Wushan Campus Introduction
Located in the Shipai Higher Education Area of Tianhe District, Guangzhou, the Wushan Campus of South China University of Technology (SCUT) is the university’s main and oldest campus. Covering an area of 1.8292 million square meters with a total floor space of 1.0875 million square meters, the campus is situated on the former site of National Sun Yat-sen University at Shipai.
Nestled amid rolling hills and embraced by the East Lake, West Lake, North Lake, and South Lake, the campus is renowned for its picturesque landscape, where lush greenery, blooming flowers, and a harmonious blend of traditional and modern architecture create an inspiring academic environment. With its profound cultural heritage, the campus has been designated a “Civilized Campus” by the Ministry of Education of China.
A number of historic buildings from the Republic of China period, featuring distinctive Lingnan architectural styles, still stand on campus. Among them, the original National Sun Yat-sen University Archway, the University Motto Stone, and buildings such as No.5 Building (former College of Liberal Arts), No.7 Building (former College of Science), No.8 Building (former Department of Mechanical Engineering), No.9 Building, and No.12 Building (former College of Law) have been listed as Cultural Heritage Sites of Guangzhou.
At present, Wushan Campus hosts 17 schools and colleges, including:
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
School of Architecture
School of Civil Engineering and Transportation
School of Electronic and Information Engineering
School of Materials Science and Engineering (The International School of Advanced Materials)
School of Light Industry and Engineering
School of Food Science and Engineering
School of Mathematics
School of Physics and Optoelectronics
School of Automation Science and Engineering
School of Electric Power
School of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Education Center)
School of Public Administration
School of Marxism
School of Foreign Languages
School of Physical Education
The Wushan Campus boasts strong academic and research capacity as well as excellent teaching and learning facilities. Equipped with advanced laboratories and interdisciplinary research platforms, the campus provides solid support for students’ research innovation and practical training.
Comprehensive sports and cultural facilities—including a standard stadium, a multi-purpose gymnasium, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and various outdoor fields—cater to diverse physical and recreational needs. The Academic Lecture Hall and Art and Performance Center further enrich the campus’s academic and cultural life.
With its elegant environment, vibrant academic atmosphere, and high-quality management, Wushan Campus offers well-developed living amenities and advanced digital infrastructure. As the university’s main campus, it gathers a wealth of distinguished faculty and research teams, making it an ideal place for young scholars to learn, innovate, and grow.