University of South China

University of South China

The University of South China (Chinese: 南华学; pinyin: Nánhuá Dàxué) is a university in city Hengyang, Hunan, China. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Central South Institute of Technology (est. 1959) and Hengyang Medical College (est. 1958). The University of South China, with a nationwide enrolment, is administered by the Hunan Provincial Government, and co-funded by the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND) and a few other ministries of the central government.

In October 2002, University of South China incorporated the Sixth Institute of National Nuclear Industry as its subordinating part and took over No. 415 Hospital (originally under the Corporation of National Nuclear Industry) as one of its affiliated hospitals. In July 2004, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy set up a training base for its reservist officers in University of South China. The University of South China was initially authorized to award bachelor’s degrees, and in 1986 began awarding masters degrees. In 1991, it began to collaborate with other universities and research institutes in doctoral programs, and was authorized to award doctoral degrees in 2003.

The university has 72 undergraduate majors, covering as many as 8 disciplinary areas (science, engineering, medicine, law, liberal arts, economics, management, and education). There are 6 provincial key disciplines, 5 disciplines administrated by the Chinese government, and 1 key discipline of national defense. 18 Programs are entitled to award Ph. D. degree, 124 MA or M.S. degrees, and 35 professional degrees. The mining engineering, nuclear technology and its application, pathology and pathological physiology, and pharmacology are Hunan provincial key construction disciplines. There are 2 ministerial key laboratories, i.e. the dissolution and mineral laboratory, the coordinating laboratory of the International Radon Calculation Program of IAEA in Asia, 1 provincial key laboratory, i.e. the radon laboratory.

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Fee Structure

Degree Awarding = Clinical Medicine (MBBS)

Degree Duration = 1+5 years (First year Chinese language + 05 years MBBS Study including Internship)

HSK Exam Policy : First year will be Chinese language study and students needs to pass HSK-4 (Chinese proficiency test) to promote in the Medical Study of 5 years (4+1).

Application Fee + Courier Charges = 1500 RMB ($250)

First Year Total Fee Package = 32,000 RMB – (4700 U$D)

First Year fee Includes: Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Management & Service Charges, Residence Permit, Medical Checkup, Insurance Fee, Airport Pickup etc.

From 2nd Year to 6th (every year) = 24,000 RMB/year – (3600 U$D)

Tuition Fee = 21,000 RMB + Hostel Fee = 3000 RMB

Other Charges : Residence Permit = 800 RMB + Insurance Fee = 800 RMB

Consultancy & Service Charges = 500 U$D (one time only)

Tuition Fee = 5000 RMB/year (this is after scholarship tuition fee)

Hostel Fee = 3000-4000 RMB/year

Registration Fee = 600 RMB (first time only)

Residence Permit = 800 RMB/year

Medical Checkup = 500 RMB/year

Insurance premium = 800 RMB/year

Admission Process

SCUT admits foreign students in 5 specialties taught in English: International Economics and Trade, Computer Science and Technology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

1. Qualification for applicant
   1. High school transcripts and diploma with good standard.
   2. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit a TOEFL score of 68/190/520 or IELTS 5.5, or pass SCUT’s placement test.
2. Application materials
   1. Scan copy of High school transcripts and diploma
   2. English Proficiency Certificate of TOFEL and IELTS
   3. Application form
   4. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form
   5. Scan copy of passport
3. Duration and tuition Fees:

   All undergraduate programs at South China University of Technology take 4 years.
   Tuition fees are 26,000CNY/YEAR for the students admitted in all the majors.

4. Intake Every Year:

   September Intake
   

Master Degree/Postgraduate/PG Programs in English Medium

SCUT masters program has different options taught in English including MBA, and Electrical and Computer Engineering

1. Qualification for applicant
   1. Bachelor’s degree holder with the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study.
   2. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit a TOEFL IBT 80/CBT 210/PBT 550 or above; IELTS 6.0 or above.
2. Application Materials
   1. Application form
   2. Scan copy of Bachelor degree
   3. English proficiency certificate
   4. Two pieces of recommendation letters from professors or assistant professors
   5. One piece of study plan
3. Study Duration &Tuition Fee:

   Masters degree takes 2 years in all programs
   A tuition fee is 44,500 CNY/YEAR for students in MBA and 32,000 CNY/YEAR for students in Electrical and Computer Engineering

