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About Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is one of China’s major cities and a crucial economic, cultural, and technological hub in the southwest. With a population of over 20 million residents, Chengdu is famous for its rich history, vibrant culture, and as the home of giant pandas. Chengdu is a key player in China’s high-tech industries, particularly in software development, IT, and electronics, with companies like Lenovo and Huawei establishing significant operations in the city. Known for its innovative start-up culture, Chengdu is also a leader in financial services, logistics, and the pharmaceutical industry. The city also hosts several Fortune 500 companies and plays a vital role in China’s “Belt and Road” initiative, connecting China with Europe and Southeast Asia through trade and infrastructure projects.

About Sichuan University

Founded in 1896, Sichuan University (SCU) is one of China's oldest and most prestigious universities.

Member of the Double First Class Initiative, and previously part of China's "Project 985" and "Project 211" programs for elite universities.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in China, renowned for its research and academic excellence..

About Sichuan University Campus

Established in 1896, Sichuan University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious comprehensive research universities, located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Ranked among the top universities in China, it is a member of the "Double First Class" initiative and was previously included in "Project 985" and "Project 211," aimed at building world-class institutions.

SCU offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as medicine, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.

SCU is well-known for its focus on innovation, particularly in biomedical research, materials science, and ecological protection.

Home to over 70,000 students, SCU has a vibrant academic environment with strong research output, and its contributions in fields like healthcare, engineering, and social development.

The university has extensive collaborations with global institutions and multinational companies.

World University Rankings

217th

Asia University Rankings

45th

Chinese University Ranking

28th

All Course & Majors:

Schools	Majors （Taught in English）	Undergraduate Programs	Master Program	PhD Program
College of Architecture and Environment	Civil Engineering	✓	✓	✓
College of Architecture and Environment	Environmental engineering		✓	✓
College of Computer Science	Software Engineering	✓
College of Computer Science	Computer science and technology			✓
College of History and Culture (Tourism Archaeology and Museology)	Tourism Management	✓
College of Chemical Engineering	Chemical safety engineering and technology		✓	✓
	Chemical process equipment		✓	✓
	Chemical engineering		✓	✓
	Chemical technology		✓	✓
	Chemical Metallurgy and Materials Technology		✓	✓
	Biochemical engineering		✓	✓
	Applied chemistry		✓	✓
Business School	International Business Management	✓
	Engineering management		✓
	Business administration		✓
	Management science and engineering		✓	✓
	Accounting		✓	✓
	Enterprise Management		✓	✓
Business School	Corporate finance		✓
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures	English language and literature			✓
West China School of Stomatology	Stomatology	✓
West China School of Clinical Medicine	Clinical Medicine	✓
School of Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering（Measurement Technology and Instruments）		✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering（Mechatronics）		✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering（Mechanical Design and Theory）		✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering（Mechanical manufacture and automation）		✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering（Adavanced Materials Forming Technology ）		✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering（Measurement Technology and Instruments）		✓	✓
	Mechanical Engineering （Mechatronics）		✓	✓
School of Economics	International trade		✓
School of Economics	World Economy			✓
College of History and Culture (Tourism Archaeology and Museology)	Archaeology		✓	✓
	Tourism management		✓	✓
School of Mathematics	Probability and mathematical statistics		✓	✓
	Fundamental mathematics		✓	✓
	Computational mathematics		✓	✓
	Statistics		✓	✓
	Applied mathematics		✓	✓
	Operational Research and Cybernetics		✓	✓
College of Physical Science and Technology	Particle physics and nuclear physics		✓	✓
College of Physical Science and Technology	Nuclear Energy Science and Engineering		✓
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures	English language and literature		✓
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures	Condensed matter physics			✓

Fees

Fees	Programe	Amount	Occurrence
Application		CNY 600	Only First Year
Tuition	Undergraduate Programs	CNY 17500 – 22,000	Per Year
	Masters Programs	CNY 22,000 – 50,000	Per Year
	PhD Programs	CNY 26,000 – 60,000	Per Year
Accommodation	Single Room	CNY 36 – 48	Per Day
	Double Room	CNY 24	Per Day
	All the rooms are furnished and include individual bathroom, water heater, air-conditioner, internet access and optional paid central heating. Public kitchen and laundry facilities are in the dormitory buildings.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance		CNY 800	Per Semester
Physical Examination		CNY 400	Only First Year
Residence Permit		CNY 400	per year

Scholarships

Scholarships Name	University Scholarship
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Undergraduate	Scholarship amount is CNY 20,000/Year	Per Academic Year
2
Scholarships Name	CSC Scholarship (Chinese government scholarship)
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Master Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,000 per month	Per Academic Year
PhD Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,500 per month	Per Academic Year

Application Requirements:

Citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China complying with the relevant regulations set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC;
Applicants for Bachelor’s programs should be Senior School Certificate holders and under the age of 25;
Applicants for Master’s programs should be Bachelor’s degree holders and under the age of 35;
Applicants for PhD programs should be Master’s degree holders and under the age of 40;
In good health, both mentally and physically.

Application Materials

All application documents in languages other than English or Chinese must be notarized in English or Chinese. All documents shall be submitted online:

Passport home page;
Official degree certificate;
Official transcripts;
A study plan of at least 1,200 words;
Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors;
Curriculum Vitae;
Language proficiency certificates:

TOEFL≥80, IELTS≥ 6.0 or Duolingo English Test ≥ 90;
University Statement for program instruction language if their previous degree is from English-taught programs in non-English speaking countries;
No certificates when the applicant’s first language is English or their previous degree is from universities in English speaking countries;

A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (usually issued within 6 months before the application submission date);
Non-criminal record report (usually issued within six months before the application submission date);
Bank Statement (at least CNY 30,000 or equivalent foreign currency);
Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

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