Background Innovation, adaptation, inclusivity, and originality – this set of beliefs has led the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to make great strides progressively in education, research, and knowledge transfer since its establishment in 1991. In just three decades, HKUST has risen through the ranks in the global educational arena and is recognized as one of the top young universities in the world. Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, HKUST has a role to play in advancing the sustainable development of the city in the fast-changing digital era. While Hong Kong enjoys international status as one of the world’s most open and dynamic economies and has built close ties with Chinese mainland, it needs to forge stronger partnerships between academic and industry to help the city keep pace with the latest innovation and technology trends and facilitate innovators to put new ideas into action. Seeing the unprecedented demand for high-end talent in support of the development of Hong Kong and the world, HKUST is looking to push the boundary and forge bridges across disciplines to develop leaders who aspire to make a difference. Like its fellow institutions around the globe, HKUST strives to think forward and reinvent education that defies the boundaries of traditional fields and opens up new frontiers of knowledge and research to address unfolding needs of the wider society. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) indeed is the realization of this ambition to transform education for the future, with its cross-disciplinary academic structure designed to complement the well-established disciplinary foundation at the Clear Water Bay campus. This vision of transforming the future fits well to the master plan of the development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) which will serve as a strategic hub to catalyze the combined talents of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and nine cities in Guangdong Province. The initiative will also strengthen knowledge transfer to bridge Hong Kong’s gap in high-tech manufacturing through the strong mainland supply chain network. To conceive this new vision of HKUST, the University signed a tripartite agreement with the Guangzhou Municipal Government and Guangzhou University in 2018. Under the agreement, the University will jointly establish HKUST(GZ) in the Nansha district of Guangzhou with full support of the local authority and partner. With the preparatory approval already obtained in 2019, HKUST is vigorously progressing to the next phase of this important milestone. Greater Bay Area The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) comprises the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province. The total area is around 56,000 sq. km. At end 2019, the total population is over 72 million, the GDP is USD 1,679.5 billion and GDP per capita is USD 23,371. The development of the Greater Bay Area is accorded the status of key strategic planning in the country's development blueprint, having great significance in the country's implementation of innovation-driven development and commitment to reform and opening-up. The objectives are to further deepen cooperation amongst Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, fully leverage the composite advantages of the three places, facilitate in-depth integration within the region, and promote coordinated regional economic development, with a view to developing an international first-class bay area ideal for living, working and travelling. Website：https://www.hkust-gz.edu.cn/ Source：Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) 

University Overview Among the “high-level universities with major development support in Guangdong Province”, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is a prestigious institution of higher learning with distinctive international characteristics. It is an important base in South China for international talent cultivation and studies of foreign languages and cultures, global economic governance, foreign-related rule of law, and international communication of Chinese culture. Embracing the values of excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and self-confidence, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies is committed to its motto “Pursuit of Integrity, Practice and Cross-cultural Learning” so that every student here is cultivating an academic ethos of virtue, diligence, practicality, and noble ambitions. The University has 2 postdoctoral research centers, 3 Category I Discipline PhD Programs, 13 Category I Discipline master’s programs, and 17 professional graduate programs, delivering quality tertiary education from bachelor’s, master’s, PhD programs to postdoc research. With 28 foreign languages available among its current 68 undergraduate programs, the University is the only one in South China that offers the greatest variety of foreign language programs. In recent rounds of evaluation by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the University has been ranked among the top universities in China in the field of foreign languages and literature. In 2021, GDUFS was recognized as a “high-level university with major development support” under Guangdong Province’s higher education enhancement program, in which five of its academic disciplines were recognized as “disciplines with major development support”. In the social sciences (general) category GDUFS ranked top 1% worldwide according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) Global Ranking. Brief History The University was a merger in 1995 of Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages (GIFL) and Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Trade (GIFT). Directly administered by the Ministry of Education, GIFL was founded in November 1964 (with student enrolment since July, 1965) and GIFT was established in December 1980, directly administered by the Ministry of Commerce. It had its present form by merging the two in May 1995, with Guangdong College of Finance and Economics incorporated into the University in October 2008. In September 2020, the GDUFS Huangpu Institute (Graduate School) was established in the Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City. Our Vision Committed to pursuing excellence and high quality development to be among the first class on this new journey of the new era, we focus on our six major projects of excellence in student education, fields of study, faculty strength, external cooperation, cultural development and systemic governance respectively, so as to, by 2025, make GDUFS a well-respected university of high academic standing with distinctive features of internationalization that will live up to the expectations of the country, the society and the general public. Website： https://english.gdufs.edu.cn/ Source： Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) was founded in 1958. It is a higher education institution based on the characteristics and strengths of its medical education. GMU offers a full range of programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels. GMU was included on the List of Double First-Class Initiative in 2022. GMU has two main campuses. The Yuexiu campus is located in the downtown centre of Guangzhou, near Liuhua Lake Park and Yuexiu Mountain. The Panyu Campus, a new 247 acre campus, is situated in Panyu District near the Pearl River, an ideal place for learning and research. GMU owns 25 teaching faculties, 27 research institutes, and 14 affiliated hospitals. GMU boasts one national medical