Scholarships and applications
Southern University of Science and Technology
南方科技大学
Shenzhen, GuangdongChoose your degree and funding route to check the dates and application steps.
Application links
Use the application link in your program's current official notice. Universities change systems, and some routes accept email or paper documents. If a link fails, check the university's international admissions website or contact its admissions office.
2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Southern University of Science and Technology's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
At a glance
Current status
See current admissions notice
Confirm the current noticeApplication dates
Official notice checked October 7, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
14325
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
City estimateSource checks and estimates are noted above. The linked notice controls your application.
Application dates, fees and sources
The SUSTech Department of Biomedical Engineering's 2026 postgraduate guide, published 30 December 2025, gives two application rounds for its English-taught master's and doctoral programs: 3 November 2025–18 January 2026 and 16 February–1 April 2026. Both are closed. CGS applicants had to apply in round one; submit the university application first, then selected CGS candidates receive pre-admission and file CSC Type B (agency 14325). This department-specific guide does not establish dates for every SUSTech postgraduate department, undergraduate admission, or the 2027 cycle.
For SUSTech, 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.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Full timing notes and historical dates
The SUSTech Department of Biomedical Engineering's 2026 postgraduate guide, published 30 December 2025, gives two application rounds for its English-taught master's and doctoral programs: 3 November 2025–18 January 2026 and 16 February–1 April 2026. Both are closed. CGS applicants had to apply in round one; submit the university application first, then selected CGS candidates receive pre-admission and file CSC Type B (agency 14325). This department-specific guide does not establish dates for every SUSTech postgraduate department, undergraduate admission, or the 2027 cycle.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 14325
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to Southern University of Science and Technology
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 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. The program notice decides whether CSC, the university system or both are required, and in which order.
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Choose your program and intake
Check Southern University of Science and Technology'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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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
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.
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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.
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 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. A university's Type B deadline and agency number do not apply to this route.
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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
Choose your program and intake
Check Southern University of Science and Technology'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
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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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
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 the scholarship's official notice
Other scholarships
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this award
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this award
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 Southern University of Science and Technology'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
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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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.
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 noticeInternational undergraduate admission
Prepare the official checklist and submit in SUSTech’s online portal. Initial assessment leads to an online mathematics/physics admission test; applicants with qualifying international test results may request a waiver under the university’s conditions. Those passing proceed to an online interview. Successful interviewees receive a conditional offer. After accepting it, request the visa letter through the portal; formal offer and JW202 are issued and mailed. Keep contact/address details current, then enroll by the specified date with required documents. This official process page supplies no application deadline or fee.
Reference: Standing process published April 16, 2026; confirm current dates. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Southern University of Science and Technology'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.
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 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.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- 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.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- 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.
- 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.
University agency number on record: 14325. For Type B, match it to Southern University of Science and Technology in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application systemCosts 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: SUSTech's official international-admissions site currently presents an admissions process and an application-portal link but no application-fee schedule; its official SUSTech Global page confirms the undergraduate international admissions route and links the same portal, without publishing an application fee or saying that application is free. Scholarship coverage of tuition, accommodation, insurance and living expenses describes an award, not a charge. No application-submission amount is verified; keep the application-fee status unknown and confirm the selected route with the university. Sources: https://infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn/index ; https://global.sustech.edu.cn/en/international_students
Scholarships
4 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Presidential Scholarship (校长奖学金)
- Study in Guangdong International Student Scholarship (来粤留学生奖学金)
- SUSTech International Student Grant (国际生助学金)
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
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 Southern University of Science and Technology. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
9 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: overview. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Verified fact
- SUSTech admits international students at undergraduate level and its first cohort arrived in 2016; it currently hosts students from a dozen countries including Cambodia, Russia, Malaysia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, the United States and South Korea.
- Tuition
- The university states it sets up a Presidential Scholarship (校长奖学金) specifically for outstanding international students; the official English text on its international admissions site describes it as a full scholarship equivalent to US$9,000-10,000 per year covering tuition fees, dormitories, insurance and living expenses during the four years of undergraduate study, on condition that good academic standing is maintained.
- Visa and residence permit
- The published application process has seven stages: Prepare Document, Online Application, Online Test, Online Interview, Offer Issuing, Visa Application and Enrollment — including an online test and a remote interview, which is unusual for Chinese university admission of international students.
- Entry requirements
- SUSTech teaches international undergraduates in English, with over 90% of faculty having work or educational experience at an overseas institution, and applies similar standards to international and domestic students in teaching, exam requirements, educational resources and services provided.
- Scholarship
- The university runs a Guangdong Study-in-Guangdong international student scholarship (来粤留学生奖学金) with its own published assessment rules for undergraduates; the 2026 recommendation list was published on 10 September 2026 with a public notice period of 10 to 14 September 2026, and both newly recruited and continuing international students were listed.
- Verified fact
- The university runs an international student grant (国际生助学金) under published management measures for international undergraduates; autumn 2026 assessment results were published on 25 August 2026 with the spring 2026 round executed from April to September 2026.
