Georgia Tech – Shenzhen
Overview
February 2015
Location! Location!! Location!!!
A Modern Chinese City with Clean Air
View of Shenzhen From Hong Kong
GT-Shenzhen is 4 miles from Border Crossing
with Hong Kong
GT MSECE in Shenzhen
• GT = Georgia Tech, MS = Master of Science, ECE =
Electrical & Computer Engineering
• A high quality program offered in Shenzhen, China
 Prospective students apply through the same graduate
admissions interface and choose GT-Shenzhen instead of
GT-Atlanta. Admission decisions are made by ECE
Graduate Office. Admission criteria include TOEFL, GRE,
GPA, letters of recommendation etc.
 Same textbooks & methods of instruction as in Atlanta.
 Same degree requirements as in Atlanta.
 GT-Atlanta faculty on rotational assignment to Shenzhen.
 Same GT diploma as in Atlanta.
GT MSECE in Shenzhen
• Fall, spring and summer terms: Possible to complete the
GT MSECE degree in Shenzhen in 12 months. Each term
has 12 weeks of on-site instruction.
• Total cost is 135,000 RMB or approximately $22,000 USD
for the GT MSECE degree (3 semesters). This includes
tuition, technology fee, special institutional fee, and
program fee.
• Applications are accepted all 3 semesters of the year.
Scholarships are available.
• Online application deadline for Fall 2015 admission: April
15, 2015
A Fully Vetted Program
• Approved by both the Chinese and US authorities
 Approved by Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE). This is
the 1st approved program in Shenzhen offered by a US
university.
 Approved by SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges), the agency
designated by the US Department of Education to accredit
degree-granting higher education institutions in 11 southern
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
• Program was launched successfully in August 2014.
A Study Abroad Platform for US Students
• The program is attractive to US students
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Complete the GT MSECE degree in 12 months
Cost is approximately ½ of the out-of-state tuition in Atlanta
Gain cultural experiences in China
Shenzhen is a modern city w/ easy access to Hong Kong,
Macau
 US citizen students with GPA ≥ 3.25 are eligible to apply for
Coulter Scholarship to help them gain study abroad
experience in Shenzhen
• US citizen or permanent resident students from other US
institutions can apply to become transient students at GTShenzhen for one semester and transfer credits back to
home institution
Support from Ms. Jennifer Galt, Consul
General of the US Consulate in Guangzhou
Speech by Consul General Galt
April 23, 2014
• The Georgia Tech-Shenzhen program and other cooperative U.S. China educational programs like it build the foundations on which we
can deepen the relationship between our two countries. Both
President Xi and President Obama understand this. It is why since
President Obama first announced the 100,000 Strong Initiative in
2009, approximately 68,000 U.S. students have come to China to
study Mandarin and to learn about Chinese culture. Together, both
Chinese and American students are now learning each other’s
languages and cultures and collaborating on innovative projects.
• An investment in cooperative education programs between the U.S.
and China is an investment that pays dividends for all of us. These
programs bridge language barriers, open lines of communication,
and connect people in both immediate and lasting ways. Georgia
Tech’s program here in Shenzhen is thus another terrific step forward
in continuing to build relations between the United States and China.
Visit by Vice Mayor of Shenzhen
Current GT Students
• Senior undergraduate students are encouraged to consider
studying abroad at GT-Shenzhen especially during the
summer semester. 4xxx and 6xxx level courses are available
in Shenzhen that may not be available in Atlanta.
• Current GT degree seeking students do not need to apply for
admission to GT-Shenzhen unless there is a change in degree
level (BS → MS).
• Current GT students only need to email
gtshenzhen@ece.gatech.edu with a request to change
campus to GT-Shenzhen at least 8 weeks before the start of
each semester. Lead time is needed to apply for Chinese visa
and book airfare. Scholarships usually have earlier application
deadlines.
Summer 2015 Courses at GT-Shenzhen
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ECE 4500 "Optical Engineering"
ECE 4833 "Special Topics: Renewable Energy"
ECE 6451 "Introduction to the Theory of Microelectronics"
ECE 6510 "Electro-Optics"
ISYE 6227 "Introduction to Financial Engineering"
ISYE 6785 "The Practice of Quantitative Finance"
MATH 4581 "Classical Mathematical Methods in
Engineering" (video)
• MATH 6701 "Math Methods of Applied Sciences I“ (video)
Goal for Cultural Diversity
• Currently, 40% GT-Shenzhen students are from outside
of mainland China: USA, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, etc
• The rest 60% students are all from top universities in
mainland China (so-called “985 project” universities; there
are 39 of them).
• Target mix: 50% mainland Chinese, 50% international.
Student Activities - Shenzhen Overview Tour
Student Activities - Cycling Along Shenzhen Bay
Student Activities - Weekly Tea Time
Student Activities - Hiking Near Shenzhen
Cultural Immersion
• Each semester the program takes students to visit a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
 Fall 2014: The Historic Centre of Macau
 Spring 2015: Fujian Tulou
 Summer 2015: The Temple, Cemetery and Family Mansion
of Confucius + hiking Mt. Taishan
• Cultural conversations at weekly Tea Time
Beginner Chinese Class
How Tea is Made
Macau is one hour away by ferry
Fujian Tulou
A Unique International Program in China
• GT-Shenzhen is possibly the only platform in China
where students can receive a true US graduate
engineering education with courses all taught by US
university faculty.
• The program is further enhanced by a multitude of
language and cultural immersion opportunities.
For More Information
• Welcome to GT-Shenzhen video:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr5OMWm2f54
 http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODM1MTc5NDY4.html
• GT-Shenzhen website: www.shenzhen.gatech.edu
• Email: gtshenzhen@ece.gatech.edu
• Phone numbers:
 In Shenzhen: +86 186-6459-4112
 In Atlanta: +1 (404) 385-7353 or +1 (404) 385-1341
• Skype ID: gtshenzhen