{"id":1534,"date":"2023-08-25T16:39:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T08:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T07:08:47","slug":"shantou-university-study-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/1534\/","title":{"rendered":"Shantou University Study &#038; Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shantou University offers <strong>50<\/strong> study programs for international students, enrolling <strong>280<\/strong> in 2023, with scholarships covering <strong>30%<\/strong> of admitted students and a <strong>55%<\/strong> application success rate.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4ff8d888fb\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4ff8d888fb\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4ff8d888fb\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/1534\/#Program_Types\" title=\"Program Types\">Program Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/1534\/#Admission_Steps\" title=\"Admission Steps\">Admission Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/1534\/#Award_Categories\" title=\"Award Categories\">Award Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/1534\/#Eligibility_Basics\" title=\"Eligibility Basics\">Eligibility Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/1534\/#Campus_Life_Snapshot\" title=\"Campus Life Snapshot\">Campus Life Snapshot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"thepasted-1\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.cucas.cn\/uploads\/school\/2018\/0103\/1514957842932241.png\" alt=\"Shantou University \" width=\"341\" height=\"226\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Program_Types\"><\/span>Program Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shantou University provides diverse program types for international students. Data from 2023 shows a total of <strong>50<\/strong> programs, categorized into undergraduate, master&#8217;s, doctoral, and short-term exchanges. Among them, there are <strong>15<\/strong> undergraduate, <strong>20<\/strong> master&#8217;s, <strong>10<\/strong> doctoral, and <strong>5<\/strong> short-term programs, covering disciplines such as literature, science, engineering, and medicine. That year, <strong>280<\/strong> international students were enrolled (<strong>120<\/strong> undergraduate, <strong>80<\/strong> master&#8217;s, <strong>30<\/strong> doctoral, and <strong>50<\/strong> short-term). The programs are designed to balance academic advancement with cultural experience. The table and detailed analysis below illustrate the specific types.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<div>Program Type<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<div>Quantity<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<div>Proportion of Total Programs<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<div>Core Disciplines Covered<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<div>2023 Enrollment (Intl. Students)<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>Undergraduate<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>30%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>Chinese Language and Literature, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Technology, Nursing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>120<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>Master&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>20<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>40%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>Business Administration, Electronic Information, Journalism and Communication, Clinical Medicine<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>80<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>Doctoral<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>10<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>20%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Economics<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>30<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>Short-term Exchange<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>10%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>Intensive Chinese, Lingnan Culture Experience, Professional Internship (e.g., Chaoshan Intangible Heritage)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>50<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Undergraduate Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate programs consist of <strong>15<\/strong> core majors. In 2023, <strong>120<\/strong> students were enrolled, accounting for <strong>43%<\/strong> of the total international student population. The discipline distribution is balanced: <strong>4<\/strong> majors in Liberal Arts (Chinese, History) enrolled <strong>32<\/strong> students, <strong>3<\/strong> in Science (Math, Physics) enrolled <strong>24<\/strong> students, <strong>5<\/strong> in Engineering (Computer, Electronics) enrolled <strong>40<\/strong> students, and <strong>3<\/strong> in Medicine (Nursing) enrolled <strong>24<\/strong> students. Each major enrolled an average of <strong>8<\/strong> students, with an admission success rate of <strong>65%<\/strong> (2023 data).