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About Southwest University

Southwest University (SWU), established in 1906, is one of China’s key comprehensive universities, directly administered by the Ministry of Education. It is a member of the prestigious “Double First Class” initiative and was previously included in “Project 211”, which supports top national universities. SWU is well-known for its excellence in education, psychology, agriculture, biology, and humanities, while also maintaining strong programs in science, engineering, and management. The university has developed a solid reputation for research and innovation, particularly in the fields of teacher education and agricultural sciences. Ranked among the top 100 universities in China, Southwest University also enjoys international recognition, appearing within the top 800 in global university rankings.

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About Chongqing

About Southwest University Campus

Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing was established in 2005 through the merger of Southwest Normal University and Southwest Agricultural University, whose history dates back to 1906.
It is a “211 Project” and “Double First-class” institution known for strengths in teacher education, agriculture, and a wide range of other disciplines.
Each year around 2,000 international students join its vibrant campus, drawn by strong academics and stunning mountain scenery.
The campus covers more than 800 hectares with modern teaching buildings, advanced laboratories, and specialized research centers.
Students enjoy well-equipped libraries, high-tech classrooms, and extensive sports facilities, including stadiums and swimming pools.
Comfortable dormitories, international student apartments, and multiple dining halls provide a convenient living environment.

World University Rankings

682th

Asia University Rankings

124th

Chinese University Ranking

55th

All Course & Majors:

Schools	Majors （Taught in English）	Bachelor Program	Master Program	PhD Program
College of International Studies	English Linguistics and Literature		✓	✓
	Modern Linguistics and Applied Linguistics		✓	✓
	English Written Translation		✓
	Russian Linguistics and Literature		✓
	Japanese Linguistics and Literature		✓
	German Linguistics and Literature		✓
College of National Governance	Logic		✓
College of National Governance	Public Administration		✓
Law School	International Law		✓
School of Music	Theoretical study of music and dance		✓
School of Music	Music		✓
School of Fine Art	Aesthetics			✓
	Art		✓
	Artistic Theory		✓
School of Journalism and Communication	Journalism and Communication		✓
	Drama and Film Studies		✓	✓
	Film		✓
School of Chemistry	Chemistry		✓
School of Chemistry	Applied Chemistry		✓
School of Physical Science and Technology	Theoretical physics		✓	✓
	Optics		✓	✓
	Signal and Information processing		✓	✓
	Condensed Matter Physics		✓	✓
School of Materials and Energy	Materials science and technology		✓	✓
	Science of Clean Energy		✓	✓
	Nanobiomedicine		✓	✓
College of Resources and Environment	Agricultural Resources and the Environment		✓	✓
School of Geographical Sciences	Physical geography		✓	✓
	Human Geography			✓
	Cartography and geographic information system			✓
College of Engineering and Technology	Agricultural Mechanization Engineering		✓	✓
College of Engineering and Technology	Mechanical Engineering		✓	✓
College of Food Science	Food Science and Engineering		✓	✓
College of Food Science	Tea Science		✓	✓
School of Mathematics and Statistics	Pure Mathematics		✓	✓
	Computational Mathematics		✓	✓
	Applied Mathematics		✓	✓
	Operational Research and Cybernetics		✓	✓
	Mathematics Education		✓	✓
	Statistics		✓	✓
College of Agronomy and Biotechnology	Crop Science		✓	✓
College of Agronomy and Biotechnology	Ecology		✓	✓
College of Plant Protection	Plant Pathology		✓	✓
	Agricultural Insects and Pest Control		✓	✓
	Pesticide Science		✓	✓
College of Horticulture	Horticulture		✓	✓
	Pomology		✓	✓
	Olericulture		✓	✓
	Botany		✓	✓
	Cell biology		✓	✓
Citrus Research Institute	Food Science		✓
College of Sericulture Textile and Biomass Sciences	Biology and pharmacology		✓	✓
	Textile chemistry		✓
	Design		✓
College of Animal Science and Technology	Animal Nutrition and Feed Science		✓	✓
College of Animal Science and Technology	Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction		✓	✓
College of Veterinary Medicine	Basic Veterinary Medicine		✓	✓
	Clinical Veterinary Medicine		✓	✓
	Preventive Veterinary Medicine		✓	✓
College of Fisheries	Aquaculture		✓	✓
College of Fisheries	Fishery Resources		✓	✓
School of Life Sciences	Zoology		✓	✓
	Botany		✓	✓
	Microbiology		✓	✓
	Ecology		✓	✓
	Hydrobiology		✓	✓
	Biology of development		✓	✓
	Genetics		✓	✓
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine	Pharmaceutical Science		✓	✓
	Traditional Chinese Medicine		✓	✓
	Biology and Medicine		✓	✓
Medical Research Institute	Basic Medical Science			✓
Medical Research Institute	Biology			✓

