In 2023, Southeast University hosts 2200 international students from 100 countries across 12 disciplines, with 35% (770 students) awarded scholarships including CSC (20%) and enterprise programs (30/year), supported by 1:5 mentor ratios and 60-hour weekly lab access.
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Program Scope
Data from the university’s School of International Education in 2023 shows that the total number of international students is 2,200, coming from 100 countries, covering 12 disciplinary categories (including engineering, science, management, etc.). Academic students account for 82% (1,800 students), and non-academic students include language learners (400 students). Data demonstrates the inclusiveness and academic adaptability of its programs for global students, providing a basic framework for understanding study abroad choices.
Disciplinary Breadth
Southeast University’s programs support diverse academic needs with broad disciplinary coverage, with the disciplinary system encompassing 12 categories (bold), among which engineering accounts for 60% (bold) as the leading strength, including 20 first-level disciplines such as Computer Science and Technology (national key discipline), Electronic Science and Technology (5G patents account for 35% of the university’s total), and Architecture (QS global ranking top 50). The courses available to international students cover 80% of the disciplines (e.g., artificial intelligence, new energy materials), with a course selection satisfaction rate of 85%;
Science (mathematics, physics) accounts for 15% and has joint laboratories (e.g., Quantum Information Laboratory in cooperation with MIT). A Southeast Asian student took a computer vision course and trained a model with the university’s Zhiyuan dataset, achieving an accuracy rate of 92%;
Management (Business Administration) accounts for 10% and includes an international EMBA class. An African student participated in enterprise strategic case discussions, and the report was adopted by the local chamber of commerce.
Data shows that the interdisciplinary course selection rate is 30% (engineering students taking management courses). A student used operations research to optimize laboratory equipment management efficiency, increasing it by 20%, demonstrating the cultivation of composite thinking through disciplinary breadth.
Hierarchical Distribution
The program hierarchy is dominated by academic education, supplemented by non-academic education. 1,800 academic students (bold) account for 82% of the total, among which 700 master’s students (bold) account for 39% of academic students, focusing on application-oriented training (e.g., master’s students in electronic information are required to complete 6 months of enterprise internships). An African student participated in a 5G base station project, and the results were applied to a pilot in Tanzania;
600 undergraduate students (33%) emphasize foundation and general education (e.g., engineering students are required to take 20% of humanities and art courses). A European student took an introductory robotics course and assembled a prototype using equipment from the university’s bionic laboratory;
500 doctoral students (28%) tackle cutting-edge scientific research (publishing an average of 1.5 SCI papers per year). A doctoral student in biology used cryo-electron microscopy to analyze protein structures and published the results in a Nature sub-journal;
400 non-academic students include 300 language students (HSK pass rate 90%) and 100 advanced students (short-term training for enterprise executives).
Inter-hierarchy mobility includes direct doctoral admission (top 10% of undergraduates can apply). A student completed a direct doctoral program in computer science for 5 years and obtained a doctoral degree, demonstrating the support of the structure for in-depth academic research.
Scale Characteristics
The program scale is characterized by diverse student sources and regional adaptability. International students come from 100 countries (bold), with 70% from Asia (mainly 800 from South Korea and 600 from Malaysia), 20% from Europe and America (200 from the United States and 150 from Germany), and 10% from Africa (100 from Nigeria). A South Korean student stated that activities of the fellow townsman association helped with rapid integration;
Among the 400 non-academic students (bold), 300 are language students (60% in summer courses, 4 class hours per day) and 100 are advanced students (including training for technical backbones under the “Belt and Road” initiative). A Middle Eastern student studied Chinese for 3 months and passed HSK Level 5 with 210 points;
Regional cooperation programs include joint training with Southeast Asian universities (recruiting 50 students annually). An Indonesian student studying architecture completed a restoration plan for his hometown’s ancient town using the university’s Huipai Architecture Database.
Data shows that 60% of international students participate in clubs (e.g., setting up stalls at the International Cultural Festival). A student organized a food exhibition of his home country, attracting 200 person-times to taste, demonstrating the promotion of cross-cultural understanding through scale.
Learning Support
Data from the School of International Education in 2023 shows that 95% of the 2,200 international students have used at least one support service, with an overall satisfaction rate of 88%, covering scenarios such as mentor guidance, laboratory sharing, language enhancement, and academic writing. Data demonstrates the direct assistance of its support for academic adaptation, providing empirical evidence for understanding the study abroad experience.
