Painted interpretation inspired by Sichuan University’s Huaxi red-brick clock tower and golden ginkgo trees
Sichuan University official seal

SCUChengdu, China

International undergraduate study

Sichuan University

四川大学

A broad education in the heart of Sichuan

  • Founded 1896
  • Project 985 / 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 26 October 2026
QS ranking#=300
LocationChengdu
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4–6 years
Tuition guideRMB 17,500–45,000/year
Application status2026 closed · 2027 pending

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1896. A comprehensive research university bringing together Sichuan’s humanities, engineering and West China medical traditions.

Explore SCU’s story and strengths

History & identity

Sichuan University traces its origins to 1896. The present Ministry of Education university combines the former Sichuan University, Chengdu University of Science and Technology and West China University of Medical Sciences through mergers in 1994 and 2000.

Science, medicine and the humanities

A comprehensive research university with a distinctive West China medical tradition, SCU also offers international undergraduate choices in engineering, economics, languages, history, science and the arts.

Four campus settings

Wangjiang, Huaxi and Jiang’an are in Chengdu; Meishan is in a separate city. The international catalogue names schools and teaching languages but does not assign each undergraduate option to a campus.

  • The West China medical tradition

    Explore internationally listed degrees in clinical medicine, dentistry and allied health, backed by a long-established medical teaching tradition.

  • A worldwide academic network

    Overseas university partnerships bring international research and cultural exchange into Sichuan’s academic community.

  • Chengdu beyond the classroom

    Leafy urban campuses, riverside walks, teahouses and Sichuan food offer a distinctive setting for student life.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180+ For Chinese-taught undergraduate entry Scores, alternatives & exam details
Chinese-taught entry
HSK 5 · 180+ or university-recognised equivalent Chinese proficiency.
Chinese Language degree
No HSK certificate is required to apply for the Chinese Language undergraduate programme. This exception does not cover Chinese Language and Literature or International Chinese Language Education.

Accepted alternatives

  • A certificate showing that your highest qualification was taught in Chinese can replace HSK.

The HSK exception does not establish an exemption from the separately required CSCA papers.

English language IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 For English-taught undergraduate entry Scores, alternatives & exam details
English-taught entry
Non-native speakers need IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+, or equivalent accepted English evidence.
English-medium choices
Six options: Business Management, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Tourism Management, Clinical Medicine and Stomatology.

Accepted alternatives

  • Native English speakers are exempt. Others may provide proof that their highest qualification was taught in English instead of IELTS or TOEFL.

English-medium medical study includes clinical training in China; prepare to develop Chinese for everyday and patient communication.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by SCU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Required for Chinese-taught degrees: Humanities Chinese for humanities; STEM Chinese for science, engineering and medicine. English-taught degrees do not require the Chinese paper.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

Required across humanities, science, engineering and medical programmes in both teaching languages.

Required
Physics

Required for science, engineering and medicine in both teaching languages; not listed for humanities.

By programme
Chemistry

Required for medical programmes in both teaching languages, in addition to Mathematics and Physics.

Medical programmes

Chinese-taught combinations: humanities = Chinese + Mathematics; science/engineering = Chinese + Mathematics + Physics; medicine = all four. English-taught combinations omit Chinese. SCU publishes no common minimum score or Chinese Language degree exemption.

SCU’s required paper combinations ↗ · Official CSCA registration ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Choose your degree and teaching language.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your degree

Select the exact major and teaching language before applying. Most choices take four years; Architecture and several medical degrees take five, while English-taught Clinical Medicine takes six.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

All undergraduate applicants

Explain your background, reasons for choosing SCU, understanding of the major and study plan. Write in English for an English-taught degree; otherwise Chinese or English is accepted.

School records & translations

All undergraduate applicants

Obtain stamped full high-school transcripts and your diploma, or a stamped pre-graduation certificate stating the expected graduation date. Arrange official Chinese or English translations where needed.

Language and CSCA evidence

All undergraduate applicants

Book your programme’s required CSCA papers and language tests early so results are ready before you apply. Upload the score reports, or accepted teaching-language evidence where a language-test exemption applies.

All other required documents

  • Passport & immigration record

    Upload the passport identity page with at least six months’ validity. Applicants in mainland China also provide the current visa or residence permit.

  • Financial evidence

    Prepare a family deposit certificate or parent/guardian income evidence; the recommended amount is at least USD 5,000. Provide originals or notarised Chinese/English documents; full-scholarship applicants are exempt.

  • Foreigner Physical Examination Form

    Use results issued within six months before applying. Keep the original examination and blood-test reports for registration.

  • Police certificate

    Provide a valid non-criminal record certificate from the local public-security authority, normally issued within six months before applying.

  • Previous study in China

    Applicants living in China or with a record of study in China provide a performance statement from their previous Chinese institution.

  • Supporting evidence

    Upload awards and other relevant supporting materials where applicable. Supply any additional records requested during review.

Upload clear scans; documents in languages other than Chinese or English need official translations. Incomplete applications are not processed.

