South China University of Technology, formerly known as South China University of Technology, was founded in 1952 during the adjustment of national universities. Based on the engineering departments and majors of Sun Yat-sen University, South China United University Institute of Technology, Lingnan University Institute of Technology and Guangdong Institute of Technology, it was transferred to some engineering departments and majors of Hunan University, Zhonghua University in Wuchang, Wuhan Jiaotong University, Nanchang University and Guangxi University. Now it is called 1988.

The Institute of Technology of Sun Yat-sen University was established in 1934, which originated from the National Institute of Technology of Sun Yat-sen University established in 193 1.

As of July 20 18, the school covers an area of about 39 1 10,000 square meters. The campus is divided into three campuses. Wushan Campus is located in Shipai University District, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The University Town Campus is located in Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou. Guangzhou International Campus is located in Innovation City, Panyu District, Guangzhou.