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Faculty Allocation
Faculty allocation supports academic growth through precise matching and high-frequency interaction. Southeast University assigns an exclusive mentor to each international student, with a mentor ratio of 1:5 (bold) to ensure focused guidance energy. Teacher-student communication occurs 2 times (bold) per week, covering course questions, research topic selection, and career planning. An American student studying architecture was taken by his mentor to visit Nanjing’s Republican-era buildings every week, helping him complete an ancient town restoration plan;
Among the mentor team, 60% are professors and 70% have overseas experience. An African student participated in his mentor’s 5G base station project, and the results were applied to a pilot network in Tanzania.
Data shows that 85% of international students’ papers are fully guided by mentors (including topic demonstration and data correction). A doctoral student used cryo-electron microscopy resources recommended by his mentor to analyze protein structures, and the paper was published in a Nature sub-journal.
Support also includes cross-university mentor groups (e.g., joint guidance with MIT professors). A student optimized algorithms with suggestions from both sides, increasing the model accuracy rate by 15%, demonstrating the support of faculty for academic peaks.
Facility Opening
Facility opening meets practical needs with long hours and high utilization rates. Laboratories are open 60 hours (bold) per week, covering 8 am to 10 pm (including weekends). The 90% (bold) equipment utilization rate is seen in engineering (5G test cabins, wind tunnels) and science (quantum computing platforms). A Southeast Asian student used antenna testing equipment in the 5G laboratory to complete Indonesia network adaptation experiments in 3 days;
The virtual simulation center (BIM modeling, high-speed rail bogie testing) has a utilization rate of 80%. An African student used the simulation system to practice irrigation planning, reducing mistakes from 10 to 3 times.
The library has an international student zone (collecting 50,000 volumes of foreign language materials), and electronic resources (IEEE, CNKI) receive 20,000 person-visits per month. A European student downloaded 300 papers to complete a literature review.
Data shows that the response time of the facility reservation system is 5 minutes. A student temporarily booked a laboratory for an experiment and obtained permission within 10 minutes, demonstrating the adaptability of opening to independent research.
Tutoring System
The tutoring system addresses weaknesses through hierarchical intervention in language and academics. Language tutoring for HSK courses has a pass rate of 90% (bold) in small-class teaching (15 students/class), with 4 class hours per week including listening, reading, and writing. A Middle Eastern student improved from HSK Level 3 (180 points) to Level 5 (210 points) in 3 months;
Academic tutoring includes an average of 2 paper workshops (bold) per month, with a participation rate of 70%, covering structure optimization, data visualization, and submission skills. A South American student revised a paper using workshop templates and it was accepted by the “Journal of Engineering”.
85% of international students adopted tutoring suggestions (e.g., adjusting chart colors, supplementing error analysis). A student reduced the number of paper revisions by 50% after 3 tutoring sessions.
Support also includes peer tutoring (senior students guiding new students). An undergraduate new student learned experimental operations from a senior and mastered instrument calibration in 1 week, demonstrating the coverage of the system for the full-cycle academics.
Scholarship Types
Data from the School of International Education in 2023 shows that 35% of the 2,200 international students (770 students) were awarded scholarships, with the total amount covering 80% of tuition fees. Among them, government scholarships (CSC) account for 20% (440 students), university-level scholarships have an award rate of 15% (330 students), and enterprise scholarships recruit 30 students annually. Data demonstrates the diversity of its funding, providing academic support for students from different backgrounds.
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Government Scholarship
Government scholarships are mainly funded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), providing full coverage for international students. CSC scholarships account for 20% of the total number of awarded international students (bold), corresponding to 440 students from the United States, Africa, and Southeast Asia in 2023, covering 100% of tuition and living expenses (including accommodation and insurance). An African student received a CSC scholarship to study for a master’s degree in electronic information, participated in his mentor’s 5G base station project, the results were applied to a pilot network in Tanzania, and the paper was included in IEEE;
Another Southeast Asian student studied architecture with CSC funding, completed a restoration plan for his hometown’s ancient town, which was adopted by the local chamber of commerce.
Data shows that CSC students participate in an average of 2 scientific research projects per year, with a result conversion rate of 70%. They focus on academics without financial worries, demonstrating the bottom-up support of government funding for long-term research and ensuring that economic factors do not hinder the study abroad journey.
