Chonqqing University - CQU
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About Chongqing University
Chongqing University (CQU), established in 1929, is one of China’s leading comprehensive universities, directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education. It is a member of the prestigious “Double First Class” initiative and was part of the former “Project 985” and “Project 211” aimed at promoting world-class universities. CQU excels in engineering, technology, and business studies, with strong research capabilities across various disciplines. The university has consistently ranked within the top 50 in mainland China, and it is also recognized globally, ranking around 400th in the QS World University Rankings in recent years. With a sprawling campus in Chongqing, one of China’s major cities, CQU attracts both domestic and international students.
About Chongqing
Province of China, known for its economic strength and educational institutions.
Home to 18 universities and over 600,000 students, creating a vibrant academic atmosphere.
Located in the Yangtze River Delta with convenient transportation links to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai.
About Chongqing University Campus
Occupies an area of 347 hectares with a floor area of almost 679,000 square meters.
Houses 36 schools and colleges, offering diverse disciplines such as Atmospheric Science, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Boasts 20 experimental teaching centers, including two national demonstration centers for Atmospheric Science and Environmental Meteorology.
Library holds 4.5 million paper documents, with the most comprehensive collection of atmospheric sciences literature in China.
Currently the University has more than 3,200 full-time teachers, and more than 1,100 are doctoral supervisors.
Established cooperation with over 800 enterprises in Chongqing and has solved more than 1,400 major technological issues for them.
World University Rankings
489th
Asia University Rankings
58th
Chinese University Ranking
31th
All Course & Majors:
Schools | Majors （Taught in English） | Undergraduate Programs | Master Program | PhD Program |
School of Economics and Business Administration
| Business Administration (English /Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Applied Economics (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
School of Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| ✓ | ✓ |
College of Mechanical and vehicle Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| ✓ | ✓ |
School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering | Electronic Information |
| ✓ |
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Information and Communication Engineering |
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| ✓ | |
School of Automation | Control Science and Engineering |
| ✓ | ✓ |
School of Public policy and Administration | Public Management |
| ✓ | |
College of Environment and Ecology | Resources and Environment |
| ✓ |
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Environment Science and Engineering |
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| ✓ | |
School of Journalism and Communication | Journalism and Communication |
| ✓ |
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School of Law
| law |
| ✓ | ✓ |
Law (Law Majored) |
| ✓ |
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Law (Non-Law Majored) |
| ✓ |
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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
| Chemistry (English and Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Chemical Engineering and Technology |
| ✓ | ✓ | |
Meishi Flim Academy
| Drama and Film |
| ✓ |
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Arts |
| ✓ |
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School of Life Science | Biology |
| ✓ | ✓ |
School of Physics | Physics |
| ✓ |
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School of Foreign Languages and Cultures
| Foreign Languages and Literature |
| ✓ |
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International Chinese Language Education |
| ✓ |
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Education Science |
| ✓ |
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Instute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Science
| Chinese Languages and Literature |
| ✓ |
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Philosophy |
| ✓ |
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Chinese History |
| ✓ |
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School of Arts
| Arts |
| ✓ |
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Design |
| ✓ |
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Art and calligraphy (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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College of Mathematics and Statistics
| Mathematics |
| ✓ | ✓ |
Statistics |
| ✓ | ✓ | |
School of Big Data and Software Engineering | Software Engineering (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
School of Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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College of Computer Science | Computer Technology (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
· College of Aerospace Engineering | Aerospace Engineering |
| ✓ |
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Mechanics (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Energy and Power (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Aeronautic and Astronautic Science and Technology (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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· School of Management Science and Real Estate | Engineering Management |
| ✓ |
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Engineering Finance and Quantity Surveying (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Industrial Engineering and Management (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Logistic Engineering and Management (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Management Science and Engineering (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | Urban Planning (English /Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Landscape Architecture (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Architecture (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
College of Bioengineering
| Biomedical Engineering (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Biomedical Engineering |
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| ✓ | |
School of Energy and Power Engineering
| Energy and Power (English/Chinese) |
| ✓ |
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Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal physics (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
School of Resources and Safety Engineering
| Resources and Environment |
| ✓ |
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Safety Science Engineering (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Mineral Engineering(Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Mineral Engineering |
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| ✓ | |
College of Optoelectronic Engineering
| Instrument Science and Technology (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Electronic Information (Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ |
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Optical Engineering (English/Chinese) | ✓ |
| ✓ | |
College of Materials Science and Engineering
| Metallurgical Engineering (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Materials Science and Engineering (English/Chinese) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fees
Fees | Program | Amount | Occurrence | |
Application Fees | CNY 400 | First Year Only | ||
Tuition Fees | Undergraduate Programs | Liberal Arts | CNY 14,000 | Per Year |
Sci., Eng. Econ., Management, Law | CNY 16,000 | Per Year | ||
Film, Arts | CNY 20,000 | Per Year | ||
Master Degree Programmes | Liberal Arts | CNY 21,000 | Per Year | |
Sci., Eng. Econ., Management. Law | CNY 30,000 – 35,000 | Per Year | ||
Film, Arts | CNY 25,000 | Per Year | ||
PhD Programmes | Liberal Arts | CNY 25,000 | Per Year | |
Sci., Eng. Econ., Management. Law | CNY 35,000 – 38,000 | Per Year | ||
Accommodation Fees | Single Room | CNY 8,500 | Per Year | |
Double Room | CNY 4,750 – 7,000 | Per Year | ||
Comprehensive Medical Insurance | CNY 800 | Per Year | ||
Physical Examination | CNY 400 | First Year Only | ||
Residence Permit | CNY 400 | Per Year | ||
Scholarships
Scholarships Name | CSC Scholarship Scholarship | |||
Program | Amount | Occurrence | ||
Undergraduate | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 2,500 per month | Per Academic Year | ||
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
| First-class | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 1,500 per month | Per Academic Year | |
Second-class | 100% Tuition Fee waiver | Per Academic Year | ||
Third-class | 50% Tuition Fee waiver | Per Academic Year | ||
Master Program | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 1,800 per month | Per Academic Year | ||
PhD Program | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 2,200 per month | Per Academic Year | ||
3 | ||||
Scholarships Name | Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship | |||
Master Program | Master’s degree student: 30,000 RMB/year | Per Academic Year | ||
PhD Program | Ph.D. degree student: 35,000 RMB/year | 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).
HOW TO APPLY
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