Exchange@SUSTech
SUSTech SUMMER PROGRAM (SSP) 2024
SUSTech has proactively cultivated a robust global network, fostering extensive collaboration with universities and institutions worldwide to offer international students a broad spectrum of enriching educational opportunities. Through diverse programs like semester-long visits/exchanges, short-term research initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship endeavors, language and cultural immersion experiences, as well as globally pertinent courses and socio-cultural extracurricular activities unique to Shenzhen and its environs, the SSP actively encourages students to embrace cross-disciplinary learning while nurturing their appreciation of Chinese culture and values.
Time: June to August 2024 (time may vary for each specific program)
Location: SUSTech campus, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area (specific program may involve other countries or regions)
Size: about 10-30 people for a single program
Duration: about 2 weeks on average, specific programs may be longer or shorter
Fee: please refer to the specific program
Students must be:
- A full-time student registered at a higher education institution outside the Chinese mainland,
- At least 18 years of age on the first day of the program (except for International High School Students in SUSTech, 2024 Shokz Global Engineer Talent Research and Innovation Summer School and the Forum),
- Fully proficient in English and be able to engage in an academic settingAt least 18 years of age on the first day of the program(except for Program 1, Program 8 and Global Forum on the Future of Youth).
Overview - Facts - Faculty - Academics
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is an innovation-oriented public university founded by Shenzhen government in the background of China's higher education reform. It aspires to be a model and pioneer for promoting higher education reform. It is committed to serving the mission of promoting Shenzhen as a modern, international, and innovative city and China as a creative country.
SUSTech is widely regarded as a trailblazer and innovator in advancing China's higher education. SUSTech draws on the experience of world-class science and engineering universities for its disciplinary establishment and governance. It focuses on science, engineering, and medicine in conjunction with distinctive disciplines, including business, humanities, and social sciences.
In the spirit of "For Truth, Innovation, Reform and Excellence with Diligence and Courage," SUSTech highlights "research, innovation, and entrepreneurship" and dedicates to facilitating innovative projects across China and turning Shenzhen into an innovative, modern, and international metropolis.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) comprises the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province.
- Regional innovation and technology hub with global impact
- Global talent pool with an attractive environment for skilled migration
- Complex industrial system integrating the emerging sectors of the future
- Climate-friendly region emphasizing sustainable governance
- Quality living circle for well-being, work, travel and leisure
FAQ
At least 18 years of age on the first day of the program (except for International High School Students in SUSTech,2024 Shokz Global Engineer Talent Research and Innovation Summer School and the Forum)
A full-time student registered at a higher education institution outside the Chinese mainland
Fully proficient in English and be able to engage in an academic setting
Each program has a limit on the number of people, which can be found in the program information. We will adopt a first come, first served approach. Interested participants are requested to register as soon as possible.
Yes.
The average is 2 weeks, and the specific program period can be found in the introduction.
After successful registration, we will contact you to provide necessary information and assist you in applying for a short-term study visa (X2 visa).
We will notify you by email.