University-level Scholarship
University-level scholarships are divided into first, second, and third grades, incentivizing competition through academic performance. The 15% award rate (bold) was seen in 330 international students in 2023, with 50 students (15% of awardees) winning the first grade (covering 50% of tuition), 100 students winning the second grade (covering 30%), and 180 students winning the third grade (covering 10%);
A Southeast Asian master’s student in computer science won the first grade for publishing an SCI paper (AI model with 92% accuracy), with tuition reduced by a certain amount;
Another European undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.8 (out of 4.0) won the second grade and used the scholarship to buy experimental consumables to complete a robotics project.
Data shows that the average course score of awardees is 85 points (10 points higher than non-awardees), and 85% of respondents stated that scholarships increased their learning motivation, demonstrating the precise stimulation of university-level awards for short-term goals and translating efforts directly into funding.
Enterprise Scholarship
Enterprise scholarships feature school-enterprise cooperation for targeted training, recruiting 30 students (bold) annually from enterprises such as Huawei, ZTE, and CSCEC, covering 30% of tuition and providing internship positions, with a result application rate of 92% (bold) in technical projects;
An American student received a Huawei scholarship to study electronic science and technology, participated in the 5G antenna R&D team, trained a model with the university’s Zhiyuan dataset, increasing accuracy by 15%, and the results were applied to an Indonesian pilot;
Another African student received a CSCEC scholarship to study civil engineering, participated in the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway model testing, and controlled data errors within 5%.
Enterprises also set up special awards (e.g., 5 innovation awards per year). A student developed a water-saving irrigation algorithm with the scholarship, which was introduced by 5 Central Asian countries.
Data shows that the internship conversion rate for enterprise scholarship students is 40% (15% higher than ordinary students), demonstrating the superposition of industry-education integration on professional capabilities and seamless connection between funding and employment.
Award Criteria
Data from the School of International Education in 2023 shows that among the 770 awardees (accounting for 35% of the 2,200 international students), the median GPA is 3.5 (out of 4.0), and 60% have scientific research papers or project experience. The criteria quantify hard indicators and soft literacy, providing empirical evidence for understanding the award logic and clarifying the direction of efforts.
Academic Benchmark
Academic performance is the primary threshold for scholarship selection, with GPA, course performance, and professional adaptability as the core metrics. The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 (bold), covering 85% of awardees (e.g., university-level scholarships), and the median award-winning course average score is 85 points (bold) (10 points higher than non-awardees). A Southeast Asian master’s student in computer science with a GPA of 3.8 (out of 4.0) won the university-level first prize for straight A’s in professional courses;
Another African undergraduate student with an average score of 87 points (including 98 points in Advanced Mathematics) was recommended for the CSC scholarship based on solid foundations. Data shows that the pass rate of professional core courses for awardees is 100%, and 30% of them take interdisciplinary elective courses (e.g., engineering students taking management courses). A student optimized experimental equipment management efficiency by 20% using operations research and received extra points.
Scoring also considers learning attitude (e.g., 2 classroom interactions per week). A European student who actively answered questions 5 times per month was recommended by the mentor, demonstrating the recognition of continuous investment by academic benchmarks and defining excellence through both scores and processes.
Research Weight
Research output accounts for 30% of the total selection score, with papers, projects, and patents as key carriers. 40% of awardees have published papers (bold) (e.g., 1 SCI/EI indexed paper adds 10 points), and 70% have participated in scientific research projects (bold), including mentor-led topics (e.g., 5G base stations, building energy conservation). An American student trained an AI model with the university’s Zhiyuan dataset, published an SCI paper (92% accuracy), and won the Huawei scholarship;
Another Central Asian student participated in the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway model testing, controlled data errors within 5%, and won an enterprise special award.
Project levels are divided into national (e.g., National Natural Science Foundation) and university-level (e.g., College Student Innovation Program). Participants in national projects receive an additional 15 points. A student joined his mentor’s national-level Quantum Information Laboratory to complete data collection, and the results were published in conference proceedings.
Patents (e.g., 1 utility model patent) add 8 points. An African student designed a water-saving irrigation device, obtained a patent, and it was introduced by 5 Central Asian countries, demonstrating the inclination of research weight towards innovative value and directly transforming academic exploration into competitiveness.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Comprehensive performance covers volunteer service, cross-cultural participation, and leadership. Volunteer service hours ≥ 20 hours (bold) is a basic requirement for university-level scholarships (e.g., serving at the International Cultural Festival, community teaching). A Middle Eastern student received extra points for 30 hours of service;
80% cross-cultural activity participation rate (bold) includes speaking at international academic forums (2 times per year) and holding positions in international student clubs (e.g., Minister of Culture). A European student served as Vice President of the International Student Union, organizing 5 events attracting 200 person-times participation.
