Sun Yat-sen University
Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) is one of the leading comprehensive universities in China, with a rich history and strong academic reputation. Founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a great democratic revolutionary leader of the 20th century, the university is located in Guangdong Province, an area neighboring Hong Kong and Macao
SYSU is a multi-disciplinary university, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences, medical sciences, pharmacology, and management sciences. It has a total enrollment of over 85,000 students across its campuses in Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen. The university is renowned for its strong programs in medicine, business, environmental science, and computer science.
The university is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and research, with 38 national-level platforms for scientific research and innovation. It also places emphasis on major science and technology infrastructure, such as the Tianqin program on gravitational wave research and the National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou.
SYSU's location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area provides it with unique advantages in international science, technology, and innovation. The university has five campuses in major cities of Guangdong and has launched the Sun Yat-sen University Institute of Advanced Studies Hong Kong.
The university's motto, "Study Extensively, Inquire Accurately, Reflect Carefully, Discriminate Clearly, Practice Earnestly," guides its development and reflects its commitment to academic excellence.