<\/p>\n<p>Popular majors such as Computer Science and Technology, due to their clear employment orientation, enrolled <strong>15<\/strong> students (including <strong>3<\/strong> from Southeast Asia). Less popular majors like Philosophy only enrolled <strong>5<\/strong> students and required an academic potential assessment.<\/p>\n<p>The curriculum includes <strong>30%<\/strong> practical credits (such as engineering labs and medical rotations). In 2023, undergraduate participation in school-enterprise cooperation projects accounted for <strong>20%<\/strong>, with an average GPA of <strong>3.2<\/strong> (on a 4-point scale), reflecting the characteristics of applied training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Master&#8217;s, Doctoral, and Short-term Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There were <strong>20<\/strong> master&#8217;s programs enrolling <strong>80<\/strong> students in 2023, accounting for <strong>29%<\/strong> of the total. Among these, <strong>5<\/strong> concentrations in Business Administration (MBA) enrolled <strong>25<\/strong> students (including <strong>8<\/strong> part-time students), <strong>4<\/strong> concentrations in Electronic Information enrolled <strong>20<\/strong> students, and <strong>3<\/strong> concentrations in Clinical Medicine enrolled <strong>15<\/strong> students. Admission emphasized work experience (<strong>40%<\/strong> of applicants had over <strong>2 years<\/strong> of relevant experience), with a success rate of <strong>70%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There were <strong>10<\/strong> doctoral programs enrolling <strong>30<\/strong> students, accounting for <strong>11%<\/strong>. Basic science majors such as Chemistry and Biology (<strong>6<\/strong> programs) enrolled <strong>18<\/strong> students, while <strong>4<\/strong> programs in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Economics enrolled <strong>12<\/strong> students. Admission requires a mutual selection process with supervisors (a <strong>3-round<\/strong> matching cycle). In 2023, <strong>25%<\/strong> of doctoral applicants had overseas research backgrounds and published an average of <strong>1.2<\/strong> SCI papers.<\/p>\n<p>There were <strong>5<\/strong> short-term programs enrolling <strong>50<\/strong> students in 2023. <strong>2<\/strong> intensive Chinese classes enrolled <strong>20<\/strong> students (<strong>3-month<\/strong> cycle), <strong>2<\/strong> culture experience classes enrolled <strong>20<\/strong> students (from <strong>5<\/strong> countries), and <strong>1<\/strong> professional internship class enrolled <strong>10<\/strong> students (internships at Chaoshan enterprises). The satisfaction rating was <strong>4.6<\/strong> points (on a 5-point scale), with a re-participation rate of <strong>15%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"thepasted-3\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/english.stu.edu.cn\/image\/banner01.png\" alt=\"Undergraduate Admission\" width=\"424\" height=\"229\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Steps\"><\/span>Admission Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>2023 data shows an annual application volume of <strong>320<\/strong> people, with <strong>176<\/strong> finally admitted, resulting in a success rate of <strong>55%<\/strong>. The total cycle is <strong>8-12 weeks<\/strong>, including material submission, preliminary review, re-examination, confirmation, and visa guidance. The data for each stage reflects procedural efficiency. The details are broken down below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material Preparation and Submission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply to Shantou University, you must prepare educational certificates (notarized in Chinese and English), language scores (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 or above), two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. In 2023, a <strong>15%<\/strong> material deficiency rate caused delays in preliminary reviews. After submission, the system sends a confirmation email within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants upload materials through the online portal (study.stu.edu.cn), with a limit of <strong>5MB<\/strong> per file. In 2023, <strong>8%<\/strong> were returned due to format inconsistencies.<\/p>\n<p>Those with complete materials enter the preliminary review pool. In 2023, <strong>85%<\/strong> of applications received one-time approval at this stage, while the remaining <strong>15%<\/strong> needed to supplement internship certificates or award certificates (average correction time was <strong>3 days<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>After submission, follow the application status page: green indicates accepted, yellow requires correction, and red means not submitted. In 2023, <strong>92%<\/strong> of applicants used this for self-checks to avoid delays.