SCU application portal Email admissions

General undergraduate enquiries: bioluo@scu.edu.cn. English-taught medicine and dentistry: leihong_bs@163.com. Chinese Language degree: studychinese_scu@163.com.

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

78 options
Browse all 78 options

SCU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Materials Science and EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
New Energy Materials and DevicesCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationCollege of Electrical EngineeringChinese
AutomationCollege of Electrical EngineeringChinese
Electronic and Information EngineeringCollege of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
Opto-Electronics Information Science and EngineeringCollege of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
Communications EngineeringCollege of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
LawSchool of LawChinese
International PoliticsSchool of International StudiesChinese
Chinese LanguageCollege of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureCollege of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
International Chinese Language EducationCollege of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
Public Health and Preventive MedicineWest China School of Public HealthChinese
StomatologyWest China School of StomatologyChinese
StomatologyWest China School of StomatologyEnglish
NursingWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Physical TherapyWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Clinical MedicineWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Clinical MedicineWest China School of Clinical MedicineEnglish
Occupational TherapyWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Medical Imaging Technology（Radiation Therapy Track）West China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Eye OptometryWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Medical Laboratory TechnologyWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Medical Imaging TechnologyWest China School of Clinical MedicineChinese
Pharmacy ProgramsWest China School of PharmacyChinese
Engineering Experimental Class (Advanced Chemical Engineering and High-end Equipment)School of Chemical EngineeringChinese
ChemistryCollege of ChemistryChinese
Engineering MechanicsCollege of Architecture and EnvironmentChinese
Environmental EngineeringCollege of Architecture and EnvironmentChinese
ArchitectureCollege of Architecture and EnvironmentChinese
Civil EngineeringCollege of Architecture and EnvironmentChinese
Civil EngineeringCollege of Architecture and EnvironmentEnglish
International Economics and TradeSchool of EconomicsChinese
National Economic ManagementSchool of EconomicsChinese
FinanceSchool of EconomicsChinese
EconomicsSchool of EconomicsChinese
ArchaeologyCollege of History and Culture (Tourism，Archaeology and Museology)Chinese
HistoryCollege of History and Culture (Tourism，Archaeology and Museology)Chinese
Tourism ManagementCollege of History and Culture (Tourism，Archaeology and Museology)English
Intelligent Engineering and Creative DesignCollege of Biomass Science and EngineeringChinese
Biomass Technology and EngineeringCollege of Biomass Science and EngineeringChinese
BioengineeringCollege of Biomass Science and EngineeringChinese
Food Science and EngineeringCollege of Biomass Science and EngineeringChinese
Software EngineeringCollege of Computer Science（College of Software Engineering）English
Financial ManagementBusiness SchoolChinese
Management ScienceBusiness SchoolChinese
Business ManagementBusiness SchoolEnglish
AccountingBusiness SchoolChinese
Human Resource ManagementBusiness SchoolChinese
MarketingBusiness SchoolChinese
Basic Science of Mathematics and PhysicsSchool of MathematicsChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsSchool of MathematicsChinese
StatisticsSchool of MathematicsChinese
Information and Computing ScienceSchool of MathematicsChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringCollege of Water Resource and HydropowerChinese
Water Conservancy Science and EngineeringCollege of Water Resource and HydropowerChinese
RussianCollege of Foreign Languages and CulturesChinese
FrenchCollege of Foreign Languages and CulturesChinese
JapaneseCollege of Foreign Languages and CulturesChinese
SpanishCollege of Foreign Languages and CulturesChinese
EnglishCollege of Foreign Languages and CulturesChinese
AdvertisingCollege of Journalism, Communication and PublishingChinese
JournalismCollege of Journalism, Communication and PublishingChinese
Network and New MediaCollege of Journalism, Communication and PublishingChinese
Nuclear Engineering and TechnologyCollege of PhysicsChinese
PhysicsCollege of PhysicsChinese
Radio and Television DirectingArts CollegeChinese
Environmental DesignArts CollegeChinese
PaintingArts CollegeChinese
Fine ArtsArts CollegeChinese
Visual Communication DesignArts CollegeChinese
CalligraphyArts CollegeChinese
Dance PerformanceArts CollegeChinese
Music PerformanceArts CollegeChinese
Traditional Chinese PaintingArts CollegeChinese
PhilosophyDepartment of PhilosophyChinese
EcologyCollege of Life SciencesChinese
BiologyCollege of Life SciencesChinese

How you choose your majorApply for a named major and teaching language. The catalogue contains 72 Chinese-taught and six English-taught options. Most last four years; Architecture, Public Health, Chinese Clinical Medicine and both Stomatology options last five; English Clinical Medicine lasts six. Campus allocations are not listed. Major, duration and teaching language cannot be changed after admission.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB55,500

Tuition

RMB / year17,500Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year16,800Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,800Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual rate for your selected subject group.

Accommodation

A shared-room planning allowance; actual campus rates vary.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,200 × 12

Food

Canteens, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,400 × 12

Transport

Local public transport and occasional taxis.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 150 × 12

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone, utilities and essentials.