- Verified fact
- SUSTech has 8 schools and 30 departments, with 754 faculty, 5,082 undergraduate students and 4,294 postgraduate students as published in its own statistics.
- Medical insurance
- International student support at SUSTech is coordinated by SUSTech Global and the Center for International Students and Scholars, covering visa applications and renewal, insurance, scholarships, legal policies and cultural exchange, with the international student office reachable at ciss@sustech.edu.cn.
- Tuition notes
- SUSTech publishes no tuition schedule for international students on any official page reachable on 17 September 2026. The international admissions site carries a 'Cost for Reference' navigation entry but renders no cost figures, and the international student pages state only that the university applies similar standards to international and domestic students in teaching, exam requirements, educational resources and services provided. The figure below is the published Presidential Scholarship value, recorded here because it is the only officially stated monetary amount for international undergraduates and it is an award, not a charge.
Source: Int.Admissions — SUSTech (SUSTech international admissions site, infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn), including its published Presidential Scholarship and application-process content. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
SUSTech is a young public research university founded in Shenzhen as a pioneer of China's higher education reform, selected for the national Double First-Class Initiative in 2022. The 2026 Department of Biomedical Engineering guide describes full-time English-taught master's and doctoral programs. Selected Chinese Government Scholarship students apply through CSC after SUSTech pre-admission; unsuccessful CGS candidates are considered for the SUSTech First-Grade Scholarship. The guide's award terms are department- and cycle-specific. Fields listed on this profile include Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 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.
SUSTech is a public research university in Shenzhen. Its 2026 international postgraduate guide describes programme-specific admissions and funding terms.
Fields to research include Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, Environment and Ecology. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.
The 2026 international postgraduate guide requires university submission and departmental assessment; selected CGS applicants receive pre-admission and then submit toCSCType B using agency 14325. Those 2026 rounds are closed. No 2027 deadline or guaranteed selection advantage from a supervisor’s informal agreement is established.
Shenzhen has a warm, humid climate influenced by monsoons, with hot, wet summers. CSC Path estimates CNY 2,800-4,200 per month for personal expenses, excluding housing. Housing charges, room availability and any scholarship support depend on the selected route. Use the source-linked calendar and fee record for application dates and charges.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
14325
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
Southern University of Science and Technology is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong.
English-taught programs
The 2026 international postgraduate guide describes full-time English-taught programmes. This is the programme set in that guide, not proof that every university programme is available in English.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Shenzhen: warm humid subtropical and monsoon, pleasant much of the year with hot, wet summers.
- Living costs:
- CSC Path estimate: CNY 2,800-4,200 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
- Student life:
- Modern green campus in a young, energetic tech city, with a sizable international community and excellent metro links.
Find faculty & official info
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.
Official websiteTips for emailing professors
- 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
Does SUSTech offer its own scholarships besides CSC?
The 2026 postgraduate guide lists CGS and SUSTech First-Grade funding. CGS includes the monthly living stipend; the listed First-Grade terms cover tuition, a shared room, insurance and research support but do not list that stipend. Confirm the selected award’s terms.
How competitive is graduate admission at SUSTech?
The 2026 postgraduate guide describes university application, departmental assessment, pre-admission for selected CGS applicants and then CSC submission. No published selection rate or universal supervisor-response rule predicts an individual outcome.
Do I need Chinese to study at SUSTech?
The 2026 international postgraduate guide describes its listed full-time programmes as English-taught. That guide does not establish the teaching language of every university programme or a future intake; check the named programme’s current catalogue.
How important is contacting a supervisor first?
Check the current SUSTech school and scholarship notice. If it requires a supervisor or pre-admission document before formal submission, identify faculty whose research aligns with yours and obtain the exact required form. An informal expression of interest is not the same as formal pre-admission and does not guarantee selection.
Does Southern University of Science and Technology accept CSC Type B applications?
Southern University of Science and Technology 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 Southern University of Science and Technology 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 Southern University of Science and Technology 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 Southern University of Science and Technology?
The latest official information checked October 7, 2026 says: The SUSTech Department of Biomedical Engineering's 2026 postgraduate guide, published 30 December 2025, gives two application rounds for its English-taught master's and doctoral programs: 3 November 2025–18 January 2026 and 16 February–1 April 2026. Both are closed. CGS applicants had to apply in round one; submit the university application first, then selected CGS candidates receive pre-admission and file CSC Type B (agency 14325). This department-specific guide does not establish dates for every SUSTech postgraduate department, undergraduate admission, or the 2027 cycle. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Southern University of Science and Technology on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, Guangdong include Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. 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 Southern University of Science and Technology charge an application fee?
SUSTech's official international-admissions site currently presents an admissions process and an application-portal link but no application-fee schedule; its official SUSTech Global page confirms the undergraduate international admissions route and links the same portal, without publishing an application fee or saying that application is free. Scholarship coverage of tuition, accommodation, insurance and living expenses describes an award, not a charge. No application-submission amount is verified; keep the application-fee status unknown and confirm the selected route with the university. Sources: https://infoadmin.sustech.edu.cn/index ; https://global.sustech.edu.cn/en/international_students
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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