GSST's preexisting divisions are restructured to create six new interdisciplinary divisions:

•      Life Science & Health

•      Energy & Environment

•      Information Sciences & Technology

•      Logistics & Transportation

•      Advanced Manufacturing

•      Social Sciences & Management

Innovation Bases Established

In order to further the development of GSST's research capabilities and leverage the strengths of local industry, Tsinghua University and Shenzhen Municipal Government approve the creation of four Innovation Bases:

•      Deep Sea Research

•      Energy & Environment

•      New Opotoelectric & Advanced Materials

•      Next-Generation Networks