from all the supporting materials above, applicants should also submit all other supporting materials or information accordingly as required by SYSU. If the supporting materials are not submitted as required or submitted after the prescribed time, applications will not be processed.
(4) Applicants should fill in their correct email address, telephone number and correspondence address. During the enrollment period, applicants must respond to all E-mails from SYSU on time. If they fail to do so or to submit the supplementary materials as required within the prescribed time, their application will be deemed to be abandoned.
Ⅳ. Majors and Divisions and Degree Awarding
1. Please refer to attachment 4 for the list of majors for SYSU international undergraduate students in 2020. Admitted applicants who select a general major will be divided into specific directions as their final major according to the professional training program and the requirements of their school/department. The application of major transfer will be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of students’ status management of SYSU.
2. Please visit SYSU (http://www.sysu.edu.cn) for further information about divisions for international students.
3. Admitted students with a formal student status of SYSU who have completed the courses and gained credits as required within the prescribed period of study and have met the requirements of graduation shall be granted graduation certificates of SYSU. Those who meet the requirements of degree awarding shall be awarded the bachelor's degree of SYSU and granted with degree certificates.
V. Selection Procedures
1. Qualification Approval
SYSU will comprehensively review applicants’ identification, highest degree certificates, academic transcripts, language proficiency levels, letters of recommendation to decide on the assessment list.
2. Assessment
SYSU will issue an assessment notice after the application deadline. Approved applicants should participate in the assessment according to the requirements of the notice. Assessment subjects include Chinese, English, and math. Interviews will be arranged as appropriate if necessary.
The specific assessment time and location will be sent to the applicants in the form of messages via the application website.
3. Admission Policy
(1) Admission decisions will be based on applicants’ qualification approval and assessment results, as well as their program choices. The results published by the Scholarship Management Department for the scholarship recipients’ list shall prevail.
(2) Pre-admission results will be released via the online application system in mid-June. The Admission Letter and the Visa Application Form for Foreigners to Study in China will be mailed to applicants between June and July in accordance with the postal addresses provided by them in the application system.
(3) If the number of students admitted to MBBS is less than 30, a separate class will not be open for them.
4. Admitted applicants should apply for an X1 visa from the Chinese Embassy or Chinese Consulate with the Admission Letter and the Visa Application Form for Studying in China, and change the X1 visa into a residence permit for foreign students within 30 days after entering China. Otherwise, they will face expulsion. Applicants with non-study visa are not allowed to register. Those with an expired visa or residence certificate will not be allowed to live on campus or carry out any activity.
Ⅵ. Fees (RMB)
1. Tuition Fee (RMB/person/academic year) and Registration Fee (Including necessary admission assessment fees)
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Majors |
Humanities |
Natural Science and Engineering |
Medical Science |
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Bachelor |
26,000 |
33,800 |
48,000 |
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Registration Fee (including necessary admission assessment fees): 400 RMB/person Note: Tuition standard in SYSU Education Fees Standards released in that year shall prevail.
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2. Overall Insurance and Benefit Plan (including Accidental Injury Medical Treatment Insurance, Hospitalization Medical Insurance and Morality Insurance): 800 RMB/person/academic year.
Ⅶ. Scholarship Programs
Information of the following scholarship programs can be found in the "SCHOLARSHIP" of SYSU International Students' Affairs Office (http://iso.sysu.edu.cn):
1. Chinese Government Scholarships "Bilateral Program" (full or partial scholarships)
Eligible Applicants should directly submit their application to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of their home countries or the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy (or the Consulate General) from January to early April. Application deadlines vary by countries. Please check in advance.
2. Chinese Government Scholarships "Sino-US Degree-study Scholarship"(full scholarships) (SYSU Agency No.: 10558)
American applicants should directly submit their application to SYSU Office of International Student’s Affairs. Application Deadline: March 30th, 2020.
3. Sun Yat-sen University "Belt and Road" Scholarship Program for International Students (Bachelor’s Degree) (full scholarships)
Set up by SYSU in 2017, this scholarship focuses on funding outstanding high school graduates from ASEAN countries to pursue their bachelor's degrees at our university. Applicants should contact the recommending division in their home countries for consultation and recommendations. Application Deadline: March 30th, 2020.
4. Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship for New Students (partial scholarships)
Admitted freshmen can submit their application to the SYSU Office of International Students' Affairs for this scholarship. Students with outstanding performance can get the scholarship for the first academic year. The amount of scholarship for undergraduate students is 10,000 RMB/person/academic year. Students can continue to apply for this scholarship based on the relevant regulations and their scores. Time of Application: from April 2020 to June 30th, 2020.
Ⅷ. Accommodation and Insurance Policies
1. Self-funded international students should arrange accommodation by themselves due to limited rooms.
Recipients of the Chinese Government Scholarship and the Sun Yat-sen University "Belt and Road" Scholarship Program for International Students (Bachelor’s Degree) will be accommodated in school dormitory in accordance with relevant regulations.
2. SYSU implements an insurance system covering all international students. International students must insure themselves in accordance with relevant regulations of China and SYSU. If students do not insure themselves as required, they must purchase insurance within a limited period. Otherwise SYSU will refuse to register them. If current international students are without insurance, then they will be dismissed from university.
Ⅸ. Supervision
1. Admitted students must complete the registration procedures in accordance with the date and location required in the Admission Notice. Registration in advance will not be accepted. Students who fail to register as required within the prescribed time without approval will be disqualified from admission qualifications. Scholarship recipients will be disqualified.
2. Applicants should be responsible for the materials submitted. In accordance with relevant regulations of China and SYSU, applicants who fabricate materials to obtain admissions will have their admission qualifications and student status cancelled by SYSU. After verification, relevant administrative departments will be informed of the facts of fabrication of the applicants.
3. In accordance with the relevant regulations and requirements of the Ministry of Education, the university will conduct physical examination and review of admission eligibility for all admitted applicants after enrollment. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements or provide fabricated materials will be disqualified from admission qualifications or student status.
4. The SYSU Office of International Students' Affairs performs the supervisory duties of the admissions. The Discipline Inspection and Supervision Department performs the specific supervisory duties.
Ⅹ. Supplementary Provisions
1. This guide is applicable to the admissions work for SYSU international students (bachelor’s degree) and shall be effective as of the date of publication.
2. This guide will be explained by SYSU Office of International Students' Affairs of Education Administration authorized by SYSU Undergraduate Admission Leading Group.
3. If the policies of the Ministry of Education and relevant departments are adjusted, the new regulations will be implemented accordingly.
Website: http://iso.sysu.edu.cn
Email: admissions@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Enquiry Tel: 0086-20-84110819
Supervision Office Tel: 0086-20-84115582
Fax: 0086-20-84115621
Address: Office of International Students' Affairs, Sun Yat-sen University 135 Xingang West Road, Guangzhou, P.R.China
Postcode: 510275
Attachment: 1. Notice of Regulating Admission of International Students in Colleges and Universities ([2009] No.83)
2. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
4. Outline of Sun Yat-sen University’s 2020 Self-funded Undergraduate Enrollment Examination
5. List of Majors for Sun Yat-Sen University for International Students (Bachelor’s Degree) 2020