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Foreign Student Admission Information

Contents I General Information 1. University Overview 2. Departments and Majors for International Students 3. Information of the School of Overseas Education and Curriculum

II Time of Enrollment

III Application Procedures 1. When to Apply 2. How to Apply 3. Application Prerequisites 4. Materials to be Submitted 5. Insurance

IV Tuition Fee

V Accommodation

VI Other Information

VII Contact Us

VIII Tips

GENERAL INFORMATION OF

OVERVIEW As one of the national key universities directly under the State Ministry of Education (MOE) as well as one of the State “211 Project” and “985 Project” universities enjoying privileged construction in the Ninth Five-Year Plan period, the present Sichuan University (SCU) was first incorporated in April of 1994 with University of Science and Technology (CUST), then a national key university under the MOE, and then reincorporated again in Sept, 2000 with the West University of Medical Science (WCUMS), a key university directly under to the State Ministry

1 of Health in 2000. The former Sichuan University was one of the earliest institutes of higher learning in China, with a history dating back to Sichuan Zhong-Xi Xuetang (Sichuan Chinese and Western School), established in 1896. The predecessor of CUST is Chengdu Engineering College, set up in 1954 as the result of the nation-wide college and department adjustment. WCUMS originated from the private Huaxi Xiehe University (West China Union University), established in 1910 by five Christian missionary groups from U.S.A., UK and Canada.

Over the course of its long history, SCU has acquired a profound cultural background and a solid foundation in its operation. The university motto “The sea is made great by accepting hundreds of rivers”, and university spirit of “rigorousness, diligence, truth-seeking, and innovation” are at the core of SCU’s raison d’etre. 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 12 areas of study, including: Humanities, Science, Medical, Economics, Management, Law, History, Philosophy, Agriculture, Education and Art. At Sichuan University there are 46 key disciplines at the national level, 66 key disciplines at the provincial level, 44 first class Ph.D. disciplines as well as 349 other Ph.D disciplines, 443 Master’s Degree disciplines, 32 specialized degree programs, 133 Undergraduate disciplines, 37 post-doctorate interim-positions, 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.

To achieve the goal of turning Sichuan University into a world class comprehensive research university, SCU believes in “putting people first, valuing academic research, and pursuing excellence” and targets “cultivating students into social elites with profound cultural knowledge, solid specialized foundation, strong sense of innovation, and broad global vision”. The student population consists of 38,000 undergraduates, 20,000 postgraduates, and 2,500 international students.

2 SCU has fostered co-operative ties with more than 216 world-renowned universities, educational organizations and foundations from 45 countries and regions. It has co-established platforms for high-level academic exchanges such as “Sino-US Institute for University Design”, “ International Laboratory for Ecology, Environment, and Sustainability”, “Sino-German Institute for Energy Research”, and “Western China Poverty-Alleviation International Research Center”, and other international level co-operative platforms. SCU is a member of the “10+10” alliance consisting of the 10 campuses in the University of California system and 10 Chinese Universities. Moreover, it is also co-training students with universities such as the University of Washington, Nottingham University, and Monash University in forms of “2+2”, “3+1”, and “2+1+1”, in order to enhance its international competitiveness.

2. Departments and Majors for Prospective International Students

Humanities: College of Economics, College of Literature and Journalism, Arts College, School of Law, College of Foreign Languages and Cultures, College of History and Culture (Tourism), Business School, College of Public Administration, School of Political Science, Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction and College of Physical Education

Sciences: College of Mathematics, College of Physicical Science and Technology, College of Nuclear Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, College of Life Sciences and College of Electronic and Information Engineering

Engineering: College of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Computer Science (Software), College of Electrical Engineering and Science, College of Architecture and Environment, College of Water Resources and Hydropower, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, College of Light Industry, Textile and Food Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, and College of Polymer Science and Engineering

Medical Sciences: School of Clinical Medicine, School of Basic Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence, School of Stomatology, School of Pharmacy, and School of Public Health

Majors offered in Chinese:

3 133 Bachelor Degree programs 475 Master Degree programs 349 Doctor Degree programs

Bachelor Degree Programs offered in English: MBBS, Stomatology, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy and Environment, Information Security, Medical Informatics and Engineering, Chinese Economy, China Studies, Management and Tourism Culture in China, Politics and Public Administration, Business Analytics, International Business Management

For more information, please log onto: http://www.scu.edu.cn/en/academic/undergraduates/H640201index_1.htm

3. The Brief introductiong to the School of Overseas Education

The School of Overseas Education is set up to teach international students the Chinese language and culture. It boasts an experienced teaching staff, broad coverage of distinctive courses, advanced facilities, a favorable environment for study and strict management of teaching affairs. In addition to enrolling Masters Students in TCSOL and overseas undergraduates in Chinese majors, it also offers programs of Chinese training to foreign experts and teachers, staff of foreign consular agencies, international organizations, and multinational companies in the Chengdu region, as well as Chinese courses to international students other than Chinese majors. Moreover, the college partners with foreign universities and education agencies in running summer courses and intensive training programs of the Chinese language.

