A national evaluation of key discipline carried out in 2012 showed that the Food Science and Engineering and the Light Industrial Technology and Engineering in the School were ranking No.3 and No.1, respectively, among Chinese universities.

1. Objective

Editor Notes: This program is to help students to be well-developed in moral, intellectual and physical aspects.

The program aims to cultivate high­level specialized personnel who are strong in the ideals of patriotism, observance of the law, and discipline;who exhibit moral, intellectual and physical characteristics; who are noble, have a rigorous style of study, strong dedication to career, and a healthy spirit of teamwork. Students are required to demonstrate a solid yet broad understanding of basic theories, combined with a systematically through academic awareness. The abilities necessary to independently undertake scientific research and make creative achievements in scientific and specialized technical fields will be demonstrable.

2. Main Research Fields

Editor Notes: This program provides 4 main courses for international students.

Food Chemistry
Food Biotechnology
Food Engineering
New Technology of Food Greening Processing

3. School of Food Science and Engineering

Editor Notes: SCUT is a key comprehensive research-oriented university under Project 985 and Project 211.

The School of Food Science and Engineering (SFSE) is one of the most important units in the University featuring high level innovative scientific research. The School has a national engineering research center (Wheat and Corn Processing Lab), a national innovation and technology platform (Starch and Plant Proteins Research Center) and several provincial/ministry scientific research institutes, such as Guangdong Key Laboratory for Green Processing and Safety of Natural Products, Guangdong Technical Center for Food Processing and Nutrition, Guangdong Lipid Science and Applied Technology Center, Guangdong International Collaborate Center for Sugar Green Processing, Agricultural Products Green Processing Lab and Demonstration Center , etc.

The School persists in the scientific research and technological innovation, as well as the industrialization of new technology. Its researches are funded by National, provincial/ministry foundations and the enterprises, with as much as about 70 million Yuan in 2015. In the past five years, the outstanding research of the school was recognized by various academic honors, such as two Second Class National Awards for Science and Technology Progress, and sixteen different provincial/ministry Prizes.

The School has extensive communication and cooperation with many top-level oversea universities and research institutes such as Cornel University, Queensland University, Rutgers University and Kyoto University. Nearly one hundred scientists, faculties and students were actively involved in the international communication and cooperation through lecture, seminar, conference, or being visiting scholars and exchange students.

4. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

Sports Meeting

Recreational Activities

(1) Master's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Those who have not graduated from master program, submit a pre-graduation certificate, or a testimonial which shows your expected graduation time and present your original certification, transcripts, and translations when you register.

(2) Language requirements for English Medium programs (only for non-English speaking countries) (language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years):

• TOEFL IBT 80 or above

• IELTS 6.0 or above

(3) Language requirements for Bilingual Medium programs:

• HSK Band 4 with 180 scores or above

• TOEFL IBT 80/ IELTS 6.0 above (only for non-English speaking countries)

(5) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet the following conditions:

• A citizen of an English-speaking country

• Obtained the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the instruction

(4) A pre-acceptance letter signed by SCUT professors or associate professors.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

2. Other Materials

To apply for architecture related programs or design related programs, please submit a portrait and a still life you have drawn.

*3. Passport photo

Within six months.

*4. Passport Copy (Valid duration covers your study period at SCUT)

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)

*5. English test result(TOEFL/IELTS)

*6. 2 recommendation letters

Written in English from two respectable professors. including professors' contact no, email address and handwritten signature

*7. Master's degree diploma

Those who have not graduated from master program, submit a Pre-graduation Certificate, or a testimonial which shows your expected graduation time and present your original certification, transcripts and their translations when you register.

*8. Postgraduate school transcript

Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*9. A pre-acceptance letter of supervisor issued by SCUT professors or associate professors.

More about the supervisor contact information:https://www2.scut.edu.cn/sie_en/1197/list.htm

*10. Personal Statement/Study Plan/Research Proposal

500 words minimum.

*11. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Please take it to hospital to have a checkup with all items, including personal information, photo, checking date, doctors' suggestion and signature.

*12. Abstract(s) of graduation thesis(es) or published paper(s).

13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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