Note:

The bachelor programs in SCUT offers SCUT International Scholarship for Excellence to international students.

The scholarship coverage varies from full tuition exemption of 4 years to half tuition exemption of 2 years.

Please submit relevant documents to finish your application as soon as possible since the quota is limited.

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1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: This program is to cultivate international talents with a comprehensive knowledge of computer technology.

• This program is one of SCUT' s top programs.

• Aiming to cultivate international talents with a comprehensive knowledge of computer technology, creativity.

• Cultivating students with the ability to conduct academic research.

• Graduates are capable of working in industrial organizations, research departments, computer hardware/software development organizations, governmental departments, and contributing to the areas of computing research, engineering development, etc.

• Students will master basic theories and methods of modern computer science.

• To grasp the newest trend of computer science and the development direction.

• This program encourage students to participate in mentor's study, improving students' practical ability and innovative consciousness.

• Students who satisfy all the conditions prescribed by SCUT will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• SCUT has two semesters a year: the main semester which admits new students only, runs from September to January, and the second semester runs from late February or early March to July.

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: This program provides 10 main courses for international students.

Course and Credits of the program please click here

3. Why Choose To study This Course

Editor Notes: It has Computer science basic theory teaching and practical application ability training.

• Besides learning basic computer course, this course also have artificial intelligence, multimedia technology, two professional direction course, cultivate innovative research and engineering applied talents

• Drawing on the sophisticated teaching and research facilities as well as rich experience of the professors with extraordinary research power

• The program puts much premium on the cultivation of students' innovative and analytical thinking and ability

• Encouraging students to participate in research project with a view to acquiring hands-on experience under the guidance of professors.

4. Internship and Career

Editor Notes: This program offers different kinds of careers for international students in the future.

• The program prepares students for future careers in various fields where professional computer knowledge is needed.

• The graduates will also be qualified to be engaged in research and teaching in research institutes and institutions of higher learning.

5. School Introduction

Editor Notes: SCUT is a key comprehensive research-oriented university under Project 985 and Project 211.

South China University of Technology (SCUT) is one of China's leading universities. South China University of Technology is a key comprehensive research-oriented university under Project 985 and Project 211. It operates under the direct leadership of the State Ministry of Education. SCUT is a member of Project 985 and Project 211 which means top excellent in teaching and research, it is one of the universities approved by MOE to accept international students on Chinese Government Scholarships, Learn More>>

6. School of Computer Science & Engineering

Editor Notes: It is the first school to be engaged in research and teaching on computer in our country.

6.1 Introduction of the Department

• One of the units of the colleges and universities in our country that first was engaged in research and teaching on computer

• There exist two doctoral programs and four master degree programs

• The first batch of brand-name professional in Guangdong province

• The School covers 18,000 square meters with the whole equipments worth more than 100 million RMB.

6.2 Facilities and Achievements

Editor Notes: Communication & Computer Network Lab had established three research centers and has lots of main research objectives.

Facilities: The three research centers includes Next generation network technology, High performance computing, and Enterprise computing technology.

Achievements:

• Computer network, especially the research of Internet fundamental theory, network management and security, a next generation network technology

• The key high-performance calculation theory, the grid computing, large-scale parallel file management technology, the application of the mass media information retrieval and processing technology

• Unified portal of enterprise calculation, content management based on XML, the introduction of e-commerce and business intelligence, covering the basic theory, the core technology and application demonstration of computer network.

6.3 Faculty

Editor Notes: There are 112 academic and teaching staff, including 20 Professors, 33 associate professors and 88% of whom holding doctor degree.

7. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

Sports Meeting

1. English test result(TOEFL/IELTS)

2. Foreigner physical examination form

3. Photocopy of valid passport

Valid duration covers our study period at SCUT.

4. Passport photo

Within six months.

5. High school academic transcript

6. High school graduate certificate

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

How to Apply

§ Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of 50$ for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50.

· Question: Can I apply to the university directly?

Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.

· Question: How can I track my application status?

Answer: To track the application status, please log in your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.

· Question: How to deal with a pending application?

Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.

The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.

To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application

· How long does it take to process my application?

Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.