University Profile
Southeast University (SEU) is one of the national key universities administered directly under the Ministry of Education of China. As a centennial prestigious university, it is located near the city center of Nanjing, to the west of the Purple Mountain and the south of Xuanwu Lake.
Southeast University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in China, whose origin can be traced back to 1902, when it was founded as Sanjiang Normal College. In 2000 Nanjing Railway Medical College (which is listed by WHO), Nanjing College of Communication and Nanjing Geological School were incorporated into Southeast University.
Now Southeast University has developed into a comprehensive university, boasting 30 schools or departments with 69 undergraduate disciplines in all. It also has 23 post-doctoral stations, and offers 96 PhD programs and 210 Master's programs; it holds a national lead in architecture, civil engineering, electronics, information technology, energy, power engineering, and transportation technology, etc.
Southeast University has the total number of faculty and staff of about 6000, including 2000 professors and associate professors, 10 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Academy of Engineering. At present, the number of the full-time students is over 26000, of whom about 9000 are postgraduates.
Southeast University places equal emphasis on research. It is one of the top 10 universities in scientific research and development in China,with over 20 national or provincial research institutes and a number of key research bases.
Southeast University, with the principle of pursuing perfection, encourages the spirit of "rigor, truthfulness, unity and diligence".
In the development of Southeast University, international cooperation & exchanges play an important role. Since 1978, more than 4000 teachers or researchers have been sent abroad for academic activities or exchanges, and over 3500 foreign experts and teachers have been invited to our university for lecturing, cooperative research or academic exchanges. Up to now, more than 2039 international students from 60 countries have studied in this university. We have signed agreements of cooperation with more than 100 universities, research institutes or corporations in the countries such as Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden and United States.
We have built a new campus in Jiangning, situated in the development zone of Jiangning district in the south part of Nanjing, covering the total area of more than 246 hectares, with convenient transportation and beautiful natural scenery around it. The new campus was put into use in Sept. 2006, providing our teachers and students with better facilities and accommodation.
We warmly welcome international students to study at Southeast University, where you’ll enjoy a rich and rewarding academic experience.
Majors and Programs
Short-term Program
Chinese Language & Culture Programs
English-Taught Undergraduate Programs
MBBS
Architecture
English-taught Master Programs
·Artistic Theory
·Biology
·Biomedical Engineering
·Civil Engineering
·Clinical Medicine
·Computer Technology
·Control Science and Engineering
·Electronics Science and Technology
·Electrical engineering
·Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
·Industrial Design Engineering
·Instrument and Meter Engineering
·International Business
·International Trade
·Power Engineering and Thermal Physics
·Public Health
·Transportation Engineering
International Business
Scholarship
1. Chinese Government Scholarship Scheme (Recruitment Quota Specified on MOEC Scholarship Scheme)
It was established by MOEC in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, education organs, institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. The scheme supports students who come to study in China as undergraduates, postgraduates, Chinese language students, general scholars and senior scholars. Applicants may apply for the scholarship through the competent authorities, appointed institutions or the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries.
2. CHINA/UNESCO – the Great Wall Fellowship Scheme (25 scholarships available in 2008)
This is a full scholarship scheme set up by MOEC for candidates recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Scholarships for general scholar and senior scholar are eligible. Applicants may apply to the UNESCO National Committee in the applicant’s home country.
3. Study in Asia Scholarship Scheme (20 scholarships available in 2008)
It is a full scholarship scheme established by MOEC to stimulate the mobility of Asian students and scholars in Asian area, to strengthen mutual understanding among the people from Asian countries,to develop cooperation and exchange in fields of education, and to promote Asian education quality. Applicants may apply to the Chinese diplomatic missions in the applicant’s home country.
4. Chinese Government Scholarship program (EU Window) (100 scholarships available in 2008)
It is a full scholarship scheme set up by MOEC for European youth from senior middle school or college to learn Chinese in China. Applicants may apply to Mission of P. R China to the European Union. CSC does not accept individual applications.
5. Distinguished International Students Scholarship Scheme (100 scholarships available in 2008)
It is a full scholarship scheme established by MOEC to sponsor outstanding international students who have finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s education in China and have been enrolled by designated Chinese institutions as Master’s or Doctoral candidates or are now carrying out their Master’s or Doctoral studies in those institutions. Applicants may apply to CSC for the scholarship through recommendation of their host institutions.
6. Chinese Culture Research Fellowship Scheme (30 scholarships available in 2008)
The scheme was established by MOEC to sponsor overseas scholars and specialists of Chinese culture to conduct short-term research in China. Applicants may apply to CSC through the recommendation of relevant Chinese institutions of higher education, authorities or the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries or directly to CSC.
7. Short-term Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Teachers of Chinese Language (Recruitment Quota Specified on MOEC Scholarship Scheme)
It was established by MOEC to sponsor international teachers of Chinese language to do short-term training and research in China. Applicants may apply to CSC through the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries or directly to CSC.
Applicant Qualifications
Qualification: Over 16 year’s old, high school graduate or above, healthy foreigners
Application document:
1. SEU Application Form for International Students, which can be downloaded from
2. Senior high school diploma
(original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English translation)
3. High school transcripts
(original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English translation)
4. Valid passport copy
Tuition Fees
Tuition for One Academic Year (in CNY) (taught in Chinese)
Tuition for Short-term Students (in CNY)
RMB1600 for 2 weeks; RMB 650 more per person for per additional week, excluding cost of teaching materials and other documents.
Accommodation & Food
International students can have their dinner at school cafeterias or nearby restaurants, and the expense is about RMB 800-2000 per person a month.
International students may choose to live in the International Students’ Dormitary, which spread in all three campuses. The room rate varies from RMB 11000 to 15000 for a two-bed room each year, depending on the location and facilities.
International students are encouraged to live off-campus, which costs RMB1000 to 3000 per month for renting an apartment near the campuses.