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Shenzhen University

深圳大学

Shenzhen, Guangdong

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2027-2028 CSC applications

This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Shenzhen University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.

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2027 Spring International Doctoral Program (March 2027 intake)

March 2027 spring doctoral intake · degree programme

Funding: See the programme notice

Deadline: November 30, 2026

International doctoral applicants for the March 2027 intake. A master's degree or above, age generally under 40, an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter from a potential supervisor before applying, HSK 5 (180+) for Chinese-taught programmes or an English proficiency certificate for English-taught programmes, a passport valid beyond 30 June 2027, and a bank statement of at least 30,000 RMB. Funding is a separate clock: the brochure names three scholarships but publishes no scholarship deadline, so funding availability is unverified.

Programme details

Full-time doctoral (PhD) study beginning March 2027; international applicants; separate from the 2026 master's, autumn doctoral and undergraduate rounds. Shenzhen University's College of International Exchange brochure for the March 2027 intake, published 2026-10-09 14:14, prints 申请时间 Application Time 2026年10月10日-11月30日 / "From October 10 to November 30, 2026", so both the opening and the closing day are published and the route is open by its own dates. The application system was not submitted to. Duration is generally three to four years by programme, maximum five. Published costs: a non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB or 60 USD, paid by wire transfer to the university's designated account before submitting, and applications without payment are not reviewed; annual tuition of 34,000 RMB for liberal arts, 40,000 RMB for science and engineering, and 52,000 RMB for medicine, arts and physical education; Yuehai campus single or double rooms at 2,400–8,000 RMB per student per semester and Lihu campus double rooms at 750 RMB per student per semester, with water and electricity charged separately; and insurance at 800 RMB per year, bought as compulsory group comprehensive insurance at registration. Language requirements: HSK level 5 with a score of 180 or above for Chinese-taught programmes, or an English proficiency certificate for English-taught programmes, with native Chinese or English speakers exempt at the university's discretion. Other published requirements include a master's degree or above, age generally under 40, an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter obtained from a potential supervisor before applying, a passport valid beyond 30 June 2027, a Foreigner Physical Examination Form, a non-criminal record report with Chinese translation, and a bank statement showing at least 30,000 RMB. Funding is a separate clock: the brochure names the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship, the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship and the SZU Liyuan International Scholarship but publishes no scholarship application deadline, quota or renewal rule, so no funding deadline is claimed here. The brochure states no acceptance rate, quota or admission odds.

SZU Admission Brochure for the Doctoral Program of International Students (March 2027 Intake), published 2026-10-09 (retrieved October 13, 2026)
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Application fee

Fee: CNY 400
Official source checked October 8, 2026

Application dates

Official notice checked October 13, 2026

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Funding record

CSC route recorded from prior evidence

Check the current program notice

Living costs beyond housing

CNY 2,500–4,000 / month

City estimate

Source checks and estimates are noted above. The linked notice controls your application.

Application dates, fees and sources

Shenzhen University's 2027 Spring International Doctoral Program is the current published cycle and is open: the College of International Exchange brochure for the March 2027 intake, published 9 October 2026, prints 申请时间 Application Time 2026年10月10日-11月30日 / "From October 10 to November 30, 2026", so both the opening and closing day are published. Pre-admission results are emailed in December 2026 and the final admission list and digital admission materials follow in January 2027. Published costs for this route: a non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB or 60 USD paid by wire transfer before submitting, annual tuition of 34,000 RMB for liberal arts, 40,000 RMB for science and engineering and 52,000 RMB for medicine, arts and physical education, Yuehai campus accommodation of 2,400–8,000 RMB per student per semester and Lihu campus double rooms at 750 RMB per student per semester with utilities charged separately, and insurance of 800 RMB per year. Applicants must obtain an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter from a potential supervisor before applying. Funding is a separate clock: the brochure names the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship, the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship and the SZU Liyuan International Scholarship but publishes no scholarship deadline, quota or renewal rule, so no funding deadline is claimed. Historical 2026/2027 rounds, retained for the record: undergraduate applications ran 1 January to 20 March 2026 and 20 March to 31 May 2026; master's and autumn doctoral applications ran 1 January to 31 May 2026; both have closed. The 2026 Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship call for 2026 new degree entrants had a separate 3–5 September application period. This record covers the named March 2027 doctoral route; it does not establish 2027 undergraduate or master's windows.

For Shenzhen 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.

Fee note: Shenzhen University's 2026 undergraduate brochure states a non-refundable CNY 400/USD 60 application fee and says unpaid applications will not be reviewed. This fee is verified for the 2026 undergraduate route only; do not apply it to master's or doctoral applicants without their current brochure. No 2027 fee schedule was found. Source: https://en.szu.edu.cn/info/1023/1903.htm

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Application timing and source scope

Full timing notes and historical dates

Shenzhen University's 2027 Spring International Doctoral Program is the current published cycle and is open: the College of International Exchange brochure for the March 2027 intake, published 9 October 2026, prints 申请时间 Application Time 2026年10月10日-11月30日 / "From October 10 to November 30, 2026", so both the opening and closing day are published. Pre-admission results are emailed in December 2026 and the final admission list and digital admission materials follow in January 2027. Published costs for this route: a non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB or 60 USD paid by wire transfer before submitting, annual tuition of 34,000 RMB for liberal arts, 40,000 RMB for science and engineering and 52,000 RMB for medicine, arts and physical education, Yuehai campus accommodation of 2,400–8,000 RMB per student per semester and Lihu campus double rooms at 750 RMB per student per semester with utilities charged separately, and insurance of 800 RMB per year. Applicants must obtain an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter from a potential supervisor before applying. Funding is a separate clock: the brochure names the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship, the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship and the SZU Liyuan International Scholarship but publishes no scholarship deadline, quota or renewal rule, so no funding deadline is claimed. Historical 2026/2027 rounds, retained for the record: undergraduate applications ran 1 January to 20 March 2026 and 20 March to 31 May 2026; master's and autumn doctoral applications ran 1 January to 31 May 2026; both have closed. The 2026 Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship call for 2026 new degree entrants had a separate 3–5 September application period. This record covers the named March 2027 doctoral route; it does not establish 2027 undergraduate or master's windows.

Open deadline source

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

2027 Spring International Doctoral Program (March 2027 intake)

Full-time doctoral (PhD) study beginning March 2027; international applicants; separate from the 2026 master's, autumn doctoral and undergraduate rounds

Opening:
October 10, 2026
Closing:
November 30, 2026

Shenzhen University's College of International Exchange brochure for the March 2027 intake, published 2026-10-09 14:14, prints 申请时间 Application Time 2026年10月10日-11月30日 / "From October 10 to November 30, 2026", so both the opening and the closing day are published and the route is open by its own dates. The application system was not submitted to. Duration is generally three to four years by programme, maximum five. Published costs: a non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB or 60 USD, paid by wire transfer to the university's designated account before submitting, and applications without payment are not reviewed; annual tuition of 34,000 RMB for liberal arts, 40,000 RMB for science and engineering, and 52,000 RMB for medicine, arts and physical education; Yuehai campus single or double rooms at 2,400–8,000 RMB per student per semester and Lihu campus double rooms at 750 RMB per student per semester, with water and electricity charged separately; and insurance at 800 RMB per year, bought as compulsory group comprehensive insurance at registration. Language requirements: HSK level 5 with a score of 180 or above for Chinese-taught programmes, or an English proficiency certificate for English-taught programmes, with native Chinese or English speakers exempt at the university's discretion. Other published requirements include a master's degree or above, age generally under 40, an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter obtained from a potential supervisor before applying, a passport valid beyond 30 June 2027, a Foreigner Physical Examination Form, a non-criminal record report with Chinese translation, and a bank statement showing at least 30,000 RMB. Funding is a separate clock: the brochure names the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship, the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship and the SZU Liyuan International Scholarship but publishes no scholarship application deadline, quota or renewal rule, so no funding deadline is claimed here. The brochure states no acceptance rate, quota or admission odds.