4. Intake Every Year:

   September Intake

Doctoral Degree/PHD Programs in English Medium

Doctorate program at SCUT admit international students in English taught courses which lead to doctorate degree including Control Theory and Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems, Detection Technology and Automatic Equipment, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Sugar Engineering, Amylum Resource Science and Engineering, Food Science, Cereals, Oil and Vegetable Protein Engineering, Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Food Quality and Safety, Biomass Science and Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering

1. Applicant Qualification
   1. The TOEFL IBT score of 80 points at least, or IELTS score at least 6.0, or SCUT’s English Placement Test 60 points or above.
   2. Possess Master degree above and previous major should be related to your apply major.
   3. Provide Master Diploma notarized scan copies and the score report’s transcripts or notarized scan copies of master courses. When the diploma is neither Chinese nor English, you should provide notarized Chinese or English translated document.
   4. Provide research and study plan in China (1500 words at least), written in Chinese or English.
   5. Provide recommendation letters by two professionals with the title of professors or associate professors.


2. Application Materials
   1. English proficiency certificate
   2. Scan copy of master degree with transcripts
   3. Application form
   4. Research and study plan
   5. Recommendation letters
   6. Scan copy of passport
   7. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form


3. Duration and Tuition Fees

   Doctoral degree takes 3 years
   Tuition fees are 40,000 CNY/YEAR for students in all the majors.



4. Intake Every Year:

   September Intake

The final information is subject to the University If there is any discrepancy!In 2015,South China University of Technology had more than 2,200 international students from 130 countries around the globe. The School of International Education (SIE) is responsible for recruiting, managing and teaching international students. Basketball courts, Tennis courts, Badminton courts, Skating rink, Swimming pool, Track and field, Volleyball courts, Gymnasium are spread around South China University of Technology. In other words, it’s very convenient for international students to take exercises. International School of South China University of Technology is in charge of developing educational programs and extracurricular activities for international students.

Accomodation

With over 380 rooms and six different room types at South China University of Technology to choose from, you will find a great place on our Wushan Campus. All rooms are fully furnished and include individual bathrooms, internet access ports, telephones, TV (except 1st Floor) and air-conditioning in some rooms. You will also have a fully fitted kitchen, coin-operated laundry facilities, and entertainment room and security service in the dormitory building. All rooms are fully furnished at University Town Campus, including individual bathrooms, internet access ports, telephones and air-conditioning. You will also have a fully fitted kitchen, coin-operated laundry facilities, gym room, and Ping-pong room; snooker room and security service in the dormitory building.

In addition, there is a notice that Accommodation Reservation Service is not available. The rule is: First Come, First Served. There is Muslim canteen at South China University of Technology. And international students are very satisfied with food cooked at this cafeteria. To work and live in this new environment is never easy in the beginning, with unfamiliar surroundings and even a new culture to explore and navigate. With an aim to help the international students fit into this new community and new culture easier, the school officers have been trying and updating their service for them all the time. In addition, this city is famous for Cantonese cuisine with special and precious flavor. You can have a try. Given the emphasis on the freshness in Guangzhou cuisine, its not surprising that steaming is popular, as this is the least intrusive cooking technique and the healthiest.

Programs

English Medium Programs in South China University of Technology

1. Bachelor Degree/Undergraduate Programs in English Medium:
   • Details please read at Bachelor Degree Programs
   • Duration: 4 years

(1). International Economics and Trade,
(2). Computer Science and Technology
(3). Business Administration
(4). Civil Engineering
(5). Environmental Engineering

2. Master Degree/Postgraduate/PG Programs in English Medium:
   • Details please read at Master Degree Programs
   • Duration: 2 years

(1). Master of Business Administration ( MBA )
(2). Electrical and Computer Engineering

3. Doctoral Degree/PHD Programs in English Medium:
   • Details please read at Doctoral Degree Programs
   • Duration: 3 years

(1). Control Theory and Control Engineering
(2). Systems Engineering
(3). Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems
(4). Detection Technology and Automatic Equipment
(5). Pulp and Paper Engineering
(6). Sugar Engineering
(7). Amylum Resource Science and Engineering
(8). Food Science
(9). Cereals, Oil and Vegetable Protein Engineering
(10). Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products
(11). Food Quality and Safety
(12). Biomass Science and Engineering
(13). Environmental Science and Engineering