centre, one national clinical medical research centre, one state key lab, 12 provincial/ministerial key labs, 5 provincial/ministerial research centres for engineering technology (engineering labs), one provincial/ministerial collaborative innovation centre, one national university science park cultivation base, and 32 municipal key laboratories. GMU owns one national key discipline, 7 provincial /ministerial key disciplines, and 33 municipal key disciplines. Clinical medicine is enlisted in the Double First-Class Initiative. Ten disciplines enter the top 1% of ESI (Essential Science Indicators) global ranking, including Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Biology & Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience & Behavior, Microbiology, Psychiatry / Psychology, Materials Science, and Chemistry. Clinical Medicine enters top 1‰ of ESI global ranking. GMU is ranked 72nd in mainland China according the ESI comprehensive ranking. GMU owns 24 national key clinical specialties, 94 provincial key clinical specialties. Among them, respiratory diseases ranks first, allergy ranks third , pediatric surgery ranks fourth, thoracic surgery ranks fifth, pediatric internal medicine ranks sixth, and psychiatry ranks sixth in China. A total of 8,587 faculties are working at GMU, including recipient of Medal of the Republic, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Cheungkong Scholars, recipients of National Nature Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, selected candidates for New Century Talents Project, national top instructors, national experts with outstanding contribution, and the State Council Special Allowance experts. The faculty is comprised of 683 supervisors for PhD candidates and 1,339 supervisors for master students. GMU is listed as the first batch of universities to pilot the Excellent Doctors Training Programme. We are dedicated to training health professionals with social responsibilities, excellent professional expertise, innovation and hands-on skills. GMU attaches importance to all-round development of its students. We offer 22 undergraduate programmes, covering 5 categories of disciplines including medicine, science, management, engineering and law. Among them, 17 are recognised as national first-class undergraduate programmes. GMU has one national clinical teaching and training demonstration centre, one national modern industry college, one national virtual simulation experimental teaching centre, 2 national virtual simulation experimental projects, and one national off-campus practical teaching base for college students, one provincial virtual simulation experimental teaching demonstration centre, and 12 provincial experimental teaching demonstration centres. GMU has one national-level teaching team and 17 provincial-level teaching teams. There are 104 excellent national-level and provincial-level courses, including 5 national first-class undergraduate courses and 63 provincial first-class undergraduate courses. GMU owns a postdoctoral mobile station in clinical medicine. GMU is entitled to confer doctoral degrees covering 5 first-level disciplines (including 1 professional doctoral degree) as well as master degrees covering 9 first-level disciplines and 6 professional master degrees. There are more than 14,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students. In the past five years, the overall employment rate of graduates has ranked top among medical schools and universities in the province. From 2017 to 2021, GMU has undertaken more than 2,500 government sponsored research projects at the municipal level or above, among which the number of projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation has been ranked top 100 in China for years. GMU won 5 national science and technology awards and more than 20 science and technology awards at provincial (ministerial) level. The University has published more than 10,000 SCI papers in world-renowned journals including Nature, Science, New England Journal of Medicine, Cell and Lancet. Two achievements were selected in list of top ten scientific and technological progress of institutions of higher Learning in China, one was listed as top ten scientific and technological news of China. As a university with global vision, GMU has carried out extensive collaborations in research, teaching, and training with renowned universities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, the Netherland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Korea. GMU has established the Sino-French Hoffmann Institute with Professor Jules Hoffmann, a French Nobel laureate. We also have good partnership with institutions in Hong Kong,Macau and Taiwan. GMU has been offering clinical medicine programme to international students since 2010. At present, there are about 300 international students from 31 countries in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and Oceania, studying for bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees in the university. For six decades, GMU has passed on its legacy and has shaped the campus culture based on the spirit of GMU and Nanshan Spirit. The spirit of GMU means that faculty and the students should be hard working, entrepreneurial, down-to-earth and pioneering. The Nanshan Spirit features patriotism to take on social responsibilities, professionalism to seek the truth and a commitment to excellence. We have shaped our values which attach importance to professionalism and expertise, integrating medicine and humanities and putting the faculty and students first. GMU stays relevant with regional social and economic development in talent training, scientific research and health care. We have played an important role in major public emergencies such as fighting against SARS, prevention and control of Ebola as well as Convid-19. Positioned in Guangzhou, GMU actively participates in the development of Guangdong, aligns with our national development strategy, and strives to become more international. GMU will continue to advance the university with developing quality disciplines, employing top faculty and building on strengths and innovation. Our goals are to become a top independent medical school and a first-class medical university with distinctive characteristics and strengths in China. GMU is committed to making greater efforts in education, scientific research, health care and cultural legacy innovation for the future of China and the world. Add: The Yuexiu Campus: No.195, Dongfeng Xi Road, Guangzhou, China, 510182 The Panyu Campus: Xinzao Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou, China, 511436 Tel: 0086-20-37103000 Website: https://en.gzhmu.edu.cn/ Source: Guangzhou Medical University

Guangzhou University is a comprehensive university named after the third largest city in China - Guangzhou. It is a high-level university developed under the support of both the Guangdong province and Guangzhou city. The university was forged through the merger of five institutions of higher education in 2000 and can trace its history to over 90 years. Bestowed with the advantage of its location in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Guangzhou University is fulfilling its mission and making break-through strides in its endeavor to reform and innovate. Guangzhou University has two campuses which include the University Town campus and the Gui Huagang campus in downtown. The university currently has a total of 38,755 students - 30,160 undergraduate students and 8,595 post-graduate and doctoral students. The university enjoys its own art and performance team which includes the Guangzhou Ballet Troupe and the Guangzhou Singing and Dancing Troupe. The university also has a large number of students' organizations and cultural projects which are enjoyed by the students and community.  The university maintains a philosophy of open education and has established exchange and cooperative relationships with more than 200 universities and institutions from 33 countries and regions all around the world. The university sends over 3500 students overseas over the past three years to study abroad and has established three Confucius Institutes, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST (GZ)) and the Alliance of Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU). Website: http://english.gzhu.edu.cn/ Source: Guangzhou University

