Southern University of Science and Technology

This article is about the public university in Shenzhen, China. Not to be confused with South China University of Technology or Shenzhen Technology University.
Southern University of Science and Technology
南方科技大学
Former names
South University of Science and Technology of China (2010–2016)
Motto明德求是，日新自强
Motto in English
Virtue, Truth, Advance
TypePublic
Established2010; 14 years ago (2010)
Endowment¥486 million (2019)[1]
Budget¥4.15 billion (2020)[2]
ChairmanChairperson Guo Yurong
PresidentXue Qikun
Vice-presidentTang Tao, Lu Chun, Teng Jinguang
Vice-ChancellorVice Chairperson Li Fengliang
ProvostTang Tao
Academic staff
1,310
Students10,263 (2022)
Undergraduates4,804 (2022)
Postgraduates5,459 (2022)
Location
Shenzhen
,
Guangdong
,
China

22°36′02″N 113°59′41″E / 22.600556°N 113.994722°E / 22.600556; 113.994722
CampusUrban, 480 acres (194.2 ha)
AffiliationsGHMUA
Websitesustech.edu.cn
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese南方科技大学
Traditional Chinese南方科技大學
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinNánfāng Kējì Dàxué
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingnaam4 fong1 fo1 gei6 daai6 hok6

The Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a municipal public university in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It is owned and funded by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government.[3] In 2022, there were over 10,000 students enrolled. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction.[4][5]

Main Gate of SUSTech
College of Science Building of Southern University of Science and Technology in May 2022

History

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SUSTech was established in 2010. As it did not get the permission from Ministry of Education to admit high school graduates that year, it admitted home educated students, and became the second university to help enhance home-grown talent and innovation, as well as to further develop a culture of tertiary education in China.[6]: 120  In the following years though, it admits regular high school graduates just like the other universities as it obtained the needed permission.

It is located in the rapidly-growing tech capital city of Shenzhen.

Location

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SUSTech is located on a large campus covering an area of 1,978,980 m2 in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. The campus is a mix of modern buildings, streams and tree-lined green spaces. The university is committed to environmental-friendly policies and aims to have zero carbon emissions.[7]

Rankings and reputation

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University rankings
BCUR National[8] Domestic 34
Wu Shulian National[9] Domestic 116
CUAA National[10] Alumni =56
QS National[11] General 15
THE National[12] General 13
QS Asia
(Asia version)[13]		 General 107
THE Asia
(Asia version)[14]		 General 46
ARWU World[15] Research 101–150
QS World[16] General 284
THE World[17] General =183
USNWR World[18] General =213

In the Times Higher Education 2022 survey, it ranked among the Top Ten universities in mainland China. It was ranked 162nd among the universities in the world. It was also ranked 19th in Asia and 13th in the Young University Rankings in 2022.[19]

The Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the "Shanghai Ranking", placed SUSTech 101-150th in the world, 19th in Asia, and 11th in China.[20]

In THE Young Universities Rankings 2021, SUSTech was ranked the top young university in China.[21]

In THE Global University Employability Ranking, SUSTech was ranked 189th in 2020 and improved to 158th in 2021.[22]

In QS World University Ranking 2023, SUSTech was ranked 11th in mainland China, 91st in Asia and 226th in the world.[23]

Nature Index

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SUSTech ranked 2nd in the world for Nature Index 2021 Young Universities (Leading 150 Young Universities).[24] It also ranked 31st in the world and 13th in the Asia-Pacific region for Annual Nature Index Table 2023.[25]

Year Rank Valuer
2021 2[24] Nature Index 2021 Young Universities (Leading 150 Young Universities)
2023 31[25] Nature Index - Academic Institutions - Global
2023 12[26] Nature Index - Academic Institutions - China

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Zhao, Deguo; Yanhou, Cai; Dang, Yaru (2019). 2019中国大学评价研究报告 (1st ed.). Beijing: Science Press (China). ISBN 9787030604972.
  2. ^ As of FY 2020. "Departmental budget of Southern University of Science and Technology in FY 2020" (PDF). General Office of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  3. ^ "南方科技大学 2021 年部门预算 Southern University of Science and Technology 2021 Department Budget" (PDF). 南方科技大学 Southern University of Science and Technology. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  4. ^ "教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委关于公布第二轮"双一流"建设高校及建设学科名单的通知 - 中华人民共和国教育部政府门户网站". www.moe.gov.cn. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  5. ^ "新一轮"双一流"名单公布，这几所广东高校入选！有你的母校吗？_深圳新闻网". www.sznews.com. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  6. ^ Hu, Richard (2023). Reinventing the Chinese City. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-21101-7.
  7. ^ "Sustainable campus". SUSTech. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  8. ^ "2024 Best Chinese Universities Ranking". Shanghai Ranking. 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Wu Shulian University Ranking". Chinese Academy of Management Science. 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  10. ^ Chinese Universities Alumni Association (2024). "Alumni Association (22nd Edition): Chinese University Rankings 2024". Retrieved 16 January 2024. Alternative URL
  11. ^ "QS University Rankings 2025 - China (Mainland)". Top Universities. 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  12. ^ "THE University Rankings 2025 - China". Times Higher Education (THE). 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  13. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Asia University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education. 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities". Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  16. ^ "QS World University Rankings". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  17. ^ "THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education. 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  18. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2024). "2024-2025 Best Global Universities Rankings". Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)". Times Higher Education (THE). 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  20. ^ "ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  21. ^ "THE Young Universities Rankings 2021". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  22. ^ "Best universities for graduate jobs: Global University Employability Ranking 2021 - Student". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  23. ^ "QS World University Rankings 2023: Top Global Universities". Top Universities. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  24. ^ a b "Leading 150 young universities - Nature Index 2021 Young Universities - Supplements - Nature Index". Nature Index. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  25. ^ a b "2023 tables: Institutions - academic | Annual tables | Nature Index". www.nature.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  26. ^ "2023 tables: Institutions - academic - Annual tables - Nature Index". Nature Index. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
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