Fees

Fees	Program		Amount	Occurrence
Application Fees			CNY 500	Only First Year
Tuition Fees	Bachelor Program	Liberal Arts	CNY 18,000	Per Year
		Science & Engineering	CNY 20,000
		Fine Arts	CNY 22,000
	Masters Program	Liberal Arts	CNY 22,000	Per Year
		Science & Engineering	CNY 24,000
		Fine Arts	CNY 26,000
	PhD Program	Liberal Arts	CNY 30,000	Per Year
		Science & Engineering	CNY 33,000
		Fine Arts	CNY 35,000
Accommodation	Single Room	CNY 7,000 – 12,000		Per Year
	Double Room	CNY 5,000 – 9,000		Per Year
	Quad Room	CNY 3,500 – 6,000		Per Year
	All the rooms are furnished and include individual bathroom, water heater, air-conditioner, internet access and optional paid central heating. Public kitchen and laundry facilities are in the dormitory buildings.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance		CNY 800		Per Year
Physical Examination		CNY 400		Only First Year
Residence Permit		CNY 400		per year

Scholarships

Scholarships Name	CSC Scholarship
Program	Amount		Occurrence
Master Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,000 per month		Per Year
PhD Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,500 per month		Per Year
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Scholarships Name	SWU President Scholarship & New Silk Road Scholarship
Program	Amount		Occurrence
Undergraduate Program	Type A	100% Tuition Fee waiver & monthly living allowance CNY 1100/Month	Per Year
	Type B	100% Tuition Fee waiver
Master Program	Type A	100% Tuition Fee waiver & monthly living allowance CNY 1400/Month	Per Year
	Type B	100% Tuition Fee waiver
PhD Program	Type A	100% Tuition Fee waiver & monthly living allowance CNY 1700/Month	Per Year
	Type B	100% Tuition Fee waiver
3
Scholarships Name	Chongqing Mayor Scholarship
Program	Amount		Occurrence
Undergraduate Program	First Class	Undergraduate CNY 25,000/Year	Per Academic Year
	Second Class	Undergraduate CNY 10,000/Year
Master Program	First Class	Master’s CNY 30,000/Year	Per Academic Year
	Second Class	Master’s CNY 15,000/Year
PhD Program	First Class	Doctoral CNY 35,000/Year	Per Academic Year

Application Requirements:

Citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China complying with the relevant regulations set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC;
Applicants for Master’s programs should be Bachelor’s degree holders and under the age of 35;
Applicants for PhD programs should be Master’s degree holders and under the age of 40;
In good health, both mentally and physically.

Application Materials

All application documents in languages other than English or Chinese must be notarized in English or Chinese. All documents shall be submitted online:

Passport home page;
Official degree certificate;
Official transcripts;
A study plan of at least 1,200 words;
Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors;
Curriculum Vitae;
Language proficiency certificates:

TOEFL≥80, IELTS≥ 6.0 or Duolingo English Test ≥ 90;
University Statement for program instruction language if their previous degree is from English-taught programs in non-English speaking countries;
No certificates when the applicant’s first language is English or their previous degree is from universities in English speaking countries;

A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (usually issued within 6 months before the application submission date);
Non-criminal record report (usually issued within six months before the application submission date);
Bank Statement (at least CNY 30,000 or equivalent foreign currency);
Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

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