Situated in Guangzhou, “City of Flowers”, South China Agricultural University (SCAU) is a high-level university listed in "Double-First Class University Program" of China. SCAU covers a total campus area of 550.7 hectares, of which constructed area is over 1.40 million square meters. With beautiful scenery and pleasant environment, the university is selected as one of the ten most beautiful campuses in China. The history of SCAU can be traced back to its predecessors – Guangdong Agricultural Experimental Station and Training Center founded in 1909. In 1952, South China Agricultural College was founded through the merger of the Agricultural College of National Sun Yat-Sen University,  the Agricultural College of Lingnan University , and Veterinary Medicine Department & Pest Pathology Department of Guangxi University.  South China Agricultural College is directly affiliated to the the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). Chairman Mao Zedong autographed the original college name. In 1984, South China Agricultural College was renamed South China Agricultural University and was transferred to the administration of Guangdong Province in 2000. The Chairman of the SCAU Committee is Prof. LI Fengliang. SCAU's president is Prof. Xue Hongwei.  The university has formed valuable tradition and shaped distinguished features as reflected by the university motto Integrity, Erudition, Practicality, Innovation. We provide high quality knowledge, education and research, and were evaluated “excellent”for undergraduate education by Ministry of Education. A multi-layer educational system of graduate, undergraduate and continuing education has been established at SCAU. We offer 98 undergraduate programs, 139 master programs, 62 doctoral programs. We have 6 national key disciplines (1 under construction) and 35 key disciplines at the ministerial and provincial level, including: - 1 National First-class discipline - 5 key national disciplines - 5 Key disciplines of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs - 13 Guangdong provincial primary key disciplines - 4 Guangdong provincial secondary key disciplines - 2 Key disciplines of National Forestry and Grassland Administration（Level-1） - 1 Key disciplines of National Forestry and Grassland Administration（Level-2） - 2 ESI Top 1‰ disciplines - 13 ESI Top 1% disciplines SCAU has 3380 employees, amongst 2360 are full-time teachers. We have one of China’s best-equipped and highly professional teaching and research staff, including 2 Academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering and 1 Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Many of our teachers are awarded prominent titles at the national, ministerial and provincial levels. There are 25 colleges (departments). Full-time students total 50,000+, comprising more than 38,000 undergraduates and 13,000 graduates.  Here are our position in major international Rankings: - Ranked No.401-500 in ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024 -Agriculture & Forestry ranked No. 34 in the QS Ranking by Subject 2024 -Veterinary Sciences ranked No. 6 in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 -Agriculture Sciences ranked No. 6 in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 -Food Science and Technology ranked No. 20 in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 -13 disciplines that rank ESI Global Top 1%: Plant and Animal Science (ESI Global Top 1‰), Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences (ESI Global Top 1‰), Materials Science, Microbiology, Biology and Biochemistry, Environment/Ecology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Molecular Biology and Genetic, Immunology, Computer Science, Social Sciences and Engineering. In the 21st century, SCAU will uphold comprehensive, balanced and inclusive development of disciplines in agriculture, engineering, liberal arts, sciences, economy, management, law studies and art. With a highlight in agricultural sciences and life sciences, SCAU will strive to become a top agricultural university in China with global reputation. Website: https://english.scau.edu.cn/ Source: South China Agricultural University

South China Normal University (SCNU) is a Double World Class and Project 211 university as designated by China's Ministry of Education. It is also a key comprehensive university jointly subsidized by the province of Guangdong and the Ministry of Education, and listed as a provincial high-level university. SCNU now has four campuses in three cities: the Shipai campus and the University Town campus in Guangzhou, the Nanhai campus in Foshan, and the Binhai campus in Shanwei, three cities in Guangdong province, covering a total area of over 355 hectares. The university has four faculties, 38 schools and 11 research institutes and centers. Founded in 1933, SCNU was originally known as Guangdong Provincial Xiangqin Normal College, and its history can be traced back to 1888 with the establishment of the Gezhi Academy. Distinguished educators including Lin Liru, He Jie, Du Guoxiang, Chen Weishi, Wang Yanshi and Ma Xiaoyun have previously served as college presidents. A number of famous people who have made tremendous contributions and are of significance the history of China were educated here, among others Wu Sanli, Gao Juefu, Wang Heqing, Sheng Xugong, Wang Yue, Ruan Jingqing, Huang Youmou, Guo Dali, Xiong Daren, Luo Zhaohan, Jao Tsung-I, Pan Jionghua, Luo Jun, Ye Shuwu, Ye Peihua, Wang Deliang, Li Jingchi, Li Kuangwu, Kang Baiqing, Zhu Bo, Liu Songhao, and Sun Ruyong. Over the past nine decades, SCNU has been adhering to the philosophy of “advancing the frontiers of knowledge and cultivating expertise for the society”, and continuing the essence of the motto "fostering the spirit of working hard; pursuing studies with utmost rigor; seeking truth from facts with innovation; and being a model of virtue for others". The university has trained more than 900,000 teachers and talents in other industries. SCNU has now developed into a comprehensive teacher training university with the distinctive characteristics of teacher education and a full range of academic disciplines. While implementing the development strategy of “highlighting distinctive characteristics in teacher education and advancing the levels of all disciplines”, SCNU promotes the three initiatives of “striving for double world class excellence, improving weak links and pursuing systematic development of teacher education”. It also focuses on internal cultivation and external introduction of high-level young talents, works to build high-end platforms, and devotes itself to ongoing internationalization while staying at the forefront of in the application of IT. Following the path of socialist education with Chinese characteristics, SCNU fully implements the Party’s educational policies and uses Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to educate people. SCNU has built a talent development system that stresses all-round development in morality, intelligence, physical education, beauty and labor, and created its unique ideological and political work system through Party building. In 2016, SCNU teacher reported to General Secretary Xi Jinping at the national ideological and political work conference as one of the university representatives. In 2019, SCNU was on the shortlist for a Party-building demonstration university recommended by the Ministry of Education; it passed the inspection in 2022. The discipline of Physics entered the national project of "World-class Disciplines Development"; the School of Marxism was selected as a National Key School of Marxism. Four disciplines, namely Psychology, Marxist theory, Physical Education and Education, ranked among the top 10% Chinese disciplines in the discipline evaluation organized by the Ministry of Education. 