Contact Us
Contact person for voice culture experience projec
International High School Students in SUSTech
Program Contact Person:
Mr. Wang, wangzhanjia@hsas.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Lai, laiwn@sustech.edu.cn
Chinese Traditional Sports Culture Experience Summer Camp
Program Contact Person:
Mr. Zhu, zhuq3@sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Shou, shoujc@sustech.edu.cn
Shenzhen Innovation City Science, Technology and Culture Summer Camp
Program Contact Person:
Ms. Li, lisy2021@sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Li, liq3@sustech.edu.cn
Chinese Language and Culture Program
Program Contact Person:
Ms. Li, lizt@sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Mr. Du, dubq2020@sustech.edu.cn
Science and innovation course project contact pers
Zurich-Shenzhen Quantitative Financial Risk Summer School
Program Contact Person:
Ms. Xie, xieyt@mail.sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Yang, yangsn@sustech.edu.cn
Life with AI Summer Camp (Application is closed)
Program Contact Person:
xieyt@mail.sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Yang, yangsn@sustech.edu.cn
New Engineering Education Summer School and Da Vinci Challenge Camp
Program Contact Person:
Prof. Zhou, zhoud3@sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Lai, laiwn@sustech.edu.cn
2024 Shokz Global Engineer Talent Research and Innovation Summer School (Application is closed)
Program Contact Person:
Mr. Xu, xujx3@mail.sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Wang, wangf7@sustech.edu.cn
Technology and Future Design Program (Application is closed)
Program Contact Person:
Ms. Tong, tongyq@mail.sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Ms. Xu, xuy@sustech.edu.cn
Biomedical Engineering Summer School
Program Contact Person:
Prof. Luo, luoz@sustech.edu.cn
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Mr. Zou, zouyj@sustech.edu.cn
Summer Camp project contact
Contact Person@SUSTech Global:
Mr,Du, dubq2020@sustech.edu.cn
Term Visiting / Exchange Program
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) has been actively building a global network and deepening cooperation with universities and institutions around the world. With multi-level agreements, SUSTech has established close cooperation relationships with over 100 universities and institutions worldwide, while vigorously promoting student exchanges and cooperation. SUSTech offers a variety of international student programs such as semester visiting/exchange programs, short-term research programs, innovation and entrepreneurship programs, and language and cultural experience programs, providing international exchange students with rich research and curriculum options.
The SUSTech international semester programs(non-degree) have two forms: visiting program and exchange program, both of which are
semester-based course-taking programs. The exchange program is tuition-free, and students participating in the program can take SUSTech courses and attend the same classes with SUSTech students. Exchange program is currently only available to SUSTech’s overseas partner institutions.
- Students registered at SUSTech’s overseas partner institutions
- Fluent in Chinese or English
- Agree with SUSTech’s educational philosophy
- Physically and mentally healthy, with the ability to adapt to new environment
Fall Semester: September - January
Spring Semester: February - June
Please note the schedule above may be updated according to the university calendar.
- Fall Semester:
Nomination deadline for partner institutions: March 15
Application deadline for nominated students to complete the registration of SUSTech International Student Service System: March 31
- Spring Semester:
Nomination deadline for partner institutions: October 1
Application deadline for nominated students to complete the registration of SUSTech International Student Service System: October 15
1. Applicants apply to their home universities
2. Home universities select and nominate students to SUSTech (Download the Nomination Form)
3. Nominated students complete the registration of SUSTech International Student Service System
4. SUSTech will review and decide the admission list
All courses at SUSTech are open to students on the admission list, but some courses may have prerequisites. If the number of students taking the course has reached the maximum number, students need to take other courses instead.
Course Information can be found at:
https://course-tao.sustech.edu.cn/kcxxweb/KcxxwebEnglishPC
No course listed in the Undergraduate Catalog is guaranteed to be offered each semester, nor do we guarantee space/availability at the time of exchange student enrollment. All courses offered in each semester are subject to circumstantial adjustment by the Teaching Affairs Office of SUSTech.
- Tuition fee: RMB 15,000/semester/person (for visiting programs). Tuition fee is waived for exchange programs.
- International Student fee: RMB 1000/person
- Accommodation fee:
RMB 600/month/person (quadruple room)
Students are responsible for their own living expenses, travel expenses, insurance, and personal expenses.
According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and SUSTech, all international students studying in SUSTech must purchase comprehensive medical insurance in mainland China in order to enjoy the relevant claims service after illness, injury and hospitalization, otherwise they will pay the relevant expenses in full themselves. At present, the University appoints Unichina International to provide group comprehensive medical insurance for international students.
Details and terms of use can be found at:
SUSTech Global can assist in applying for on-campus four-bed dormitories for exchange students. If on-campus housing is full, SUSTech Global will inform the home institutions in advance and will assist enrolled students in finding off-campus housing. Room rate would be 600 RMB/person/month for four-bed dormitory.
SUSTech will provide the international students with a campus card, which can be recharged to allow them to eat in the on-campus cafeteria and use on-campus facilities.
Address: No. 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province
Email: visiting@sustech.edu.cn
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SUSTech Summer Research Program
2024 Summer Research Program of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is now open for applications to undergraduate students from overseas universities that have exchange agreements with SUSTech. Individual application is currently not accepted.