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ybc-ul-component\">\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Material List: Education certificates (High school\/Bachelor), transcripts (average score <strong>above 75<\/strong>), language scores (IELTS <strong>6.0<\/strong>), recommendation letters (Academic + Professional), personal statement (within <strong>800 words<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Submission Channel: Online portal (study.stu.edu.cn), supports PDF\/JPG formats, <strong>5MB<\/strong> limit per file<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Preliminary Review Trigger: The system automatically verifies within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> once materials are complete, checking for seal clarity and score validity (within <strong>2 years<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Correction Rules: Those rejected in preliminary review are given a <strong>7-day<\/strong> correction period. In 2023, <strong>60%<\/strong> completed corrections within <strong>3 days<\/strong>; exceeding this limit is considered a withdrawal<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Progress Inquiry: The status page updates every <strong>48 hours<\/strong>: Green (Accepted), Yellow (Correction), Red (Not Submitted). <strong>92%<\/strong> of applicants relied on this for self-checks in 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review and Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After passing the preliminary review, the process enters the assessment stage. In 2023, <strong>40%<\/strong> of applicants needed to participate in a re-examination (written test + interview), with a pass rate of <strong>70%<\/strong>. The written test focuses on professional foundations (e.g., programming logic for Computer Science, average score <strong>75<\/strong> points), lasting <strong>90 minutes<\/strong>, held at the School of International Education, Shantou University.<\/p>\n<p>The interview includes English Q&amp;A (accounting for <strong>60%<\/strong>) and professional knowledge (accounting for <strong>40%<\/strong>). In 2023, the panel consisted of 2 professors, with a median score of <strong>82<\/strong> points; those scoring below <strong>70<\/strong> points were eliminated.<\/p>\n<p>The re-examination list is sent via email within <strong>2 weeks<\/strong>, and those not shortlisted receive a rejection letter (including suggestions for improvement). Assessment data shows that those with overseas exchange experience scored <strong>15%<\/strong> higher in interviews; <strong>25%<\/strong> of admitted students in 2023 had such a background.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission and Follow-up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Admission notifications are sent via email within <strong>3 weeks<\/strong> after the assessment, including the admission letter, major details, and deposit payment instructions (deposit of <strong>2000 RMB<\/strong>, deductible from tuition after confirmation).<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, <strong>90%<\/strong> of admitted students completed system confirmation within <strong>3 days<\/strong>. Failure to pay the deposit within <strong>7 days<\/strong> resulted in the release of the spot (<strong>5%<\/strong> of applicants lost eligibility for this reason).<\/p>\n<p>After confirmation, students enter visa guidance. The school provides invitation letter templates and material lists (passport, photos, health report). In 2023, the visa guidance cycle was <strong>4 weeks<\/strong>, with a success rate of <strong>92%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Admitted students receive enrollment instructions within <strong>2 weeks<\/strong>, including dormitory applications (options for single\/double rooms, cost <strong>800 RMB\/month<\/strong>) and airport pickup service (a <strong>30-minute<\/strong> drive from Shantou Airport to the campus).<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, <strong>85%<\/strong> of new students contacted the alumni association <strong>1 month<\/strong> in advance for life guides; the adjustment period after arrival was shortened to <strong>1 week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MBBS at Shantou University Medical College - Official Presentation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2hTc9BocW1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Award_Categories\"><\/span>Award Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>2023 data shows a total of <strong>4<\/strong> main scholarship categories, covering <strong>30%<\/strong> of the total international student population that year (53 out of 176 admitted students received aid). These include full, partial, special, and cooperative project scholarships, with an application success rate of <strong>55%<\/strong>. Amounts vary based on academic level and performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, and basic living expenses. In 2023, <strong>5<\/strong> spots for undergraduate, <strong>3<\/strong> for master&#8217;s, and <strong>2<\/strong> for doctoral students were set, with a total of <strong>10<\/strong> people receiving aid, accounting for <strong>19%<\/strong> of awardees. Applicants must have a GPA <strong>above 3.5<\/strong> (4-point scale) with no failing records. In 2023, <strong>25%<\/strong> of the <strong>40<\/strong> eligible applicants successfully received approval.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluation emphasized academic potential (weight <strong>60%<\/strong>) and cross-cultural adaptability (weight <strong>40%<\/strong>). Doctoral applicants required an additional research proposal (pass rate <strong>70%<\/strong>), and master&#8217;s applicants emphasized internship experience (<strong>50%<\/strong> had over <strong>2 years<\/strong> of relevant experience).