Program Overview

The International Foundation Program, as provided by South China University of Technology, is meticulously crafted to equip international students with the essential skills and knowledge required for thriving within a university environment. This program is tailored to individuals who may not meet the requisite criteria for direct admission into undergraduate programs at SCUT.

All courses are diligently conducted by SCUT lecturers and experienced instructors in either Chinese or English. Upon successful fulfillment of the program's requirements, students become eligible for admission to undergraduate programs at SCUT. In recognition of their accomplishments, participants will be conferred a certificate that holds credibility not only within SCUT but is also recognized by various other esteemed higher education institutions. 

Main Courses

Chinese-Medium: Mathematics, Physics, Comprehensive Chinese, Listening, Speaking, Chinese Character, Chinese for Science and Technology.
English-Medium: Mathematics, Physics, English, Comprehensive Chinese, Introduction to Computer Science.

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required for applicants currently in China.

3. 5 IGCSE/O-levels grade A-D or 9-4 (new grading system) in relevant subjects, excluding native language/GED/ graduation certificate and transcripts of a vocational technical institute/completion certificate and transcripts issued by the current school which show applicant has successfully completed two years of high school study.

4. Applicants who apply for Chinese medium program starting in spring semester are required to submit HSK Band 4 with 180 scores or above.

5. English medium program requires applicants who are from non-English speaking countries to submit a TOEFL score of 50 or IELTS 5.0. Some applicants can submit a certificate proving English is the teaching language in previous study.

6. Original copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (must be filled out in Chinese or English, the result is only valid for 1 year.)