Southeast University Malaysia

Soft Science #16 • 985/211/Double First-Class

Nanjing, China

SEU

#16

Soft Science Ranking

985

Project 985 University

211

Project 211 University

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Double First-Class University

Southeast University (SEU), tracing its origins to the Sanjiang Normal School founded in 1902, is a key university directly under the Ministry of Education and a member of Project 985, Project 211, and the Double First-Class initiative. SEU ranked 16th nationally in the 2025 Soft Science China University Rankings. With the motto Strive for Perfection, SEU leads nationally in architecture, civil engineering, transportation, biomedical engineering, and electronic science, with campuses including Jiulonghu and Sipailou, and is among the most influential comprehensive research universities in East China.Show More

Campuses

Southeast University has campuses including Jiulonghu, Sipailou, Dingjiaqiao, and Wuxi; Jiulonghu and Sipailou are the main Nanjing campuses for comprehensive learning and research.

Jiulonghu Campus

Sipailou Campus

Location

No. 2 Dongnan University Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Nearby

Jiulonghu Campus in Jiangning is SEU's main campus — modern, spacious, and home to most undergraduate programmes, about 30 minutes from downtown Nanjing.

Getting Here

About 30 minutes from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG). Metro Line 3 serves Southeast University Jiulonghu Campus Station; shuttle buses connect to Sipailou Campus.

Faculties

Jiulonghu hosts schools across engineering, sciences, business, humanities, law, arts, and medicine, serving most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Introduction

Opened in 2005, Jiulonghu is SEU's core new campus with advanced facilities; international student dormitories are primarily located here.

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	Mar - May	10-22°C
Summer	Jun - Aug	25-35°C
Autumn	Sep - Nov	15-25°C
Winter	Dec - Feb	0-10°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Nanjing Lukou (NKG)

About MYR700-1,100 (direct/connecting, about 5-5.5 hours)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Shanghai Pudong (PVG) + HSR to Nanjing

About MYR650-1,050 (fly to Shanghai, ~1-1.5 hours by high-speed rail)

Location

No. 2 Sipailou, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Nearby

Sipailou Campus in central Nanjing is SEU's historic home, featuring Ming Palace ruins and Republic-era architecture, among China's most beautiful campuses.

Getting Here

About 50 minutes from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG). Metro Line 3 Daxinggong or Jimingsi stations with bus connections; easy access to Nanjing Railway Station and South Station.

Faculties

Sipailou hosts schools including Architecture, Transportation, Automation, Instrument Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Biomedical Engineering.

Introduction

As the birthplace of SEU's motto spirit, Sipailou features distinctive architecture and supports postgraduate education and research.

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Nanjing Lukou (NKG)

About MYR700-1,100 (direct/connecting, about 5-5.5 hours)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Shanghai Pudong (PVG) + HSR to Nanjing

About MYR650-1,050 (fly to Shanghai, ~1-1.5 hours by high-speed rail)

Accommodation Details

On-Campus

Double Room

¥9,000/academic year

Private bathroom, water heater, shower, AC, single bed, desk, chair, wardrobe

Note: International student dormitories offer double rooms with bathroom, water heater, shower, air conditioning, single bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe; subject to university arrangements.

Scholarship Details

Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship

Tuition waiver up to ¥18,000, living allowance, and on-campus accommodation

Jiangsu Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Undergraduate new student scholarship: ¥10,000/person

SEU Individual Scholarship

Awards students with outstanding academic or extracurricular performance

Living Costs Estimation

Based on guidelines from the Chinese Ministry of Education and official estimates. On-campus accommodation is about ¥9,000/academic year (¥750/month). Actual costs vary by lifestyle.

Jiulonghu Campus

Accommodation (Monthly)

¥750 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (Monthly)

¥800-¥1,400 MYR 0

Transportation (Monthly)

¥150-¥350 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (Monthly)

¥150-¥250 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (Monthly)

¥400-¥700 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Costs

¥2,250-¥3,450 MYR 0

*Jiangning District - Jiulonghu main campus

Sipailou Campus

Accommodation (Monthly)

¥750 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (Monthly)

¥800-¥1,400 MYR 0

Transportation (Monthly)

¥150-¥350 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (Monthly)

¥150-¥250 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (Monthly)

¥400-¥700 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Costs

¥2,250-¥3,450 MYR 0

*Xuanwu District - historic Sipailou campus

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