Sichuan University

About the university

Sichuan University was established in 1896 as Sichuan Chinese and Western School in Chengdu; the earliest modern higher education institution in Southwest China. Formed by mergers with Chengdu University of Science and Technology (1994) and West China University of Medical Sciences (2000, originally West China Union University 1910). Three campuses—Wangjiang, Huaxi, Jiang'an—covering 470 hectares. Comprehensive university with 34 colleges; strengths in chemical engineering, chemistry, AI, environmental engineering, medicine (West China schools), and humanities. Overseas Students Office (global.scu.edu.cn/oso) runs degree and non-degree programs in Chinese and English. Employment Guidance Center (jy.scu.edu.cn); Sichuan University–Pittsburgh Institute offers co-op and industry links. Application: scu.17gz.org.

Key information

Location: Chengdu, CN
Ranking #17
QS #324
THE #201
US News #217
National ranking #28
Institution type: public

Popular faculties

West China School of Medicine
West China School of Stomatology
College of Chemical Engineering
College of Chemistry
College of Computer Science
College of Electronics and Information Engineering
College of Economics
College of Literature and Journalism
Law School
College of Materials Science and Engineering
College of Architecture and Environment

Programs (29)

Computer Science
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Business Administration
Economics
Finance and Accounting
Marketing
Tourism and Hospitality
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Philosophy
History
Linguistics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Environmental Science
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Education
Fine Arts
Music

Campus life

Three campuses in Chengdu: Wangjiang, Huaxi, Jiang'an (470 ha total). International dormitories: Wangjiang Hongwa (single 50–52, standard 36–40, suite 48 CNY/person/day), West Zone (60/person/day); Huaxi (single 52, double 42, triple 24, attic 17–30 CNY/person/day; 120 kWh free electricity/month); Jiang'an (single 18,000, double 9,000, triple 6,000 CNY/bed/year, utilities included). Overseas Students Office global.scu.edu.cn/oso; application scu.17gz.org. Facilities: gyms, pools, tracks, courts. Employment center jy.scu.edu.cn (028-85468165, 85407860). Off-campus housing requires Accommodation Registration Form from police.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $70 - $250 / per month

Housing options

On-campus dormitories on Wangjiang (Hongwa
West Zone)
Huaxi
and Jiang'an; single
double
triple
suite
and attic rooms; daily or annual rates; AC
furniture
WiFi
laundry
shared kitchen; off-campus rental with police registration

Student clubs and organizations

Over 200 societies in 8 categories (academic
practical
theoretical
physical
artistic
linguistic
voluntary
technological)
Tai Chi Association
Chinese Opera Association
BOBO Street Dance Association
campus life and facilities info at global.scu.edu.cn/oso

Sports

High-level teams (men's football
women's volleyball
tennis
swimming
track and field)
16 general sport teams (basketball
football
badminton
table tennis
yoga
martial arts
gymnastics
aerobics
sports dance)
Wangjiang Natatorium and Gym
stadiums and courts on all three campuses

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Partner companies

Private enterprises
state-owned enterprises
public institutions
education sector
IT and software
construction
healthcare
government; Sichuan University–Pittsburgh Institute partners with Fortune 500 and industry for co-op; recruitment via jy.scu.edu.cn and provincial job fairs

Internships: Employment Guidance Center (jy.scu.edu.cn) offers job platform, recruitment and job fair info, career guidance, resume and mock interview support. Sichuan University–Pittsburgh Institute runs Co-op & Internship program (work-study, industry visits, Fortune 500 links). Workshops with corporate recruiters, industry exploration. Employer contacts: 028-85404252, 85407861; WeChat 川大就业. Provincial initiatives: 20,000+ campus recruitment events yearly, digital employment platform.

Admission requirements

Required tests

IELTS
TOEFL

Required documents

Valid passport (min. 6 months)
highest academic certificate or pre-graduation certificate (Chinese or English)
academic performance statement if studied in China
proof of financial source (e.g. min. 5
000 USD)
physical examination form (within 6 months)
no-criminal-record certificate (within 6 months); HSK 5 (180+) for liberal arts
HSK 4 (180+) for science/engineering/medicine; IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 for English-taught; two recommendation letters for graduate; originals at registration

Minimum GPA: 3.5

Tuition costs

$2,430 - $8,330 / per year
Acceptance rate: 25.00%
Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): agency number 10610, Program Type B. Covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, medical insurance; monthly stipend: undergraduate 2,500 RMB, Master/General Scholar 3,000 RMB, PhD/Senior Scholar 3,500 RMB. Apply via studyinchina.csc.edu.cn; deadlines four times yearly (e.g. April 15, July 15, October 15, January 15). Age limits: Master under 35, PhD under 40. Two recommendation letters; HSK for Chinese-taught, English certificate for English-taught (IELTS not mandatory). See global.scu.edu.cn/oso for other university and provincial scholarships.

Quick facts

Founded: 1896
Teaching languages: english, chinese
Study formats: offline

Contact

Website: https://www.scu.edu.cn
[email protected]
+86-28-85407199