Shantou University

About

Shantou University, located in Guangdong province, is widely recognized for its strong academic programs in medicine, engineering, marine biology, and journalism, alongside innovative, reform-minded teaching methodologies. The campus offers several degree programs taught entirely in English, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels, making it accessible to global applicants without Mandarin proficiency. International students benefit from a dedicated International College and a comprehensive support office that assists with visa processing, cultural orientation, and campus integration. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its unique governance model and substantial funding support from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, which has fostered extensive international academic partnerships and state-of-the-art research facilities. For international students, this translates into a cosmopolitan learning environment with generous scholarship opportunities and strong global networking prospects.

Background

Shantou University (Chinese: 汕头大学; pinyin: Shàntóu Dàxué; abbreviated STU) is a university under the provincial Project 211 program in Shantou, Guangdong. It was founded in 1981 with the approval of the State Council. It is the only public university in China that receives funding from the Li Ka Shing Foundation. It is supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Li Ka Shing Foundation.

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