Enrollment Guidelines for International students

Step 1 General information for international students
Visit the website of the Office for International Students’ Affairs: https://iso.sysu.edu.cn/en

Step 2 Enrollment guidelines

Check the relative enrollment information to determine whether you meet the admission requirements of Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), including Catalog of Master’s/Doctoral Programs for International Students at Sun Yat-sen University,  Directory of Mater’s/Doctoral Programs for International Students at Sun Yat-sen University, Letter of Recommendation, Plan of Study and Research in China and Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Enrollment guidelines for international students at SYSU: https://iso.sysu.edu.cn/en/application/index.htm

Tuition

Step 3 Application Portal
If eligible, please visit our application portal at  https://apply.sysu.edu.cn/login to start your online application.

Step 4 Submission of application documents
Follow the instructions in the Sun Yat-sen University Prospectus for International Students and submit all application documents to the Office for International Students’ Affairs within the stipulated time constraints.

Step 5 Interview assessments

Interview assessments (Applicants can log in to the system to check preliminary admission results 15 days after their interview).

Step 6 Admission result
The Office for International Students’ Affairs will review your application and decide whether to grant admission.

Note: The specific process is subject to the relevant enrollment guidelines and the instruction on the Sun Yat-sen University International Student Application System.

Scholarships

Enrollment and Registration

The enrollment period is at the end of August or the beginning of September, 2026. The specific date will be indicated on the SYSU Admission Letter.

Admitted students should apply for an X1 visa with the Admission Letter and the Confirmation Form for Study in China at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate, complete registration at SYSU in person according to the registration date and location specified in the Admission Letter, and then convert the X1 visa to a student residence permit within 30 days after entering China.

Failure to complete the required procedures on time will result in the cancellation of admission. SYSU does not accept students holding non-student visas for enrollment. International students with expired visas or residence permits are not allowed to live on campus or participate in campus activities.

Accommodation

Due to the limited number of on-campus dormitories, self-funded students are responsible for arranging their own housing. Students awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship or the Sun Yat-sen University Scholarship for International Student University will be provided on-campus accommodation according to relevant regulations.

On-campus accommodation fees vary by campus, building type, and room type, ranging from RMB 3,000 to 18,000 per academic year (excluding fixed-rate utilities). The final amount is subject to the official rates published on the "Sun Yat-sen University Payment Portal".

Contact information for the Office of International Students’ Affairs

Address: 

Office of International Students’ Affairs, Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 135 Xingang Xi Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510275, P.R. China.

Email: admissions@mail.sysu.edu.cn

Tel: 0086(20)84110819