City Information

Guangzhou is the capital and a political, economic, and cultural center of Guangdong Province. It is located in the southeast of Guangdong Province and in the north of the Pearl River Delta. Crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, it is located between longitude 112°57’ to 114°3’ east and latitude 22°26’ to 23°56’ north, bordering on the South China Sea, adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao. It is a regional central city in South China, and China’s Southern Gateway to the world. Since flowers here blossom all year round, Guangzhou is called “City of Flowers”. Guangzhou has other nicknames such as “Yangcheng” (City of Rams) and “Suicheng” (Rice Spike City).

2. Long History and Source of Modern Chinese Revolution
Guangzhou is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,200 years. As early as the Chou Period, in the 9th century BC, there were exchanges between the Baiyue people of Guangzhou and the people of the Chu State in the middle reaches of Yangtze River. The name “Chu Ting”, which was the earliest name of Guangzhou, originated in the 33rd year of Emperor Qin Shihuang (214 BC). Qin unified Lingnan, Nanhai prefecture (the Capital was built at “Panyu”) and in the year of 226, in order to strengthen his rule, Sun Quan divided the original Jiaozhou into two parts- Jiaozhou and Guangzhou, name of Guangzhou was established. When the municipal council was set up in 1921, Guangzhou became the city it is today.

The city is also a source of modern Chinese revolution. In this land, many historic events took place including the Sanyuanli Struggle against British invaders, the Huanghuagang Uprising against feudalism and the Guangzhou Uprising which established the Guangzhou Commune. Mr. Sun Yat-sen, a revolutionary forerunner, set up the Huangpu Military Academy and constituted the political parties three times during his tenure as Chief of State. Comrade Mao Zedong ran the Institute of Peasant Movement training multiple cadres of key revolutionaries.

Guangzhou is the home of many celebrities, especially the great figures of China who have initiated changes the modern history of China, such as Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao, leaders of the Reform Movement of the late Qing Dynasty, Hong Xiuquan, leader of the modern Chinese peasant revolution, and Sun Yat-sen, revolutionary leader who overthrew the rule of the Qing dynasty.

3. Economy
Guangzhou has historically been China’s leading commercial port. The city has a 2,000 year history of open trade. Following the implementation of the reform and opening-up policy, the economic development of Guangzhou became vigorous and has scored remarkable achievements. Since 1992, Guangzhou’s overall economic strength has risen to the third position among the country’s 10 largest cities. Guangzhou has become a city with relatively strong secondary industry and developed tertiary industry. The city has experienced a concerted economic development and, in the past 20 years, Guangzhou’s average annual economic growth rate has been more than 14% per annul. In 2006 the GDP of the city reached CNY 623.6 billion and, according to current exchange rates versus registered population, the per-capita GDP of Guangzhou will exceed 11,000 U.S. dollars. With this achievement Guangzhou becomes the first city in China Mainland with a per capita GDP of over 10,000 U.S. dollars.

4. Education and Human Resources

Guangzhou is in a leading position in the modernization of IT equipment in schools. More schools than ever before are offering IT courses and, as an example, at present 100% of the junior and senior high schools in Guangzhou have IT classes.

Guangzhou has 60 institutions of higher learning, 24 of which offer MA/MS degrees. Undergraduates number 600,000 and graduates 50,000. Guangzhou Municipal Government has also spared no effort in raising vocational education’s share of the educational pie and in cultivating technicians both as students and as teachers. At present, there are 200-plus institutions of vocational training and 200-plus independent R&D organizations. Professional technicians total 700,000 with the total number of primarily-level technicians totaling more than 1,000,000.

The HEMC (Higher Educational Mega Center) is in the southeastern part of Guangzhou, just opposite Pazhou Island. It has a planned area of 43.3 km and has been in use since September, 2004. Ten universities and colleges, including Sun Yat-sen University, have located in the City. This University Mega Center helps to form a cultural environment concentrating and integrating the resources of multiple institutions and educational resources into one location. The center also plays a very positive role in intercollegiate cooperation and the improvement of the quality of teaching as well as the comprehensive cultivation of college students.

