A transparent 0–100 recommendation index. 70 points are the base: a university enters this catalogue only after passing the basic screen (China's Ministry of Education list, a degree CSCSE can verify, programmes open to international students), so all of them are options worth considering. The remaining 30 points are scored from public figures, and the largest part of that is a published overall-strength standing (ShanghaiRanking / 软科, 2025 edition). It is our own composite — not an official ranking and not a measure of teaching quality.
Index
★★★★★★★★★★70.070 / 100
In our catalogue (base points)
70 / 70
Overall strength (public ranking standing)
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Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9)
0 / 2.4 · —
Scale (registered students)
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Faculty intensity (staff per student)
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Internationalisation (international student share)
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Campus size (hectares)
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Based on 1 of 6 indicators (missing ones are excluded, not counted as zero).
Composition: base 70 (in the catalogue) + assessment 30 (published overall-strength standing as the main part, then level, scale, faculty intensity, internationalisation, campus size). Indicators without data are excluded.
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About
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (广东外语外贸大学) is listed for international undergraduate study in the 2026 VisChat directory. The institution is included through the public CSCA undergraduate index and should be confirmed directly with the university. Programme language, tuition, campus and deadlines must be checked on the university’s current official admissions page.
Chinese name
广东外语外贸大学
City
Guangzhou
Province
广东省
Type
International undergraduate
Founded
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Competent authority
广东省
MOE code
4144011846
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
Study context and official record for Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
This page presents the published undergraduate source record for Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. It is a discovery profile, not an academic-quality ranking or an admission decision.
Source record
Listed through the public CSCA undergraduate index as a supplement; confirm current admission directly with the university.
Teaching language
The source dataset records at least one English-taught undergraduate route. Confirm the exact programme and intake.
Programme entries
3 undergraduate programme entries are listed in the source dataset.
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and one of China's largest southern cities, and our directory lists four universities here. It is a major trading and manufacturing hub with a long history of international contact, which means a large expatriate community and plenty of English-language services. The climate is subtropical, so the academic year stays warm. Students here benefit from strong links to business, logistics and technology employers.
Budget context
Guangzhou is cheaper than Beijing or Shanghai but not inexpensive overall. Dormitory places are good value; private apartments in central districts cost considerably more. Cantonese food, including cheap canteen meals and street snacks, helps keep daily spending down, and public transport is affordable. Figures are indicative only and vary by campus, housing and lifestyle, so check current prices before budgeting.
Getting around
Guangzhou has an extensive metro network, dense bus routes, shared bikes and water buses on the Pearl River. It is also a national rail hub with direct high-speed trains to many cities, and Baiyun International Airport handles long-haul flights. A transit card or phone QR code makes most journeys cheap and simple.
Climate
The climate is subtropical: hot, humid and rainy from late spring through summer, with typhoon season affecting some weeks, followed by mild, comfortable winters. Rain is frequent and heavy at times. Pack light, breathable clothing, an umbrella and rain shoes, with a thin jacket for the cooler months.
Verify before applying
Confirm that at least one target undergraduate programme is open in your intake and on the campus named by the university.
Check teaching language, tuition, accommodation and the deadline on the current official programme page.
Use the Ministry of Education and Study in China records to verify recognition; do not treat this directory as an admission decision.
For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.
Language route: English-taught programmes usually do not require HSK at entry; Chinese-taught programmes typically expect HSK 4 or 5.
Documents: transcripts, graduation certificate, recommendation letters, passport pages and a foreigner physical examination form — some need notarisation or translation.
Scholarships: CSC, provincial and university awards run their own deadlines, usually earlier than the university's own intake deadline.
Timing: most intakes begin in September, with applications opening in the previous autumn and closing in spring.
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Tuition
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Programs
Bachelor's
Always verify tuition, deadlines and program details with the university's official admissions office.
Disclaimer
Always verify tuition, deadlines and program details with the university's official admissions office.
Common questions
Where is Guangdong University of Foreign Studies located?
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (广东外语外贸大学) is in Guangzhou, 广东省, China.
How many international students study at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies?
We have not recorded a published figure for this university yet.
Is Guangdong University of Foreign Studies part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: International undergraduate.
How do I apply to Guangdong University of Foreign Studies?
Applications go through the university's own portal or the CSC online system, and each programme sets its own documents and deadline. If you are not sure which route fits your case, ask our team first.