13 disciplines rank among the global top 1% in the World ESI, viz. Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, Environment/Ecology, Plant & Animal Science, Psychiatry/Psychology, Mathematics, Neuroscience & Behavior, Clinical Medicine, Social Sciences General, Computer Science, and Agricultural Science. Among them, seven disciplines, namely, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Plant & Animal Science, Environment/Ecology, Social Sciences General, and Psychiatry/Psychology ranked top 5‰ worldwide. SCNU consists of 53 schools and academic units, with its professional disciplines covering 12 subject categories. South China Normal University offers 97 undergraduate programs, 32 first-level disciplines authorized to confer master's degrees, 26 master's programs for professionals, and 20 first-level disciplines to confer doctorates, one doctoral program for professionals. There are currently over 30,000 full-time undergraduates, 13,000 master students, and 1,500 PhD students. The university was approved for 45 national-level first-class undergraduate major construction sites and 19 provincial-level first-class undergraduate major construction sites. 57 undergraduate courses were recognized as national first-class level and 185 named provincial first class. The disciplines of Physics and Psychology were selected as the base of the Top Student Training Program 2.0 for Basic Disciplines initiated by the Ministry of Education, with Physics also included on the Young Talent Training Program of Science and Technology for high school students. There are about 5,500 faculty and staff, of which 2,600 are full time teachers, 1,400 hold professor or associate professor titles. 194 faculty members are recognized as national-level talents, 261 as provincial-level talents. There are six academicians, including the dual-employed and the foreign-employed, 49 recipients of the National "Four Youth Talents" award and 14 of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. 17 experts are supported by major talent programs initiated by the Ministry of Education, 15 named Leading Talents of "National High-level Talents Special Support Program", six enlisted in the Recruitment Program of Global Experts, and 29 participants of the Program for New Century Excellent Talents of the Ministry of Education. South China Normal University also boasts two "National University-level Teacher Teams in the Style of Huang Danian", three National Teaching Teams and five National Famous Teacher Awards. There are 29 scholars awarded the Distinguished Young Scholars Fund of Guangdong province, 45 enlisted in major talent programs at the provincial level, 21 hired through the provincial Recruitment Program of Global Experts, 54 supported by the Special Support Plan for High-level Talents of Guangdong. Additionally, there are three recipients of the National May 1 Labor Medal, five of the May 1 Labor Medal and three awarded the title of "Model Worker”, both awards of Guangdong province. SCNU boasts two national research platforms, namely, the National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics and the Engineering Research Center for the High Power Safe Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte and the Manufacturing of the Diaphragm Materials. There are 66 science and technology research platforms (i.e. Key Laboratories and Engineering Research Centers under the Ministry of Education) and 56 research platforms for humanities and social sciences (i.e. the Center for Applied Psychological Research and the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era under the Ministry of Education). SCNU, as the principal investigator’s institution, was honored with two second prizes of the State Natural Science Award, one second prize of the State Technological Invention Award, three first prizes of the Natural Science Award of the Ministry of Education and one first prize of the Technological Invention Award of the Ministry of Education. The university also three times received the first prize of the Outstanding Achievement Award of Scientific Research in Institutions of Higher Learning (Humanities and Social Sciences). Several important discoveries were made at SCNU, such as the inscriptions on the bones and tortoise shells of the Shang Dynasty (about 1600 BCE - 1046 BCE), cultural relics unearthed from the Warring States period (476 BCE – 221 BCE), and inscriptions on bronzewares of the Shang and Zhou Dynasty (1600 BCE – 256 BCE). SCNU has built joint research institutes with the local governments in the cities of Qingyuan, Zhaoqing, Panyu and Meizhou. It also has three institutions classified as new provincial R&D institutions of the Guangdong province, and 39 industry-university-research bases in collaboration with domestic enterprises. SCNU features prominent teacher education, which covers general education, special education, and vocational education and involves preschool, primary, and secondary education.  Teacher training programs are also offered at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree levels. As the “working machine” of basic education, South China Normal University is committed to promoting the quality of teaching staff and developing a high-end education think tank in southern China, thus contributing to the comprehensive education reform in the Guangdong province. A number of affiliated kindergartens, primary schools and high schools have been set up in collaboration with the university, which play an important role in basic education in China. SCNU won 15 National Teaching Achievement Awards and seven basic education achievements, ranking first among teacher training colleges and universities in the country. With a commitment to the opening up of education, SCNU has formed the philosophy of "integrating into the Bay Area, deepening engagement with Southeast Asia, cooperating with the BRIC countries, going global" in international cooperation. The university has established partnerships with over 100 higher education institutions worldwide in fields like talent training, faculty exchanges and scientific research, and enrolled international students from over 110 countries and regions. South China Normal University has joined international cooperation groups like LHCb, BESIII, STAR and CMS, established international joint laboratories with six universities in the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and other countries, and jointly built the Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter with the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Three institutes were approved as Centers for International and Area Studies by the Ministry of Education, which include the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the East Timor Research Center, and the Hong Kong and Macao Research Center. The Comprehensive Research Base for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Textbooks was included in the list of the national Research Institutes for Teaching Materials. SCNU has also set up eight overseas research bases in seven countries in Southeast Asia, as well as postgraduate teaching centers in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Malaysia. The Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, established by SCNU and the University of Aberdeen, marks the launch of the first Sino-foreign joint institute offering an undergraduate program in artificial intelligence in China. SCNU has long maintained sound cooperation and interaction with the educational sector of the Hong Kong and Macao SARs. A training and exchange base for teachers from the Hong Kong SAR, the first such base on the mainland, was established at SCNU; over 70 percent of the total number of high school, primary school and kindergarten teachers in Macao were trained by SCNU. The Teacher Education College of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of SCNU was established. Besides, South China Normal University has collaborated with the Education University of Hong Kong and the University of Macao to establish the Teachers’ Federation in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance for Teacher Education. Moreover, SCNU has established three Confucius Institutes in the city of Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada, at the University of Reunion in France, and at the University of Latvia in the Republic of Latvia, two of which were awarded "Excellent Confucius Institute of the Year". Embarking on a new journey in a new era, South China Normal University will continue to take strengthening education as its mission and upholding moral values and foster talents under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Based on the national overall plans of strengthening education and the specific "1310" plan outlined by the provincial party committee, SCNU proposes its “1238” development vision: to focus on "One goal", implement a "Two-step" strategic plan, unleash the "Three major" driving forces of innovation, reform and opening-up to accelerate the building of "‘Eight first-class’ systems". SCNU strives to build a comprehensive, innovative world-class university with the distinctive characteristic of teacher education, cultivate more good teachers with the "four virtues" as well as talents in different sectors so as to make greater contributions to helping China develop into a leading country and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Website: http://english.scnu.edu.cn/ Source: South China Normal University

The South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a leading educational institution in China. It is a public research-intensive university directly governed by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Located in the city of Guangzhou, a thriving metropolis in South China, the university today covers a total area of 391 hectares, consisting of three campuses: the Wushan Campus, the University Town Campus, and the Guangzhou International Campus. The university was formerly known as the South China Institute of Technology, which was first founded in 1952 by merging the engineering schools and departments of several major universities and polytechnic institutes from five provinces, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi. The reorganization, at the time, brought engineering faculties with the strongest academic strengths in the central and southern China together in Guangzhou. The predecessors of this new institute shared long histories of developing modern higher education and scientific research, especially in training students of engineering and technology. The outstanding tradition dates back to the early 20th century, when modern democracy and science were emerging and developing quickly in Guangdong province. In 1960, eight years after the institute's establishment, it was selected by the state as a National Key University. In 1981, it was authorized by the State Council as one of the first institutions in the country to confer doctoral degrees and master degrees. In 1988, the South China Institute of Technology was renamed the South China University of Technology. In 1995, SCUT was listed in China's 'Project 211', a national endeavor aiming at strengthening top institutions of higher learning as a priority for the 21st century. In 2001, SCUT was listed in 'Project 985', which at the time was the country's most significant educational project for funding world-class universities. Then in 2017, it was chosen into China’s 'Double World Class' project as a Category-A University. After over 60 years of development, SCUT has become a multi-disciplinary university, merging science, engineering, business management, arts and social science, medicine and other disciplines into one integration. Since its founding, it has educated over 380,000 graduates at all levels. Large numbers of SCUT alumni have made key contributions to the country and the world, especially in economy, technology, and education. In 2016, SCUT was ranked the world's top 300 universities by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, with its engineering placed at the 22nd place. According to Clarivate Analytics's Essential Science Indicators, SCUT has 10 subject areas ranked within the global top 1%, including chemistry; materials science; engineering; agricultural science; physics, biology and biochemistry; computer science; environment and ecology; clinical medicine; and social sciences, general. Being determined to take a more active and efficient role in the global education, SCUT has established connections and partnerships with over 200 overseas universities and research institutions to promote student training and scientific research. There are international students from more than 100 countries studying in SCUT's campuses. Most of them are taking courses in Chinese language and culture, natural science, engineering, and business management. Entering a new stage of history, our faculty will continue to see student cultivation as the ultimate goal in our agenda. SCUT will always hold onto the belief that takes 'the academy as the foundation, talented ones as the strength, open minds as the vitality, and the culture of the university as the energy to thrive and last'. All these efforts are building SCUT as a top-ranking university in the country and a renowned world-class institution. Website: https://www.scut.edu.cn/en/ Source: South China University of Technology 