5. Transportation

Guangzhou has Southern Airlines, Air China, Eastern Airlines, other major domestic airlines and a number of foreign airlines. The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has over 50 international flight lines and 100 domestic flight lines. The terminal can handle 100 million passengers and 2.5 million tons of cargo per year.

The Jingjiu Railway passes Guangzhou, starting from the Beijing West Railway Station, through 98 cities and counties of Beijing, Guangdong Province, ending at Kowloon of Hong Kong. This north-south railway is 2,553 km. Tibet railroad from Guanzhou to Lhasa was opened on October 1st 2006. To strengthen its transportation capacity, Guangzhou has built a number of intercity express ways, Elevated roads, highway bridges and cross-river tunnels. There are long-distance buses between Guangzhou and the adjacent regions, and express buses between Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Intra-city transportation consists of buses, tramways, special route buses and subways.

6. Topography and Climate

The topography is higher in the northeast, lower in the southwest. North and northeast are mountainous area with waters, south is an alluvial plain – the Pearl River Delta. Guangzhou enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate. There is neither intense heat in summer nor severe cold in winter. It enjoys plenty rainfall and evergreen in four seasons. The average temperature is 22.8 °C(73℉), the average relative humidity is about 68%, and the annual rainfall at the urban area is over 1,600 mm.

7. Foreigners in Guangzhou

According to rough statistics, the permanent foreign residents in Guangzhou total over 50,000, which would increase with the coming years. Over 30,000 foreign citizens applied for visas in Guangzhou and over 20,000 for residence permits. Involving over 180 countries and regions, the temporary foreign residence registrations reached nearly 900,000, among which about 40,000 foreigners live in tenements or Chinese citizens’ residences. The foreigners living in Guangzhou’s tenements total up to 15,000, accounting for nearly half of the total and foreigners living in Chinese citizens’ residences exceed 8,000, account for 26%. The rest are self-purchased apartments or dormitories. Statistics collected show that there are, annually, over 30,000 foreign experts who have worked at short-term or long-term jobs in Guangzhou in recent years. The Guangzhou Municipal Government has established the Guangzhou Friendship Award especially to commend foreign experts who have worked in Guangzhou and made outstanding contributions to the economic construction and social development of our city. As the highest honor given to foreign experts by the Guangzhou Municipal Government, the award has been presented to 46 foreign experts in the four award presentation events in 1996, 2001, 2004, and 2007.

8. Tourism and Delicacy

Guangzhou has a “multi-purpose, multi-level, complete-service” tourism industry integrating travel service, catering, accommodation, shopping and entertainment. It is a city with more than 2,200 years of history and culture, as well as being a thoroughly modern international metropolis. Its historical relics, scenery, convenient traffic, comfortable shopping environment and first-class services are bound to attract tourists from all over the world. People say “Guangzhou is a gourmet paradise” for here you can find local Guangdong style food, featuring rich color, smell, taste and form, as well as other Chinese and foreign foods. Guangzhou also has a number of five-star hotels and many well-regarded guesthouses, hotels of different grades and other types of accommodations. The “One Day Tour” has become a distinctive mark of Guangzhou.
Population: 12.9 million

Ranking

All ranked institutions have an overall score and 4 pillar scores. However for each pillar, only institutions ranked in the top 500 overall or the top 500 in this pillar have a publicly visible score.

The university has 72 undergraduate majors, covering as many as 8 disciplinary areas (science, engineering, medicine, law, liberal arts, economics, management, and education). There are 6 provincial key disciplines, 5 disciplines administrated by the Chinese government, and 1 key discipline of national defense. 18 Programs are entitled to award Ph. D. degree, 124 MA or M.S. degrees, and 35 professional degrees. The mining engineering, nuclear technology and its application, pathology and pathological physiology, and pharmacology are Hunan provincial key construction disciplines. There are 2 ministerial key laboratories, i.e. the dissolution and mineral laboratory, the coordinating laboratory of the International Radon Calculation Program of IAEA in Asia, 1 provincial key laboratory, i.e. the radon laboratory.

Nuclear science, medical science and environment-related sciences are the three pillar stones of the university.

The university began its international student education in 2011, and there are now more than 50 students from 8 countries, most of them majoring in clinical medicine.

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