Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Located in:
No.2 North Baiyun Avenue, Guangzhou , Guangdong, China
1. University Introduction
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS), created by a merger in 1995 of Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages and Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Trade, is a key provincial university and a high-tier one with distinctive features of internationalization in South China. The University offers 61 undergraduate programs in eight disciplines: literature, economics, management, law, engineering, science, and education and art studies.
The University is home to eight national key academic disciplines, sixteen provincial key disciplines, one post-doctoral research station, one Category I discipline PhD program, seven Category II discipline PhD programs, 10 Category I discipline masters programs, 35 Category II discipline masters programs, and five professional masters programs.
The university boasts three campuses with a total area of 153 hectares. It serves 20,000 full-time undergraduate students, 2,500 graduate students and over 10,000 international and continuing-education students.
The University is home to eight national key academic disciplines, sixteen provincial key disciplines, one post-doctoral research station, one Category I discipline PhD program, seven Category II discipline PhD programs, 10 Category I discipline masters programs, 35 Category II discipline masters programs, and five professional masters programs.
The university boasts three campuses with a total area of 153 hectares. It serves 20,000 full-time undergraduate students, 2,500 graduate students and over 10,000 international and continuing-education students.
2. Admission Programs
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Eligibility
1.High School Diploma or above.
2.HSK 4 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs. (For the first-year undergraduate program in Chinese Language, no HSK certificate is required. To enroll in the second-year undergraduate program, an HSK Level 4 certificate with a score of 180 or above is needed.)
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70 for English-taught programs.
4.Age＜30 to apply for the scholarship.
2.HSK 4 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs. (For the first-year undergraduate program in Chinese Language, no HSK certificate is required. To enroll in the second-year undergraduate program, an HSK Level 4 certificate with a score of 180 or above is needed.)
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70 for English-taught programs.
4.Age＜30 to apply for the scholarship.
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 (business Chinese) | Mar.01,2025/Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Nov.30,2024/Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Chinese (Culture and Communication) | Mar.01,2025/Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| International Business(All-EnglishTeaching BA Program) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | English | 33,800 | |
| Chinese Business Culture (All-EnglishTeaching BA Program) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | English | 33,800 | |
| English(Culture and Communication) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| English(Translation and Interpreting) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| English(Exhibition and Tourism) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| English(Language and InformationgManagement) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| English(British and AmercianLiterature) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| English(Linguistics) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| World Economics and Trade | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Financial Engineering | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Insurance | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Economics | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Finance£¨Investment) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| International Business | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Business English(InternationalEconomic Law) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Business English (InternationalFinance) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Business English(International Trade) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Business English (InternationalBusiness Management) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| International Business(All-EnglishTeaching BA Program) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | English | 20,000 | |
| Marketing | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Human Resource Management | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Logistics Management (InternationalPurchase) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Logistics Management (InternationalLogistics and Transportation) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Business Administration | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Auditing(CPA) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Financial Management | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Accounting | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Accounting£¨ACCA£© | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Cambodian | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Burmese | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Hendi | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Laos | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Arabic | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Korean | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Vietnamese | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Thai | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Indonesian-Malay | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 | |
| Japanese | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 20,000 |
Master
Master Eligibility
1.Bachelor’s degree or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70 for English-taught programs.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70 for English-taught programs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Economics | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Regional Economics | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Trade | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Accounting | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Business Management | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Civil Law and Commercial Law | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Law | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Relations | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Law | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Study of Art | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Comparative Literature and World Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Comparative Culture Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| European Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Translation Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| English Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Asian and African Languages and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Instructional Technology and Assessment of Foreign Languages | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| French Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| German Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Ideology and Politics Education | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Accounting(MPAcc) | Sep.01,2025 | 2 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Laws | Sep.01,2025 | 2 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages | Sep.01,2025 | 2 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Business | Sep.01,2025 | 2 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 56,000 | |
| Translation and Interpreting | Sep.01,2025 | 2 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 35,000 |
Doctor
Doctor Eligibility
1.Bachelor’s degree or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70 for English-taught programs.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70 for English-taught programs.
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.
*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.
Doctor Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| French Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| English Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Translation Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Comparative Cultural Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| German Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| European Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Foreign Languages Teaching and Evaluation | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Business English Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Jun.30,2025 | Chinese | 30,000 |
Chinese and others
Chinese and other Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language Programs | Feb,2025/Sep,2025 | 0.5-1 year | Nov.30,2024/Jun.30,2025 | 17,200/year; 8,600/semester |
3. Accommodation
| Room Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Double room | 1125/month |
| Quadruple Room | 5755/month |
| Double room | 3000/semester |
| Single room | 3600/semester |
4. Fee structure
Tuition fee
| Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelor/Master/Doctor | For details, please refer to the program admission form. |
Other fee
| Project | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 500 |
| Medical Insurance | 800/year ; 400/semester |
| Living Expenses | Approximately 15,000 to 18,000/year |
| Medical Examination Fee | 440 |
| Residence Permit Fee | 400 for less than 1 year；800 for 1 to 3 years；1000 for 3 to 5 years |