Guangzhou
Tier 1 · Guangdong · Pop. 18.7M

Study in Guangzhou

City Overview

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong, is southern China's trade and manufacturing hub and the heart of the Greater Bay Area. The city hosts Sun Yat-sen University, Jinan University and SCUT, and offers a warm Cantonese culture, world-famous dim sum and a large, established international community. Guangzhou's affordability compared with Shanghai and Beijing, its proximity to Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and its huge trade economy make it a magnet for business, medicine and engineering students.

Cost of living
$500/mo
Accommodation
$350/mo
Safety
Very safe; friendly to international visitors and business.
Weather
Subtropical, hot humid summers, mild winters.

Transportation

Extensive metro, high-speed rail hub, Baiyun International Airport.

Student Life

Cantonese food capital, warm climate, large international community, Greater Bay Area job market.

Jobs & Career

Trade, manufacturing, tech and Greater Bay Area finance internships.

Attractions

Canton TowerShamian IslandPearl River CruiseChen Clan AcademyBaiyun Mountain

Food

Dim sum, Cantonese roast meats, congee, dim sum tea culture.

Universities

Universities in Guangzhou

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