The school serves as one of the test centers for HSK and Test for Ability to Teach Chinese as a Foreign Language. (TEL: 028-85418532, FAX: 028-85471048)

The school implements Chinese language study by three levels of difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced), each level has various classes of differing degrees. Students will have placement test to determine their level. The College warmly welcomes foreign students to attend classes that will advance their knowledge of Chinese or to enter into the Undergraduate Majors of Chinese Language or Business Chinese Language. For more information, please log onto: http://soe.scu.edu.cn/speedcmsol/news.jsp?portalId=783&cid=9727&nextcid=9785

II Time of Enrollment An academic year consists of spring and autumn semesters, the division of which follows the schedule of Chinese spring festival and varies from year to year.  Autumn semester: from late August or early September to late January of the next

4 year  Spring semester: from late February or early March to mid July.

III Application Procedures

1. When to apply Applicants of either SCU long-term programs or short-term programs should submit their application three months prior to the beginning of a new semester. However, special cases can be admitted any time.

2 How to apply Please visit http://www.google88.cn/web/scu/download.asp to download the SCU Application Form for International Students, then fill in the form as required and email it with other necessary materials to [email protected](For American and European Students), [email protected](For Asian and African Students), [email protected](For Scholarship Students and Degree Students). Admission will be determined after the verification and appraisal of the application materials. If applicants are admitted, they will receive a Visa Application Form for International Students to China (form JW202) and Letter of Admission. With the two above-mentioned documents, applicants can apply for their studentvisa (X1 or X2) at the Chinese embassy in their home country.

3 Application Prerequisites Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, with valid passport, above the age of 18 and below 60, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Sichuan University. They should also respect Chinese social customs and codes of conduct.

Program Age Requirements Entrance Examinations Chinese Below 60 Senior middle school education N/A Language program General visiting Below 40 College students or graduates N/A students program Advanced Below 45 Hold a degree equivalent to a N/A visiting students masters in China, or PhD program candidates and needs to be under an SCU advisor’s instruction Undergraduate Below 35 Senior middle school education 1. HSK6 or higher program with decent grades 2.comprehension examinations

5 (written) 3. interview Master’s Below 40 With degree equivalent to a 1. HSK6 or higher program bachelor in China, or just finished a 2.comprehension examinations bachelor from a Chinese university, (written) good grades, reference letters from 3. interview two professors PhD program Below 45 Master degree or one that is 1. HSK6 or higher equivalent, reference letters from 2.comprehension examinations two professors (written) 3. interview Research Below 55 Associate professor or higher, N/A scholars coming to do research on a certain field in China Short-term Below 60 Senior middle school education or N/A courses higher

4. Materials to be submitted a. Non-degree students □ Sichuan University Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China □ Hard copy of passport(photo page) □ Original Admission Letter from Sichuan University □ Visa Application for Study in China （JW201 or JW202 ） □ Four photos size 2.5cm x 1.6cm □ Original Physical Check up Form □ Registration Fee and Tuition。

b. Undergraduate Candidates □ High School Diploma □ Official Transcript from High School □ HSK Certificate Level V

c. Graduate Candidates □ Certificate of Bachelor’s degree

6 □ Official Transcript from University □ Study Plan □ HSK Certificate Level V □ Two Letters of Recommendation from the University Previous Attended

5. Insurance According to the requirement of Chinese government, all the degree-seeking students must enroll in the group comprehensive medical insurance; the premium is 400 Yuan for six months, 800 Yuan for twelve months. Degree-seeking students who can provide evidence of medical insurance from home can apply for a waiver.

