Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
广东外语外贸大学
About
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is a provincial public university in Guangzhou and the leading centre for foreign-language higher education in South China. It was created in May 1995 by merging the Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages, founded in November 1964, with the Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Trade, founded in December 1980; the Guangdong College of Finance and Economics was incorporated in October 2008. The university spreads across three Guangzhou campuses totalling...
Why Choose Us
33 foreign languages taught - largest offering in South China
76 undergraduate programmes across three Guangzhou campuses
Top-tier in foreign languages and literature in MOE evaluations
Two disciplines in the global ESI top 1%
Dedicated Institute for International Education and HSK test centre
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Programs
(Part time)Business Administration
Summer Chinese Programs
International Business
Chinese Language (Business Chinese)
Business Administration
Long-term Chinese Language Training Programs
English Translation
Long-term Chinese Language Training Programs
Russian Interpretation
Winter Chinese Program
On-Campus Housing Options
Important Information
- • Accommodation fees are paid per semester or academic year
- • Room allocation is subject to availability
- • Prices may vary and should be confirmed with the university
- • Deposit may be required upon check-in
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Academic transcripts
Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+
- HSK 4 for Chinese programs
- English proficiency certificate
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