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Chinese Name: 四川大学
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Province: Sichuan
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City: Chengdu
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Founded: 1896
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Cost of living: $410-827 USD/year
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Scholarships: Available
Sichuan University is one of China’s key universities under the direct supervision of Ministry of Education. Located in West China, it is identified as a key high-level comprehensive research university under Project 985 and Project 211. The Chairman of the University Council of Sichuan University is Professor Yang Quanming, and the President is Professor XieHeping, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Sichuan University is located in Chengdu, a famous historic and cultural city known as “the land of abundance”. It consists of three campuses of Wangjiang, Huaxi and Jiangan, covering an area of 7,050 Chinese mu (or 470 hectares) and boasting 254 hectares of floor space. The university campuses, with their favorable environment and beautiful landscape, make a wonderful place for learning and doing research.
(1). History
Sichuan University is an institution that has a series of mergers involving three national universities: the former Sichuan University, the former Chengdu University of Science and Technology, and the former West China University of Medical Sciences. The history of Sichuan University dates back to as early as 1896 when Lu Chuanlin, Governor of Sichuan, founded Sichuan Chinese and Western School on the orders of Emperor Guangxu. It is the earliest higher education institute in southwest China. The former Chengdu University of Science and Technology was one of the earliest multidisciplinary engineering universities established through a restructuring program of colleges and universities. The former West China University of Medical Sciences was originally West China Union University, which was established by western Christian missionaries in Chengdu in 1910. It was not only one of the first universities of western tradition, but also one of the first universities to offer postgraduate programs in China.
In 1994, the former Sichuan University and the former Chengdu University of Science and Technology merged into Sichuan United University, and in 1998, it was renamed Sichuan University. CPC and state leaders including Jiang Zemin and Li Peng wrote congratulatory messages and gave their best wishes on the merger of the two universities. In 2000, Sichuan University and the former West China University of Medical Sciences merged and formed the new Sichuan University.
(2). Discipline and programs
At present, Sichuan University is a first class comprehensive research university in Western China. The University has established 31 Colleges, a College of Graduate Studies, a School of Overseas Education and two independent colleges, Jin Cheng and Jin Jiang College. These colleges cover 11 areas of study including: Humanities, Science, Medical, Economics, Management, Law, History, Philosophy, Agriculture, and Education. At Sichuan University there are 46 key disciplines at the national level, 66 key disciplines at the provincial level, 37 post-doctoral research stations, 349 Doctoral Degree disciplines, 443 Master’s Degree disciplines, 32 professional master’s programs, 133 Undergraduate disciplines, 13 specialized degree programs, 4 national key cultivated disciplines, 6 National Innovative Training Bases for Scientific Research and Curriculum Study, and a National Base for the Education of University Students in Culture and Ethics.
(3). Academic facilities and scientific research
Sichuan University has four libraries containing, in total, about 5.5 million volumes. The libraries also serve as the Collection Center for English Publications under the National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, MOE Information Center for Liberal Arts Literature and CALIS Southwest Sub-center. The National University Scientific and Technological Projects and Achievements Consulting Center, and Center for Medical Literature Retrieval in Southwest China are served by the Sichuan University library as well. The University Museum is the only one of its kind in China with a comprehensive collection of over 40,000 cultural relics, and over 600,000 animal and plant specimens, ranking first in its holdings among the others in China. The University Stadium is fully equipped and once served as the main field for the Sixth National Collegiate Sports Meet. Other sub-divisions available are Campus Web Center, Analytic and Testing Center, University Archive Establishment, University Press, National Foreign Language Examination Center and Intensive Language Training Center, 4 attached hospitals, and 1 attached health school. So far the university has published 37 academic periodicals to domestic and overseas subscribers.
Sichuan University has two national key labs, six national engineering centers, five ministerial (MOE) key labs, 35 provincial key labs, 10 ministerial and provincial centers, four key research bases for humanities and social sciences, and four clinical research bases at the national level. The university has invested significantly in research, teaching and medical equipment, with a total value of about 530 million CNY.
Sichuan University has undertaken and completed a considerable number of national, ministerial and regional research projects, and has made many achievements that are rated first class in China and bear significant international influence. The university publishes more than 4,000 research papers annually.
In 2002, the university’s state and central government funding ranked fifth among Chinese universities; it was ranked seventh for the number of publications and eleventh for publications included in SCI. The citations ranked fifteenth among Chinese universities. The number of publications in science, engineering and medicine ranked sixth, and the citations ranked seventh among Chinese universities. In 2002, the university applied for 121 patents, 102 out of which were invention-oriented, making it number eighth among peer schools.
(4). Great achievements
Since 2003, the university has been honored with 25 National Teaching Achievement Awards and 33courses have been named as National Excellent Courses. 23 doctoral dissertations have been included in the Top 100 Excellent Doctoral Dissertations.
Since 2005, the university has won 34 awards in three national major award categories for science and technology. In 2014, the research funding of the University exceeded 1.8 billion RMB, the number of papers published ranked the 7th in China, and the number of SCI papers ranked the 6th. In the field of humanities and social sciences, experts of the university compiled, edited and published several extensive collections and anthologies concerning culture, including a Chinese Dictionary, The Complete Works of Song Dynasty, A History of Chinese Taoism, and The Confucianism. Sichuan University has actively promoted both national and regional socioeconomic development, and is constantly enhancing its capacity to serve the needs of the community and the society. The University is one of the first six national technology transfer centers and was among the first four universities honored as Model Institution or Corporation of Intellectual Property Right Protection. The Science and Technology Park of Sichuan University is one of the first 15 national college science and technology trial parks approved by the state and has incubated over 50 science and technology enterprises including one publicly-listed company. In recent years, the university has established cooperative relations in production, education and research with over 5,000 corporations from more than20 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities including Jiangsu, Sichuan, Tibet, and Xinjiang. In addition, the University has established about one hundred high-level university and enterprise collaboration platforms for production, education and research. It has undertaken more than 10,000 projects in technological development and technological restructuring for over 1,000 enterprises in China. A series of major scientific and technological projects have yielded leading technologies applied in related industries.