IV. Tuition Fee (per person per year)

Long-term (1 academic year) RMB Clinical Applicati Science/ medicine/ Pharmacy/ Programs Humanities Stomatology Archaeology on fee Engineering Arts/ Physical Public Health Education

Undergraduate 600 17500 22000 45000 36000 29250 26400

Master 600 22000 25000 50000 40000 26000 30000

Ph.D 600 26000 37000 60000 48000 31200 44400

General Visiting 600 16500 21000 40000 32000 20800 25200 Students

Senior Visiting 600 21000 23000 50000 40000 26000 27600 Students

Visiting Scholars 600 36000 38000 60000 48000 31200 45600

Language 600 16500 / / / / / Training Program

Short-term Application Study Period Cost of Study Note Fee 4 weeks 600 2400 / 1 semester 600 8250 / weekdays 80/hour 10 hours/ week One for one 600 Weekends/holidays 120/hour

7 V. Accommodation To create a favorable environment for lives of international students, there are dormitories for international students on three campuses of SCU with staff on duty 24 hours seven days a week. The office of international students assigns special staff to manage the dormitories and help the students deal with any issues.

Wangjiang Students Dorm Room Facilities Price (RMB) Single Room Air-conditioner, furniture, 48/person/day （bathroom attached） free WIFI and internet Double Room access. Refrigerator, TV 36/ person/day （bathroom attached） set for renting, telephone, Double Room public kitchen and public 24/person/day （public bathroom） laundry

Huaxi Students Dorm

Room Facilities Price (RMB) Single Room 52/ person/day （bathroom attached） Single Room 30/ person/day （public bathroom） Air-conditioner, furniture, Double Room free WIFI and internet 42/person/day （bathroom attached） access. Refrigerator, TV Double Room set for renting, telephone, 22/person/day （public bathroom） public kitchen and public Triple Room laundry 24/person/day (bathroom attached) Triple Room 17/person/day (public bathroom)

Jiang’an Students Dorm Room Facilities Price (RMB) Single Room Air-conditioner, furniture, 18,000/person/year （bathroom attached） free WIFI and internet Double Room access. Refrigerator for 9,000/person/year （public bathroom） renting, telephone, public Triple Room kitchen and public laundry 6,000/person/year （public bathroom）

8 ◇ Student Dorm on Wangjiang campus Address: No.29 Wangjiang Road (near the Bamboo Park) TEL: +86-28-85412707 Transportation: 70 RMB by taxi from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

◇ Student Dorm on Huaxi campus Address: No.17, 3rd Section of Renmin Road South TEL: +86-28-85501748 Transportation: 70RMB by taxi from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

◇Student Dorm on Jiang’an campus Address: Shuangliu County, Jiang’an campus of SCU Tel: +86-28-85990772 Transportation:30 RMB by taxi from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

VI. Other Information

There are libraries (open time: 8:00-22:00), language laboratories, computer rooms, banks, post offices, bookstores, hospitals, and grocery stores. Facilities for exercise include: gyms, stadiums, swimming pools, tennis courts, Ping-Pong tables, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and football fields. International students may dine at either the cafeterias on campus with other Chinese students or at restaurants around campus, which are very affordable.

VII. Background of Chengdu (Land of abundance) Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is located at the center of West Sichuan Plain. It is one of China’s famous historical and cultural cities as well as the largest metropolis in west China. It is recorded that the king of the Kingdom in the Warring States Period moved the capital here more than two thousand years ago and named the city after the saying that it takes one year to build a bazar and three years to build a capital which is the meaning of the two characters of Chengdu. During the Han dynasty, the brocade industry was very well developed. In the Five Dynasties Period, the king of the Latter Shu Kingdom decreed to plant hibiscus all over the city. And when hibiscus came to blossom, the entire city had a very fragrant smell to it. As a result, Chengdu is also known as “the brocade city” and “the hibiscus city”. Today numerous flowers, reminding people of its long history, decorate the lovely city. Chengdu enjoys a moderate climate with blossomed flowers and sweet fruits year-round. The unique natural geological conditions and climate has brought Chengdu the fame of being called the “Land of Abundance”. Chengdu boasts

9 convenient transportation and booming tourism, which is due in no small part to its numerous historic and cultural relics as well as beautiful scenic spots. These include the Tomb of Wangjian, the gravesite of the former Shu Kingdom king in the Five Dynasties Period, Wuhou Shrine, which is commemorated to Zhuge Liang who was the prime minister of the Shu Kingdom in the Three Kingdom Period. Other attractions include Dufu’s Thatched Cottage, the residence of the poetic saint of the , Baoguang Temple built in the East Han Dynasty, the holy mountain of Taoism and a world renowned ancient irrigation system, and the breeding center for giant pandas. These are just a few of the many attractions this city offers.

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