# Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

> GTIIT is a Sino-foreign cooperative science and engineering university in Shantou, established with Technion and Shantou University. Its English-taught bachelor’s portfolio includes mathematics with computer science, robotics, materials and environmental engineering. Research master’s degrees are awarded by Technion and combine study in Shantou with a required period in Haifa.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- Location: Shantou, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china)
- Type: Joint venture
- Established: 2016
- Official website: https://www.gtiit.edu.cn/en/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 15

## Recognition and approvals

- China Ministry of Education—approved Sino-foreign cooperative institution
- Verify: [MOE formal-establishment decision recorded in 2017 reply](https://www.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/xxgk_jyta/jyta_gjs/201707/t20170731_310435.html)
- Verify: [MOE 2026 national institution list](https://hudong.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/s5743/s5744/202606/W020260618416094865984.xls)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BSc Biotechnology and Food Engineering (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-biotechnology-and-food-engineering) | B.Sc. Biotechnology and Food Engineering | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [BSc Chemical Engineering (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-chemical-engineering) | B.Sc. Chemical Engineering | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [BSc Chemistry (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-chemistry) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [BSc Environmental Engineering (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-environmental-engineering) | B.Sc. Environmental Engineering | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [BSc Materials Science and Engineering (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-materials-science-and-engineering) | B.Sc. Materials Engineering | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-mathematics-with-computer-science) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [BSc Mechanical Engineering and Robotics (GTIIT / Technion awards)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-bsc-mechanical-engineering-and-robotics) | B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | English | $15,000 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Biotechnology and Food Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-biotechnology-and-food-engineering) | M.Sc. Biotechnology and Food Engineering | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Chemical Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-chemical-engineering) | M.Sc. Chemical Engineering | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Chemistry (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Environmental Science and Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-environmental-science-and-engineering) | M.Sc. Environmental Engineering | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Materials Science and Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-materials-science-and-engineering) | M.Sc. Materials Science | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Mathematics (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-mathematics) | M.Sc. Mathematics | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Mechanical Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-mechanical-engineering) | M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |
| [MSc Physics (Technion research degree at GTIIT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/gtiit-msc-physics) | M.Sc. Physics | 2 years | English | $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer) |

## Admissions

Bachelor’s applicants use the international undergraduate route rather than mainland Gaokao admission. Research-MSc applicants first find a GTIIT advisor and then complete GTIIT and Technion approval. Published 2026 costs and dates are identified explicitly;2027 terms must be confirmed.


## Why students choose it

- Combine mathematics and computer science, robotics, materials or life-science engineering in an English-taught environment.
- Compare GTIIT and Technion undergraduate award identities within the same programme.
- Pursue a thesis-based Technion MSc with dual advisors and study in Shantou and Haifa.

## Things to consider

- Research MSc study requires at least one semester in Haifa, Israel.
- Published 2026 undergraduate dates have closed; confirmed 2027 terms must be obtained before applying.
- Department-specific GRE, reference and advisor conditions differ across research programmes.

## Best fit for

- Students with a strong mathematics and physics background who want a science or engineering bachelor’s route.
- Graduates ready to identify a supervisor and undertake thesis-based research.
- Applicants comfortable planning compulsory study at campuses in two countries.

## Campus and city

GTIIT’s campus community combines science and engineering teaching, research laboratories and shared residential spaces in Shantou. Undergraduate residence programmes and peer mentors help new students adjust to academic work and campus life. English is used for programme teaching, while students live in a Chinese city with a distinct local cultural setting.

GTIIT is located at 241 Daxue Road in Shantou, Guangdong. Bachelor’s applicants should plan for the Shantou campus and pre-semester orientation. Research-MSc applicants must also plan for the compulsory Technion study period in Haifa; the programme should not be understood as a degree completed entirely in China. Confirm each campus period and arrival instructions before arranging travel.

Mathematics with Computer Science combines rigorous mathematics with programming, data structures, algorithms and operating systems. Mechanical Engineering and Robotics includes laboratories, controls and engineering projects. Biotechnology and Food Engineering combines life-science and engineering methods. Research MSc students undertake coursework and a thesis under advisors affiliated with GTIIT and Technion.


## Hostel, food and safety

Most undergraduate students are placed in triple rooms with individual desks and storage, shared bathrooms and balconies, and air conditioning. The residential-life page lists hot and cold water, internet and shared laundry facilities. The 2026 international undergraduate guide quotes USD 600 per year for accommodation including room equipment; confirm the next-cycle rate and allocation in the offer.

Each dormitory floor has a shared kitchen and dining area with an induction cooker, microwave and range hood. This supports students who wish to prepare food, including those planning around personal dietary needs. Meals are excluded from the published international undergraduate tuition, so allow a separate food budget.

