Do you know what SYSU is? Recently, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) has rolled out a new promotional video titled SYSU: a magic clue to understand Sun Yat-sen University, showcasing its century-old legacy and an overview of the campus life, academic excellence，global engagement and unique student experiences. The video is now available on platforms like WeChat, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Let’s unlock the meanings of the four letters of SYSU.

S: South of China

Situated in Guangdong Province, south of China, SYSU consists of five campuses in three core cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the GBA). Guangzhou campus, with its rich history and cultural heritage, is the oldest campus of SYSU. Zhuhai campus serves the development of a community with a shared future for mankind, where various disciplines related to sustainable development of humanity have taken root. Shenzhen campus is closely integrated with the industrial development of the city, focusing on new engineering disciplines and medicine, striving to promote high-quality development of the GBA. With 69 ancient buildings and modern facilities, along with 7 faculties, 70 schools and 10 affiliated hospitals, SYSU offers a diverse educational and research environment. So far, 21 disciplines of SYSU have entered the top 1% of ESI global rankings, and 11 in the top 1‰ globally.

Y: Young for Ever

Despite its centenary history, SYSU is filled with the energy of youth. Students here have never stopped in exploration and expedition, who are always aiming to transform boundless imagination into accessible innovation. Besides, faculty members in SYSU are always ready to set off, who stay curious and refuse to wrap up.

S: Scholarship in all Realms

Over the past century, SYSU has been accumulating scholarship in all realms, witnessing the development of cutting-edge subjects. Focusing on the times and people’s wellbeing, SYSU has harvested fruits of creation such as the scientific research vessel and the world’s first remote micron eye surgery.

U: Unite for Better World

No matter past or present, SYSU always reaches out to the world, for the world, striving to promote mutual learning among different civilizations. The First Affiliated Hospital of SYSU has established multiple-year partnership with Mass General Brigham. French President Emmanuel Macron once visited SYSU in 2023.

This is the 100-year-old SYSU, and we feel young and curious more than ever. Welcome to join us to explore more about this wonderful world!