South China University of Technology (SCUT) stands as a prominent institution of higher learning within China. As a public university committed to research excellence, it operates under the direct auspices of the Chinese Ministry of Education. Situated in the vibrant metropolis of Guangzhou in South China, the university boasts a substantial campus spanning 391 hectares, comprising three distinct campuses: the Wushan Campus, the University Town Campus, and the Guangzhou International Campus.

The university's historical roots trace back to its founding as the South China Institute of Technology in 1952. Over the years, it has achieved significant milestones. In 1960, a mere eight years after its establishment, SCUT earned the distinction of being designated a National Key University by the state. In 1981, it garnered authorization from the State Council as one of the pioneering institutions in China to confer doctoral and master's degrees. The institution underwent a name change in 1988, becoming the South China University of Technology.

Further soldifying its reputation, SCUT was included in China's prestigious "Project 211" in 1995, a national initiative aimed at fortifying top-tier higher education institutions for the 21st century. In 2001, SCUT gained recognition in "Project 985", a seminal educational endeavor dedicated to funding world-class universities. By 2017, the university earned its place in China's esteemed "Double World Class" project as a Category-A University. In the most recent accolade, the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked SCUT among the world's top 101-150 universities in 2023.

With over seven decades of dedicated growth and advancement, SCUT has evolved into a comprehensive university, harmoniously encompassing a diverse range of disciplines, including the sciences, engineering, business management, arts, social sciences, and medicine, among others. This integration of knowledge domains is a testament to SCUT 's commitment to holistic education.

Notably, SCUT has achieved international acclaim in academia. According to Clarivate Analytics' Essential Science Indicators, SCUT excels in 14 subject areas that are ranked among the top 1% globally. These areas span Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Physics, Biology and Biochemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science and Ecology, Clinical Medicine, Mathematics, Geosciences, and General Theory of Social Sciences.

SCUT embarked on its journey of global engagement in the 1960s, when it began admitting international students. In July 2004, the School of International Education (SIE) was established, assuming full responsibility for the recruitment instruction, and administration of international students. Guided by a philosophy of multicultural education, SIE aims to nurture students who possess profound knowledge. Leveraging the university's strengths, particularly in science and engineering disciplines, SIE emphasizes English-medium instruction to foster high-caliber international scholars. Presently, SIE has developed a multifaceted education framework, accommodating degree-seeking students, as well as short-term and long-term non-degree students. SCUT proudly hosts a vibrant international community, with over 2,000 students hailing from more than 100 countries.

As we embark on a new chapter in our history, our faculty remains steadfast in our commitment to student development as our foremost priority. SCUT remains unwavering in its core values, holding the academy as its foundation, nurturing talent as its driving force, fostering open-mindedness as its lifeblood, and embracing the university's rich culture as its source of vitality. These unwavering efforts collectively propel SCUT towards its aspiration of becoming a preeminent university in China and a globally renowned institution of the highest caliber.