Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

广东外语外贸大学

GuangzhouLanguageInternational省属重点

Language and international-studies university in Guangzhou, a regional hub for Chinese-language and business programs for foreigners.

At a glance

Location: Guangzhou, South China
Degree levels: Undergraduate · Graduate (Master's / PhD)
English-taught: Some English-taught degree programs (e.g., MIB, Business Chinese at HSK 5+); most programs Chinese-taught with strong language preparation.
CSCA aptitude exam: Required for undergraduate applicants (national policy, from 2026/27). — subjects: 文科中文, 数学
Language requirement: HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught; IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught.
Application deadline: Degree programs (2026 fall): typically Mar–Jun; check the IIE notice.
Tuition (indicative): See iie.gdufs.edu.cn fee schedule; approx. ¥20,000–26,000/yr typical.

Undergraduate: Available
Graduate: Master's & PhD available
English-taught: Some English-taught degree programs (e.g., MIB, Business Chinese at HSK 5+); most programs Chinese-taught with strong language preparation.
CSC scholarships: Eligible — see the scholarship list and the CSC guide.

Institute for International Education (IIE) manages all degree and language admissions.
Explicit CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) guidance published for 2026 intake.
GDUFS and Guangdong Government international student scholarships offered.

Check eligibility and the language requirement (HSK for Chinese-taught programs, or an English test for English-taught programs).
Prepare your documents: notarised transcripts, a study plan, two recommendation letters, and the physical-examination form.
Submit through the official portal below, and sit the CSCA aptitude assessment if you are applying for undergraduate admission.
Track your deadline and wait for the admission notice; apply for a CSC scholarship separately if you are eligible.

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