SZU Admission Brochure for the Doctoral Program of International Students (March 2027 Intake), published 2026-10-09 (retrieved October 13, 2026)

How to apply to Shenzhen University

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Check the university's current CSC notice

CSC Type B

Opens:
Not confirmed for this university and route
Closes:
Not confirmed for this university and route

2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent

A university-specific 2027 schedule is not established by the reviewed sources. Confirm the program’s current Type B availability, opening date and deadline in its dated notice.

University website — locate the current route notice

A 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. The program notice decides whether CSC, the university system or both are required, and in which order.

  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Shenzhen 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. 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.

  3. 3

    Follow the portal order in the Type B notice

    If it asks for the CSC form in the university system, finish CSC first and upload that form. If it asks for university admission or recommendation first, complete that stage before CSC. Where both systems are required, submit to both; use a CSC-only process only when the official notice explicitly specifies it.

    Read official admission instructions
  4. 4

    Complete the required application systems

    Use the university and CSC instructions below in the order specified by your program. Keep names, degree, major and teaching language consistent across the forms. Check submission status in every required system.

    Open university applicationOpen CSC portal
  5. 5

    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.

Start with your home-country authority

CSC Type A

Opens:
Check your country’s dispatching authority
Closes:
Check your country’s dispatching authority

2027 dates unconfirmed · Home-country nomination route

Your embassy or dispatching authority sets the dates and agency number. Its deadline can be earlier than the university's; check the country notice first.

CSC application system; confirm your country notice

A 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. A university's Type B deadline and agency number do not apply to this route.

  1. 1

    Read your country's nomination notice

    Identify the responsible embassy, ministry or dispatching authority. Record its deadline, agency number and any local application or examination requirement. Obtain university pre-admission if requested.

    Country guides
  2. 2

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Shenzhen 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
  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Submit through CSC and the nominating authority

    Select Type A and your dispatching authority's agency number in CSC. Submit the documents through every channel required by that authority. A separate university application is needed only if the authority or university requires it.

    Open CSC portal
  5. 5

    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 scholarship's official notice

Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship · 2026 new degree entrants

Opens:
September 3, 2026
Closes:
September 5, 2026

Based on previous intake · Students newly enrolled in a spring or autumn 2026 degree program at SZU; scholarship deadline only

The 2026 call is closed. It lists undergraduate/master's/doctoral award amounts of CNY 10,000/20,000/30,000 and states that payment would be made once by the end of 2026. This is distinct from regular degree admission deadlines and from scholarships for current students. No 2027 scholarship call is confirmed.

SZU 2026 Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship call for newly enrolled students

Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship; admitted 2026 spring/autumn degree entrants only

This separate provincial scholarship was limited to students newly enrolled at Shenzhen University in spring or autumn 2026 degree programmes. Submit the signed provincial scholarship form and supporting paper file at College of International Exchange, Office 320, September 3–5, 2026. Applicants must already be admitted, meet degree-specific age/qualification rules and hold no Chinese government funding. The checklist includes notarized degree/expected-graduation proof, final-stage transcripts, HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught applicants, passport, photo, an 800-word personal statement and two original recommendation letters. Expert review precedes university nomination and Guangdong's final review; the university aimed to announce final winners in October and pay the award once into the recipient's Bank of China account by year-end. The 2026 call lists CNY 10,000 for undergraduate, CNY 20,000 master's and CNY 30,000 doctoral recipients. No application fee is stated and no 2027 window follows from this closed call.

Reference: 2026 new degree students; September 3–5, 2026, closed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Shenzhen 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. 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.

  3. 3

    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. 4

    Complete the university application

    Confirm the accepted submission channel in the current official notice. Follow the source-specific instructions above for any university, supervisor or nominating-institution steps.

