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INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #18507

South China University of Technology

华南理工大学

Guangzhou, China
Official Portal
SectorPublic research university
Founded1952
Enrollment40,000
Student : Staff14:1

UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

Rankings Overview

Latest recorded results. Editions and methodologies differ by ranking.

QS2027

#342

Score 42.3

Up 35 places vs 2026

THE2027

#265

Score 56.6

Rank bands; change not quantified

ARWU2026

101-150

Score not published

Rank bands; change not quantified

U.S. News2027

#162

Score 64.4

Up 4 places vs 2026

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DECADE PERFORMANCE INDEX · 2018–2027

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

Focused 10-year window across major ranking systems. Click any publisher card below to isolate its curve.

Showing 10 annual editions (2018–2027). Higher curve points indicate stronger global standing (#1 at top).

Only exact positions are plotted where available; for band-ranked editions (e.g., 791–800), the upper band threshold is plotted to preserve multi-year continuity. Published rank bands are preserved in the ranking overview above.

INSTITUTIONAL METRICS

Quick Facts & Campus Profile

Campus & Intake Telemetry
Total Enrollment

40,000

Active Students

Faculty Size

2,900

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

18%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

93/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

91/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$3,500

Annual Estimate

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Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.00
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
96/100Profile Alignment Index

Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.

Selectivity~18% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$3,500
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

4 sections

Step onto the vibrant campuses of South China University of Technology, and you immediately feel the pulse of innovation woven into a rich, storied heritage. Established in 1952, SCUT isn't just a university; it's a living testament to China's rapid rise, housed within an architectural landscape that seamlessly blends historic red-brick grandeur with sleek, future-forward design. Nestled in the dynamic heart of Guangzhou, our expansive campuses vibrate with an intellectual curiosity that powers relentless discovery. Every tree-lined avenue, every bustling square, echoes with generations of brilliant minds shaping tomorrow. This is where a prestigious legacy fuels audacious visions for the future, inspiring a unique campus cultural identity that celebrates both deep tradition and daring, global-facing progress.

GEOGRAPHIC TELEMETRY

Campus Coordinates

23.1360° N, 113.3512° E
VISUAL ARCHIVE

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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

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INSTITUTIONAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, South China University of Technology is ranked #342. In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2027 rankings, it is ranked #265.
South China University of Technology is located in Guangzhou, China.
South China University of Technology was founded in 1952.
South China University of Technology has approximately 40,000 enrolled students.

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STUDENT BUDGET

Cost of Living

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Typical monthly expenses in China. Adjust sliders to personalise.

Rent & Utilities$600
$200$4,000
Food & Groceries$300
$100$1,500
Transport & Other$50
$30$1,000
Estimated Monthly$950
Estimated Yearly$11,400

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