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Sichuan International Studies University

Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) is located in Shapingba District, Chongqing City. It is a full-time general undergraduate foreign language college approved by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China with a glorious revolutionary tradition of “loyal to the people and serving the country”. The talent training system is one of the important bases for the training of foreign language and foreign-related talents in Southwest China, as well as the study of foreign languages and culture, foreign economic trade, and international issues. The university was established in April 1950, formerly known as the Russian Training Corps of the Southwest Military and Political University of the People’s Liberation Army, Southwestern Russian Language College, expanded to Sichuan Foreign Language College in May 1959. It was renamed Sichuan International Studies University in April 2013. and in the same year, it was approved as a doctoral degree-granting unit by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council. The university is backed by Clarion, facing Jialing, and the campus extends cascade to Gele Mountain. The trees are shaded, the environment is elegant, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a garden-style unit named by the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government and a famous harmonious ecological campus in Chongqing. The mini-mountain city in the mountain city. Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) has a full-time undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree education, international student education, continuing education, and intensive training and other forms of the multi-level school system, with 21 faculties, 2 independent colleges, and 1 affiliated middle school. The university has 43 undergraduate majors, including 20 foreign language majors (18 foreign language languages). It recruits undergraduates from 29 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across the country. There are currently 15,000 full-time undergraduates. The employment rate of undergraduates and postgraduates has always remained above 90%. The university is dominated by foreign language and literature disciplines, with the coordinated development of literature, economics, management, law, education, philosophy, and arts. The university has 1 doctoral degree authorized first-level disciplines, including 13 second-level disciplines. There are 5 master’s degree authorized first-level disciplines, including 49 second-level disciplines. There are 6 professional master’s degrees authorized categories, including 45 professional master’s degrees Authorization area. The university currently has 1 provincial-level first-class discipline, 5 provincial-level key disciplines, 4 national-level specialty construction sites, 8 provincial-level specialty construction sites, 18 provincial-level first-class professional project construction projects, 1 national-level project Comprehensive reform pilot majors, 2 provincial comprehensive reform pilot majors. There are 12 specialty specialties and 3 specialty groups in Chongqing’s “Three Special Action Plan” project. The university now has 5 provincial-level talent training model innovation experimental areas, 3 provincial-level experimental teaching demonstration centers, 1 provincial-level graduate education innovation base, and 1 provincial-level professional degree graduate education comprehensive reform pilot unit; it has a national-level boutique 1 course, 1 national-level quality resource sharing course, 1 national-level quality online open course, 23 provincial-level postgraduate education quality courses, 14 provincial-level quality courses, 5 provincial-level quality resource sharing courses, 5 provincial-level quality courses. There are 5 video open courses and 35 provincial open online courses. There are 1332 faculty members and 836 full-time teachers, of which professors and associate professors account for 49.16% of the total number of teachers. The university currently has 4 experts enjoying special allowances from the State Council, 3 national excellent teachers and excellent educators, 1 national model teacher, 13 members of the Foreign Language Professional Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education, 3 provincial and ministerial experts with outstanding contributions, and provincial level 16 academic technology leaders and backup candidates, 1 Chongqing Bayu Scholars Distinguished Professor, 4 Chongqing Bayu Scholars Young Scholars, 7 were selected for the “Outstanding Talent Support Program for Colleges and Universities”, and 25 were selected for the “Middle and Young Key Teachers in Universities” and “Funded Program for Young Key Teachers in Universities”. There are 8 chairpersons and vice-chairmen of the first-level and second-level institutes nationwide. The university covers an area of 176 acres and has complete teaching facilities. It has the most complete multimedia classrooms for foreign language teaching, speech laboratories, simultaneous interpretation laboratories, translation laboratories, business practical simulation laboratories, communication skills comprehensive laboratories, and interlanguage corpora in the southwest. Laboratory, Chongqing Diplomatic and Foreign Affairs Experimental Center, etc. The university library has 1.17 million copies of paper books, humanities, and social sciences, economic management, and other original books in foreign languages and literature, 2.38 million electronic books, 929 paper newspapers, and periodicals in Chinese and foreign languages, and 41354 electronic journals.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the world ranking of this University?
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The Country rank of this University is 512 and the world rank is 5388.
Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?
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YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities
Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?
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No, Students don’t need the IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.
What Documents do I need to apply for this University?
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The primary documents a student need for applying this University are Notary stamped scan copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.
When my offer letter come after applying this University?
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Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks to come to an offer letter from any Chinese Universities after applying.
All Programs

Non-Degree Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Short-term Chinese Language ProgramNon-Degree1 Months4000 RMB In TotalChinese/English
Short-term Chinese Language ProgramNon-Degree2 Months7000 RMB In TotalChinese/English
Short-term Chinese Language ProgramNon-Degree3 Months9500 RMB In TotalChinese/English
General ScholarNon-Degree1 Semester7500 RMB In TotalChinese/English
Advanced StudentNon-Degree1 Semester10,000 RMB In TotalChinese/English
Research ScholarNon Degree1 Semester12,500 RMB In TotalChinese/English

Bachelor’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Chinese LanguageBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
PedagogyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
GermanBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/German
RussianBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Russian
JapaneseBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Japanese
Chinese Language and LiteratureBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese International EducationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
SociologyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Social WorkBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
SpanishBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Spanish
PortugueseBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Portuguese
FrenchBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/French
ItalianBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Italian
ArabicBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Arabic
KoreanBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Korean
VietnameseBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/Vietnamese
Radio and Television DirectorBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Internet and New MediaBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
JournalismBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
AdvertisingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Television BroadcastingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
The Art of Broadcasting and HostingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TranslationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
EnglishBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Business EnglishBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
International PoliticsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
DiplomacyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
FinanceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
JurisprudenceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
International Economy and TradingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Tourism ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Human Resource ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Financial ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Logistics ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
E-commerceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
AuditingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese/English

