Sun Yat-sen University

Sun Yat-sen University, originally known as Guangdong University, was founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (also called Sun Zhongshan), a great democratic revolutionary leader of the 20th century. The University is located in Guangdong Province, an area neighboring Hong Kong and Macao, which is at the forefront of China?s reform and opening up. Being one of the leading universities in the People?s Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen University is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary university, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences, medical sciences, pharmacology, and management science. At present, Sun Yat-sen University covers a total area of 6.17 square kilometers and has 4 campuses: Guangzhou South Campus, Guangzhou North Campus, Guangzhou East Campus, and Zhuhai Campus.

Edified by the spirit of the University`s motto of Studying extensively, enquiring accurately, reflecting carefully, discriminating clearly, and practicing earnestly, the intrinsic missions of Sun Yat-sen University are talent cultivation, scientific research and service to society. Being devoted to laying a solid foundation for the country through education, Sun Yat-sen University`s core education philosophies are: A university is an academic community; Professors are equal to a university; Treat students kindly.

Foundation year: 1924
Short name: Sun Yat-sen U
Type: Public
Students: 51060
Faculty: 3150
Faculty/Students Ratio: 16:1
Region: Asia
Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong