A Brief Introduction to SCAU
As one of the key national universities, the South China Agricultural University (SCAU) a "211 Project" university sponsored by both the Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Agriculture. It has completed its ninth and tenth cycle of the "Five-year Plan" and has obtained the ranking of "Excellent" for Undergraduate Education according to the Ministry of Education.

The South China University of Agriculture is situated in the Southwest Chinese province of Guangdong at the city of Guangzhou, the "city of flowers", and lies in close proximity to Hong Kong and Macao, about a couple of hours away by bus or train. The university enjoys one of the most beautiful sceneries among all the universities in Guangzhou and the friendliness of our student body provides an especially pleasant environment.

The SCAU College of International Education is a very convenient place to study and to live in. SCAU is located in downtown Guangzhou, China. Our campus is conveniently accessed via the metro line 3 at the Wushan Metro Stop  and can be easily accessed via the following bus route numbers:  B10,20,23,32,41,53,78,78A,197,218,and the 405.

Degree Programs
The university offers 88 undergraduate programs and 77 graduate programs. Foreign students can be enrolled in any of the specialties offered by our university.

1.Chinese Government Scholarship
SCAU is one of the key universities in China receiving overseas students under the China Government Scholarship Programs. We welcome outstanding foreign students, foreign scholars, and foreign teachers from many countries who are planning on coming to study or undertake research at SCAU.
For further information, please visit the following website: http://www.csc.edu.cn

2.Self-paid study 
Application Fees: RMB500 

Types	Degree	Tuition Fees/Year
Science & Arts students	Bachelor's degree	RMB 15000
	Master's degree	RMB 20000
	Doctorate	RMB 28000
Art students	Bachelor's degree	RMB 18000

Chinese Language Program
SCAU sincerely invites you to come, participate,and share the experience of taking Chinese language courses with other foreign students from diverse cultural backgrounds at the best university in Guangzhou.

1.Language Program Features:
1) Small groups (about 10 students per class);
2) Fluent English speaking teachers;
3) Beautiful campus in harmony with the environment;
4) Chinese students whom develop close and long-lasting relationships with our full-time foreign students,almost like a big family;
5) Additional courses like Chinese Kung-Fu, calligraphy, even outdoor tours are usually available.

2.Course Schedule: 

Class	Candidates	Compulsory Courses	Elective Courses	Day & Time
Elementary Chinese	For beginners	Intensive reading, Conversation, Listening, Chinese Characters	Chinese Kung-Fu, Calligraphy, Painting, Dancing, Chinese Tea Art, Ball Games	Monday to Friday: 8:30~ 11:50am
Intermediate Chinese	For those who have studied Chinese for 4-6 months	Intensive reading, Conversation, Listening, Chinese Characters and Reading
Advanced Chinese	For those who have studied Chinese for 10-12 months	Intensive reading, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing

Note: The Study Tour Program will be adjusted as required.

3.Application Requirement
The foreign student must be 18-55 years old, in good physical health, be of good character, and have a police record that is free of any criminal history.

4.Application Procedures
1) Fill out an application form that you can download from our website then send to the following E-mail address: admissions@live.cn. If you are currently living in Guangzhou, you can come to our office located in the SCAU Administration Building, Room No. 824, then pick up and fill out the application form.

2) Provide a photocopy of your Passport (plus a photocopy of your Visa ---if you are already in China)

3) Pay the Application fee of RMB400 (pay this in cash or by bank remittance)

4) A form JW202 (the form is for applying student "X" Visa in China if you need, we will apply to the Education Department of Guangdong Province. The student VISA process can typically take at least about 1 month.)

5) After processing your application documents, you will receive an Admission Letter issued by SCAU and a Form JW202 will be sent to you, the applicant (the postage paid by applicants)

6) With this Admission Letter issued by SCAU and the Form JW202, the foreign student applicants can submit to the student VISA application procedures at any Chinese embassy or consulate in his/her home country.

7) Book the air ticket and inform us of your date of arrival.

8) Arrive at SCAU

5.Application Fees and Charges:
Application Fees: RMB400
Tuition Fees: RMB8000/semester, RMB2500/month
Insurance: about RMB235/year
Textbooks: Based on the current prices of the textbooks
Accommodation Fees:
Type Facilities Price
Double room cold & hot water, private toilet,
desk & chair, wardrobe, bed
internet access, cable television,
and public kitchen RMB600/month
Single room  RMB1000/month
Double room air-condition, cold & hot water,
private toilet, desk & chair,
wardrobe, bed, internet access, and cable television, RMB750/month
Single room  RMB1500/month
Important Notice: Any likely changes to the above mentioned fees are subject to the exchange rate of Bank of China. CIE, SCAU reserves the right to adjust the above fees and charges on a yearly basis.

6.How to pay all the fees
1) In Cash
2) Remittance by bank
Bank details of South China Agricultural University:
Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ400
Account Name: South China Agricultural University
Account No.: 800105781108095014
Remarks: College of International Education, SCAU