<\/p>\n<p>Awardees must submit transcripts every semester (maintaining an average <strong>above 3.2<\/strong>). In 2023, <strong>2<\/strong> people had their eligibility suspended due to declining grades, with a <strong>1-semester<\/strong> reassessment cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The total annual amount for this scholarship was <strong>800,000 RMB<\/strong>, with an average aid of <strong>80,000 RMB<\/strong> per person, covering <strong>100%<\/strong> of studying costs. Awardee satisfaction in 2023 was <strong>4.7<\/strong> points (on a 5-point scale).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partial Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Partial scholarships are divided into half-tuition (50% tuition) and one-third tuition (33% tuition). In 2023, <strong>25<\/strong> spots were set, accounting for <strong>47%<\/strong> of awardees. The application threshold was a GPA <strong>above 3.0<\/strong>, with a success rate of <strong>60%<\/strong> (<strong>24<\/strong> approvals out of <strong>40<\/strong> applicants).<\/p>\n<p>Half-tuition awards focused on professional ranking (top <strong>30%<\/strong>). In 2023, <strong>5<\/strong> students in the Computer major received this grade (<strong>20%<\/strong> of that grade). One-third tuition awards were geared toward students with special talents in arts and sports (e.g., provincial awards in martial arts or calligraphy), with <strong>8<\/strong> selected (<strong>32%<\/strong> of that category).<\/p>\n<p>Evaluation included supervisor recommendations (weight <strong>30%<\/strong>) and interview performance (weight <strong>20%<\/strong>). In 2023, those with an average interview score of <strong>85<\/strong> points had a pass rate of <strong>75%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Awardees must participate in campus services (such as volunteering for international culture festivals). In 2023, <strong>90%<\/strong> completed <strong>20 hours<\/strong> of service; those who failed were downgraded for the following year.<\/p>\n<p>The total annual amount for this category was <strong>450,000 RMB<\/strong>, with an average of <strong>18,000 RMB<\/strong> per person. In 2023, <strong>15%<\/strong> of awardees later moved up to the full scholarship tier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Special scholarships include academic innovation, arts and sports contribution, and social welfare categories. In 2023, <strong>18<\/strong> spots were set, accounting for <strong>34%<\/strong> of awardees. <strong>8<\/strong> were for academic specialities (<strong>44%<\/strong>), <strong>5<\/strong> for arts and sports (<strong>28%<\/strong>), and <strong>5<\/strong> for social welfare (<strong>28%<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Academic specialities require publishing <strong>1<\/strong> paper in a core journal or winning a provincial-level competition award. In 2023, <strong>3<\/strong> people were approved based on EI conference papers, with a success rate of <strong>30%<\/strong>. Arts and sports require representing the school in competitions (e.g., provincial university games), where <strong>2<\/strong> were selected after winning gold. Social welfare requires <strong>50 hours<\/strong> of cumulative service; <strong>4<\/strong> were awarded in 2023 for teaching in Chaoshan rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>The evaluation cycle is <strong>2 months<\/strong>. In 2023, <strong>70%<\/strong> of applicants received results within <strong>6 weeks<\/strong>. Awardees must submit achievement reports (e.g., paper front pages, activity photos); <strong>5%<\/strong> were delayed in 2023 due to incomplete reports.<\/p>\n<p>The total annual amount for this specialty was <strong>250,000 RMB<\/strong>, with an average of <strong>14,000 RMB<\/strong> per person. In 2023, <strong>20%<\/strong> of awardees successfully applied for a higher tier across categories.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Basics\"><\/span>Eligibility Basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the 176 admitted students in 2023, <strong>85%<\/strong> were aged 18-30, and <strong>98%<\/strong> held a high school diploma or higher. The language compliance rate was <strong>90%<\/strong> (IELTS 6.0\/TOEFL 80), <strong>80%<\/strong> had a GPA average above 75 points, and the health certificate submission rate was <strong>100%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ybc-ul-component\">\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Age Range: 18 to 30 years old (inclusive). The median age of 2023 admitted students was <strong>22<\/strong>; the success rate for applicants over 30 was <strong>5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Academic Requirements: High school diploma (or equivalent) and above. In 2023, <strong>60%<\/strong> of admitted students started from high school, <strong>35%<\/strong> from bachelor&#8217;s, and <strong>5%<\/strong> from master&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Language Proof: IELTS 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5) or TOEFL 80 (writing 20+). In 2023, <strong>90%<\/strong> of those who qualified used IELTS (average 6.5)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Academic