International undergraduate applicants submit a Health Declaration Form. Campus life includes environmental-health-and-safety resources and residential support. Research students should coordinate the timing and requirements of both their Shantou and Haifa study periods with the institutions; the academic offer does not by itself settle all arrival and accommodation arrangements.

GTIIT provides undergraduate admissions and study offices, a graduate-studies office, orientation and peer mentoring. Upper-year peer mentors support newcomers with the transition to university and residential life. Research applicants work with a prospective advisor before the formal GTIIT and Technion approval stages. Students Traffic can help compare these routes and prepare the right document checklist.


## Frequently asked questions

### What kind of institution is GTIIT?

Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology is a Sino-foreign cooperative institution in Shantou, created by Shantou University and Technion. China’s Ministry of Education approved its formal establishment on 5 December 2016; the 2026 national directory lists its cooperative status.

### Is GTIIT the same as Technion in Israel?

GTIIT has its own China institutional identity. Technion is its academic partner and awards the research MSc. Undergraduate programmes award GTIIT and Technion qualifications, with subject names that can differ between the two certificates.

### Which courses are taught in English?

The current undergraduate list has seven science/engineering majors, including mathematics with computer science, mechanical engineering and robotics, chemical engineering and biotechnology/daily living engineering. Eight research-MSc subjects are listed, including mathematics, physics and chemistry. Programme instruction is English.

### Can I study an AI-related subject?

Mathematics with Computer Science combines advanced mathematics with computing, algorithms, programming and systems study. Mechanical engineering offers robotics-related learning. These are the actual programme titles; an AI interest does not make them a separate AI degree.

### How long are the degrees?

The undergraduate programmes last four years, preceded by four-to-six weeks of orientation in the published international admission route. The 2026 postgraduate brochure gives a normal full-time MSc period of 24 months; supplementary coursework and research progress can affect the individual plan.

### Must master’s students go to Israel?

Yes. The 2026 call requires master’s students to spend at least one semester studying and researching at Technion in Haifa. Most study and research is based at GTIIT in Shantou, with dual advisors. Confirm the timing and arrangements before accepting an offer.

### What is required for undergraduate admission?

The international route requires secondary-school qualifications and three years of transcripts, a strong mathematics/science background with Physics, two teacher references, a country-appropriate standardised test, English evidence and the application documents. The US/American-school route has specified SAT/ACT mathematics thresholds.

### What are the undergraduate English scores?

The published international guide sets IELTS 6.0 orTOEFLiBT 80 as minimums, with 6.5 and 85 recommended. Its test/waiver wording refers to non-native speakers and non-English-medium schooling; confirm your evidence requirement with admissions.

### What are the research-MSc entry requirements?

Applicants generally need an accredited bachelor’s degree and GPA of at least 80 or equivalent, plus an appropriate GTIIT advisor. Departments can set higher conditions. GTIIT and Technion committees review the application before Technion issues an acceptance letter.

### Do MSc applicants need IELTS or GRE?

English is normally assessed by interview; IELTS/TOEFL may be supporting evidence. Mechanical Engineering requires GRE unless an advisor-backed waiver is approved, with possible TOEFL for non-English-speaking-country applicants. Chemistry may require GRE after interview; Physics GRE is recommended by standing guidance.

### What do the published fees and funding cover?

The 2026 international undergraduate guide quotes USD 15,000 annual tuition, USD 600 housing and USD 100 application. The 2026 research-MSc policy waives tuition and lists CNY 42,000–54,000 annual fellowship with subsidised housing. Confirm the intended intake’s terms; these are not guaranteed 2027 prices or awards.

### Are 2027 applications open?

The captured international undergraduate guide is for 2026 and its 1 June deadline has passed. Research MSc normally has March/October intakes, but the next cycle’s exact deadlines, fees and award terms should be confirmed with the respective admissions office before submission.


## Sources

- [InternationalUG 2026 guide](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/admissions/gtiit-international-student-admissions/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [2026 undergraduateportfolio](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/admissions/2026qa/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Undergraduateawardandcurriculum](https://www.gtiit.edu.cn/en/programs-of-study.aspx) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [2026 researchpostgraduatecall](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/mer/2026/01/31/gtiit-2026-postgraduate-student-recruitment/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [MScstandingentry](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/research/graduate-studies/entry-requirement/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Applicationprocedure](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/research/graduate-studies/how-to-apply/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Tuitionandfellowship](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/research/graduate-studies/fees-finance/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Thesisdegreeidentity](https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/research/graduate-studies/degree-programs/) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Residentiallife](https://www.gtiit.edu.cn/en/students-house.aspx) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Institutionprofile](https://www.gtiit.edu.cn/en/about-us.aspx) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [MOEestablishment](https://www.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/xxgk_jyta/jyta_gjs/201707/t20170731_310435.html) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [MOE 2026 directory](https://hudong.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/s5743/s5744/202606/W020260618416094865984.xls) (checked 2026-10-31)

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