Overview

After graduating, students in the Oceanography program at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) will gain special high-quality scientific and technological talents with international vision and correct view of the ocean, and have the ability to engage in scientific research, teaching, management and technology research and development in marine science and related fields.

Objectives

Graduates should have the following knowledge and abilities:

Have a scientific spirit, professionalism and awareness of the ocean, a sense of social responsibility, solidarity, cooperation and humane scientific literacy;

Master the basic theory and basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, geophysics, ocean sciences (earth system science); and the specialized knowledge sys-tem of the specific field of ocean science;

Master the basic methods of oceanographic investigation, observation and analysis, and the general methods and techniques for carrying out specific work in ocean science;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth and Space Science

Computational Biology

Analytical Chemistry

Physical Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

95

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

75

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guangshui, China

Disciplines

Oceanography

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

95

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

75

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicant should have got high school diploma or to be awarded with a high school diploma before June of their enrollment year. Ethnic Chinese applicants with valid foreign passports shall meet requirements stipulated in "Notice of the Ministry of Education on Regulating the Enrollment of International Students in Higher Education Institutions in China".

Applicant under 18 year olds should confirm a guardian based in Guangdong Province.

Applicant should be academically prepared for rigorous STEM study across Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Applicant should be fluent in English.

Applicant should not have any criminal-record and must follow the law of China and regulations of SUSTech.

Please submit the scanned copy of your passport info page.

Original Transcript

English Proficiency Test

Personal Statement

Submit two recommendation letters

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and/or in China, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30000 CNY / year

≈ 30000 CNY / year

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Oceanography.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners