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◆Hidden Gem
A fully costed Guangdong option: bachelor's tuition of CNY 17,000 (liberal arts), CNY 18,000 (science and engineering) or CNY 23,000 (medicine) per academic year, with accommodation at CNY 1,150–1,500/year. The Guangdong Government Scholarship for International Students is worth CNY 10,000 per person per year, and the university's own Friendship Scholarship grants a 50% tuition reduction; neither language version of the brochure states an application fee.
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CNY 1,000–1,800 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
Shaoguan University (韶关学院) published dated 2026 intake windows in its admission brochures of 9 and 11 May 2026. The general undergraduate brochure gives an application period of 1 April to 20 June 2026, with enrolment starting each September; the separate Automation (Data Centre Operations and Maintenance) undergraduate brochure, aimed at Southeast Asian students, gives a shorter window of 1 April to 20 May 2026 for the same September 2026 start, with a 20-student minimum class. Both 2026 windows have closed. The 2026 notices state September entry, but do not establish the 2027 application calendar; no 2027 intake notice was located in the official admissions index checked 8 October 2026.
For Shaoguan University, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed October 9, 2026.
Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.
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Shaoguan University (韶关学院) published dated 2026 intake windows in its admission brochures of 9 and 11 May 2026. The general undergraduate brochure gives an application period of 1 April to 20 June 2026, with enrolment starting each September; the separate Automation (Data Centre Operations and Maintenance) undergraduate brochure, aimed at Southeast Asian students, gives a shorter window of 1 April to 20 May 2026 for the same September 2026 start, with a 20-student minimum class. Both 2026 windows have closed. The 2026 notices state September entry, but do not establish the 2027 application calendar; no 2027 intake notice was located in the official admissions index checked 8 October 2026.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to Shaoguan University
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2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered
Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.
University website — locate the current award noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. University and provincial awards can have different forms and deadlines, even at the same institution.
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Choose your program and intake
Check Shaoguan University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Check how this award accepts applications
Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.
Read official admission instructions - 4
Complete the university application
Follow the current notice's email or paper submission instructions. Use its official address, subject line and document format; keep a copy and request acknowledgement if the notice advises it.
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Complete the scholarship requirement
Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeundergraduate
Download the university application form and checklist from the Department of Foreign Exchange and Cooperation, prepare the listed documents and email the complete file to 1198995875@qq.com. The 2026 general undergraduate brochure gives April 1–June 20 applications for September entry. The brochure also lists a separate Automation (Data Center Operations Management) programme notice; confirm that route's own eligibility and window rather than applying the general deadline automatically. Applicants need a valid foreign passport, high-school qualification and transcripts, language evidence, health and criminal-record documents. The university reviews applications competitively and issues admission notices; no separate interview stage or application-fee amount/payment stage is published. 2026 tuition is CNY 17,000/year for liberal arts, CNY 18,000 for science/engineering and CNY 23,000 for medicine; accommodation is CNY 1,150–1,500/year. The brochure lists Guangdong Government Scholarship of CNY 10,000/year and Shaoguan Friendship Scholarship at 50% tuition reduction. The direct page did not render in this check; details were available in the official indexed page text.
Reference: 2026 undergraduate; closed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Shaoguan University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Fee source notes: No application fee is published for Shaoguan University. The Chinese undergraduate admission brochure of 9 May 2026 and its English version of 11 May 2026 carry a complete Tuition and Fees (费用标准) section listing tuition (Liberal Arts RMB 17,000, Science and Engineering RMB 18,000, Medicine RMB 23,000 per person per academic year), accommodation of RMB 1,150–1,500 per person per academic year, and other fees described only as residence-permit, medical-examination and insurance costs; no application or registration charge appears in either document. The stated application procedure is to download the application form and checklist and email the package to 1198995875@qq.com, with no fee attached to that step. The department's download centre, policy pages, admission guide and campus-life pages were rechecked on 8 October 2026 and publish no fee schedule. The fee remains unknown rather than confirmed-free.
Scholarships
2 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- Guangdong Government Scholarship for International Students (广东省政府来粤留学生奖学金)
- Shaoguan University Friendship Scholarship (韶关学院友好奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Shaoguan, Guangdong: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.
Source-linked admission details
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Scope: fees, requirements and awards. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Verified fact
- Shaoguan University recruits international undergraduates through an application window of 1 April to 20 June, with enrolment starting each September.
- Tuition
- Tuition for international undergraduates in 2026 is RMB 17,000 per person per academic year for liberal arts, RMB 18,000 for science and engineering, and RMB 23,000 for medicine; accommodation is RMB 1,150-1,500 per person per academic year.