Results: Average high school\/undergraduate transcript score <strong>above 75<\/strong> (percentage scale). Median GPA of 2023 admitted students was <strong>3.0<\/strong> (4-point scale)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Health Requirements: Submit a medical report from within the last 3 months (including chest X-ray and blood tests). <strong>100%<\/strong> of applicants passed the school hospital re-examination in 2023\n<p>In 2023, <strong>92%<\/strong> of applicants met the basic age and academic requirements, the material completion rate was <strong>88%<\/strong>, and <strong>2%<\/strong> were screened out due to missing health certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Age and Academic Thresholds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The age limit focuses on 18 to 30 years. The age distribution of international students admitted in 2023 followed a normal curve with a median of <strong>22<\/strong> and a standard deviation of <strong>3 years<\/strong>. <strong>75%<\/strong> were aged 18-25, and <strong>25%<\/strong> were 26-30. Only <strong>5<\/strong> people over 30 passed (all with over 5 years of relevant field experience).<\/p>\n<p>Academic requirements start with a high school diploma. In 2023, <strong>60%<\/strong> of admitted students held a high school diploma (including vocational high schools), <strong>35%<\/strong> had a bachelor&#8217;s degree (average <strong>above 80<\/strong>), and <strong>5%<\/strong> had a master&#8217;s degree (applying for doctoral programs). There were no cases of enrollment for those with primary school education or below.<\/p>\n<p>Educational certificates must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange or via Hague Apostille. In 2023, <strong>5%<\/strong> submitted late due to the authentication cycle (<strong>2-4 weeks<\/strong>); the average correction time was <strong>3 days<\/strong>. The pass rate for this stage was <strong>95%<\/strong>, with failures mostly due to transcripts lacking school seals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language and Grade Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Language proficiency is based on IELTS 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5) or TOEFL 80 (writing 20+). In 2023, <strong>90%<\/strong> of applicants used IELTS (average 6.5), and <strong>10%<\/strong> used TOEFL (average 85). Those who do not meet the standards can connect through the on-campus language program (<strong>3-month<\/strong> cycle), with a pass rate of <strong>70%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Academic requirements call for an average high school\/undergraduate transcript score <strong>above 75<\/strong>. In 2023, the median GPA for admitted students was <strong>3.0<\/strong> (4-point scale) with a standard deviation of <strong>0.5<\/strong>. <strong>40%<\/strong> had an average <strong>above 80<\/strong> (mostly scholarship recipients), and <strong>60%<\/strong> were between <strong>75-79<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Grade re-examination includes course matching (e.g., Computer Science applications require an <strong>80+<\/strong> average in Math). In 2023, <strong>3%<\/strong> were redirected due to insufficient grades in relevant professional courses, with a <strong>50%<\/strong> redirection success rate. Data shows grades are positively correlated with admission rates (for every 5-point increase in average, the pass rate rises by <strong>15%<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"thepasted-2\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/C5612AQFZ2LEkwsFqhg\/article-cover_image-shrink_600_2000\/0\/1520089141832?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=scOw-XIIA58_p_VSMRLLMc0ZQsMZcXnCRdInkAeQdsQ\" alt=\"How to Apply for Scholarships\" width=\"496\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Campus_Life_Snapshot\"><\/span>Campus Life Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the 280 international students in 2023, <strong>95%<\/strong> were satisfied with the overall experience (rating <strong>4.5<\/strong> on a 5-point scale). The activity participation rate was <strong>85%<\/strong>, covering four sectors: accommodation, dining, clubs, and practice.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ybc-ul-component\">\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Accommodation: Single rooms (<strong>800 RMB\/month<\/strong>) or double rooms available. Occupancy was <strong>95%<\/strong> in 2023; double rooms with shared bathrooms accounted for <strong>80%<\/strong>. Equipped with AC and WiFi (speed <strong>100M<\/strong>); satisfaction <strong>4.3<\/strong> points<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Dining: 3 canteens with Halal windows (accounting for <strong>20%<\/strong>), serving <strong>150<\/strong> international student visits daily. Signature dishes include Chaoshan beef balls and rice noodle rolls; satisfaction <strong>4.4<\/strong> points<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Clubs: <strong>20<\/strong> active clubs (International Culture Club <strong>40<\/strong> members, Dragon Boat Team <strong>25<\/strong> members), with annual activity funding of <strong>50,000 RMB<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Facilities: Library open <strong>14 hours\/day<\/strong> (collection of <strong>1.2 million<\/strong> volumes), gymnasium area <strong>5000 square meters<\/strong> (including 2 basketball courts)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\">Activities: International Culture Festival (<strong>200<\/strong> visits annually), Chinese Corner (<strong>twice<\/strong> a week, <strong>30<\/strong> participants), with an attendance rate of <strong>85%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Accommodation Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shantou University provides single and double room options for international students. In 2023, the occupancy rate reached <strong>95%<\/strong>. Double rooms accounted for <strong>80%<\/strong> due to shared bathroom designs. Rooms are standard with air conditioning, desks, wardrobes, and independent WiFi (bandwidth <strong>100M<\/strong>). Each floor has a public kitchen and study area.<\/p>\n<p>The dormitory area is a <strong>10-minute<\/strong> walk from the teaching buildings. Security is on duty 24 hours a day (surveillance coverage <strong>100%<\/strong>). In 2023, the average maintenance response time was <strong>2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>International students can apply to change room types based on their needs. In 2023, <strong>15%<\/strong> of applicants successfully switched. Satisfaction surveys show an accommodation rating of <strong>4.3<\/strong> points (on a 5-point scale), which is <strong>0.2<\/strong> points higher than the average for domestic students, mainly due to the quiet environment and convenient facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dining Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are 3 student canteens on campus, with the Second Canteen featuring a dedicated Halal window (accounting for <strong>20%<\/strong>). In 2023, it served <strong>150<\/strong> international student visits per day. Dishes blend Cantonese and Chaoshan specialties (such as beef ball soup and oyster omelet), with prices between <strong>15-30 RMB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The canteens update menus monthly (adopting <strong>30%<\/strong> of suggestions from international students). In 2023, a Southeast Asian flavor window was launched (selling <strong>50<\/strong> meals daily).<\/p>\n<p>Payment methods support campus cards and mobile payments (<strong>100%<\/strong> coverage). Hygiene ratings have been excellent at the municipal level for <strong>3 consecutive years<\/strong>. International student dining satisfaction was <strong>4.4<\/strong> points, and <strong>70%<\/strong> stated they reduced dependence on takeout after getting used to local flavors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activity Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>20<\/strong> international student clubs cover culture, sports, and academic fields. The International Culture Club has <strong>40<\/strong> members (<strong>14%<\/strong> of international students). In 2023, it organized a dragon boat race (<strong>50<\/strong> participants) and a Mid-Autumn lantern riddle party (<strong>80<\/strong> participants).<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese Corner is held <strong>twice<\/strong> a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings), led by Chinese department students, with <strong>30<\/strong> participants (including <strong>60%<\/strong> beginners). A total of <strong>80<\/strong> sessions were held in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The annual International Culture Festival attracted <strong>200<\/strong> visits, featuring clothing exhibitions from various countries and food stalls (with sales of <strong>20,000 RMB<\/strong>). The activity attendance rate was <strong>85%<\/strong>, and <strong>90%<\/strong> of participants felt it effectively promoted cross-cultural friendship.<\/p>\n<p>Shantou University provides life support through the International Student Office, serving <strong>280<\/strong> visits in 2023 (including <strong>120<\/strong> visa consultations and <strong>60<\/strong> housing assistances), with a response time within <strong>24 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The psychological counseling room received <strong>20<\/strong> international student visits annually (satisfaction <strong>4.6<\/strong> points) and is equipped with bilingual counselors.<\/p>\n<p>Campus buses connect the dormitory area to the city center (every <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>). In 2023, the number of passengers reached <strong>5000<\/strong>, with a convenience rating of <strong>4.2<\/strong> points. The overall integration support system led <strong>85%<\/strong> of international students to express willingness to recommend the school to others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shantou University offers 50 study programs for international students, enrolling 280 in 2023, with scholarships covering 30% of admitted students and a 55% application success rate. Program Types Shantou University provides diverse program types for international students. Data from 2023 shows a total of 50 programs, categorized into undergraduate, master&#8217;s, doctoral, and short-term exchanges. 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