Southern University of Science and Technology: An Overview

The Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) stands as a pioneering institution in China's higher education landscape. Located in Shenzhen, a hub of innovation and technology, SUSTech is a municipal public university owned and funded by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. It was established in 2010 with a focus on science, engineering, and medicine, and has quickly risen to prominence as a leading research university.

Establishment and Early Years

SUSTech was established in 2010. In its initial year, lacking formal permission from the Ministry of Education to admit high school graduates, SUSTech uniquely admitted home-educated students. This made it the second university to cultivate home-grown talent and innovation, and promote tertiary education in China. Subsequently, it obtained the necessary permissions and now admits regular high school graduates like other universities.

Campus and Location

SUSTech is located on a large campus covering an area of 1,978,980 m2 in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. The campus is a mix of modern buildings, streams and tree-lined green spaces. The university's location in Shenzhen, one of China's most modern and greenest cities, provides students with a dynamic and innovative environment.

Academic Focus and Programs

Inspired by top science and technology universities globally, SUSTech focuses on science, engineering, and medicine, with additional strengths in business and humanities. It offers undergraduate to doctoral programs and advances research in emerging fields, serving as a think tank for social progress.

SUSTech provides a variety of programs across 7 schools and 25 departments that students can choose from. Courses range from topics in Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Humanities. Students have access to SUS Tech courses in both Mandarin & English. Modules of study will present the opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge in critical thinking, communication, and understanding of culture, values and science for the future.

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All SUSTech undergraduate degree programmes are taught entirely in English and adopt the “2 + 2” academic model. This model consists of taking foundational courses and general education the first and the second academic years to strengthen their grounding and general knowledge, then in the third academic year at SUSTech, students choose a major according to their strengths and academic requirements. All throughout their undergraduate studies, the university builds a platform for students to utilize and explore current research in a variety of disciplines and fields, and they can participate in frontier research projects with hands-on research beginning in year one.

By 2020, an additional six academic colleges were planned for establishment, including the Medical School, the Business School and the College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Research and Innovation

As one of China’s newest pioneering research universities, SUSTech is a strong believer in the pairing of learning and research. Undergraduates and graduate students receive incredible opportunities to work alongside faculty to tackle and explore fundamental and practical problems of research. The university encourages entrepreneurial activities among its faculty and staff, recognizing its responsibility as an engine for economic development.

SUSTech advances research in emerging fields, serving as a think tank for social progress. Rooted in China, SUSTech explores opportunities in the Greater Bay Area and Shenzhen’s development zones. It upholds a pioneering spirit of truth-seeking, reform, and excellence while emphasizing knowledge creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Rankings and Recognition

SUSTech has rapidly gained recognition in global university rankings. In the Times Higher Education survey, it ranked among the Top Ten universities in mainland China. It was ranked 162nd among the universities in the world.

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Student Life and Housing

On-campus Housing is guaranteed and required - living off campus is not an option. Students can easily walk to their classrooms and other activity centers. Students will live in a quadruple room with public bathrooms on both sides of each floor at Student Resident Hall. Building elevators use facial recognition for safety concern. Cooking is not permitted in the resident halls; dining halls are available and offer a variety of food, Chinese or Western style. You may also purchase food at Subway and other places.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

SUSTech provides fully-funded scholarships for ALL accepted undergraduates. Master ’ s or PhD students also have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded Graduate Scholarship as well.

International Collaboration

For Stony Brook University Students Only, SBU partner programs in China are designed for language/cultural immersion studies. Students must have a flexible study plan.

SUSTech's Motto and Vision

Guided by its motto, Virtue, Truth, Advancement, and Self-Strengthening, SUSTech supports China’s innovation-driven growth and Shenzhen’s transformation into a global technology hub. Throughout the entire faculty and staff, there is an inherent belief that curiosity drives learning and research, enabling the world to become a better place.

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