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University Introduction

Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) is a multi-disciplinary university engaging with the international community. In the last 60 years the university has become a key educational and research institution in Guangdong province in Southern China with a reputation for producing highly qualified and respected graduates.

Located in Guangzhou, China's third largest city, GDUT has several campuses with a total land area of more than 550 acres and a floor space of over 350 acres. The University offers a wide range of courses in engineering, science and technology, business management, liberal arts and law, with major emphasis on the study of engineering. More than 2000 full-time teachers in the University support a student population of over 44,000 attaining degrees at Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels. GDUT also enrolls international students and various levels of continuing education students.

GDUT boasts 19 faculties and schools, 4 public courses teaching centers, offering diverse courses in its 83 bachelor's programs, 88 master's programs, 27 PhD programs, and 5 post doctoral mobile stations. GDUT attaches great importance to scientific research and disciplinary development and has a strong record of achievement. According to the data published by ESI data base in 2012, the University’s engineering discipline is listed in ESI world’s top 1% ranking. National, province and local government projects have benefited for years from the contribution of GDUT research expertise. Furthermore, GDUT is developing an excellent overseas reputation as a valued partner in international joint research projects. University investments in research and teaching infrastructure include: 697 million RMB of equipment and devices to support teaching and research. The University Library has a collection of over 3.77 million volumes and over 2.2 millions volumes of electronic journals. A network of research institutes, centers and labs across various fields and in collaborations with major companies and universities in China and abroad. Undertaking major research across a diverse range of fields.

GDUT pursues a range of international exchanges and partnerships with over 130 international universities, enterprises and research institutes in countries such as Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Russia, Thailand and the United States among others..

GDUT is committed to quality teaching and learning and provides all students with all-round development with a caring environment. All degree programs are focused on applied and innovative learning to ensure that graduates are work-ready, innovative and equipped to succeed in their chosen career path. GDUT graduates have a high reputation in the community and business sectors and actively contribute to society. This explains why the employment rate of GDUT graduates is among the best of universities in Guangdong province.