Southwest University of Science and Technology (SWUST)

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About Mianyang

Mianyang is located in northern Sichuan Province, in southwest China. It is the second-largest city in Sichuan and an important regional center. The permanent resident population is approximately 5 million. The city enjoys a mild climate, with an annual average temperature of 17°C, offering a comfortable living environment. Mianyang is known as China’s “Science and Technology City”, taking the lead in electronics, defense technology, advanced manufacturing, and scientific research. It is home to major national institutions such as the China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP). The city supports a strong industrial base and innovation ecosystem, with many high-tech enterprises and research centers. Mianyang has also developed a reputation in education, aerospace, and intelligent equipment manufacturing

About Southwest University of Science and Technology

Founded in 1952, located in Mianyang, Sichuan;

Recognized for its strong engineering, nuclear technology, and materials science programs, with national-level research platforms.

Supported by the Ministry of Education and Sichuan Province, playing a key role in regional innovation and defense-related research.

About Southwest University of Science and Technology Campus

Founded in 1952, SWUST is a key multidisciplinary university located in Mianyang, Sichuan, known as China’s “Science and Technology City.”

It is a nationally recognized university and a participant in China’s “Midwestern Higher Education Revitalization Plan”, playing a vital role in regional innovation and development.

SWUST is supported by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Sichuan Government, and is one of the key universities in China.

The university is known for its strengths in engineering, materials science, nuclear technology, environmental science, and information technology.

SWUST has a modern campus in Mianyang with a student population of over 30,000, including graduate and international students.

It has strong ties with major research institutions and defense industries, and contributes to national projects in nuclear science, military technology, and advanced manufacturing.

World University Rankings

1467th

Asia University Rankings

417th

Chinese University Ranking

161th

All Course & Majors:

Schools	Majors （Taught in English）	Undergraduate Programs	Master Program	PhD Program
School of Computer Science and Technology	Computer Science and Technology	✓	✓
School of Computer Science and Technology	Software Engineering	✓	✓
School of Foreign Language & Cultures	English	✓
School of Environmental Engineering and Resources	Environmental Science and Engineering		✓	✓
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS	Mathematics		✓
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS	Physics		✓
College of Life Sciences and Agri-forestry	Biology		✓
School of information Engineering	Control Science and Engineering		✓	✓
	Electronic Information		✓
	Information and Communication Engineering		✓
School of Materials and Chemistry	Material Science and Engineering		✓
	Chemistry		✓
	Material Science and Engineering			✓
School of Manufacturing Science and Engineering	Mechanical Engineering			✓

Schools	Majors （Taught in Chinese）	Undergraduate Programs	Master Program	PhD Program
School of CIvil Engineering & Architecture	Architecture	✓
	Civil Engineering	✓	✓
	Urban and Rural Planning	✓	✓
	Building Environment and Energy Engineering	✓
College of Life Sciences and Agri-forestry	Animal Science	✓
	Food Science and Engineering	✓
	Biotechnology	✓
School of Foreign Language & Cultures	Spanish language	✓
	Japanese	✓
	Foreign Language and Literature		✓
School of Physical Education and Health	Social Sports Guidance and Management	✓	✓
School of Physical Education and Health	Physical Education		✓
School of Computer Science and Technology	Computer Science and Technology		✓
Law School	Applied Psychology	✓
Law School	Law	✓
School of Business Administration and Economics	Business Administration	✓
School of Business Administration and Economics	Master of Business Administration(MBA）		✓
School of Chinese Literature and Art	International Chinese Language Education	✓	✓
School of National Defense	Nuclear Science and Technology		✓
	Power Engineering		✓
	Nuclear Energy Engineering		✓
School of Materials and Chemistry	Material Science and Engineering		✓

Fees

Fees	Program	Amount	Occurrence
Tuition	Undergraduate Program	CNY 16,000 – 20,000	Per year
	Masters Program	CNY 22,000 – 25,000	Per year
	PhD program	CNY 26,000 – 30,000	Per year
Accommodation	Double Room	CNY 400	Per Month
	Quad Room	CNY 1,200	Per Year
	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 保险费		CNY 800	Per year
Residence Permit		CNY 400	Per year
Physical Examination		CNY 400	Only First Year

Scholarships

Scholarships Name	CSC 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
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Scholarships Name	University Scholarship
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Undergraduate Program (English Taught)	Tuition Fee waiver (CNY 10,000 – 14,000 /year)	Per Academic Year
Undergraduate Program (Chinese Taught)	Full scholarship covers Tuition and living allowance CNY 800 per month	Per Academic Year
Master Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition and living allowance CNY 1200 per month	Per Academic Year
PhD Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition and living allowance CNY 1500 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 Undergraduate programs should be High school Certificate holders and the age of 24;
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;
HSK4≥180;

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);
Payment receipt of application fee (Screen Shot);
Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

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