    Read official admission instructions
  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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

Opens:
Not confirmed for this university and route
Closes:
Not confirmed for this university and route

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 notice

International undergraduate admission

Register online, upload the full file and CNY 400 or USD 60 application-fee receipt, then submit. Pay by wire transfer before submission; applications without payment are not reviewed. Prepare school qualification/transcripts, passport/photo, language evidence, medical form, complete CV, two teacher references and roughly 500-word plan; upload the provincial scholarship form if applying. Expert review may include remote or face-to-face interviews. First-round pre-admission was scheduled April, second-round June, final documents July. The two 2026 rounds were January 1–March 20 and March 20–May 31. Bring original qualifications at enrollment.

Reference: 2026 undergraduate; January 1–March 20 and March 20–May 31, closed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Shenzhen 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. 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.

  3. 3

    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.

    Open university application
  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

See annotated portal walkthroughs

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 templates
How 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
How to fill the CSC application
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
  5. Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application system

Costs and scholarship coverage

Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.

Application feeCNY 400Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costsView cost source
TuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degreeView cost source
AccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteedView cost source
Living expensesCNY 2,500–4,000 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.

Scholarships

5 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.

CSC / Chinese GovernmentProvincial & city awardsChinese-language teachingOther named funding
Scholarship names and records
  • CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
  • Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship (广东省政府来粤留学生奖学金)
  • Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship (深圳大运奖学金)
  • Liyuan International Scholarship (荔园国际奖学金)
  • International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Shenzhen, Guangdong: living costs

Tier 1 cityCNY 2,500–4,000 / month

Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.

Check the current CSC award terms

Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at Shenzhen University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.

Source-linked admission details

12 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 8, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.

View sourced admission facts

Scope: Shenzhen University international student admissions, application fee, tuition, accommodation, scholarships and entry requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.

Application fee
Shenzhen University charges a non-refundable application fee of CNY 400 or USD 60, payable by wire transfer, with the payment voucher uploaded as part of the application; applications without the fee are not reviewed.
Verified fact
The 2026/2027 undergraduate application ran in two rounds, 1 January to 20 March 2026 and 20 March to 31 May 2026, with pre-admission results in April and June 2026 respectively and final admission materials sent in July 2026.
Verified fact
Master's and doctoral applications for autumn 2026 ran from 1 January to 31 May 2026, and require an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter obtained from a potential supervisor before applying.
Tuition
International tuition for 2026 entry is 26,000-40,000元 per year at undergraduate level, 30,000-45,000元 per year at master's level and 34,000-52,000元 per year at doctoral level, depending on discipline.
Scholarship
Four scholarships are published for international students: the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship (10,000元 per year), the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship (30,000元 per year), the Liyuan International Scholarship, and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
2026 Guangdong scholarship for new degree entrants
The separate 2026 call was limited to students newly enrolled in spring or autumn 2026 degree programs; it accepted paper applications September 3–5, 2026 and listed CNY 10,000 for undergraduates, CNY 20,000 for master's and CNY 30,000 for doctoral students. The official Chinese guide says awards would be paid once by year-end 2026. These are separate route-specific award figures and deadline; they do not establish a 2027 call or replace the brochure's general undergraduate scholarship summary.
Tuition
The Liyuan International Scholarship is graded: first class covers a full tuition waiver plus a 1,000元 monthly living allowance, second class is a full tuition waiver, and third class is a 50% tuition deduction.
Medical insurance
Mandatory group comprehensive insurance costs 800元 per year or 400元 per semester, and the university refuses registration to students who do not buy it.
Language requirement
Undergraduate applicants must be aged 18-25 and meet HSK4 (180+, Science and Engineering) or HSK5 (180+, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Arts) for Chinese-taught programmes, or IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 100 for English-taught programmes.
Tuition notes
International tuition at Shenzhen University is charged per academic year and is published on the College of International Exchange 学习费用 page and in the 2026 brochures. Undergraduates pay 26,000元/year in Liberal Arts, 30,000元/year in Science and Engineering, and 40,000元/year in Medicine, Arts and Physical Education. Master's students pay 30,000元/year (Liberal Arts), 35,000元/year (Science and Engineering) and 45,000元/year (Medicine, Arts, Physical Education). Doctoral students pay 34,000元/year (Liberal Arts), 40,000元/year (Science and Engineering) and 52,000元/year (Medicine, Arts, Physical Education). Language students pay 11,000元 per semester.
Accommodation
Accommodation is charged per person per semester. In the international student dormitory building there are single rooms (16 sqm) at 8,000元/semester, double rooms (18 sqm) at 6,000元/semester and suites (30 sqm) at 10,000元/semester; in the Haixing building single rooms (11 sqm) are 6,600元/semester and double rooms (14 sqm) 5,400元/semester. The 2026 undergraduate brochure additionally notes Yuehai campus single and double rooms at 2,400-8,000元 per student per semester and Lihu campus four-bed rooms at 750元 per student per semester. Water and electricity are charged separately at actual usage. The brochure warns that on-campus accommodation is in short supply and students may be housed off-campus at fees announced separately, or may need to arrange their own lodging.
Medical insurance
Comprehensive group insurance designated by the university is required: 800元 per year or 400元 per semester on the fee page, with the 2026 undergraduate brochure quoting 400元/semester. Students must buy it from the College of International Exchange at registration, and the university states it will not complete registration for students who have not purchased the required insurance.

