Application Guide for International Students 2024 Autumn Semester-国际交流学院

Application Guide for International Students 2024 Autumn Semester

Published：23 September 2024 Source： Author：IEC

I.GDUT Overview

i.General Information

Guangdong University of Technology (hereinafter as "GDUT") is a high-level and cutting-edge multidisciplinary provincial university with engineering as its core,where engineering,science,economics,management,literature,law and art are well in coordinated development.Dating back to 1958 when the university set up undergraduate courses, the University had its present form by merging Guangdong Institute of Technology with Guangdong Institute of Machinery and South China Institute of Architecture (East Campus) in 1995.

With headquarter located in Guangzhou, the University has 6 campuses,namely HEMC Campus,Dongfeng Campus,Longdong Campus,Panyu Campus,Shahe Campus and Jieyang Campus, covering a total area more than5,300 acres (about 353 hectares) with beautiful environment. At present, our university has 25 schools, 2 public course teaching centers, 12 research institutes. Its six disciplines, namely Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science & Eco-technology,Agronomy rank the top 1% of Essential Science Indicators (ESI) in the world. GDUT has 92 majors in its undergraduate programs, 25 first-class master degree programs, and 8 first-class doctoral degree programs. There are more than 53,000 full-time students, including over 39,000 undergraduates and 13,000 postgraduates.

For more information please visit the official website: https://www.gdut.edu.cn/.

ii.World Rankings

THE 2024：Ranks 35-49 in Chinese mainland.

ARWU2023: Ranks 301-400 in the world.

II.Eligibility

i.For Undergraduate Programs

1.Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and valid foreign passport holders, healthy and well-behaved, with an educational background equivalent to that of the Chinese high school diploma, without any criminal records. Applicants should abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government and related rules of university, honor the Chinese social morality and customs, and will not participate in any activities in China which are inappropriate to the capacity as a student.

2.Documents for Application (including but not limited to)

(1) Ordinary foreign passport. The passport should be valid before December 31,2025.

(2) Senior high school diploma

Current high school students shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate. The original or notarized copy of the high school graduation certificate must be submitted no later than registration.

(3) Academic transcripts for all the courses in senior high school(original /notarized copy in English or Chinese).

(4) Applicants who have studied in China should provide the Discipline Record from previous school or university.

(5) Physical examination results.The results should be stamped by the hospital and issued within six months prior to the date of submission.

(6) Other supporting documents as required.

3.Applicants should be 18 years old or above by 31 August 2025. The applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China (see Appendix 1 for template).

4.Chinese Proficiency Requirements

(1) Applicants for science and engineering program must have HSK (Level IV) certificate (with 180 points or above). HSK (Level V) certificate (with 180 points or above) is required for applicants for liberal arts, economic and management program. The certificate must be in valid period.

Applicants whose compulsory courses were taught in Chinese during secondary education (junior and senior high school) can be exempt from submitting HSK certificate by providing the academic documents.

(2) Applicants who haven't reached the required language level, they can apply Chinese language program in the International Exchange College (hereinafter as "IEC"). After achieving HSK (Level IV) certificate, they can apply for the degree study.

5.English Proficiency Requirements

For non-native English speakers who apply for English-taught programs, they should provide a score report of English Language Test (TOEFL 80+/IELTS 5.5+). The certificate must be in valid period. For applicants who cannot offer the above-mentioned standardized English test reports, they will be required to participate in an English test organized by IEC.

6.Requirements on Citizenship

According to the Document No. 12〔2020〕of the Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China (see Appendix 2), If the applicant's parents or one of the parents are Chinese or the applicant has emigrated from Chinese mainland, Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan and acquired foreign nationality for, they must be naturalized for 4 years or more and have more than 2 years of residence in foreign countries during the past 4 years (Actual residence in a foreign country for nine months out of a year may be counted as one year, based on entry and exit stamps).

---- Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens should provide:

(1) Documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship;

(2) Documents certifying the acquirement of foreign citizenship;

(3) Exit and Entry Record on passport, from April 30, 2021 to April 30, 2025.

