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Entry Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must:
(1) Be non-Chinese nationality, hold a foreign passport and meet the relevant requirements of the Regulation No.〔2020〕12 by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.
(2) Stay in good health both mentally and physically, and meet the physical examination standards for the study visa or residence permit in China required by the Chinese government.
(3) Abide by Chinese laws and regulations and the University rules and regulations; be diligent and well-performed in academics and good conduct; no violation of the University rules and disciplines, no public security punishment, no criminal record.
(4) TOEFL 70 or IELTS 5.5 above is required for applicants applying for English-taught program from non-English-speaking countries, or pass the entrance exam and interview organized by the IIE.
(5) Under the age of 30 for the undergraduate programs.
(6) Abide by requirements of other relevant laws and regulations.
(7) Test results of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA). Required Subjects: Mathematics.
Choosing ReasonsMORE
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I am studying there Chinese language
- 6 Years ago
- Name:Ja*********
- From:Czech Republic
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I choose this university mostly because its one of the universities that offers the career that I want to study and its located in the city that in the moment, im living in. Also, because I saw the accommodation and it look confortable and clean.
- 7 Years ago
- Name:Yi*********
- From:China
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My first reason for choosing such a great university is to apply my skills in new world situations. My wife also lives near by this university and it is very convenient to travel to. I've always dreamed of studying abroad.
- 7 Years ago
- Name:Ta************
- From:United States
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Reasons from D***********************
1-quality international education that will be acquired in a very fast growing economically country,this will strengthen my skills in business since what i have been doing is more of treating and managing sight problems by giving glasses and i believe that is business.
2-multicultural environment.meeting new people with different traditions and culture,may motivate and give me new ideas on different perspectives of business orientation.
3-scholarship opportunities that is based on supporting those who can not afford to study abroad.- 8 Years ago
- Name:Di**********************
- From:Tanzania
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Reasons from W****************************
Its always been a dream of mine to study in Guangzhou and GDUFS is one of the best schools in Guangzhou for a foreigner. I have friends studying in GDUFS and they tell me all about the excellent accommodations and skillful stuff members.
in short GDUFS is a perfect place for me to study in Guangzhou.- 9 Years ago
- Name:WE***************************
- From:Ethiopia
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 33,800 RMBYou will need to pay 33,800 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.
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Program Description
Note: If you apply for this course, you will study with international students in North campus 4 years. If you want first 2 years study with international students and last 2 years study with Chinese students in South campus, you can apply International Econimics and Trade >>.
1. Program Introduction
Editor Notes: This program pays much attention to the education of international business theory.
- This program is aimed at helping students to have a good knowledge of the basic theories, fundamentals and skills of the English Language and international business management theory.
- This program cultivates students with a primary capability for conducting academic research.
- This program can provide students for a high-quality and multi-functional career in both international business management and cross-cultural communication.
2. Courses Information
Editor Notes: Main courses have listed for students to reference to.
Core courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Management Principles, International Marketing, Accounting Principles, International Business Law, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Finance, Organization Behavior Science,etc.
3. Students' Employment
Editor Notes: The annual employment rate of graduates is over 99.6%.
The graduates, with a polished competitive edge, are very popular with employers, enjoying a high rate of quality employment. They are mainly employed by the "Fortune 500 Enterprises", the four largest international accounting firms, businesses dealing in foreign trade, and foreign-related enterprises.
4. Institute for International Education (IIE) Introduction
Editor Notes: IIE has enrolled 2154 students from 111 countries and regions.
- IIE has become one of the global HSK test centers and one of the New HSK online test centers, the first one in South China.
- The School is in the list of the first group of receiving institutes for Confucius Institute Scholarship.
- The School will take part in national projects and event, facilitate faculty and management training.
5. School Introduction
Editor Notes: GDUFS has become a key university in Guangdong Province with international reputation in foreign languages and business education.
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is located in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province and the largest business center in China. Guangzhou is the largest city in this region and the 3rd largest metropolis in China, following only Beijing and Shanghai. Guangzhou has long enjoyed fame as the renowned historic and cultural centre, the exciting economic hub of the country and is often referred to as "the Southern Gate of China", Learn More>>
6. Campus Life
Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.
The 3rd World Culture Festival
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must:
(1) Be non-Chinese nationality, hold a foreign passport and meet the relevant requirements of the Regulation No.〔2020〕12 by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.
(2) Stay in good health both mentally and physically, and meet the physical examination standards for the study visa or residence permit in China required by the Chinese government.
(3) Abide by Chinese laws and regulations and the University rules and regulations; be diligent and well-performed in academics and good conduct; no violation of the University rules and disciplines, no public security punishment, no criminal record.
(4) TOEFL 70 or IELTS 5.5 above is required for applicants applying for English-taught program from non-English-speaking countries, or pass the entrance exam and interview organized by the IIE.
(5) Under the age of 30 for the undergraduate programs.
(6) Abide by requirements of other relevant laws and regulations.
(7) Test results of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA). Required Subjects: Mathematics.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 33,800 per year
RMB 135,200 in total (About $ 18,884)Accommodation Fee No. 16 Building Double Room RMB 4,800 (More Details) Quad room RMB 2,400 (More Details) International Student Dormitory Single Room RMB 3,600 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 71 Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. Non-Criminal Record Certificate
-Please note that this document is valid for only 3 months. For instance, if you submit your -application in April, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than January.
-Obtain a police clearance certificate from the local police station where you currently reside, confirming no criminal record in the past 6 months at the time of application.
-You need to translated it into CHINESE if it is not in Chinese; Then you need to get it notarized by local notary office and then get it certified by local Chinese embassy; If your country has joined the HAGUE convention then just do the Chinese translation and Apostille; Then you may need to mail original copy of non-criminal record and translation & certified(or Apostille) documents to the university in China.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.*2. Letter of recommendation
Should be written in Chinese or English, provided by professors or associate professors. /teachers from your senior high school.
*3. Medical examination report valid within 6 months.
You can download a template or sample from here.*4. Photocopy of passport main page and Chinese visa page (*if any)
*5. A 1-inch digital bareheaded colorized photo
*6. Academic transcript of high school
Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*7. Certificate/diploma of high school
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*8. English proficiency test certificate
*9. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
You can download a template or sample from here.
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.
-Applicants applying for English-taught undergraduate programs do not need to take the professional Chinese test; applicants applying for a bachelor's degree in Chinese language can be exempted from the professional Chinese test if they can provide a valid HSK Level 4 score report. In the basic subjects, regardless of the applied major, mathematics is a compulsory subject; in addition, applicants for science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine-related majors are generally required to choose at least one of the above two subjects -- physics or chemistry. The test for mathematics, physics and chemistry are provided in both Chinese and English, and applicants can choose the language of the test according to the teaching language requirements.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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Change Log
- • The Entry Requirements has been updated. March 11, 2026
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 20, 2026 March 11, 2026
- • The service fee has been updated to 200 USD September 25, 2025
- • The service fee has been updated to 200 USD August 27, 2025
- • The application fee policy has been changed to "Pay to University" June 11, 2025
- • The content has been updated. April 11, 2025
- • The tuition fee has been updated to 33800 RMB May 16, 2024
- • The content has been updated. August 2, 2022
- • The content has been updated. August 2, 2022
- • The content has been updated. May 5, 2022
- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD December 28, 2020
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD March 3, 2020
Basic Information
| ·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2027 | |
| ·Duration: | 4 Years |
| Teaching Language : | English |
| Application Deadline: | Jun 20 , 2027 |
| Tuition : | RMB 33,800 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 71 (Pay to University) |
| Service Fee: | USD 200 (Check Policy) |
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