Source: Shenzhen University College of International Exchange — 2026 Admission Brochure for the Bachelor Program of International Students · Official 2026 Guangdong scholarship guide for newly enrolled degree students; separate scholarship dates, criteria and award amounts · Official Chinese scholarship guide specifies application procedure and one-time year-end payment. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.

About the university
Comprehensive

Shenzhen University is a large comprehensive public university backed by the city of Shenzhen, with campuses in Nanshan District at the heart of China's tech industry. It admits international students at bachelor, master and doctoral level in Chinese-taught and English-taught programs. Applicants should verify any research allowance or supervisor support in the current written program notice or offer. Fields listed on this profile include Computer Science and Software Engineering, Electronics and Information Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning, Economics and Management. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.

Shenzhen University was founded in 1983 and is supported by the Shenzhen municipal government. It is outside the former Project 985 and 211 lists. Evaluate its programme, facilities and funding notice for your field rather than treating those historical labels as a current ranking.

The university's strengths mirror its neighborhood: optoelectronics and optical engineering through its microscale optoelectronics institute, computer science and software engineering, electronic and information engineering, architecture and urban planning, and a well-regarded management school. Its Nanshan District campuses sit at the heart of China's tech industry, giving students unusual proximity to internships, industry collaboration, and the hardware supply chain. English-taught master's programs cover materials science, electronic information, optical engineering, urban informatics, and data science, among others.

SZU’s recorded autumn 2026 master’s and doctoral window ran 1 January–31 May 2026, and required an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter. The recorded application fee is CNY 400 and non-refundable. That round is closed; the separate spring doctoral programme needs its own notice. Scholarship, allowance and city-award compatibility must be confirmed in writing.

Shenzhen itself is the youngest of China's Tier 1 cities: subtropical, frost-free winters, long hot summers, and a border crossing to Hong Kong. Living costs sit in the Tier 1 band of roughly CNY 2,500-4,000 per month, with any accommodation or stipend benefit determined by the selected award. For applicants who want engineering research embedded in a working tech economy rather than a traditional campus town, SZU provides a city-based option worth comparing by programme. Confirm current deadlines and the fee payment step on en.szu.edu.cn before applying.

Recorded CGSIS Agency Number

10590

Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.

University profile

A Shenzhen municipal university founded in 1983, outside the former Project 985 and 211 lists, with fields in optoelectronics, computing, electronic information, architecture and management.

English-taught programs

English-taught master's programs are offered in fields such as materials science and engineering, electronic information, optical engineering, urban informatics, and data science, alongside English-medium options in management; many programs remain Chinese-taught.

