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Sichuan Agricultural University

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  • Chinese Name : 四川农业大学

  • Province: Sichuan

  • City: Yaan

  • Founded: 1906

  • Cost of living: $410-827 USD/year

  • Scholarships: Available

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Sichuan Agricultural University is located in Sichuan, in the western China. Founded in 1906, Sichuan Agricultural University (SAU) is a comprehensive university under the National Project 211 in China. With a predominance of bio-technology and agricultural sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University has a multi-disciplinary development. The group member universities was officially selected by Chinese Central Government for priority funding as these universities were evaluated to rank in the top 100 in China for their distinguished achievements in research and education.

1. History

Sichuan Agricultural University was founded in 1906 as Sichuan Tong Sheng Agricultural School. It is the first public agricultural college in Sichuan Province. In 1935, it became a component of National Sichuan University. In 1956 it moved from Chengdu to Ya’an, where Sichuan Agricultural College was founded as an independent institution in 1956. In 1985 it was renamed as Sichuan Agricultural University.

2. Discipline and Programs

Sichuan Agricultural University has three campuses, respectively located in Chengdu city, Ya’an city, and Dujiangyan city. Sichuan Agricultural University consists of 26 colleges, such as College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Landscape Architecture, College of Economics, College of Management, College of Animal Science & Technology and others. Sichuan Agricultural University has 7 Post-Doctoral Programs, 56 doctoral programs, 104 postgraduate programs, and 88 undergraduate majors.  At present, there are over 40,000 students including 37000 undergraduate students and 4000 postgraduate students.

3. Academic Facilities and Scientific Research

Sichuan Agricultural University possesses excellent teaching and learning infrastructures. Each school is individually housed and fully equipped. At present, there is a total teaching and management staff of more than 3213 in the university, among whom 326 professors and 578 associate professors. Sichuan Agricultural University is equipped with a top-ranking library here. There are more than 6 Million Volumes in the library. Sichuan Agricultural University has 6 Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of agriculture; 3 science experiment stations of Ministry of agriculture; 3 Engineering (Technology) research centers of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of agriculture and others. 

4. Great Achievement

Scientific research achievements of Sichuan Agricultural University are outstanding, over 600 projects won national and provincial science and technology awards in the categories of Hybrid Rice,Triticeae Germplasm, Animal Nutritional Technology, poultry disease, such as 2 projects of the First Prize of National Awards for Technological Invention; 3 projects of the Second Prize of National Award for Technological Invention; 1 project of the Second Prize of  National Awards for Natural Sciences and 16 projects of the Second Prize of National Awards for Progress in Science &Technology and others.

5. Communication and International Cooperation

Owing to international development strategy, Sichuan Agricultural University is quite fruitful in international communication and cooperation. The university actives in international academic exchanges with more than 30 universities and research institutes from more than 20 countries, 90 collaborative research projects with overseas institutions. 

Sichuan Agricultural University offers international students’ apartment with well-equipment facilities. There is a bathroom, broadband internet access, furniture for each room in the student apartment. Air-conditioners, refrigerator and microwave oven are installed in some of the rooms. There are also water boilers, laundry services and public showers in the apartment. For each room, there is a fixed amount of free water and electricity, and the extra amount will be paid by students themselves. 

Applicants Eligibility 

  1. Need to be Non-Chinese citizens
  2. Need to be in good health
  3. Age Limit: Bachelor Degree:18-25 Years old; Masters Degree:18-35Years old; PhD: 18-40Years old;Chinese Language:18-40Years old
  4. Need to have good academic result in highest education degree
  5. For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 or TOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
  6. For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
  7. Doesn’t have any criminal record in the past
  8. Need to have skill on research & publication(For Masters and PhD Degree )
  9. Need to have publication on good journal (For PhD Degree)
  10. Need to provide real and complete resume

Application Documents for Bachelor Degree students:

  1. Valid Passport
  2. PP size photo (White/Blue Background)
  3. Higher secondary /A Level/Grade 12/High School Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
  4. For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
  5. For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
  6. Physical examination report (6 month validity)
  7. Non Criminal record/Police Clearance  (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
  8. CV/Bio-data/Resume
  9. The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
  10. Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
  11. Other supporting documents (if applicable)

