Guangzhou
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.
Why students choose Guangzhou
Cantonese food capital, warm climate, large international community, Greater Bay Area job market.
Career & jobs: Trade, manufacturing, tech and Greater Bay Area finance internships.
What you need to know about Guangzhou
$500/mo
Trade, manufacturing, tech and Greater Bay Area finance internships.
Very safe; friendly to international visitors and business.
Extensive metro, high-speed rail hub, Baiyun International Airport.
Dim sum, Cantonese roast meats, congee, dim sum tea culture.
Canton Tower, Shamian Island, Pearl River Cruise, Chen Clan Academy, Baiyun Mountain
Universities in Guangzhou
Fund your studies in Guangzhou
These scholarships apply to students heading to Guangzhou. Check eligibility and apply early.
Guiyang North District Normal University Presidential Scholarship
Full tuition + accommodation + monthly stipend + medical insurance
Fully FundedUniversityGuiyang North District Normal University Merit Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialUniversityGuiyang North District Normal University Dean Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialUniversityGuiyang North District University of Technology International Student Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialStudent visa for Guangzhou
- X1 visa — long-term (degree programs, valid for the full study period)
- X2 visa — short-term (language and exchange programs up to 180 days)
- JW202 form from your university + admission notice required
- Convert to a residence permit within 30 days of arrival at the local Guangzhou Entry-Exit Bureau
How to apply in Guangzhou
- 1. Choose a university and program in Guangzhou
- 2. Prepare documents (passport, transcripts, recommendation letters, study plan)
- 3. Submit the application and pay any application fee
- 4. Receive admission notice and JW202 form
- 5. Apply for your student visa at the Chinese embassy
- 6. Travel to Guangzhou and register at your university
Applications for September intake usually close in June; spring intake closes in December.: Applications for September intake usually close in June; spring intake closes in December.
Most universities require a high school diploma (Bachelor), a relevant Bachelor (Master), language proficiency (HSK or IELTS), and a valid passport: Most universities require a high school diploma (Bachelor), a relevant Bachelor (Master), language proficiency (HSK or IELTS), and a valid passport.
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