Explore SYSU, a century-old university bursting with vigor and passion. With open mind, we wholeheartedly embrace the world. Establishment of the university The early years Talent is the foundation of the country. In this spirit, Dr. Sun Yat-sen ordered the merger of several colleges and universities in February 1924, into the National Guangdong University, which was renamed as National Sun Yat-sen University in his memory in August 1926. Thanks to Dr. Sun’s reputation and his revolutionary work in Guangzhou, the University soon attracted numerous scholars from home and abroad, and founded various research institutions that blazed the trail in fieldworks and empirical studies. They helped lay the foundation of a research university that has kept academic values as its core and embraced political values for practice. Striving for excellence From 1932 to 1938, National Sun Yat-sen University developed rapidly, ranking among the top universities in China and earning recognition overseas. President Zou Lu built the new Shipai campus, the Research Institute, Teacher Training College, and College of Engineering. The University saw remarkable advancements in teaching, research, and community service. After the September 18th Incident in 1931, the University took the lead in preparing for the War of Resistance, carried out activities of resistance against Japanese aggression, and was known as the “headquarters for resistance against the Japanese aggression.” Relocation in the warring times Since the outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the campus of National Sun Yat-sen University was heavily bombed repeatedly. Following the fall of Guangzhou to the Japanese in October 1938, the University relocated four times, but remained active in teaching and research even in remote areas, serving the communities, supporting the war efforts, and promoting higher education in China’s conditions. Returning to Guangzhou to herald the liberation After the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in 1945, teachers and students of National Sun Yat-sen University returned to the war-torn campus in Guangzhou and restored the University to its former glory through renewals of disciplines and personnel. The University made great efforts in stopping Taiwan from breaking away, and resolving of the South China Sea Issue. The teachers and students actively participated in patriotic activities, safeguarding the university and contributing to the liberation of South China. Devotion to welfare of the people Orientation to people's needs In October 1949, the Communist Party of China took over SYSU in advance of the liberation of Guangzhou. The new SYSU, reforming itself in organizational structure, educational philosophy, system and goals, evolved into a new institution that served for socialist construction with a devotion to people’s welfare. Coordinated research After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the government established a scientific research system that features the Chinese Academy of Sciences, colleges and universities, and central and local research institutions in industrial sectors. The new era of nationally coordinated research is characterized by a renewed focus on basic theories, cutting-edge technologies, and important issues concerning national defense and economic development. Education and research for the society The new spirit of the “People’s New Sun Yat-sen University” lies in its commitment to teaching, learning, and research, and to the cause of serving the people and building the country. Education and research for the society provided new impetus for teachers and students to discover and resolve problems in real life by applying theory to practice. Safeguarding people's health In the 1950s, healthcare workforce shortage posed a challenge to public health throughout the country. Medical educational institutions were in a weak condition. The subtropical Guangdong endured outbreaks of epidemic diseases, while medical personnel and medicine were in short supply. The State was committed to bringing healthcare to rural communities, and building medical schools to serve the people. Such commitments translated into major educational and research endeavors at South China Medical College, Guangzhou Medical College and Zhongshan Medical College during that time. Educational revolution “Educational revolution” is an important topic in modern Chinese education reforms. LU Feikui, HSU Chung-ching, GU Mei, CHUNG Wing-kwong and other famous educators in the 20th century have emphasized the importance of educational revolution. In the mid-late 1950s, SYSU actively participated in such reforms, following the guideline of combining education practice with theory. In the 1960s and 1970s when China experienced political instability, SYSU, like other colleges and universities in China, struggled to explore new ways of educational revolution. Embracing new opportunities Standing at the forefront of the times To further improve the research capacities and academic standings of its universities, the State encouraged key universities to develop themselves into centers for “teaching and research”. Taking advantage of its location in South China, SYSU became a trailblazer in international academic exchanges, reshuffling of disciplines, and quality enhancement of teaching and research. Disciplinary reshuffle and the new Graduate School In the 1980s, SYSU was the first to restore a batch of majors of liberal arts, create a brand-new set of practical majors, as well as reforming the old ones. To adapt to new trends in graduate education, the Graduate School was founded on the basis of its relatively complete discipline system. Forging ahead to be a world-class university Since the reform and opening-up, SYSU has built on its academic traditions and geographic advantages, to establish a new batch of cutting-edge research institutions, which enhance its academic heritage. They support the University’s transformation from a center of “teaching” to a center of “teaching and research”. Renewed vigour As a result of the reform and opening-up, the 1980s saw SYSU imbued with youthful energy. Students were eager to learn and think, and remained resilient and articulate. They pursued knowledge, devoted themselves to the country, cared for the society and supported reform and opening-up. Exploring the unknown Explorations into the space and the sea To support the national efforts of building a strong space presence and a maritime power, SYSU strives to develop cutting-edge disciplines in astronautics and marine sciences, and provide pillar technologies for China’s space and ocean explorations. Major research platforms With whole country as its stronghold and by keeping abreast of the latest developments in the world and taking the advantages of its competitive disciplines, SYSU has built a series of major research platforms and facilities to meet the strategic needs of the State and to serve regional development. Carving out its role in the Greater Bay Area The plan to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area brings a lot of opportunities for SYSU’s development. Since the 2000s, it has extended its campuses and institutes in Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong within this area. Standing at the forefront of science and technology in the world, it has made breakthroughs in many key fields, aiming to build a green, healthy, digitalized, and prosperous Greater Bay Area and deliver a better life. Soaring to new horizons Education is always the primary mission of a university. Over the past century, SYSU has produced millions of graduates, who have contributed to the cause of national independence and rejuvenation, and the improvement of people’s livelihood. In the new era, it will continue to enhance educational and research efforts and play a key role in furthering China’s modernization, in the Healthy China Initiative, in its rural revitalization, and in the development of its western region, in the Belt and Road Initiative, in advanced manufacturing, in the “deep space, deep sea, deep earth, and deep blue” strategy, and in the field of liberal arts and sciences. SYSU looks to write a new chapter in technology exploration and talent development in the domains. Website: https://www.sysu.edu.cn/sysuen/ Source: Sun Yat-Sen University

