Southwest Petroleum University is committed to provide comfortable and economical accommodation to international students. It has separate male dormitory and female dormitory with single room and double room for students to choose. Well-equipped living facilities are available for international students, such as public Kitchen, Bathroom, TV, Telephone, internet access, air-conditioner, desk, bookshelf and water heater. No need to worry about any security issue, as Southwest Petroleum University owns professional security monitor settings to ensure safety environment.

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)

Scholarship and Fees Structure:

Bachelor Taught in English : 

School of international education in Southwest Petroleum University is responsible for the affair of admission, registration, degree program learning and on campus hostel of international students. International students can study degree programs in English medium or short-term course, such as Chinese language and culture at Southwest Petroleum University. Southwest Petroleum University commits to academic exchanges and research collaboration, the university has established close ties with universities and academic research institutions in the United States, Russia, Britain, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, etc. 

Three canteens with delicious Chinese cuisine at Southwest Petroleum University are available for foreign students studying Bachelor degree, Master degree or Doctoral degree programs. According to the canteen rules, international students need to buy food with campus card, cash is not acceptable on canteens. More option is that overseas students can cook by themselves on public kitchen provided on students’ apartments. If international students want to try something new, there are many different Chinese restaurants and fast food restaurants with reasonable prices around the campus.

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? What about the canteen in the University?

Answer: The living expense here is about 150USD for your food per month. There are several canteens provided for students on campus. 

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

Answer: If there is no direct flight to Chengdu, the recommended flight is transit from Shanghai to Chengdu (around 3.5 hours), or transit from Beijing to Chengdu (around 3 hours), or transit from Hong Kong to Chengdu (around 2.5 hours). Students can choose the travel route according to their location.

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

Answer: the university can provide airport pick up service for the students in group from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to us minimum 7 days in advance so that we can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available during 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 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.

6.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 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 (60.26°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. Is learning Chinese language compulsory? 

Answer: Even though the program is taught in English, international students must study Chinese language according to Ministry of Education, China. Chinese language classes are just offered three times per week, and international students are required to pass the basic level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language

12. What is the voltage used in China?

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

13. 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