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Bachelor of Soft Matter Science and Engineering
South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou, China
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
4-year Chinese-medium doctoral programme in soft matter science and engineering on the Guangzhou International campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate an original research problem in Soft Matter Science and Engineering. Evaluate specialist literature and select rigorous methodologies to investigate the research question. Disseminate research findings with awareness of methodological limitations and research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Technical research and product development positions in chemistry
- materials science
- energy and life sciences
Curriculum
- 4-year Chinese-medium doctoral programme in soft matter science and engineering. The prospectus lists the discipline without separate research directions or module names. Admission requires a study or research plan
- two recommendation letters and a pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor
- module details are .
Entry requirements
Academic
- Non-Chinese citizen under 25 with a valid passport; high school graduate with a good record (or pre-graduation certificate); CSCA certificate in the compulsory subjects of the division or programme; language certificate (HSK 4 or 5 with 180 for Chinese medium
- TOEFL iBT 68 / IELTS 5.5 / Duolingo 100 for English medium); foreigner physical examination form; two recommendation letters; sketches and colour paintings for architecture and design
- performance record for music
- High school graduate with good record (no numerical minimum published)
Accepted academic background
Non-Chinese citizen under 25 with valid passport; high school graduation (or pre-graduation certificate); CSCA certificate with the compulsory subjects for the programme
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 70
- HSK 180
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥95,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥450 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Guangzhou International Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Emergent Soft Matter |
| Department | Soft Matter Science and Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Chinese Government Scholarship and other university or regional awards may apply to eligible international degree applicants; award and degree restrictions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥95,000 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥450 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥36,750 CNY.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 70, HSK 180. An interview is required.