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) held its inaugural graduation ceremony on Nov 30, celebrating 229 graduates who have completed their studies and are embarking on new chapters in their lives. Since its establishment, HKUST(GZ) has undergone over two years of development. With its pioneering "Hub" and "Thrusts" academic structure, it aims to become the world's first cross-disciplinary university. Source： ChinaDaily

Approved by the Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau, GDUFS International School, Guangzhou (GIS) is a new type of non-profit school with a 12-year curriculum founded under the guidance of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) in the context of the “Dual Zone” effect of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Shenzhen Pilot Demonstration Zone of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics. The school is located at No. 599, Guanghua Yilu Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, sharing its campus with Guangzhou Experimental Foreign Language School (the former English School Attached to Guangdong University of Foreign Studies). Covering an area of around 54 acres, it is the largest primary and secondary school campus among the 8 major old districts of Guangzhou. There are complete living and learning facilities, including campus clinic, gymnasium, swimming pool, volleyball court and so on. Contact us Address：No. 599, Guanghua Yilu Road,Baiyun District, Guangzhou Admissions phone：Ms. Liu +86 18026342734   Ms. Luo +86 18026328754 Website: https://gisen.gdufs.edu.cn/index.htm Source: GDUFS International School, Guangzhou

The Canadian International Educational Organization (CIEO) was founded in 2000. CIEO has more than 30 schools and independent institutions including International Schools, Kindergartens, Bilingual Schools, Kids' Growth and Development Centers, Online Education, Future Care, and the Education & Technology incubator in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in the Greater Bay Area, and Thailand. CIEO is accredited to operate the international programs of Alberta-Canada, Cambridge-England and the International Baccalaureate (IB). By 2021, CIEO has a professional education team of more than 2,300 people, providing high quality international education services to nearly 20,000 students from more than 40 countries and regions around the world. About BIS Britannia International School(BIS) is a non-profit organization and a member school of the Canadian International Education Organization (CIEO). BIS offers the Cambridge International Curriculum for children aged 2-18, focusing on effectiveness of a clear pathway. BIS has been accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education to be a Cambridge International School, offering Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications. BIS is also an innovative international school. We are committed to creating a K12 international school with leading Cambridge Curriculum STEAM, Chinese and Art Courses. The BIS Story Winnie Chen, Chairman of the Canadian International Education Organization (CIEO) founded Britannia International School (BIS) in 2017 with a dream to bring international education to a wider community. “I hope to build BIS into an innovative and high-quality international school, while clearly positioning t as a non-profit school." Ms. Chen stated. Winnie Chen is a mother of three children, and she has a clean vision for holistic education. She created BIS to meet the needs of the whole child, focusing the education on three main areas. Academics through the Cambridge International curriculum, a robust and creative STEAM programme and Chinese curriculum that anchors the community to the host country.   Why Bis Is The Perfect Choice: Uncovering The Advantages Of Bis In The Modern Era Introducing the Britannia International School (BIS) - the best educational institution available at an unbeatable price and conveniently located near you. At BIS, we understand the importance of providing quality education to promote the overall growth and development of your child. With our dedicated faculty and internationally recognized curriculum, we offer an exceptional learning experience that prepares students for a successful future. Our goal at BIS is to provide top-notch education at a cost that suits your budget. We believe that quality education should be accessible to all, which is why we have carefully structured our fees to ensure affordability without compromising on academic excellence. Conveniently situated near you, BIS offers a safe and nurturing environment for students to thrive. Our state-of-the-art facilities, modern classrooms, and extensive extracurricular activities create an ideal setting for holistic growth. Our location near you ensures minimal travel time for your child, allowing them to focus on their studies. Join the Britannia International School (BIS) today to provide your child with the best education at an affordable price, right at your doorstep. Let us be part of your child's journey towards a bright and successful future.   Address: No.4 Chuangjia Road, Jianshazhou, Baiyun District, Guangzhou CIty 510168, China Tel: +8613202885836 Email: admissions@bisgz.com Website: https://www.bisguangzhou.com/ Source: Britannia International School (BIS)

British School of Guangzhou students are well-balanced individuals filled with optimism, a commitment to life-long learning, and a determination to succeed. At our school, they’ll explore new horizons and achieve their absolute best. Tim Richardson Principal, The British School of Guangzhou A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS At the British School of Guangzhou, we don’t just perform when it's time to take exams. We grow with passion every day because we truly love learning in all areas of life and school. We know you are investing nearly 18 years of your child’s growth with us. Our passionate teachers will motivate your child to build their love for learning, guiding them to achieve more, and be prepared for admissions to the world’s top universities. The British School of Guangzhou is a truly international school, with students from over 50 different countries across two stunning campuses – South Lake in Baiyun and Olympic Park in Huangpu. While many parents choose our school for its impressive academic reputation, we understand that a truly world-class education is about much more than academic success. Our school is a member of Nord Anglia Education (NAE), a premium education provider with 81 international schools in 47 different countries. NAE's Global Campus provides your child with a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with students from other NAE schools all over the world, from Hanoi to Hamburg, Boston to Budapest. This opportunity, combined with our partnerships alongside leading global organisations, including the Julliard Academy for performing arts, MIT for technology and UNICEF for social purpose will provide opportunities for your child to become globally aware, socially and academically confident. Our emphasis on five core values ensures that students develop a love of learning that will support them throughout their lives. I am proud to say our children leave us with a sense of confidence and an awareness of the world that is inspiring. Our teachers are dedicated professionals who place great importance on providing a broad and varied enrichment programme. All of our teachers have access to