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Study in Guangzhou
Niamh Ollerton
Updated Jun 29, 2022Save
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The Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou in the south of the country is an important industrial and trade location with the nickname ‘Factory of the World’.
Three universities in Guangzhou feature in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, the most notable of which is Sun Yat-sen University, which stands at joint 267th in the world.
The size of a city can make a big difference on your study experience. Some students prefer the feel and pace of larger busy cities, while some may prefer a smaller and calmer feel. Guangzhou averages a population of about 13,302,000 residents and covers some 3,843 square kilometres.
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Best universities in Guangzhou: QS Best Student Cities ranking: 110th
Sun Yat-sen University (=267th); South China University of Technology (=406th); Jinan University (China) (701-750)
More about Guangzhou
Number of universities ranked by QS
3
Highest-ranked institution
Sun Yat-sen University (=267th)
Population
13,302,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$4,300
Desirability rank
117th
Employer Activity rank
116th
Affordability rank
58th
Student Voice rank
91st
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology.
Niamh is Deputy Head of Content at QS (TopMBA.com; topuniversities.com), creating and editing content for an international student audience. Having gained her journalism qualification at the Press Association, London and since written for different international publications, she's now enjoying telling the stories of students, alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs and organizations from across the globe.
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