(5). Communication and international cooperation
Sichuan University has established contacts and cooperative relationships with over 216 renowned colleges and universities as well as research institutes from 32 countries and regions. It has established well-rounded joint education programs of multiple levels and forms with 209 famous universities from over 42 countries, including United States, Australia and some European countries. The university has set up the Jiuzhaigou International Research Center for Ecology, Environment and Sustainability with the University of California and the University of Washington, Sino-US Institute for University Design, with Arizona State University, Sino-German Joint Center for Energy Research, with Clausthal University of Technology, Western China Poverty-Reduction Research Center, with the State Council’s Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development, State Council’s Leading Group Office of Western China Development, UNDP and the World Bank, and Sichuan Post-Disaster Reconstruction Support and Research Center, with Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
On-Campus Hostel
Sichuan University supplies overseas students with comfortable and enjoyable accommodation. In all the three campuses, there are hotel-style international students’ hostels. International student office also arranges full-time staff to help the office manage the accommodation work in order to solve the related affairs of international students in time. There are three room types for international students to choose: 1, double room with separate toilet and separate bathroom, 2, double room without separate toilet and separate bathroom, 3, single room with separate toilet and separate bathroom.
For the international student who chooses the double room, the roommate could be assigned by the university or chosen by the international student after reaching the university. All the rooms are furnitured with air-conditioning, telephone, color TV and internet access. There are rules and regulations for accommodation, students shall read carefully after reaching the university.
Off-Campus Accommodation
Sichuan University also allows international students to choose off-campus accommodation. According to the Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, every foreign student who lives off-campus should register to the local police station in 24 hours after arrival.
Applicants Eligibility
- Need to be Non-Chinese citizens
- Need to be in good health
- Age Limit: Bachelor Degree:18-25 Years old; Masters Degree:18-35Years old; PhD: 18-40Years old;Chinese Language:18-40Years old
- Need to have good academic result in highest education degree
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 or TOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Doesn’t have any criminal record in the past
- Need to have skill on research & publication(For Masters and PhD Degree )
- Need to have publication on good journal (For PhD Degree)
- Need to provide real and complete resume
Application Documents for Bachelor Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White/Blue Background)
- 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)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- 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)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (if applicable)
Application Documents for Masters Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- 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)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
- Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
- 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)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)
Application Documents for PhD Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Masters Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
- Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the guardian(under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)
Application Documents for Chinese Language courses:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- 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)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- 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)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (if applicable)
For Bachelor Degree
Scholarship Details | Explanation of Scholarships |
Free Tuition Fees | Scholarship amount is 20000CNY/year/student |
Free Accommodation Fee | Student need to pay 3000CNY in September and extend visa |
Free Medical Insurance Fees | After getting 20000CNY to their bank account student should pay rest of the amount to the University |
Bachelor Taught in English :
| Software Engineering | International Business Management (IBM) |
| Civil Engineering | Tourism Management |
Sichuan University attaches great importance to international education. Sichuan University has been authorized by the Ministry of Education, P.R China to enroll international students for the English-medium programs. Now there are 1448 international students studying and enjoying their live in Sichuan University.
With more than 100 established partnerships with universities worldwide, Sichuan University places a high value on international cooperation. The University’s global engagements have been increasing rapidly in recent years. One of the University’s goals is to facilitate an international education experience for all Sichuan University students, whether via setting up students exchange programs, summer programs with international partner universities or creating inter-cultural exchanges opportunities and experiences on campus.
Focusing on the aim of constructing a first-class comprehensive research university, the University fully utilizes the advantages of various disciplines in a comprehensive university, promotes interdisciplinary development of arts, science, engineering and plays a crucial role in the fields of education, discipline development, scientific research, and international exchanges, etc.
FAQ about Sichuan University, China
1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?
Answer: The program is fully English medium program.
2.How is the living standard in Chengdu city?
Answer: Living in Chengdu is much cheaper than in Beijing or Shanghai. In 2006, Chengdu was named China’s 4th-most livable city by China Daily. The living expense here is relatively reasonable, for example, about 150 USD for your food per month.
3.What about the canteen in the university?
Answer: There is a cafeteria for international students, a restaurant for foreign experts, and a Muslim restaurant serving delicious meals, international students can also have meals at cafeterias for Chinese students. Chengdu is known worldwide for its unique cuisine. International students can enjoy different kinds of traditional Chinese food in Chengdu.
4. 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(60.26°F).
5. How are 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.
6.How is the higher education of Chengdu City?
Answer: Chengdu is home to the greatest number of universities and research institutes in Southwestern China. It has 49 colleges and universities, including Sichuan University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. Among them, Sichuan University is one of the most outstanding universities in China.
7. 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 the 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.
8. Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?
Answer: Sichuan University doesn’t provide Airport Pick-up service for international students at present. International student can come to university by a taxi.
9. 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.
10. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
Answer: China is the largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
11. How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
Answer: China has become the second largest economic entity, which has made China an influential role in the global economy.
12. Is learning Chinese language compulsory?
Answer: Even though the program is taught in English, but international students must study Chinese language according to Ministry of Education, China. International students are required to pass the basic Chinese language level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language.
13. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
14. 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