Guangdong University of Technology
广东工业大学
A large Guangzhou engineering university that teaches three undergraduate degrees fully in English.
- Students
- 55,746
- 39,916 undergraduates
- International
- 1%
- of students
- Tuition
- CN¥18,000
- From · 2026 (brochure dated 31 March 2026)
- Founded
- 1958
About GDUT
Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) is a provincial key university in Guangzhou. Its undergraduate teaching began in 1958, and in 1995 it took its present form through a merger of the Guangdong Institute of Technology, the Guangdong Institute of Machinery and the eastern campus of the South China Institute of Construction. The university describes itself as engineering-led, with sciences, economics, management, humanities, law, arts and education alongside.
It is large: its March 2026 statistics page lists 55,746 students, including 39,916 undergraduates, 13,975 master's students, 1,188 doctoral students and 667 international students. It offers 94 undergraduate programmes in 26 colleges, and the university reports that 11 subjects, including engineering, materials science and computer science, rank in the top 1 percent worldwide in ESI. It runs on several campuses in Guangzhou and a further campus in Jieyang.
International students can study in Chinese across the university, and three undergraduate programmes (e-commerce, computer science and technology, and international economics and trade) are taught entirely in English. It suits students who want a practical, industry-connected engineering or business education in the Pearl River Delta, and who either have solid Chinese or are happy to study in one of the English-taught degrees.
团结 勤奋 求是 创新
“Solidarity, Diligence, Truth-seeking, Innovation” — university motto
Why students choose GDUT
Three undergraduate degrees are taught fully in English: e-commerce, computer science and technology, and international economics and trade.
The Chinese-taught engineering and science catalogue is open to international students, and the university has 37 national first-class undergraduate programmes.
The university says engineering is in the top 0.24 per mille of ESI subjects worldwide, and its ARWU 2026 band is 301-400.
Guangdong government scholarships give international undergraduates 10,000 CNY, and the university reports partnerships with more than 180 universities and institutions abroad.
Admissions
Autumn 2026 international intake (brochure dated 31 March 2026); 2027 brochure not yet published
Selectivity
GDUT does not publish an admission rate for international students. Applications are screened on documents, followed by an interview for those who pass.
Typical entry requirements
| High-school graduation | Foreign citizen aged 18 to 30 with a high-school diploma or equivalent, a full transcript, a medical report and no criminal record |
|---|---|
| Chinese-taught science and engineering programmes | HSK level 4 with a score of at least 180 |
| Chinese-taught humanities, social science and arts programmes | HSK level 5 with a score of at least 180 |
| Applicants of Chinese descent | Must meet the Ministry of Education nationality rules (naturalised at least four years, with two years of residence abroad in the last four) |
| English language | IELTS 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 80 For English-taught programmes, for non-native speakers of English. Certificates must be valid, and applicants without one can take the university's English test. |
Deadlines
- Undergraduate and postgraduate application deadline (previous cycle) Non-binding Passed30 June 2026
From the brochure dated 31 March 2026 (autumn 2026 intake). Registration was in late August to early September 2026.
- CSCA sitting, November 2026 Non-binding Next deadline · In 15 daysExam 14-15 November 2026; registration 15-21 October 2026
National exam dates from csca.cn, not a GDUT deadline.
- CSCA sittings, December 2026 and January 2027 Non-binding In ~2 monthsExams 19-20 December 2026 and 23-24 January 2027
National exam dates from csca.cn; registration opens later.
GDUT has not published its 2027 international deadlines. The 30 June 2026 deadline is from the previous cycle's brochure, so expect a similar date for autumn 2027 entry and check iec.gdut.edu.cn. The brochure is titled as a spring 2026 brochure but lists autumn registration dates.
How to apply
Apply online at iec.gdut.edu.cn or at apply.gdut.edu.cn: register, fill in the international student application form, upload your documents (passport, high-school certificate and transcript, medical report) and pay the application fee. The university reviews documents, then interviews shortlisted applicants, issues an admission notice and visa application form, and you apply for an X1 or X2 student visa.
What admissions looks for
- A complete, truthful document set: the brochure states that incomplete or false applications are treated as unqualified.
- Proof of language ability for your chosen teaching language, HSK 4 or 5 or TOEFL 80 / IELTS 5.5.
- Good performance in the interview stage for applicants who pass document review.
Tips for applying to GDUT
- 1 Decide early between the three English-taught degrees and the Chinese-taught catalogue, because the language requirements and tuition differ.
- 2 Check the nationality and residence rules before applying if you or a parent have Chinese nationality or heritage; the brochure asks for exit and entry stamps covering the last four years.
- 3 Do not renew your passport before you register on campus, as the brochure warns this can invalidate electronic documents.
- 4 Apply for the Guangdong government scholarship for new international undergraduates after admission; it pays 10,000 CNY.
Costs & financial aid
2026 (brochure dated 31 March 2026) · figures in CNY
New international undergraduates can apply for the Guangdong government scholarship for international students, which pays 10,000 CNY for bachelor's students and is listed as a one-off new-student award plus an annual award for continuing students. It is not available to students who hold Chinese government, Confucius Institute or similar scholarships.