- Visa and residence permit
- Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals holding a valid foreign passport and generally under 30 years old, must hold high school graduation or equivalent with official transcript and certificate, be physically and mentally healthy to the medical standards required for a Chinese study visa or residence permit, have no criminal record, and reach HSK Level 4 or provide an equivalent Chinese proficiency certificate.
- Verified fact
- Applications are made by downloading the Application Form for International Students and the Document Checklist from the Department of Foreign Exchange and Cooperation site and emailing the package to 1198995875@qq.com; the university reviews the materials and admits on a competitive basis, then issues an Admission Notice.
- Tuition
- Two awards are published: the Guangdong Government Scholarship for International Students, worth RMB 10,000 per person per year to eligible applicants, and the Shaoguan University Friendship Scholarship, a 50% tuition fee reduction for eligible applicants.
- Tuition
- A separate brochure published 9 May 2026 recruits students from Southeast Asia for the four-year Automation (Data Centre Operations and Maintenance) undergraduate programme, taught entirely in Chinese as a dedicated class, with a 1 April to 20 May 2026 application window, a 20-student minimum class size and tuition of RMB 18,000 per academic year.
- Tuition notes
- Per person per academic year, from the 2026 international undergraduate admission brochure: Liberal Arts RMB 17,000; Science and Engineering RMB 18,000; Medicine RMB 23,000. The Automation (Data Centre Operations and Maintenance) programme is charged at RMB 18,000 per person per academic year. Accommodation is RMB 1,150-1,500 per person per academic year; residence permit, medical examination and insurance are charged separately.
Source: 韶关学院来华留学生（本科生）招生简章 (Shaoguan University Admission Brochure for International Students, Undergraduate Programs), published 9 May 2026; English version published 11 May 2026. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
Shaoguan University is a public university under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province whose higher education history dates back to 1958; it was accredited as a master's degree-granting institution in 2024. It operates 17 secondary colleges offering 71 undergraduate programmes and 11 associate-degree programmes, covering eleven discipline categories — literature, science, engineering, agriculture, law, medicine, management, art, education, economics and history — and recruits students from 26 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities as well as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. It states partnerships with more than 50 universities and educational institutions across multiple countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Singapore and the Republic of Korea, covering more than 30 cooperation programmes. It is located in Shaoguan, Guangdong, near the Shaoguan data-centre cluster, which the university cites as industrial context for its Automation (Data Centre Operations and Maintenance) programme. Fields listed on this profile include School of Political Science and Law, School of Literature and Media, School of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Chemistry and Civil Engineering. This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.
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Official websiteCommon questions
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at Shaoguan University?
This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as Guangdong Government Scholarship for International Students and Shaoguan University Friendship Scholarship. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult Shaoguan University's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.
What scholarships can international students get at Shaoguan University?
Funding routes reported for Shaoguan University include Guangdong Government Scholarship for International Students, Shaoguan University Friendship Scholarship. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.
What is the application deadline for Shaoguan University?
The latest official information checked October 8, 2026 says: Shaoguan University (韶关学院) published dated 2026 intake windows in its admission brochures of 9 and 11 May 2026. The general undergraduate brochure gives an application period of 1 April to 20 June 2026, with enrolment starting each September; the separate Automation (Data Centre Operations and Maintenance) undergraduate brochure, aimed at Southeast Asian students, gives a shorter window of 1 April to 20 May 2026 for the same September 2026 start, with a 20-student minimum class. Both 2026 windows have closed. The 2026 notices state September entry, but do not establish the 2027 application calendar; no 2027 intake notice was located in the official admissions index checked 8 October 2026. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Shaoguan University?
Fields listed for Shaoguan University in Shaoguan, Guangdong include School of Political Science and Law, School of Literature and Media, School of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Chemistry and Civil Engineering. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Does Shaoguan University charge an application fee?
No application fee is published for Shaoguan University. The Chinese undergraduate admission brochure of 9 May 2026 and its English version of 11 May 2026 carry a complete Tuition and Fees (费用标准) section listing tuition (Liberal Arts RMB 17,000, Science and Engineering RMB 18,000, Medicine RMB 23,000 per person per academic year), accommodation of RMB 1,150–1,500 per person per academic year, and other fees described only as residence-permit, medical-examination and insurance costs; no application or registration charge appears in either document. The stated application procedure is to download the application form and checklist and email the package to 1198995875@qq.com, with no fee attached to that step. The department's download centre, policy pages, admission guide and campus-life pages were rechecked on 8 October 2026 and publish no fee schedule. The fee remains unknown rather than confirmed-free.
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
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