Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University

About College

• Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) is a top public research university in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 1925, it is one of China's oldest, most prestigious, selective higher education institutions. 
• SYSU is known for having a strong focus on science and engineering, medicine, and health sciences. It has several top-ranked departments in these fields, especially Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Biomedical Sciences.
• SYSU provides an innovative curriculum with many interdisciplinary programs to provide a holistic education for students. Research also plays a vital role at the university.

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

1. Campus: Sun Yat-sen University School of Public Health is on the Central Campus of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China. The campus features modern buildings, green spaces, laboratories, a library, auditoriums, and sports facilities.

2. Laboratories: The School of Public Health has well-equipped laboratories for students to conduct research. This includes disease control and prevention laboratories, biostatistics laboratories, epidemiology laboratories, environmental health laboratories, and clinical laboratories. The laboratories are used for both teaching and research purposes.

3. Library: The school library provides students access to academic literature, databases, journals, e-books, and other resources to support their studies. 

4. Student services: The school provides various student services to support student life and learning. This includes academic advising, career counseling, psychological counseling, dormitory management, financial aid and scholarship information, and other administrative services.

5. Clinical rotations: Students in clinical-related programs such as medicine, nursing, and public health can participate in clinical rotations at the university's seven affiliated hospitals and various external hospitals and clinics. This provides hands-on experience and practical training.

6. Student life: In addition to their studies, students can participate in various clubs, societies, sports, cultural activities, and events organized by the school. There are also on-campus amenities like canteens, supermarkets, banks, etc., for students to utilize.

Scholarships

Government authorities in Guangdong Province have established the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship for international students to encourage them to study hard. 

FAQs

What is the ranking of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou?

Best Global Universities ranks Sun Yat-Sen University #129. A set of generally acknowledged excellence metrics ranks schools.

Can you pick me up from the nearby airport to campus?

Sun Yat-sen University Zhongshan School of Medicine takes overseas students from Guangzhou Baiyun Overseas Airport for free. Sun Yat-sen University Zhongshan School of Medicine is around an hour from the airport. International students should provide us with their departure, transfer, and arrival schedule at least three days before the university can pick them up on time.

How is the living standard in Guangzhou university canteen?

Food costs 200 USD per month here. International students have a canteen with Western meals.

How can I go to the University city Guangzhou?

Guangzhou has several international direct flights.

Can I study English at your university?

The program is a fully English medium program.