Nord Anglia University, a global network that enables them to work with their international peers, access the very latest developments in teaching and learning learn from each other and from a network of global experts. We compete through our house system which provides weekly activities that are both challenging and fun. We collaborate through our comprehensive after-school activities that provide opportunities to practice skills or discover new talents alongside children from different classes or form groups. We are creative, learning to play an instrument and learning to read and write music as part of our primary instrumental programme. We are inspired when our quality teachers take every opportunity to take learning outside of the classroom, making the most of the local environment and wider community. We are challenges from Year 3 upwards by taking part in our residential programme, with older students experiencing the challenge of the prestigious International Award. We are compassionate by taking part in community service initiatives and are encouraged to make a difference in the world. We are future focused through our STEAM and IT programmes which integrate technology into the classroom to support learning and develop creative, collaborative and investigative skills. Welcome to The British School of Guangzhou We’re delighted that you’re considering The British School of Guangzhou for your child’s education. By completing the short form, we will respond back within 24hrs (excluding weekend) with suggested next steps. Whenever possible, we would recommend you to visit the school (physically or virtually) giving you and your family an opportunity to experience the school and answer any questions that you may have. The best way to experience our school is to visit us, so please let us know your availability and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@bsg.org.cn or call at +86 (0)20 8709 4788. Website: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bsg-guangzhou

Why UISG? Choosing a school for your child(ren) is one of the most important decisions parents ever make. We want to help you determine if UISG is the right fit for you and your family.  Families in Guangzhou have been choosing UISG for over 25 years because they want to be part of a diverse international learning community that adheres to our core values: Unique, Inclusive, Successful, and Globally Aware. Nearly two-thirds of new UISG families choose us after receiving positive recommendations from their friends and colleagues who are already part of our community.  Here are a few reasons why internationally-minded families continue to make UISG their first choice for education in Guangzhou.  A Truly International Education – The IB Continuum UISG is Guangzhou’s oldest International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school, offering a continuous IB experience from the early years through high school graduation. Our IB journey began in the early years of the school in 2002. We are currently authorized to offer our students the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) to students from Kindergarten through Year 12.   Through the IB continuum experience, students are taught how to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who develop the skills, knowledge, and intercultural understanding to help create a better world for the future. IB graduates receive a challenging and comprehensive preparation for post-secondary studies that is unrivalled.  As an authorized IB school, UISG is part of a global community of over 5700 schools that share a common philosophy – transforming the world through a commitment to high-quality, challenging international education. Being an IB School allows us to attract exceptional educators committed to an IB education's goals.   CONTACT US Utahloy International School Guangzhou Address: 800 Sha Tai Bei Road, Bai Yun District, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China Tel:+86 (20) 8720 2019 / 8720 0517 Email: admissions@uisgz.org Website: https://utahloy.cn/gz/ Source：Utahloy International School Guangzhou

School profiles Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students (ASJ) is an international school established under the background of the Greater Bay Area and the Pilot Demonstration Area. It is the first School for Hong Kong and Macao students in the Greater Bay Area under the supervision of a well-known university. We offer 15 years of consistent and high-quality international education for children (ages 3-18) of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and expatriates. ASJ Mission Statement Our school vision is"Every child can be successful,"and we respect each student's unique trait and potential. Our mission strives to provide a quality holistic education program through a studentcentered learning environment where students use an inquiry learning approach to explore the ever- changing world. Language and humanity, music and arts, science and technology, innovation and creativity, physical education and health, environmental and life science are the key learning areas that can inspire our students to achieve their full potential. Finally, our students will become lifelong competent authentic learners with international-mindedness. They are willing to contribute their knowledge and skill to make a better loving and caring world. Contact Us Address: No. 18, Huilong Road, Longdong Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City Tel: 020-87085090   020-38808316 Email: admissions@asjnu.com Website: http://www.asjnu.com/en/ Source: Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students

ISA attaches great importance to the growth of every student, and provides students with diversified curricula and customised pathways to university including CNC, IB, A Level, AP, HKDSE, Japanese Programme, International Arts etc. ISA schools have now attracted over 3,000 students from families of Fortune 500 companies, foreign consulates, and chambers of commerce as well as families who aspire to promote cultural integration from more than 50 countries and areas. The ISAIEG has become one of the largest investments among international education institutions, along with the largest number of students among the top international schools. ISAIEG has a high degree of internationalisation and the highest concentration of foreign talents in the Greater Bay Area. In 2024, ISA has the distinction of being one of the six schools in Guangzhou to secure an acceptance to the University of Cambridge. The graduates of Class 2024 had received offers from JHU, UCLA, VU, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, HKU and other prestigious universities worldwide including the G5 universities in UK, the top 30 universities and Ivy League universities in the USA, the top 3 universities in Hong Kong (China), the G8 universities in Australia, the top 2 universities in Canada and the top 10 art institutions in the world. We will have the first cohort of CNC graduates sitting the China National College Entrance Examination in 2026 and we are confident that they will gain recognition from top universities in China and become culturally aware professionals within their chosen industries! In 2022, ISAIEG was awarded the 2022 Education Group with Great Comprehensive Strength by Sohu Education. In 2023, ISAIEG won the Outstanding Contribution Award (education group) at the 30 years Awards Ceremony of International School in China.   Website：https://www.isagzlwis.com/about/isaieg Source: ISA Liwan International School of Guangzhou