Application Documents for Masters Degree students:

  1. Valid Passport
  2. PP size photo (White Background)
  3. Bachelor Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
  4. For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
  5. For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
  6. Physical examination report (6 month validity)
  7. Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
  8. Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
  9. Non Criminal record/Police Clearance  (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
  10. CV/Bio-data/Resume
  11. The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
  12. Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
  13. Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)

Application Documents for PhD Degree students:

  1. Valid Passport
  2. PP size photo (White Background)
  3. Masters Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
  4. For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
  5. For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
  6. Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
  7. Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
  8. Physical examination report (6 month validity)
  9. Non Criminal record/Police Clearance  (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
  10. CV/Bio-data/Resume
  11. The valid ID card or passport photo page of the guardian(under 18 years old)
  12. Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
  13. Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)

Application Documents for Chinese Language courses:

  1. Valid Passport
  2. PP size photo (White Background)
  3. Last academic Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
  4. Physical examination report (6 month validity)
  5. Non Criminal record/Police Clearance  (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
  6. CV/Bio-data/Resume
  7. The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
  8. Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
  9. Other supporting documents (if applicable)

Fees during Online Class: FULL FREE 

Need to pay after arriving to the University (after Scholarship):

Tuition Fees: 6000CNY/YearAccommodation:1100CNY/Year (4Person in a room)
Insurance Fees: 800CNY/YearRegistration Fees: 600CNY
Residence Permit(Visa):400CNY/YearMedical Check-Up: 500CNY

Stipend (After coming to the University)

Type A : 6000CNY/Year/StudentType B : 4000CNY/Year/StudentType C :2000CNY/Year/Student
Bachelor Taught in English : 
International Trade and Economics

International students can learn Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree course in English medium and short-term Chinese language and culture programs at Sichuan Agricultural University. School of international education in Sichuan Agricultural University is responsible for the affair of admission, registration and others for international students. 

Sichuan Agricultural University is active in international academic exchanges with more than 30 universities and research institutes from more than 20 countries, 90 collaborative research projects with overseas institutions. 

Sichuan Agricultural University offers several canteens for international students for meal, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. So eating at canteens makes you can taste different food in many places of China without coming to these places. All these canteens provide lavish dishes to cater for taste of international students. International students also can cook by themselves on public kitchen on foreign students’ apartment. Around the campus, many restaurants and fast food restaurants are also available for international students. 

1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?

Answer: The programs are fully English medium programs.

2.How is the living standard in Chengdu city? What about the canteen in the University?

Answer: Living in Chengdu is much cheaper than in Beijing or Shanghai, for example, about 150 USD for your food per month. There are plenty of options on campus canteens for international students. 

3. How can I arrive in Chengdu city, the location of University?

Answer: There are many direct flights from all over the world to Chengdu.

4.Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?

Answer: Sichuan Agricultural University can provide Airport Pick-up to international students in group from the airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the campus. It takes around 50 minutes from the airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to our university’s representative minimum 7 days in advance so that we can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available on duty hours in Registration time.

5. How can I exchange some Chinese currency for my pocket money when I just arrived in China?

Answer: Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in big international airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give international call and domestic call if students need.

6. How about the transportation, telecom and internet in Chengdu City? 

Answer: There is 1 airport, 3 train stations and many buses to most cities in China and many foreign cities. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time. There is internet access in international students’ dormitories and they just need to pay the fees according to their use. There are also lots of internet pubs for going on internet.

7. How is the climate in Chengdu City?

Answer: Chengdu has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate and is largely mild and humid. It has four distinct seasons, with moderate rainfall concentrated mainly in the warmer months, and relieved from both sweltering summers and freezing winters. Annual average temperature is 15.7 °C (60.3°F).

8. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?

Answer: China is a largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.

9. How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?

Answer: China has become the second largest economy and this has influential role in the global economy.

10. Can a student open a Bank Account?

Answer: Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name to keep his surplus money safe. He could also use this account to have his family remit any additional money as required.

11. What is the voltage used in China?

Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.

12. Useful public contact number in China:

Answer:

Fire: 119

Police Station: 110

Time Report: 12117

Telephone Directory: 114

Telephone Repair: 112

Emergency Ambulance: 120

Earthquake Advisory Service: 2042691

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