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Sichuan University (SCU) is one of China's top universities, directly under the Ministry of Education. It is located in Chengdu, the historical and cultural capital of Sichuan Province, known as the land of abundance.
Today's SCU brings together three former national universities: the former Sichuan University, the former Chengdu University of Science and Technology and the former West China University of Medical Sciences.
Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
Faculty | 9,300 |
CAS and CAE academicians | 12 |
Undergraduate students | 38,000+ |
Master's and doctoral students | 33,000+ |
International students and students from HK, Macao and Taiwan | 3,000+ |
National-level research bases | 13 |
Ministerial-level research bases | 26 |
MOE key research bases in humanities and social sciences | 4 |
SCU's research in natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and medicine is among the leading in China.
Sichuan University has four campuses in and around Chengdu — Wangjiang, Huaxi, Jiang'an and Meishan — covering 536 hectares (8,050 mu) with 3.157 million square meters of floor space. The campuses offer a favorable environment and beautiful landscape for learning and research.
Wangjiang Campus — historic main campus
Huaxi Campus — home of the West China medical schools
Jiang'an Campus — modern campus with large sports complex
Meishan Campus — newest campus
Resource | Value |
|---|---|
Library books | 8.6 million |
Databases | 325 |
Museum specimens | 980,000 |
Cultural relics | 85,000 |
National experimental teaching demonstration centers | 8 |
National virtual simulation teaching centers | 3 |
National engineering practice education centers | 19 |
Online booking via the Sichuan University WeChat official account, section Sports Facilities. No booking is needed for regular exercise (except the West Zone Football Field); events require a reservation through the Physical Education College.
Campus | Facilities | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
Wangjiang | Tennis courts (incl. clay), indoor and outdoor badminton, table tennis, football field, basketball courts, gym | 9:00-22:00 |
Wangjiang | Central and East Zone track-and-field grounds | All day |
Wangjiang | Natatorium | Weekdays 7:30-9:30, 11:55-13:40, 17:00-21:30; weekends 9:00-12:00, 14:30-17:30, 18:30-21:30 |
Huaxi | Outdoor tennis court, indoor badminton, football field, basketball court | 9:00-22:00 |
Jiang'an | Gymnasium, stadiums No. 1-3, The Future Natatorium, gym, tennis court | 9:00-22:00 |
Sichuan University provides dormitories for international students on the Wangjiang, Huaxi and Jiang'an campuses. Rooms are limited, so admitted students need to apply for on-campus housing. Students may also rent an apartment off campus.
Room type | Rate |
|---|---|
Single room | RMB 50/person/day |
Single room (large) | RMB 52/person/day |
Standard room | RMB 36/person/day |
Standard room (large) | RMB 40/person/day |
Suite (two separate rooms) | RMB 48/person/day |
Room type | Rate |
|---|---|
Standard room | RMB 60/person/day |
Room type | Rate |
|---|---|
Single room | RMB 52/person/day |
Double room | RMB 42/person/day |
Triple room | RMB 24/person/day |
Special-shaped standard room, Block C | RMB 33/person/day |
Attic single room (shared bathroom) | RMB 30/person/day |
Attic double room (shared bathroom) | RMB 22/person/day |
Attic triple room (shared bathroom) | RMB 17/person/day |
Room type | Rate |
|---|---|
Single room | RMB 18,000/room/year |
Double room | RMB 9,000/bed/year |
Triple room | RMB 6,000/bed/year |
Quadruple room | RMB 4,500/bed/year |
The history of Sichuan University dates back to 1896, when the Sichuan Chinese and Western School was founded by Lu Chuanlin, Governor of Sichuan, on the orders of Emperor Guangxu — the earliest modern institution of higher education in Southwest China. Today's SCU combines three former national universities.
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
1896 | Sichuan Chinese and Western School founded |
1902 | Merged with Zunjing Academy (1875) and Jinjiang Academy (1704) into Sichuan Tongsheng University / Sichuan Higher Education Institute |
1910 | West China Union University founded by five Christian missionary groups — one of the first western-style universities and a pioneer of postgraduate education in China |
1931 | National Chengdu University, Chengdu Normal University and Public Sichuan University reintegrated as National Sichuan University |
1954 | Engineering Institute of Chengdu established (chemical engineering, hydropower, mechanics, textiles, light industry) |
1978 | Renamed Chengdu University of Science and Technology |
1985 | West China Union University renamed West China University of Medical Sciences |
1994 | Sichuan University and Chengdu University of Science and Technology merged into Sichuan United University (renamed Sichuan University in 1998) |
2000 | Merger with West China University of Medical Sciences — today's Sichuan University |
Sichuan University is committed to global engagement and is a preferred destination for international students.
Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
Global partners | 284 |
International faculty | 115 |
Students sent abroad annually | about 2,000 (Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and other top universities) |
International degree students enrolled since 2000 | 18,000+ |
International students and students from HK, Macao and Taiwan | 3,000+ |
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