ChinaStudyGuide annual allowance

12-month planning budget using SCU’s current published annual tuition. Living costs are estimates; single rooms can cost much more. Excludes the RMB 600 application fee, flights, visa costs and deposits. Fees for a new intake may be revised.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National award · Type A

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull / partial award
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition and campus housing or a housing subsidy
  • Undergraduate living allowance · RMB 2,500/month
  • Comprehensive medical insurance · RMB 800/year

Partial awards vary by country scheme. The nomination confirms the funded items and duration.

Application
Apply through your country’s Chinese embassy or consulate. If an SCU pre-admission letter is required, submit its portal application from 1 November to 15 December 2026; the sponsor sets the scholarship deadline.
CSCA
Required through SCU’s undergraduate admission rules; submit the papers for your degree and teaching language.
Selection
High-school graduates under 25; country nomination and SCU/CSC review. Meet the sponsor’s language and academic conditions as well as SCU’s requirements. A pre-admission letter does not guarantee an award.
Official scholarship details
University merit award

“Study at SCU” Outstanding Student Scholarship

FundingUp to RMB 20,000/year
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Partial undergraduate scholarship up to RMB 20,000 a year
  • Continuation after annual review, for a maximum of four years

Excludes Clinical Medicine, Stomatology and Chinese Language. Undergraduate awards provide partial funding.

Application
Apply personally through SCU’s international application portal. The published undergraduate window is 1 January–30 May; no 2027-specific call is confirmed.
CSCA
Required under the general undergraduate admission rules. No separate numerical scholarship CSCA threshold is published.
Selection
Undergraduate applicants are generally 18–22. Selection considers academics, language, ability and personal qualities, with an interview after initial review; annual assessment is required. Concurrent Chinese government or other domestic funding is prohibited.
Official scholarship details

Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates; acceptance rates are unpublished. SCU’s published Chinese-teachers scholarship notice lists postgraduate and non-degree study, without a confirmed undergraduate place.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Chengdu base.

On campus

International student dormitories

Rooms in Wangjiang, Huaxi and Jiang’an; prices and allocation differ.

Reserve or await allocationLocations & practical details
Locations
Wangjiang Hongwa: RMB 36–52/person/day; West Zone: twin RMB 60 or single RMB 120/day. Huaxi: RMB 24–52/person/day. Jiang’an: triple RMB 6,000/bed/year.
Best for
Students who want a campus routine near their assigned classes. The Jiang’an annual rate and Chengdu daily room rates cover different room types and billing periods.
Plan for
Self-funded students reserve by phone or email because rooms are limited. CSC accommodation is arranged by the international office after admission; those students should not book a duplicate room.
Off campus

Private rental in Chengdu

Independent housing near your assigned teaching campus.

Arrange independentlyLocations & practical details
Locations
Compare rentals around Wangjiang or Huaxi in urban Chengdu, or Jiang’an in Shuangliu. Meishan is a separate city; a Chengdu address is not a practical substitute for a Meishan campus allocation.
Best for
Students who need privacy, want to share with friends or cannot obtain a campus room. Compare the actual commute to teaching buildings before signing.
Plan for
Allow for rent, deposit, utilities and furnishing beyond the shared-room budget. Complete the required local accommodation registration and follow university instructions.

Have a housing backup. Self-funded rooms are limited. Confirm campus and accommodation before travelling; the international housing schedule does not publish a Meishan room rate.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation of lake reflections, a footbridge and academic buildings inspired by Sichuan University’s Jiang’an campus
A Jiang’an-inspired lakeside afternoon
Painted interpretation inspired by Chengdu’s illuminated Anshun Bridge and the Jinjiang riverfront
Beyond the campus gates

Chengdu after class

Chengdu mixes busy neighbourhoods with teahouses, green parks and evening river walks. Explore Yulin’s small eateries, try Sichuan noodles and spend a relaxed afternoon beside the Jinjiang.

Campus routine

Wangjiang’s mature trees, Huaxi’s historic medical setting and Jiang’an’s larger modern grounds create different daily routines. Build your timetable around your assigned campus, libraries, canteens and student activities.

Around your neighbourhood

Urban Chengdu offers small restaurants, teahouses and riverside streets around Wangjiang and Huaxi. Jiang’an has a different Shuangliu setting, so check the journey before choosing where to live.

Weekends in Chengdu

Explore parks, museums, neighbourhood cafés and the Jinjiang riverfront. Sichuan food ranges from fiery hotpot to gentler noodle and rice dishes; ask about spice levels while finding your favourites.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 25 October 2026. The full admissions guide is for 2026. The standing spring window covers Chinese Language degree entry; a separate spring 2027 notice and full autumn 2027 degree call were not found. The CSC Type A letter window is explicitly dated November–December 2026.

The current Chinese scholarship poster takes precedence over the older English notice: it also excludes Chinese Language and allows undergraduate support for up to four years after annual review. Campus allocations are unpublished in the international degree catalogue; Meishan international undergraduate placement is unverified. Academic targets, scholarship competition and living costs are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.