- 400 CNY for Chinese-taught programmes, 500 CNY for English-taught undergraduate programmes (non-refundable)
- Application fee
- From 4,000 CNY (four-person room, university town campus) to 21,600 CNY (single room, Dongfeng Road campus)
- Campus housing (per person, per year)
- 1,500 CNY
- Housing deposit
- 450 CNY for one subject, 700 CNY for two or more
- CSCA exam fee
Academics
Academic calendar: Undergraduate entry each autumn; bachelor's study is four years, five for architecture and similar programmes
Computer Science and Technology (English-taught)
One of three undergraduate degrees taught entirely in English for international students.
E-commerce (English-taught)
English-taught bachelor's degree; tuition 23,000 CNY per year.
International Economics and Trade (English-taught)
The third English-taught undergraduate degree, aimed at international students.
Civil Engineering (Chinese-taught international class)
The university runs a dedicated Chinese-taught class for international students in this programme.
Engineering (ESI)
The university says engineering is in the top 0.24 per mille of ESI subjects worldwide, among 11 subjects in the top 1 percent.
Research
- It hosts the provincial-ministry State Key Laboratory of Precision Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment and the national State Key Laboratory of High-performance Tools.
- The university reports more than 80 ministry and provincial research platforms and 85 major or key National Natural Science Foundation projects in five years.
- It reports ranking 26th among Chinese universities in the Top 100 Science and Technology Innovation Index 2026 and 17th for patents granted in 2025.
Schools & faculties
- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- School of Information Engineering
- School of Computer Science
- School of Foreign Languages
- School of Art and Design
- School of Architecture and Urban Planning
- School of Integrated Circuits
- School of Automation
- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering
- School of Materials and Energy
- School of Management
- School of Law
The university reports that its graduate placement rate has ranked among the top universities in Guangdong for many years, without giving a figure, and says it has trained more than 600,000 graduates in 68 years.
Student life
GDUT's campuses include the Higher Education Mega Center (university town) campus, the Dongfeng Road campus, Longdong, Panyu and Shahe, plus a campus in Jieyang. International students can apply for campus housing by reservation on a first-come basis; if rooms are full they must find their own housing and register with the local police. The university is known for innovation and entrepreneurship education, with a 25,000 square metre hub called Gongda Chuanggu, and its sports teams are strong: according to the university profile, the men's basketball team won the 6th Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship and the 25th China University Basketball League (CUBAL) Division 1 title.
- Gongda Chuanggu, a 25,000+ square metre innovation and entrepreneurship base.
- Six Challenge Cup 'Winner's Cups' in national student science and technology competitions between 2012 and 2025.
- The men's basketball team won the 6th Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship and the 25th CUBAL Division 1 title, per the university profile.
- An international students' office and Chinese-language training programmes from one month to one year.
Housing. International students can reserve campus housing on a first-come basis, with rooms from 4,000 to 21,600 CNY per year; otherwise they live off campus and register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival.
Location
GDUT's main address is in the Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center on Waihuan West Road in Panyu district, a cluster of university campuses. Its Dongfeng Road campus, where the College of International Exchange is based, is in Yuexiu district. The university describes itself as based in Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area and says it works with industry in intelligent manufacturing, integrated circuits, green chemicals, industrial design and advanced materials.
Notable alumni
- QG Qiu GuanzhouMember of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; studied mineral processing at the Guangdong Mining and Metallurgy Institute (1972-76), a predecessor institution
- YJ Yi JianlianBasketball player; listed by Chinese Wikipedia as a 2007 business administration graduate
- ZF Zhu FangyuBasketball player; listed by Chinese Wikipedia as a 2007 business administration graduate
- F Du FengBasketball player and coach; listed by Chinese Wikipedia as a business administration graduate
- ZP Zhou PengBasketball player; listed by Chinese Wikipedia as a business administration graduate
- LA Li AiModel and television host; 2007 business administration graduate
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Guangdong University of Technology?
GDUT does not publish an admission rate for international students. Applications are screened on documents and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
Does GDUT have English-taught undergraduate programmes?
Yes: e-commerce, computer science and technology, and international economics and trade are taught entirely in English, with tuition of 23,000 CNY per year.
What are GDUT's tuition fees for international undergraduates?
For the autumn 2026 intake, Chinese-taught programmes cost 18,000 CNY per year in humanities and social sciences, 21,000 in science and engineering and 26,000 in arts; English-taught programmes cost 23,000.
What language level do I need to study at GDUT?
HSK 4 (180 or higher) for Chinese-taught science and engineering, HSK 5 (180 or higher) for humanities, social sciences and arts, and TOEFL 80 or IELTS 5.5 for English-taught programmes.
What is the GDUT application deadline?
The published deadline for the latest cycle was 30 June 2026, with registration in late August to early September. GDUT had not published 2027 dates when checked.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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