Master’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
PedagogyMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Arts and MediaMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
News and PropagationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Linguistics and Applied LinguisticsMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese PhilologyMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese Modern and Contemporary LiteratureMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese
Ancient Chinese LiteratureMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese International EducationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese
Comparative Literature and World LiteratureMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese
English-Chinese TranslationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
English-Chinese InterpretationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
International Business CultureMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
International BusinessMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Foreign Linguistics and Applied LinguisticsMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
InterpretationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/Korean
Korean-Chinese TranslationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/Korean
French-Chinese TranslationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/French
German-Chinese TranslationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/German
German-Chinese InterpretationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/German
Russian-Chinese TranslationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/Russian
Russian-Chinese InterpretationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/Russian
Japanese-Chinese TranslationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/Japanese
Japanese-Chinese interpretationMaster3 Years25,000 RMB per YearChinese/Japanese

Doctoral Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
English LiteratureDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
French Language and LiteratureDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/French 
German Language and LiteratureDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/German 
Japanese Language and LiteratureDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/Japanese 
Foreign Linguistics and Applied LinguisticsDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TranslatologyDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Comparative Literature and Intercultural StudiesDoctoral3-4 Years30,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Fees Details

Expenses in Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  4000 RMB – 12,500 RMB In Total
  • Bachelor Degree: 20,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 25,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 30,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee:
  • Single Room 1200 RMB Per Month
  • Double Room 600 RMB Per Month
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 800 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB – 2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 400 RMB – 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 400 RMB – 800 RMB per year

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report. 

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps.

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)
Passport
First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo
The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)
Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume
You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination
Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance
The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement
A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate
For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)
If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)
Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)
If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates
Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form
Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic.

Scholarship Information

Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) takes advantage of foreign languages and features to serve the society and provides intellectual support and talent support for improving the construction level of Chongqing’s inland open highlands, creating a better open economic environment, and promoting the internationalization and diversified development of Chongqing’s industries. University volunteers provide reception, translation, liaison, coordination, etiquette, etc. for many large-scale international events such as the Beijing Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo, Guangzhou Asian Games, Chongqing Wisdom Expo, the Communist Party of China and the World Dialogue, the 2018 Russia World Cup, and foreign affairs in Chongqing. Services such as guides have been well received by friends at home and abroad. Since the university was established 68 years ago, the students of Sichuan have spread all over the world. They have actively promoted national economic construction and social development, promoted Chongqing ’s foreign exchanges and cooperation, promoted China’s diplomatic cause and cultural dissemination, and enhanced China’s friendship with people around the world.

Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) has established inter-school cooperation and exchange relations with 77 universities in 22 countries or regions and carried out 94 exchange projects. Each year, more than 400 students are sent to study and exchange abroad, and more than 400 foreign students come to study at the university. The university is an official member of the Association of French-speaking Universities (AUF). It cooperates with foreign governments and educational institutions to set up the French Union, the Goethe Language Center, the Cervantes Language Center, the Italian Center, the Russian Center, and the French Toulouse University Consortium in China Offices and other foreign-related education and cultural exchange institutions; jointly organized the Confucius Institute with Nizhniy Novgorod Deutsches Linguistic University and Togo Lome University. The university also cooperated with the University of Newcastle, Australia to establish a Chinese-foreign cooperative business English undergraduate double diploma program.

Sichuan International Studies University(四川外国语大学) has three provincial key humanities and social science research bases, three Ministry of Education regional and national research and cultivation bases, and two Chongqing 2011 collaborative innovation centers. The university journal “Foreign Language” is the national “Chinese foreign language core journal”, and “English Studies” is a CSSCI source collection. The university established the BRICS National Research Institute, Chongqing International Strategic Research Institute, Contemporary International Discourse System Research Institute, Chongqing International Education Development Research Center, Chongqing Education Law Rule Research Center, and other applied research platforms, which produced a number of valuable, High-profile research results. The university is the second-level president unit of the National Association of Chinese Language Research, Chinese Language Education Research Association, Chinese and Western Language and Philosophy Research Association, Chinese Cognitive-Communication Society, and other national societies.

During the 12th Five-Year Plan period, 95 provincial education reform projects were approved. In the past five years, it has won 66 projects of higher education teaching reform research in Chongqing and 10 higher education teaching achievement awards. In domestic and foreign high-level discipline professional competition activities, it has won 138 national awards and 65 provincial and ministerial awards. The pass rate and average score of the foreign language professional level exams have exceeded the average level of foreign language colleges over the years. The school’s intangible cultural heritage promotion base, multilingual youth volunteer service center, volleyball team, Jingkun Club, Boyish Opera Club, and other social organizations have achieved excellent results in important domestic and international competitions and activities.

The dormitory for international students is located in Building 8, East District of Sichuan International Studies University. The dormitory building has 6 floors and 78 rooms. The room is equipped with TV, telephone, air conditioning, water heater, bed (bedding is provided free of charge), wardrobe, desk, private bathroom, and broadband internet. Each room has its own kitchen, equipped with microwave, refrigerator, induction cooker and other appliances. In addition, each floor has a public laundry point, which can provide automatic laundry service. There are many other restaurants such as the Northwest Halal Restaurant, Meizi Food, and Mai Le Chicken beside the East District Canteen, which provide a variety of services such as stir-fry and take-out. There is also Dongyuan Restaurant next to the International Student Apartment, which is mainly for foreigners and is very popular with foreign students and foreign teachers.

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