South China Agricultural University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #914 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #199 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #85 of 960 | In China |
| #5 of 24 | In Guangzhou |
| #33 of 1,024 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 130 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 60,588
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.scau.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* South China Agricultural University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 60,588 |
Research profile
South China Agricultural University is a world-class research university with 39,598 scientific papers published and 708,011 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Medicine, Ecology, Organic Chemistry, and Physics.
South China Agricultural University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 89 |
| 1993 | 9 | 119 |
| 1994 | 9 | 146 |
| 1995 | 17 | 197 |
| 1996 | 14 | 201 |
| 1997 | 15 | 218 |
| 1998 | 13 | 237 |
| 1999 | 28 | 231 |
| 2000 | 47 | 213 |
| 2001 | 70 | 222 |
| 2002 | 93 | 246 |
| 2003 | 153 | 342 |
| 2004 | 294 | 471 |
| 2005 | 417 | 622 |
| 2006 | 649 | 963 |
| 2007 | 892 | 1469 |
| 2008 | 1023 | 2078 |
| 2009 | 1264 | 2944 |
| 2010 | 1419 | 4100 |
| 2011 | 1636 | 5721 |
| 2012 | 1623 | 7584 |
| 2013 | 1591 | 9982 |
| 2014 | 1525 | 12215 |
| 2015 | 1299 | 14354 |
| 2016 | 1279 | 17986 |
| 2017 | 1581 | 23193 |
| 2018 | 1937 | 30545 |
| 2019 | 2355 | 43854 |
| 2020 | 2932 | 63096 |
| 2021 | 2958 | 84353 |
| 2022 | 4341 | 108637 |
| 2023 | 4199 | 123010 |
| 2024 | 3642 | 140325 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by South China Agricultural University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor - Xueshi Xuewei | Agriculture, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Design, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master - Shuoshi Xuewei | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Equipment, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Educational Administration, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Forestry, Genetics, History, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Labour and Industrial Relations, Landscape Architecture, Law, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Optical Technology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Private Administration, Social Policy, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping, Systems Analysis, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
| PhD - Boshi | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Equipment, Agricultural Management, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Food Science, Forestry, Fruit Production, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pest Management, Plant Pathology, Regional Studies, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Vegetable Production, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
Notable alumni
-
Zhang Yongzhen
- Years
- 1965-.. (age 60)
- Enrolled in South China Agricultural University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- researchervirologist
- Biography
-
Zhang Yongzhen, also known as Yong-Zhen Zhang, is a Chinese virologist known for his work relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. A professor at Fudan University, Zhang has discovered numerous RNA viruses and created a network of labs dedicated to monitoring new viruses. He led the team that sequenced and published the genome of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in early January 2020.
South China Agricultural University faculties and divisions
| College : Agronomy | Agriculture, Agronomy |
|---|---|
| College : Animal Husbandry | Animal Husbandry |
| College : Economics and Management | Economics, Management |
| College : Engineering | Engineering |
| College : Foreign Languages | English, Japanese, Modern Languages |
| College : Forestry | Forest Products, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Tourism, Town Planning, Wood Technology |
| College : Horticulture | Horticulture |
| College : Natural Resources and Environment | Environmental Studies, Natural Resources |
| College : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Department/Division : Ideological and Political Theory Teaching | Political Sciences |
| Department/Division : Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences |
| Institute : Food Science | Bioengineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Safety Engineering |
| School : Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Arts, Design, Display and Stage Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Music, Performing Arts, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Textile Design, Visual Arts |
| School : Continuing Education | Continuing Education |
| School : Humanities and Law | Arts and Humanities, Law |
| School : information sciences | Information Sciences |
| School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| School : Public Administration | Public Administration |
| School : Water Conservation and Civil Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Irrigation, Road Engineering, Soil Science, Water Management |
General information
| Alternative names | SCAU 华南农业大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Upgrading Integrity, Broadening Knowledge, Pursuing Truth, Seeking Breakthroughs |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | 483 Wushan Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,677,000 |