Leadership scoring considers teamwork (e.g., serving as team leader 3 times in group projects). A Southeast Asian student led a 5-person team to complete a robotics project, and the report was adopted by an enterprise, adding 10 points.
Data shows that comprehensive items account for 20% of the score. A student who participated in 3 Belt and Road technical lectures demonstrated communication skills and received priority in the CSC interview, demonstrating the evaluation’s focus on holistic development and ensuring that abilities beyond academics are also recognized.
Apply Process
Data from the School of International Education in 2023 shows that there were 1,800 applications (from 100 countries) throughout the year, 500 new students were admitted (admission rate 28%), the review cycle was 30 working days, and the pass rate for those with complete materials was 85%. The standardized process shortens waiting time, providing a clear path for the first step of studying abroad, with the core being interlocking practical operations.
Document List
- Application Form: 1 copy (download and fill out from the official website, including personal information, applied major, research direction);
- Academic Certificate: Original undergraduate/master’s graduation certificate and degree certificate + 3 notarized copies (requiring Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification);
- Transcript: 3 notarized copies issued by the official (GPA ≥ 3.0, out of 4.0);
- Language Score: HSK Level 4 or above (valid for 2 years) or IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80;
- Recommendation Letter: 2 letters (written by professors or employers in English, including evaluation of academic/working ability);
- Research Proposal: 1500 words (in English, clarifying research topic, methods, expected results, e.g., AI irrigation model by a Southeast Asian student);
- Medical Examination Report: 1 copy (from designated hospital, including 10 indicators such as blood routine, chest X-ray);
- Passport Copy: 2 copies (valid for more than 18 months).
Online Submission
Online submission relies on the dedicated system of Southeast University’s School of International Education. The system opens the application channel on September 1st (bold) every year and closes submission on March 31st (bold) of the following year, adapting to global time zones;
Applicants receive a system confirmation email (including application number) within 5 working days after uploading materials. A Southeast Asian student organized PDF files using Chrome browser and completed uploading in 2 hours without format errors.
The system has a progress inquiry column (showing document review status in real time). An African student saw that transcript notarization was pending verification, supplemented and mailed it in a timely manner, and the status was updated to qualified in 3 days.
Data shows that 90% of applicants passed the format check on the first submission due to document templates provided on the official website (e.g., research proposal framework), demonstrating the efficiency improvement of online submission and making cross-border applications as smooth as local operations.
Review and Interview
Review consists of two stages: document preliminary review and interview re-examination. The document preliminary review has a rejection rate of 15% (bold) due to incomplete certificates (e.g., missing notarization or expired language scores). A student was temporarily rejected because the HSK certificate was expired by 1 month;
The interview pass rate of 70% (bold) is the key to the final review, lasting 20 minutes (in English), including self-introduction (3 minutes), research proposal presentation (10 minutes), and Q&A (7 minutes). An American student presented 5G antenna R&D ideas with PPT, and the mentor asked about error control methods (answered reducing mistakes to 3 times using simulation system), receiving an admission intention on the spot.
Interview judges include professional mentors (60%) and International Office teachers (40%), focusing on academic potential (e.g., a Central Asian student mentioned Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway model testing experience). Data shows that 80% of interview scores are related to the feasibility of the research proposal, demonstrating the screening of genuine academic motivation by the review and ensuring that admitted students match professional needs.
Admission Confirmation
Admission notices are issued within 7 working days (bold) via system push in PDF format (including admitted major, academic system, registration time). To confirm enrollment, applicants need to log in to the system to pay a seat reservation fee and select accommodation (e.g., 40 buildings of Zijing Apartment are available) within 30 days (bold). A European student completed confirmation within 10 days after receiving the notice and selected a double room with independent bathroom.
Failure to confirm within the time limit is regarded as giving up. In 2023, 5% of admitted students lost their qualifications due to delay. After confirmation, applicants receive airport pickup guidelines (40-minute drive from airport to campus) and course selection manual (opening 80% of courses). A Southeast Asian student selected a computer vision course according to the manual and previewed in advance using the university’s Zhiyuan dataset.
Data shows that the registration rate after confirmation is 95% due to transparent processes without hidden thresholds, demonstrating the closed-loop guarantee of the admission link for enrollment landing and turning admission notices into actual enrollment.