About the university
Location: Chengdu, China
Sichuan University is one of the oldest educational institutions in China. It is believed that it began its formation as early as the 18th century, but the official date of the opening of the university is 1896. From that moment on, the institute began to quickly gain positions and today is rightfully considered a good option for admission both among Chinese and foreign applicants.
The university is a participant in Program 985 and Program 211, aimed at improving the level of higher education in the Middle Kingdom and attracting international students.
University ranking and benefits
Sichuan University is traditionally included in the list of the top 100 universities in the PRC. At the same time, his rating rises annually and grows along with the number of applicants. Contracts with Western universities, the number of which is also constantly increasing, help to attract young people from distant countries for short-term and other educational programs in China.
The main advantages of studying at Sichuan University are:
- High level of education.
- Availability of exchange programs with universities in other countries (in particular, Australia and the USA).
- A combination of theoretical and practical approaches to education: students have the right to engage in science in laboratories, computer rooms, etc.
- An opportunity to get a diploma from one of the leading universities in China, which is highly regarded by employers.
Despite the fact that studying at Sichuan University cannot be called cheap, applicants have a chance to take advantage of one of the scholarship programs.
Composition and infrastructure
Even by Chinese standards, Sichuan University is considered a large educational institution, with about 70,000 students studying here. At the same time, the number of foreign students from all over the world is growing steadily every year. The number of teachers reaches 4000 people. Among the teachers there are honorary members of the Academy of Sciences of the PRC, many holders of academic degrees of various levels.
Students have at their disposal not only classrooms, but also research centers where they can engage in their own experiments. Medical students undergo practical training in four hospitals at the university.
Students have unlimited access to the library as well as several museums on campuses. Also at the service of students are sports facilities, canteens, shops, cafes and other infrastructure facilities that make life more comfortable.
Admissions and tuition fees
Those wishing to enter the university will have to prepare a certain package of documents. Among them:
- International passport.
- Photos 3х4 – 8 pcs.
- Health certificate of the established form.
- Diploma of the previous level of education with a transcript and a list of all marks.
- Certificate from the place of residence (for those who do not stay in the dormitory).
The application is submitted online on the Institute’s website. The originals of the documents must be brought with you upon arrival in China (you should first take care of translation into Chinese or English).
The approximate cost of training is presented in the table below.
| Program Type | Duration | Cost per Year of Study |
| Chinese language courses | from 2 weeks to 1 year | 1560 – 16500 yuan (about $ 260 – $ 2800) |
| Undergraduate | 4 years | 17,500 – 45,000 RMB (about $ 3,000 – $ 7,700) |
| Master’s | 3 years | 17,500 – 45,000 RMB (about $ 3,000 – $ 7,700) |
| Doctorate | 3 years | 26,000 – 60,000 yuan (about $ 4450 – $ 10270) |
Additionally, you will have to pay a registration fee of 600 rmb (about $ 100) and a service fee of 150 yuan (about $ 25).
Grants
Several years ago, the university took a course to strengthen financial support for foreign applicants. Not only traditional government scholarships (Confucius Institute, Chinese Government, etc.) are paid here, but also their own university grants. You can apply for material support through the university website. There is also more detailed information on financial assistance to foreign citizens.
Studying programs
Foreign applicants are invited to undergo training at several levels, including:
- Language courses (Chinese)
- Undergraduate
- Master’s degree
- Doctorate
At the same time, the university trains specialists in more than 100 specialties, including such popular areas as linguistics, medicine, law, engineering, natural sciences, pedagogy, etc.
Faculties
At the moment, the University of Sichuan has several independent divisions, among which there are such areas as:
- engineering;
- free arts;
- natural sciences;
- the medicine;
- economy;
- right;
- history;
- management;
- Agriculture;
- philosophy;
- pedagogy.
- Each of the departments offers many programs in different areas and specialties. Only at the master’s level,
- applicants have more than 300 options for educational services.
Dormitory
Especially for foreign students, separate dormitories have been created on campuses, where the staff is ready to help around the clock in solving any issues. Three accommodation options are available:
- Single -16000 rmb (about $ 2750).
- Double – 9000 rmb (about $ 1550).
- Triple room – 6000 rmb (about $ 1050).
Those interested can rent accommodation off campus. The International Student Relations Department will assist in finding a suitable apartment and solving other formalities. Monthly costs for food, transportation, etc. are approximately 2000 RMB (about $ 340).