Students who participate in this program will have 8 to 12 internship research weeks under the guidance of professors or supervisors of SUSTech. Some projects provide online guidance during the epidemic. For more information, please refer to the attached list of the Summer Research Program 2024.
June to August 2024 (the specific research time can be relatively extended or shortened according to the laboratory arrangement).
- Full-time enrollment in overseas universities and must have successfully completed at least one year of continuous study at their home universities before the proposed exchange
- GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher
- With certain scientific research ability
- Fluent in Chinese or English
- Physical and mental health with a high aptitude for adapting to new environments.
- No violations of laws and disciplines
- Official transcripts
- A letter of recommendation from related supervisor
- Curriculum vitae(PDF format, listing publications if any)
- Specific research projects may require additional application documents, please refer to the attached list below
- Please ask for the application form from home universities
- Nomination list confirmed and send to SUSTech Global by home universities before December 15, 2023
- SUSTech Global reviews the list and provide on-line application link
- Students complete the on-line application system before January 5, 2024
- Review application documents by SUSTech Global and relevant departments or laboratories to determine the list of admissions
The two parties waived tuition fees under the exchange agreements. Students do not need to bear tuition or research fees. Personal travel expenses, accommodation fees, insurance fees, living expenses and others must be borne by themselves.
According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and SUSTech, all international students studying in SUSTech must purchase comprehensive medical insurance in mainland China in order to enjoy the relevant claims service after illness, injury and hospitalization, otherwise they will pay the relevant expenses in full themselves. At present, the University appoints Unichina International to provide group comprehensive medical insurance for international students.
Details and terms of use can be found at:
On-campus accommodation is not provided for Summer Research Program. Nominated students can refer to the off-campus accommodation information below to contact off-campus accommodation on their own. Please note that students who live off campus must register at the local police station and notify SUSTech Global.
https://global.sustech.edu.cn/en/news/detail/nid-154
List of SUSTech Summer Research Programs 2024
Nomination form for SUSTech Summer Research Program.xlsx
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
Rooted in Shenzhen, China’s innovative center, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) serves to promote Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. SUSTech has been committed to providing excellent entrepreneurship education, internship opportunities and entrepreneurship training for students. Through the collaboration with our partner institutions, SUSTech hopes to share the entrepreneurial experience of SUSTech and Shenzhen, and jointly cultivate young generations of entrepreneurs for the world.
Student Background: | All undergraduates in all majors, with strong interest in innovation and entrepreneurship |
Time: | Summer or academic semester |
Duration: | Subject to the agreement with partner institutions |
Internship Company: | Technology startups, small and medium-sized companies, or innovation-related positions in large companies |
Courses: (Courses may be adjusted each term) | Course Information can be found at: https://course-tao.sustech.edu.cn/kcxxweb/KcxxwebEnglishPC All courses at SUSTech are open to program students, but some courses may have prerequisites. All courses offered in each semester are subject to circumstantial adjustment made by the Teaching Affairs Office of SUSTech. |
Insurance: | According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and SUSTech, all international students studying in SUSTech must purchase comprehensive medical insurance in mainland China in order to enjoy the relevant claims service after illness, injury and hospitalization, otherwise they will pay the relevant expenses in full themselves. At present, the University appoints Unichina International to provide group comprehensive medical insurance for international students. Details and terms of use can be found at: |
Accommodation: | SUSTech will assist students in securing housing for their period of stay on-campus or off-campus. Students are responsible for their own living expenses, travel expenses, insurance, and personal expenses. |
Food: | SUSTech will provide students with a campus card, which can be recharged to allow them to eat in the on-campus cafeteria and use on-campus facilities. |
Summer term: subject to the agreement with partner institutions | Spring semester: February to June | Fall semester: July to the following January | |
Submission of nomination from partner institutions | TBD | November 1 | April 1 |
Completion of Online Registration of SUSTech Information System | TBD | November 15 | April 15 |
Students Arrival | First day of summer program | February | July |
Course and Internship | Summer term | February to June | July to the following January |
End of Program | At the end of program | June | the following January |
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