Overview

Program overview and Special Features

International students undertaking this Data Science program from South China University of Technology will:

Cultivate students with the comprehensive ability to apply big data technology theories and methods to data modeling and efficiently analyze and deal with key technical problems in the industry
Cultivate senior big data technical talents with comprehensive development of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, the United States and labor, and with an international vision and strong professional ability.

Career prospects

The graduate will become a data science talent who promotes the application and innovation of big data in the Internet, Internet of Things, finance, education, transportation, e-commerce and other related industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Probability and Statistics
Data Mining
Data Visualization
Big Data Analytics
Machine Learning for Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guangzhou, China

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 12 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in China

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 25.
The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.
China Scholastic Competency Assessment certificate (CSCA), details download here.
High school graduate with good record or equivalent certificate. Applicants who have not yet completed high school should provide a pre‑graduation certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the official graduation certificate and transcripts before enrollment).
The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

95000 CNY / year

≈ 95000 CNY / year

Living costs

Guangzhou

China

3693 - 6127 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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.

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Overview

Program overview and Special Features

Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Guangzhou

Funding

Work Permits

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