---- Applicants who have acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen should provide:

(1) Documents certifying acquiring foreign citizenship at the time of birth;

(2) Documents certifying parent's (with Chinese citizenship) permanent residence in foreign country before the birth of the applicant;

(3) Exit and Entry Record on passport, from April 30, 2021 to April 30, 2025.

If the applicant is concluded to have Chinese citizenship by the Chinese public security department after application, admission or enrollment, the applicant will be disqualified from application, admission or enrollment or withdrawal from school will be required.

ii.For Graduate Programs

1.Applicants must be non-Chinesecitizens and valid foreign passport holders, healthy and well-behaved, without any criminal records. Applicants for Master's degree programs should have an Undergraduate study background equivalent to that of the Chinese Bachelor's degree. Applicants for Doctoral programs should have a Master study background equivalent to that of the Chinese Master's degree.

Applicants should abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government and related rules of university, honor the Chinese social morality and customs, and will not participate in any activities in China which are inappropriate to the capacity as a student.

2.Documents for Application (including but not limited to)

(1) Ordinary foreign passport. The passport should be valid before December 31, 2025.

(2) Highest degree certificates or diploma. If applicants are university students, they shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate. The original or notarized copy of the academic qualification certificate must be submitted after admission (the degree certificate must be obtained no later than registration).

(3) Academic transcripts from highest degree education institution (original /notarized copy in English or Chinese version).

(4) Personal statement and a brief research plan（800 words）.Doctoral degree program applicants need to submit a brief introduction of research experience.

(5) Two recommendation letters fromfull professors or associate professors with signatures.

(6) Applicants who have studied in China should provide the Discipline Record from previous school or university.

(7) Supervisor Pre-acceptance Letter (see Appendix 3 for template), if obtained. For qualified applicants without Supervisor Pre-acceptance Letter, would enter into interview and assessment procedure according to related rules of the university.

(8) Physical examination results.The results should be stamped by the hospital and issued within six months prior to the date of submission.

(9) Other supporting documents as required.

3.Chinese Proficiency Requirements

(1) Applicants for science and engineering program must have HSK (Level IV) certificate (with 180 points or above). HSK (Level V) certificate (with 180 points or above) is required for applicants who would like to study in the programs of liberal arts, economic and management. The certificate must be in valid period.

Applicants who have completed their last degree with Chinese as the language of instruction can submit proof issued by their former school for GDUT's verification.

(2) For applicants who haven't reached the required Chinese language level, they can apply Chinese language in IEC. After getting HSK (Level IV) certificate, they can apply for the degree study.

4.English Language Requirements

For non-native English speakers who apply for English-taught programs, they should provide a score report of English Proficiency Test (TOEFL 80+/IELTS 5.5+). The certificate must be in valid period. For applicants who cannot offer the above-mentioned standardized English test reports, they will be required to participate in an English test organized by IEC.

5.Requirements on Citizenship

---- Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens should provide:

(1) Documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship;

(2) Documents certifying the acquirement of foreign citizenship;

(3) Exit and Entry Record on passport, from April 30, 2021 to April 30, 2025.

(1) Documents certifying acquiring foreign citizenship at the time of birth;

(2) Documents certifying parent's (with Chinese citizenship) permanent residence in foreign country before the birth of the applicant;

(3) Exit and Entry Record on passport, fromApril 30, 2021 to April 30, 2025.

iii.Chinese Language Programs

1.Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and valid foreign passport holders, without any criminal records. The applicants under the age of 18 (by Date of the year of admission) shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.

2.Application Documents

(1) Ordinary foreign passport.The passport should be valid before December 31, 2025.

(2) Highest degree certificate or diploma. (original /notarized copy in English or Chinese version).

(3) Physical examination results.The results should be stamped by the hospital and issued within six months prior to the date of submission.

(4) Other supporting documents as required.

III.Application Procedure

i. Application Method

1.Online Application

Visit https://iec.gdut.edu.cn/, click the "Online Application" and then proceed with the application, orvisit https://apply.gdut.edu.cn/ and continue with a guideline. After registration, please complete the "GDUT Application Form for International Students" (see Appendix 4 for Degree Study and Appendix 5 for Language Study) correctly and completely within the application period, and upload the supporting documents and pay the application fee as required.

2.Email Application

Applicants download the “Application Form for International Students” and complete correctly and completely within the application period, then submit needed documents as related program required to admission@gdut.edu.cn and pay the application fee.

The application documents provided should be true and valid, otherwise the applicants shall bear all the consequences. Application without application fee payment will not be processed. Applicationmaterials will not be returned. The application fee is not refundable.

ii.Comprehensive Evaluation

1.Documents Review

Applicants should submit all required documents accurately and completely before the deadline for evaluation. Otherwise, the application will not be processed.

2.Examination and Interview

Applicants who pass the application document review will be admitted to the interview, and will be informed of the interview arrangement when prepared.

iii.Visa Application

Admitted applicants must bring the Passport, Admission Letter, Visa Application For Study in China (JW202/DQ Form), Foreigner Physical Examination Form as well as Blood Test Record to the local Chinese Embassy/Consulate or other official missions authorized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China to apply for a student visa (X1/X2 visa).For detailed visa application materials and procedures, please contact the Chinese Embassy/Consulate for the specific requirements of the documents. The decision made by the Chinese Embassy (consulate) to issue or refuse the visa shall be final.

Please be assured that the validity of your passport can cover the study period when submitting the online application. The passport shall not be renewed and the passport number shall not be changed until your registration on campus in GDUT. Otherwise your JW202/DQ Form will be invalid.

IV.Programs for International students

i. Undergraduate Programs

1. Undergraduate Programs (English-taught)

(1) Computer Science and Technology

(2) International Economics and Trade

(3) Click here for more information Appendix 6

2. Undergraduate Programs (Chinese-taught)

Click here for more information Appendix 7

ii.Graduate Programs

Click here for more information Appendix 8

iii.Chinese Language Programs

The duration of Chinese Language Programs could be 1 month, 2months, 1 semester or 1 year, and it should not exceed 2 years.

V.Study Duration, Degree and Diploma

i.Undergraduate Students

Every autumn semesters intake.The duration of study for undergraduate programs in GDUT is 4 years (Architecture,Urban and Rural Planning, Landscape Architecture requires 5 years). The programs are delivered in Chinese and some in English. Bachelor's degree and graduation certificate will be awarded, if students finish all the required courses and pass the thesis defense.

ii.Graduate Students

Every autumn semesters intake. Master degree programs in GDUT lasts 2-3 years, while doctoral degree programs last 3-4 years. The programs are delivered in Chinese, with parts of them taught in English. A graduation certificate will be awarded to students who have met all graduation requirements. A master degree or doctoral degree will be awarded to students who have met the related requirements of degree conferment.

iii.Chinese Language Students

Study Certificate will be awarded when international students finish all the required courses.

VI.Tuition Fee etc.(RMB)

i.Tuition and Application Fees (For Batch 2024 International Students)

Programs	Tuition	Application fee
Undergraduate Programs	RMB 18,000 /year，RMB 26,000/year (For Fine Arts study)	RMB 400/person
Undergraduate Programs（English-Taught）	RMB 22,000/year	RMB 500/person
Master Programs	RMB 20,000/year	RMB 400/person
Doctoral Programs	RMB 22,000/year	RMB 400/person
Chinese Language Programs	RMB 2,300/month，RMB 5,000/2 months (Intensive Chinese Language Program,ICLP)， RMB 8,000/semester，RMB 16,000/year	RMB 400/person

ⅱ.Tuition and Application Fees (For Batch 2025 International Students)

Programs	Tuition	Application fee
Undergraduate Programs	(1)Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences RMB 18,000 /year; For Fine Arts Study RMB 26,000/year; (2)Sciences and Engineering RMB 21,000/year	RMB 400/person
Undergraduate Programs (English-Taught)	RMB 23,000/year	RMB 500/person
Master Programs	(1)Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences RMB 21,000/year; For Fine Arts Study RMB30,000/year; (2)Sciences and Engineering RMB 25,000/year	RMB 400/person
Doctoral Programs	(1)Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences RMB 28,000 /year; For Fine Arts Study RMB 34,000/year; (2)Sciences and Engineering RMB 32,000/year	RMB 400/person
Chinese Language Programs	RMB 2,300/month; RMB 5,000/2 months(Intensive Chinese Language Program,ICLP) RMB 8,000/semester;RMB 16,000/year	RMB 400/person
Language and Culture Experience (LCE)	RMB 2,000/2 weeks RMB 3,000/4 weeks	RMB 400/person

NOTES：

1.Applicants can apply up to 2 programs per admissions cycle, and application fee will be charged according to the number of programs applied for. Regardless of whether the application isadmitted or not, the application fee is not refundable.

