
Set against the backdrop of Guangzhou's dynamic landscape, Southern Medical University offers a world-class education grounded in Chinese academic excellence.
Students at Southern Medical University can choose from 163 programs, with particular strengths in Business & Management and Engineering & Technology. The university has been consistently improving its academic infrastructure and faculty quality. A range of scholarships makes studying here financially accessible.
The international student experience at Southern Medical University is enriched by English instruction, campus events bridging cultures, and a dedicated support network. Tuition ranges from ¥40,000 to ¥48,000/year. Multiple scholarship avenues — CSC, university merit awards, and Confucius Institute grants — help fund your studies. Guangzhou itself serves as an extended classroom, offering real-world exposure to Chinese business and culture.
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Southern Medical University currently has 163 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Master's (82), PhD (79), Bachelor's (2). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsSouthern Medical University is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong · South China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥40,000 to ¥48,000 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is marked, but award type, quota, and window must be confirmed by intake year.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at Southern Medical University ranges from ¥40,000 to ¥48,000 RMB ($5,556–$6,667 USD). Living costs in Guangzhou typically range from ¥2,500–¥5,000/month for accommodation and ¥1,800–¥3,500/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
Southern Medical University supports international students through multiple scholarship channels:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Full coverage including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, and insurance.
- University Scholarships: Partial or full tuition waivers based on academic merit.
- Provincial Government Scholarships: Available in 广东 for eligible students.
- HanQiao Scholarship Matching: Our platform helps identify scholarships you qualify for and guides your application.
High school diploma or equivalent, transcripts, language certificate (HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programs or IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English-taught programs), passport copy, physical examination report.
Bachelor's degree and transcripts, two recommendation letters, study plan or research proposal, language certificate, passport copy, physical examination report.
Master's degree and transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors, detailed research proposal, published papers (if any), language certificate, passport copy.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Scholarship deadlines are typically earlier (January–March for CSC). Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.