Sun Yat-sen University, founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and with an educational tradition spanning over 100 years, is a preeminent research, academic and cultural center and the premier location for talent development in South China. Under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and strongly supported by both the Ministry and Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-sen University has developed into a modern comprehensive university that enjoys a reputation as a top-tier university nationally and a renowned university internationally. With five campuses in the three cities of Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen, and ten affiliated hospitals, the University is striving to become a world-class university and global center of learning.
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About
History
Founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen -- a great leader of the 20th century, Sun Yat-sen University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning characterized by its revolutionary spirit. The mission of SYSU is to advance knowledge and educate students in arts, science, technology, and other academic areas that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
Education
Being one of the leading universities in the People's Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen University is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary university, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences, medical sciences, pharmacology, and management sciences.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
101 50
2017
151
2016
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
295 24
2018
319 -22
2017
297
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
301 50
2018
351
2017
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
224 13
2017
237
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Shuttle bus service is offered among the four campuses.
- There are post offices on each campus. Not only can you post letters and packages there, but you can also buy telephone cards and transportation IC cards and top up value as required.
- On campus dining
- Supermarkets, stores and bookstores are available on the campus.
Housing services
The living community on Zhuhai Campus is divided into Li Yuan and Rong Yuan. Each department is convenient for living. International students live in No. 16 Li Yuan.
Library services
The SYSU Library system consists of 4 campus libraries including the Main Library (in South Campus), the Medical Library( in North Campus), the East Campus Library, the Zhuhai Campus Library and 3 sub-libraries including the Economy and Management sub-library, the Biology library and the Chemistry library. There are 6965 seats for readers and 455 service terminals to searching.
ICT services
The SYSU Library has a completely upgraded LAN. A united and automatic management system is applied in the 4 campus libraries and 3 sub-libraries. A conveniently distributed and digitalized information service network has been built, realising the co-development, co-acknowledgement and sharing of data resource and the unimpeded circulation of the library's materials.
Medical services
There are campus clinics inside the campus, where primary health care is provided to the University staff and students, including clinical consultation, medication, first-aid and minor operative treatment. Full payment for medical treatment is required.
Student Life
Campus life
At present, Sun Yat-sen University covers a total area of 5.972 square kilometers and has 4 campuses: Guangzhou South Campus, Guangzhou North Campus, Guangzhou East Campus, and Zhuhai Campus.
Sports facilities
Sports stadiums and gymnasiums are mainly used for P.E. courses during teaching hours and for public sports after class. You can go to the Office of Sports Venue Management at the Department of Physical Education (or Campus) in advance to apply for access to sports venues. Sports stadiums and gymnasiums are open to the public on weekends (charging fees)
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Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall study experience was gone good. I achieved practically work and mini & mega projects in university . I learned a lot of knowledge and learn how to use it in practical life.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was a good experience overall.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
[Positive points:] To be surrounded by foreign students, and to see how everything works in China, which is very different from Spain. Like most of the classes are practical and you learn a lot. [Improvement points:] I don´t have anything to say about this university.