South China University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #500 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #73 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #30 of 960 | In China |
| #2 of 24 | In Guangzhou |
| #4 of 2,928 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top100 | For 36 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 42,720
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- scut.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 30%*
* The South China University of Technology 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 | High school diploma, National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) For further information see CUCAS |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 42,720 |
Research profile
South China University of Technology is a world-class research university with 131,685 scientific papers published and 2,873,733 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
South China University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 64 | 100 |
| 1994 | 60 | 89 |
| 1995 | 82 | 128 |
| 1996 | 99 | 143 |
| 1997 | 105 | 179 |
| 1998 | 118 | 234 |
| 1999 | 163 | 332 |
| 2000 | 205 | 482 |
| 2001 | 247 | 464 |
| 2002 | 558 | 801 |
| 2003 | 595 | 985 |
| 2004 | 1064 | 1458 |
| 2005 | 1938 | 2125 |
| 2006 | 2697 | 3363 |
| 2007 | 3365 | 5009 |
| 2008 | 4093 | 7939 |
| 2009 | 4710 | 11190 |
| 2010 | 5156 | 16635 |
| 2011 | 5149 | 23525 |
| 2012 | 4755 | 31357 |
| 2013 | 4910 | 41450 |
| 2014 | 5014 | 53357 |
| 2015 | 4826 | 67144 |
| 2016 | 5042 | 84597 |
| 2017 | 6048 | 107914 |
| 2018 | 6731 | 141335 |
| 2019 | 7724 | 187664 |
| 2020 | 8271 | 237110 |
| 2021 | 9099 | 302077 |
| 2022 | 10771 | 358789 |
| 2023 | 11263 | 398159 |
| 2024 | 10051 | 442121 |
| 2025 | 7753 | 420430 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 18,200-40,000 per annum (CNY) |
|---|
The South China University of Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 University of Technology.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Design, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Management, Medicine, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master - Shuoshi Xuewei | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics, Power Engineering, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering, Technology, Thermal Physics, Transport Engineering |
| PhD - Boshi | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Drawing and Design, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Thermal Physics |
Notable alumni
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He Xiaopeng
- Enrolled in the South China University of Technology
- Studied computer science
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
He Xiaopeng is a Chinese entrepreneur, best known for co-founding companies including XPeng Motors, an intelligent electric vehicle manufacturer, and UCWeb, the Chinese mobile Internet software and service provider he co-founded in 2004. UCWeb was acquired by Alibaba Group in June 2014 in the largest merger and acquisition deal ever in the Chinese internet industry. After acquisition, he was named as president of UCWeb and president of the Alibaba Mobile Business Group, and later served as the president of Tudou & Ali Games.
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Cheng Siwei
- Occupations
- economistchemical engineerpolitician
- Biography
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Cheng Siwei was a Chinese economist, chemical engineer and politician. He was the chairman of China Soft Science Research Association; president of the Chinese Society for Management Modernization; director of the Research Center on Fictitious Economy and Data Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences; dean of the School of Management of the Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and honorary president of East China University of Science and Technology.
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Chen Ding
- Occupations
- athletics competitorracewalker
- Biography
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Chen Ding is a Chinese racewalker who won a gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. He finished the race in 1:18:46, a new Olympic record. He also won a gold medal in the 2013 World Championships in Athletics after the original gold medalist was disqualified for doping.
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Guo Yuanqiang
- Occupations
- politicianscientist
- Biography
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Guo Yuanqiang is a Chinese politician who was the party secretary of Wuhan from September 2021 to October 2025. He is a representative of the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and was a member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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Liang Xiaojing
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
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Liang Xiaojing is a Chinese sprinter. She is the champion of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics at 100 metres. She competed in the women's 200 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing without advancing from the first round. She also has served on the Chinese 4 × 100 metre relay team at both the World Championships and the 2016 Olympics where she anchored the relay.
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He Jingtang
- Occupations
- architect
- Biography
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He Jingtang is a Chinese architect and the head of the architecture program at the South China University of Technology's school of architecture whose works include the wrestling and badminton venues built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the Chinese Pavilion sometimes referred to as the "Crown of China" for Expo 2010 which was held in Shanghai and later reopened as the China Art Museum. More recently designed the new campus of the University of Macau which was completed in 2013.
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Liang Jie
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Liang Jie is a Chinese technology executive and entrepreneur. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer of UCWeb Inc., a Chinese mobile Internet and software company he co-founded in 2004. UCWeb was acquired by Alibaba Group in June 2014 in the largest Chinese Internet merger deal ever. He is also the president of Shenma Inc., a joint venture formed by UCWeb and Alibaba that offers a mobile-centric search service.
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Cao Zhen
- Occupations
- table tennis player
- Biography
-
Cao Zhen is a Chinese table tennis player.
South China University of Technology faculties and divisions
| School : Architecture | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Structural Architecture, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| School : Arts | Art Education, Dance, Music, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Performing Arts, Singing |
| School : Automation Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electronics and Automation, Information Technology |
| School : Bioscience and Bioengineering | Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Engineering, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology |
| School : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Management, Marketing, Transport Management |
| School : Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Energy Engineering |
| School : Civil and Transport Engineering | Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanics, Naval Architecture, Transport Engineering, Water Management |
| School : Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| School : Economics and Commerce | Business Administration, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Insurance, International Business, International Economics, Tourism, Transport and Communications, Transport Engineering |
| School : Electric Power | Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Engineering, Power Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| School : Electronic and Information Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Microelectronics, Microwaves, Optical Technology, Physics, Solid State Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Environmental Science and Engineering | Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Water Management |
| School : Foreign Languages | Applied Linguistics, English, German, Japanese, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Russian |
| School : Ideology and Politics | Political Sciences |
| School : Journalism and Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Aesthetics, Communication Arts, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Philosophy, Publishing and Book Trade |
| School : Law | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Economics, History of Law, Law |
| School : Light Chemistry and Food Science | Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Paper Technology, Safety Engineering |
| School : Materials Science and Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Materials Engineering, Optical Technology, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| School : Mechanical and Automotive Engineering | Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Safety Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| School : Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports |
| School : Public Administration | Administration, Educational Administration, Public Administration |
| School : Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Statistics |
| School : Software Engineering | Software Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | SCUT 华南理工大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Study Extensively, Enquire Accurately; Discriminate Clearly, Practise Earnestly |
Location and contacts
| Address | Wushan Campus 371 Wushan Road Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,677,000 |