2.Textbooks and other teaching materials will be charged according to actual costs.

3.Tuition fee for customized programs (eg. Chinese Language Programs) will be determined in accordance to the specific courses.

iii.Accommodation

1.On-campus

International students who need to live in campus will be allocated by the university according to their majors. Deposit for on-campus accommodation is RMB 1,500/person, which will be refunded when check-out. Bills of campus WIFI service, bedding, water and electricity are not included. Fees above-mentioned are subject to change.

(Effective From March,2025)

Campus	Standards	Charges (per person)
Higher Edu. Mega Campus,Block 11,Eastern District	Single Room	RMB 8,000/6 Months,RMB 16,000/Year
	Twin Room	RMB 4,500/6 Months,RMB 8,000/Year
	Quad	RMB 2,200/6 Months,RMB 4,000/Year
Dongfeng Campus,Block 8	Single Room	RMB 10,800/6 Months,RMB 21,600/Year
	Twin Room	RMB 6,600/6 Months,RMB 13,200/Year
Longdong Campus,Block G	Twin Room	RMB 4,000/6 Months,RMB 7,200/Year

2.Off-campus

International students who need to reside off-campus must submit application form for off-campus dwelling and obtain the consent from the school. Those living in a residential community should, within 24 hours of check-in, go to the nearest police station for the issuance of the Accommodation Registration Form accompanied by the property owner. For students residing off-campus, it is essential to possess a valid temporary Accommodation Registration Certificate in order to complete their enrollment and visa procedures.

3.Other Fees

(1)Insurance

International students must be medically insured throughout their entire planned period of study in China.International students are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan online before the registration or on the day of registration. Without valid medical insurance,international students are not allowed to register. If international students are uninsured, they are held legally responsible for paying all your medical expenses during the stay in China.

(2)Medical Checkup and Visa Fees

Medical checkup and visa or residence permit application fees will be charged according to actual costs by related institutions.

VII.Scholarships for New Degree Students

Applicants with outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities and special talents, can apply for the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship. For more detailed scholarship application information, please visit IEC website (https://iec.gdut.edu.cn) to check updated notice.

VIII.Application,Admission & Registration

i.Application Period

1.Degree Study Programs

Application deadline: 15 July 2025.

2.Chinese Language Programs

Enrollment of international students is all-year-round.

ii.Admission Period

Based on overall evaluation of application documents and interview, IEC will release the admission results by batch.

iii.Registration Period

Registration period for new degree students usually will be in late August 2025 and early September. Please check your Admission Notice for specific registration time. Language students may check the Admission Notice for registration arrangement.

During registration, the admitted students should bring their ordinary documents including passport (diplomatic passport and service passport will not be accepted), Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW202/DQ) and student visa. Original or notarized diploma or transcripts of your previous study period in English or Chinese should also be provided for rechecking during the official registration. Otherwise, the admission will be considered invalid.For those who have already done the physical examination in your home country, please bring Original Copies of all the materials of your physical examination to the Center for verification.

IX.Others

i.If the higher authorities issue new policies, corresponding adjustments will be make in a timely way.

ii.In case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese text shall prevail.GDUT reserves the right of final interpretation.

X.Contacts

International Exchange College

Office: Room 721,Library Building, Dongfeng Road Campus, GDUT

Address: No.729 Dongfengdong Road, YueXiu District, Guangzhou, P.R. China 510090

Tel.: 0086-20-37626172,37626171

Email: admission@gdut.edu.cn

Website:https://iec.gdut.edu.cn

Online Application System: https://apply.gdut.edu.cn

September 2024