Zhuhai
Guangdong Province Smaller cityA garden-style coastal city wrapping around Macau, Zhuhai hosts branch campuses of major universities — including Sun Yat-sen University's Zhuhai campus and the BNU-HKBU United International College — in a green, low-rise setting far calmer than the neighboring megacities. It suits students who want Guangdong's job market without Guangzhou's crowds.
- Sun Yat-sen University and UIC campuses in a green coastal setting
- Macau and Hong Kong on the doorstep
- Calm, clean and bike-friendly by Chinese city standards
- Lover's Road coastline and island weekends
Living here
Monthly budget
CNY 2,200–4,200 (USD 300–580) / month incl. dorm or shared flat
Dorms are the affordable option; off-campus shared flats near the Tangjiawan campus cluster or Jida are moderate by Guangdong standards.
Getting around
No metro yet — buses, taxis and shared bikes. Jinwan Airport (ZUH) is domestic-focused; international travel runs through Macau next door or Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
Halal food
Lanzhou noodle chains and campus halal windows cover daily needs; dedicated halal restaurants are fewer than in Guangzhou.
Healthcare
The city's main hospitals are well rated (Zhuhai People's Hospital is Jinan University-affiliated); routine care starts at the campus clinic under insurance.
Climate
Subtropical — hot humid summers, mild winters (10–20°C), typhoon season July–September.
There is no metro yet, but the city is compact and buses, taxis and bike-share cover it; set up a local SIM plus a mobile wallet early. Macau is a short border crossing away, and Hong Kong beyond it.
Factual fields as of 2026-09-21 — editorial estimate, not official figures.
Universities in Zhuhai (1)
0 English-taught programs tracked in this city — see them.