1. International students undertaking this program will:

• Be provided with a consolidating foundation in natural science, materials science and engineering;

• Develop a sound grasp of the technologies of materials and devices design, manufacturing and testing, both in traditional industries and innovative high-tech industries;

• Master the theory and technical skills in the application of materials, and establish a solid foundation for further study and higher degrees;

• Advance their professional practices attitudes and skills, underpinned by a deep knowledge of related scientific theories, an innovative perspective and competence, a capacity for independent research and problem-solving , and consolidate an international competitive advantage based on enterprising spirit, and global vision;

2. Research Field: Polymeric Materials,Inorganic Materials,Metallic Materials
3. Degree Awarded: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
4. Study Duration: 3 years

1.Internalization of Management
Famous American scholars as dean of the school leads an international faculty team including Chinese and foreign experts.
2.Internationalization of Undergraduate Curriculum System
Refer to the curriculum systems in material science and engineering major of many famous international universities and design a professional curriculum system which is in line with international standards.
3.English Immersion Education
Except humanities and social sciences and some optional courses, all compulsory major courses are taught in English and use original English textbooks.
4.Internationalization of Teaching and Learning Approach
All the core modules are lectured by experienced foreign teachers. They will introduce student centered, research-based teaching and learning methods and multiform assessment system. Students will implement the whole study program by attending lectures, group discussion, and lab section and research project.
5.Outstanding Exchange Programs

• Summer School: two to three weeks summer school program for 3rd year students in Oxford University, Imperial College London, UK, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Linköping University, Sweden etc.

• One Semester Exchange Program: Short exchange program in more than 20 oversea universities for 2nd and 3rd year students.

• Overseas Graduate internship: One or two years joint research program for Master and PhD students in University of Akron, US, Imperial College London, Oxford University, UK, etc

6.Discipline Advantage
“Materials science and engineering in SCUT is the national key discipline, ranking top 5 in the ministry of education organization discipline evaluation since 2012, and ranked top 11.5% in the ESI global subject ranking system, has been selected in the national first-class subject construction project.
7.Research Labs
1 State Key Laboratory, 1 National Engineering and technology research center, 6 provincial key laboratories, 5 provincial engineering research centers and Engineering Laboratories.
8.Funds for 2007

• 4 million RMB from the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs;

• 3 million RMB from South China University of Technology

9.Training Programs: 3+1+X

• 3+1+2 ( Joined Program of Bachelor and Master Degree);

• 3+1+4(Joined Program of Bachelor and Doctoral Degree).

SCHOLARSHIP

• 1. Chinese Government Scholarship

• 2. SCUT International Scholarship for Excellence

• 3. Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship

• Master's degree diploma and transcripts with good standard;

• English proficiency: applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit an TOEFL IBT80/CBT210/PBT550 or above.; IELTS 6.0 or above;

• Two recommendation letters from professors or assistant professors;

• Study plan/Personal statement.