📖 About the university

Southwest University is a comprehensive public university located in Chongqing, southwestern China, with origins dating back to 1906. It is part of Project 211 and the national Double First-Class initiative, marking it as a key national university. The university is especially recognized for its programs in Education, Psychology, Agriculture, and Biology. Formed through the merger of a leading normal university and an agricultural university, it is strong in education, psychology, and the agricultural and life sciences.

Set in Chongqing, a major municipality on the Yangtze River, the university provides modern campuses and a supportive environment for study and research. Southwest University hosts a diverse international student community and maintains partnerships with universities around the world. International students can study Chinese and prepare for the HSK examination, and a selection of degree programs may be offered in English, particularly at the postgraduate level. It is well suited to students seeking a broad education across the sciences, humanities, and professional disciplines.

🎯 Fields of study

🏛️ Colleges & schools

🌆 About Chongqing

Chongqing is a sprawling southwestern municipality built across steep hills where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet, giving it the nickname the mountain city. Its urban core holds around 16 million people, and its dramatic, multi-level terrain of bridges, tunnels, and cliffside buildings is unlike anywhere else in China. The climate is humid subtropical, with famously hot, humid summers and mild, often foggy winters. Landmarks include the glowing Hongya Cave stilt complex, the old Yangtze River cableway, Ciqikou ancient town, and the light-rail line that runs straight through a residential tower at Liziba. The city is the birthplace of fiery Chongqing hotpot, alongside spicy xiaomian noodles and laziji chicken. A distinctive metro and monorail system, Jiangbei International Airport, and high-speed rail connect its complex geography and the wider region. For an international student, Chongqing offers low living costs, dramatic scenery, and an intense, unforgettable urban experience.

💰 Fees & costs

💡 General estimates for international students in China; they vary by major and university, and the official figure is always on the university website.

🛂 Visa requirements by nationality

These are the general steps for the China student visa (X1/X2); details vary by the Chinese embassy in your country.