Shenzhen University
Shenzhen University
Located in:
3688 Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen, Guangdong,China
1. University Introduction
Shenzhen University (SZU) is committed to excellence in teaching, research and social service. Sticking to the motto of “self-reliance, self-discipline, self-improvement”, the University is dedicated to serving the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ), demonstrating China’s reform and opening up and pioneering change in higher education.
SZU, which is based in Shenzhen, China’s first Special Economic Zone and a key city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, is distinctively known as an Experimental University in higher education with its reforms in the sector acknowledged in Mainland China.
Established in 1983, SZU received support from top Chinese universities including Peking University, Tsinghua University and Renmin University of China in the founding of new schools. In the past decades, the University has undergone rapid growth and has become a comprehensive university with complete disciplines, top-ranked academic and research institutes and awe-inspiring faculty. SZU faculty members are engaged with teaching and research for the betterment of society. They are devoted to seeking solutions to pressing global challenges and promoting innovation.
SZU, which is based in Shenzhen, China’s first Special Economic Zone and a key city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, is distinctively known as an Experimental University in higher education with its reforms in the sector acknowledged in Mainland China.
Established in 1983, SZU received support from top Chinese universities including Peking University, Tsinghua University and Renmin University of China in the founding of new schools. In the past decades, the University has undergone rapid growth and has become a comprehensive university with complete disciplines, top-ranked academic and research institutes and awe-inspiring faculty. SZU faculty members are engaged with teaching and research for the betterment of society. They are devoted to seeking solutions to pressing global challenges and promoting innovation.
2. Admission Programs
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Eligibility
1.High School Diploma or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 80/ Duolingo 100 or above for English-taught programs.
4..Age under 30 years old.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 80/ Duolingo 100 or above for English-taught programs.
4..Age under 30 years old.
Undergraduate Application Materials
1.Application Form.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.High school transcript.
4.High school graduation certificate.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
7.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.High school transcript.
4.High school graduation certificate.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
7.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
Undergraduate Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Students will choose their specialty in their third year (Commercial Affairs、Language and Culture) |
| Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| The Internet and New Media | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Electronic Information Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Communications Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Electronic Science and Technology | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Microelectronic Science and Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Law | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| International Business Administration | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | |
| Business Administration | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Electronic Commerce | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Human Resource Management | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Marketing | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Information Management and Information Systems | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Chemistry | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| New Energy Science and Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Food Science and Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Computer Science and Technology | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Educational Technology | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Early Childhood Education | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| International Economics and Trade | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | |
| Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Mathematical Education | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Statistics | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Information and Computing Science | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Smart Transportation | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Engineering Management | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Civil Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Intelligent Construction | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| English | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Japanese | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| French | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| German | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Spanish | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Financial Technology | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Fine Arts | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required.Students will choose their specialty in their third year (Traditional Chinese Painting, Oil Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture ). |
| Design | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required.Students will choose their specialty in their sophomore year: Art Design (Creative Planning and Design Management),Visual Communication Design, Environmental Design,Product Design, Clothing and Apparel Design, Environmental Design, Animation |
| Acting (Film, Television and Theatre) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Choreography | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Music Performance (Vocal Performance) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Music Performance (Instrumental Performance) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Music Performance (Music Creation) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Music Performance (Popular Music Performance) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Broadcasting and Hosting Art | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Musicology (Teacher Education) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Specialized test is required |
| Public Administration | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Sociology | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Psychology | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.01,2025-May.15,2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form |
Master
Master Eligibility
1.Bachelor’s degree or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS≥6.0/TOEFL≥80 / for English-taught programs
4..Age under 35 years old
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS≥6.0/TOEFL≥80 / for English-taught programs
4..Age under 35 years old
Master Application Materials
1.Application Form.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Undergraduate transcript.
4.Certificate of bachelor’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
7.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
8.Personal statement/study plan.
9.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Undergraduate transcript.
