South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a leading public research university under China’s Ministry of Education. Located in Guangzhou, the university covers approximately 391 hectares across three campuses: Wushan Campus, University Town Campus, and Guangzhou International Campus.
Established in 1952 as the South China Institute of Technology, SCUT was formed through the integration of prominent engineering institutions from five provinces. It adopted its current name in 1988 and later became a National Key University under Project 211, Project 985, and China’s Double First-Class University initiative.
SCUT offers a comprehensive academic environment encompassing engineering, science, business, medicine, arts, and social sciences. It is ranked among the world’s top 300 universities, while its engineering discipline holds a leading global position. Ten of its disciplines are ranked within the top 1% worldwide.
With partnerships involving more than 200 universities and students from over 100 countries, SCUT provides an internationally connected environment that promotes academic excellence, technological innovation, cultural diversity, and global cooperation.