1.On-campus

International students who need to live in campus will be allocated by the university according to their majors. Deposit for on-campus accommodation is RMB 1,500/person, which will be refunded when check-out. Bills of campus WIFI service, bedding, water and electricity are not included.

2.Off-campus

International students who need to reside off-campus must submit application form for off-campus dwelling and obtain the consent from the school. Those living in a residential community should, within 24 hours of check-in, go to the nearest police station for the issuance of the Accommodation Registration Form. For students residing off-campus, it is essential to possess a valid temporary Accommodation Registration Certificate in order to complete their enrollment and visa procedures.

III.Application Procedures

i. Application Method

1. Online Application

Visit https://iec.gdut.edu.cn/, click the "Online Application" and then proceed with the application, or visit https://apply.gdut.edu.cn/ and continue with a guideline. After registration, please complete the "GDUT Application Form for International Students" (see Appendix 4 for Degree Study and Appendix 5 for Language Study) correctly and completely within the application period, and upload the supporting documents and pay the application fee as required.

2.Email Application

Applicants download the "Application Form for International Students" and complete correctly and completely within the application period, then submit needed documents as related program required to admission@gdut.edu.cn and pay the application fee.

The application documents provided should be true and valid, otherwise the applicants shall bear all the consequences. Application without application fee payment will not be processed. Application materials will not be returned. The application fee is not refundable.

ii.Comprehensive Evaluation

1.Documents Review

Applicants should submit all required documents accurately and completely before the deadline for evaluation. Otherwise, the application will not be processed.

2.Examination and Interview

Applicants who pass the application document review will be admitted to the interview, and will be informed of the interview arrangement when prepared.

iii.Visa Application

Admitted applicants must bring the Passport, Admission Letter, Visa Application For Study in China (JW202/DQ Form), Foreigner Physical Examination Form as well as Blood Test Record to the local Chinese Embassy/Consulate or other official missions authorized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China to apply for a student visa (X1/X2 visa).For detailed visa application materials and procedures, please contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate for the specific requirements of the documents. The decision made by the Chinese Embassy or consulate to issue or refuse the visa shall be final.

Please be assured that the validity of passport can cover the study period when submitting the online application. The passport shall not be renewed and the passport number shall not be changed until registration on campus in GDUT. Otherwise the JW202/DQ Form will be invalid.

IV.Programs for International students

i. Undergraduate Programs

1. Undergraduate Programs (English-taught)

(1) Computer Science and Technology

(2) International Economics and Trade

(3) Click here for more information Appendix 6

2. Undergraduate Programs (Chinese-taught)

Click here for more information Appendix 7

ii. Graduate Programs

Click here for more information Appendix 8

iii. Chinese Language Programs

The duration of Chinese Training Programs could be 1 month, 2 months, 1 semester or 1 year, and it should not exceed 2 years.

V.Study Duration, Degree & Diploma

i.Undergraduate Students

Every autumn semesters intake.The duration of study for undergraduate programs in GDUT is 4 years (Architecture,Urban and Rural Planning, Landscape Architecture requires 5 years). The programs are delivered in Chinese and some in English. Bachelor's degree and graduation certificate will be awarded, if students complete all the required courses and pass the thesis defense.

ii.Graduate Students

Every autumn semesters intake. Master degree programs in GDUT lasts 2-3 years, while doctoral degree programs last 3-4 years. The programs are delivered in Chinese, with parts of them taught in English. A graduation certificate will be awarded to students who have met all graduation requirements. A master degree or doctoral degree will be awarded to students who have met the related requirements of degree conferment.

iii.Chinese Language Students

Study Certificate will be awarded when international students complete all the required courses.

VI.Tuition Fee etc.(RMB)

All fees are in Chinese Yuan RMB. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy and will be notified in a timely way.

i.Tuition and Application Fees

NOTES：

1.Applicants can apply up to 2 programs per admissions cycle, and application fee will be charged according to the number of programs applied for. Regardless of whether the application is admitted or not, the application fee is not refundable.

2.Textbooks and other teaching materials will be charged according to actual costs.

3.Tuition fee for customized programs (eg. Chinese Language Programs) will be determined in accordance to the specific courses.
 

ii.Other Fees

1.Insurance

International students must be medically insured throughout their entire planned period of study in China.International students are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan online before the registration or on the day of registration. Without valid medical insurance,international students are not allowed to register. If international students are uninsured, they are held legally responsible for paying all the medical expenses during their stay in China.

Link: Purchase Instruction of International Students Insurance

2.Medical Checkup and Visa Fees

Medical checkup and visa or residence permit application fees will be charged according to actual costs by related institutions.
 

V.Payment Method

VII. Scholarships for New Degree Students

Applicants with outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities and special talents, can apply for the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship. For more detailed scholarship application information, please visit IEC website (https://iec.gdut.edu.cn) to check updated notice.
 

VIII. Application,Admission & Registration

i. Application Period

1.Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Application deadline: 15 July 2025.

2.Chinese Language Programs

Enrollment of international students is all-year-round.

ii. Admission Period

Based on overall evaluation of application documents and interview, IEC will release the admission results by batch.

iii. Registration Period

Registration period for new degree students usually will be in late August 2025 and early September. Please check the Admission Letter for specific registration time. Language students may check the Admission Letter for registration arrangement.

During registration, the admitted students should bring their ordinary documents including passport (diplomatic passport and service passport will not be accepted), Admission Letter, Visa Application Form (JW202/DQ) and student visa. Original or notarized diploma or transcripts of previous study period in English or Chinese should also be provided for rechecking during the official registration. Otherwise, the admission will be considered invalid. For those who have already completed the physical examination in their home country, please bring original copies of all the materials of physical examination to IEC for verification.
 

IX.Others

i.If the higher authorities issue new policies, corresponding adjustments will be made in a timely way.

ii.In case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese text shall prevail.GDUT reserves the right of final interpretation.
 

X.Contacts

International Exchange College

Office: Room 721,Library Building, Dongfeng Road Campus, GDUT

Add.: No.729 Dongfengdong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, P.R. China 510090

Tel.: 0086-20-37626172,37626171

Email: admission@gdut.edu.cn

Website:https://iec.gdut.edu.cn

Online Application System: https://apply.gdut.edu.cn