4.Certificate of bachelor’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
7.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
8.Personal statement/study plan.
9.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
Master Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Communication | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Science of Law | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Business Administration | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| International Business Administration | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | |
| International Chinese Language Education | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Chemistry | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Chemical and Materials Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Intelligent Manufacturing Technology | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Control Science and Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Control Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Mechanical Engineering（Academic degree） | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Mechanical Engineering （Professional degree） | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Computer Technology | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Mathematics | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Statistics | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Applied Statistics | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Civil Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Transportation Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Management Science and Engineering（Engineering） | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Applied Psychology | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Psychology | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Art Theory | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Artistic Design | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Design | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Public Administration | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | |
| Architecture（Academic degree） | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | |
| Architecture（Professional degree） | Sep 1, 2025 | 2.5 years | May 15, 2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | |
| Teaching English to speakers of Chinese （TESOC） | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | |
| Area Studies | Sep 1, 2025 | 2 years | May 15, 2025 | English | see in tuition fee form |
Doctor
Doctor Eligibility
1.Master’s degree or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS≥6.0/TOEFL≥80 / for English-taught programs
4..Age under 40 years old.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS≥6.0/TOEFL≥80 / for English-taught programs
4..Age under 40 years old.
Doctor Application Materials
1.Application Form.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Undergraduate transcript.
4.Certificate of bachelor’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
7.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
8.Personal statement/study plan.
9.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
10.Master’s thesis or other papers.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Undergraduate transcript.
4.Certificate of bachelor’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
7.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
8.Personal statement/study plan.
9.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
10.Master’s thesis or other papers.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
Doctor Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Functional Materials | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Journalism and Communication | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Information and Communications Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Municipal Environment and Public Health | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Management Science and Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Optomechatronics Engineering and Application | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Intelligent System and Manufacturing | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Chemistry | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Computer Science and Technology | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Architecture | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Urban Information | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Theoretical Economics | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Theoretical Economics | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Chinese Language and Literature | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Biology | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Mathematics | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Civil Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Optical Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Optical Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 3 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Biology | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Biomedical Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Biomedical Engineering （Sciences） | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Biomedical Engineering （Medicine） | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Political Communication | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Psychology | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | English | see in tuition fee form | Acadamic Degree |
| Integrated Circuit Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Communication Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Electronic Information Technology | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Big Data Technology and Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Computer Technology | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Civil and Hydraulic Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Optoeletronic Information Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
| Biomedical Engineering | Sep 1, 2025 | 4 years | May 15, 2025 | Chinese | see in tuition fee form | Professional Degree |
Chinese and others
Chinese and other Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language | Mar,2025/Sep,2025 | 0.5 year/1 year | Jun.23,2025 | 8,800/Semester | No on-campus accommodation provided. |
| Business weekend Chinese Program | Sep 1, 2025/Jan,2.2026 | 6 months | Aug 15,2025 | 6,800 |
3. Accommodation
| Room Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single room | 8000/semester |
| Double-bed room | 8000/semester |
| Suite | 10000/semester |
| Double-bed room | 2400/semester |
4. Fee structure
Tuition fee
| Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Program | Liberal Arts：26000/year / Science and Engineering：30000/year / Medicine, Arts, and Physical Education：40000/year |
| Master Program | Liberal Arts：30000/year / Science and Engineering：35000/year / Medicine, Arts, and Physical Education：45000/year |
| Doctor Program | Liberal Arts：34000/year / Science and Engineering：40000/year / Medicine, Arts, and Physical Education：52000/year |
| Others | For details, please refer to the program admission form. |
Other fee
| Project | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 400 RMB |
| Medical Insurance | 800/year 400/semester |
| Textbook Fee | Approximately 300 RMB/semester |
| Living Expenses | Approximately 15,000 to 20,000 RMB/year |
| Medical Examination Fee | Approximately 700 RMB/year |
| Residence Permit Fee | 800 RMB (for 12 months or more, including 12 months); 400 RMB (for less than 12 months) |