Featured departments & majors

Optoelectronics and Optical Engineering
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Electronic and Information Engineering
Architecture and Urban Planning
Economics and Management

City snapshot

Climate:
Shenzhen: subtropical, with very mild winters and long, hot, humid summers.
Living costs:
Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 2,500-4,000/month living costs (excluding accommodation). Monthly living-cost ranges are CSC Path planning estimates, not official university tariffs. Budget for housing unless your selected award expressly covers it.
Student life:
Campuses in Nanshan District at the heart of China's tech industry, walking distance from major technology headquarters; a young, fast-moving border city next to Hong Kong.

Official sources used

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Last reviewed 30 July 2026. See our editorial and corrections policy.

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Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.

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Tips for emailing professors

Specific to Shenzhen University: For SZU research programs, frame any permitted outreach around a specific applied problem and relevant industry, startup, or engineering experience. Verify any supervisor, research-allowance, or support arrangement in the current written program notice or offer.
  • Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
  • Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
  • State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.

Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.

Common questions

What are my realistic CSC chances at Shenzhen University?

SZU does not publish matched application and award totals for a university-specific CSC acceptance rate. Compare your technical background with the current optoelectronics, computing, electronic-information, or other program requirements and follow any stated supervisor rules.

Do I need a supervisor before applying for a PhD at SZU?

Check the current PhD notice: supervisor agreement is commonly important for research-degree applications, and any research allowance or support arrangement must be verified for the current intake. Contact relevant professors before the stated deadline and obtain the exact document the program requires.

Does Shenzhen University accept CSC Type B applications?

Shenzhen University appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.

Is the CSC scholarship at Shenzhen University fully funded?

A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Shenzhen University will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.

What is the application deadline for Shenzhen University?

The latest official information checked October 13, 2026 says: Shenzhen University's 2027 Spring International Doctoral Program is the current published cycle and is open: the College of International Exchange brochure for the March 2027 intake, published 9 October 2026, prints 申请时间 Application Time 2026年10月10日-11月30日 / "From October 10 to November 30, 2026", so both the opening and closing day are published. Pre-admission results are emailed in December 2026 and the final admission list and digital admission materials follow in January 2027. Published costs for this route: a non-refundable application fee of 400 RMB or 60 USD paid by wire transfer before submitting, annual tuition of 34,000 RMB for liberal arts, 40,000 RMB for science and engineering and 52,000 RMB for medicine, arts and physical education, Yuehai campus accommodation of 2,400–8,000 RMB per student per semester and Lihu campus double rooms at 750 RMB per student per semester with utilities charged separately, and insurance of 800 RMB per year. Applicants must obtain an Intent Supervisor Recommendation Letter from a potential supervisor before applying. Funding is a separate clock: the brochure names the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship, the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship and the SZU Liyuan International Scholarship but publishes no scholarship deadline, quota or renewal rule, so no funding deadline is claimed. Historical 2026/2027 rounds, retained for the record: undergraduate applications ran 1 January to 20 March 2026 and 20 March to 31 May 2026; master's and autumn doctoral applications ran 1 January to 31 May 2026; both have closed. The 2026 Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship call for 2026 new degree entrants had a separate 3–5 September application period. This record covers the named March 2027 doctoral route; it does not establish 2027 undergraduate or master's windows. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.

What can I study at Shenzhen University on a CSC scholarship?

Fields listed for Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, Guangdong include Computer Science and Software Engineering, Electronics and Information Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning, Economics and Management. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.

Does Shenzhen University charge an application fee?

Shenzhen University's 2026 undergraduate brochure states a non-refundable CNY 400/USD 60 application fee and says unpaid applications will not be reviewed. This fee is verified for the 2026 undergraduate route only; do not apply it to master's or doctoral applicants without their current brochure. No 2027 fee schedule was found. Source: https://en.szu.edu.cn/info/1023/1903.htm

Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.

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