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SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY
Guangdong, China
Institution Profile

http://www.sysu.edu.cn

The University, also known as Zhongshan University, was founded by Dr Sun Yat-sen in 1924. It is ranked 8th among the top 100 universities in China based on Sina Ranking 2009. The University’s strengths lie in Science, Management, History, Law, Social Sciences, Literature, Medicine and Philosophy.

Presently, the University has 4 campuses with a total area of 6.17 sq km sitting on both sides of the Pearl River and facing the South China Sea. All campuses have exuberance of green trees, abundance of lawns and beautiful sceneries, and are ideal for moulding the temperaments, studying and doing research.

Academics

Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Late August to Mid January

Teaching: Late Aug to Early Jan
Examination: Early Jan to Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to End Feb

Semester 2: Early March to Mid July

Teaching: Early Mar to Early Jul
Examination: Early Jul to Mid Jul
Vacation: Mid Jul to End Aug

Refer to http://ce.sysu.edu.cn/zsuInfo/SchCalendar/ for more details.

Refer to http://www.gov.cn/test/2008-02/26/content_901723.htm for official public holidays.


University's faculties/schools

  • Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
  • Communication & Design
  • Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Foreign Language
  • Geography & Planning
  • Humanities
  • Information Science & Technology
  • Law
  • Lingnan (University) College
  • Life Science
  • Management
  • Mathematics & Computational Science
  • Medical Science
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics & Engineering
  • Political Science & Public Administration
  • Software
  • Translation & Interpretation
  • Tourism & Management
http://www.sysu.edu.cn/en/schoolsanddepartments.htm


Curriculum Structure

There is no limit to the number of modules per semester.

Course information is available at http://jwc.sysu.edu.cn/xueji/index_kcjq.aspx?cid=246


Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

English module is not available.


Restrictions for exchange students

IMBA and MBAS modules are not available to exchange students.


NUS Application Deadline
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

 
Housing Options

On-campus:
Exchange students will be assigned accommodation at the International Student Dorm upon acceptance.

Accommodation during Semester Break:

Not available.

 
Living Expenses

Cost of Living

 

RMB

S$

Accommodation

1050 for double room
1650 for single room

226
355

Food

700 to 1500

151 to 323

Personal Expenses (such as laundry, sundries & local transportation)

300 to 600

65 to 129

Academic Expenses e.g. book (per semester)

200 to 300

43 to 63

Total (per semester, approximately 5 months)

10,450 to 19,050

2,253 to 4,098

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 14 May 2009: S$1=RMB4.65

 
Additional Information

Consular / Visa Regulations

A student visa is required (F visa of 180 days for 1 semester exchange with no physical examination required and X visa for 1 year exchange)

Apply at the China Embassy with the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) issued by Sun Yat-sen University.


Health / Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in China and travels within/outside China.


Airport Pick-up

Not available.
Students have to make their own arrangement to the university.


Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to Sun Yat-sen University http://soee.sysu.edu.cn/English/

 
More Questions?

Please contact:
Ms CHOOI Foong Sin
Email: iroasia@nus.edu.sg

Module Mapping, Course Selections, Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office.

 
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