Sichuan University Admission 2027: Deadlines, Fees and How to Apply
Sichuan University is accepting 2027 international applications in four rounds, the last closing 30 May 2027. See fees, English-taught programmes, eligibility and documents.
Sichuan University (四川大学) in Chengdu is now taking international applications for the September 2027 intake. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and non-degree applicants apply online in four rounds: the first closes on 15 December 2026 and the last on 30 May 2027.
What the program offers
SCU, founded in 1896, placed 77th in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking ARWU and hosts nearly 3,000 international students. Its catalogues list 78 undergraduate, 268 master's and 283 doctoral entries, mostly taught in Chinese. The English-taught options are:
| Level | Field | English-taught programmes | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Medicine | Clinical Medicine (MBBS) | 6 years |
| Bachelor's | Dentistry | Stomatology | 5 years |
| Bachelor's | Engineering | Software Engineering; Civil Engineering | 4 years |
| Bachelor's | Business | Business Management; Tourism Management | 4 years |
| Master's | Mechanical Engineering | Five tracks, including Mechatronics and Mechanical Design and Theory | 3 years |
| Master's | Business School | Business Administration; Engineering Management; Management Science and Engineering; Accounting; Enterprise Management | 2.5–3 years |
| Master's | History and Culture | Archaeology; Tourism Management; World History; Chinese History | 3 years |
| Master's | Mathematics | Six fields, from Applied Mathematics to Statistics | 3 years |
| PhD | Engineering and computing | Mechanical Engineering (five tracks); Computer Science and Technology | 4 years |
| PhD | Business, history and mathematics | The same business, history and mathematics fields as at Master's level | 4 years |
Yearly tuition depends on the subject group:
| Subject group | Bachelor's | Master's | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities, economics, management | CNY 17,500 | CNY 22,000 | CNY 26,000 |
| Science and engineering | CNY 22,000 | CNY 25,000 | CNY 37,000 |
| Pharmacy, public health | CNY 29,250 | CNY 26,000 | CNY 31,200 |
| Stomatology | CNY 36,000 | CNY 40,000 | CNY 48,000 |
| Clinical medicine | CNY 45,000 | CNY 50,000 | CNY 60,000 |
| Arts and sports | CNY 45,000 | CNY 50,000 | CNY 60,000 |
| Archaeology | CNY 22,200 | CNY 26,000 | CNY 30,000 |
The MBA costs CNY 39,200 a year and the Master of Engineering Management CNY 39,000. Scholarship routes include the Chinese Government Scholarship, the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and SCU's own "Study at SCU" award, whose 2027 terms were not yet posted. See our Sichuan University profile for more.
Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport and good health.
- Bachelor's: at least 18 and, in principle, under 25, with a completed high school education and good grades.
- Master's: aged 18 to 40 with a bachelor's degree. PhD: aged 18 to 45 with a master's degree.
- Chinese-taught Bachelor's: HSK 5 with 180 or more. Chinese-taught Master's and PhD: HSK 5 (180) for humanities, law, economics, management and arts; HSK 4 (180) for science, engineering, medicine and agriculture.
- English-taught programmes: TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0. Native speakers are exempt, and a certificate showing your highest degree was taught in English can replace the test.
- Bachelor's applicants need a CSCA score report: Mathematics for liberal arts, plus Physics for science and engineering, plus Chemistry for medicine. Chinese-taught programmes add the Chinese test.
Documents you need
- Passport information page, valid for at least six months from the application date.
- Highest diploma or a pre-graduation certificate showing the expected graduation date, sealed by your school or university.
- Sealed academic transcripts.
- Personal statement (Bachelor's) or study and research plan (Master's and PhD), in English for English-taught programmes.
- Two signed recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (Master's and PhD).
- Language certificate (HSK, TOEFL, IELTS or a medium-of-instruction letter).
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form, no older than six months.
- Proof of funds of at least USD 5,000, such as a family bank certificate (not needed for full-scholarship applicants).
- Non-criminal record certificate issued within the last six months.
- CSCA score report (Bachelor's), plus any awards, work certificate or paper abstracts you have.
Upload originals or notarised copies in Chinese or English. Documents in other languages need an official translation.
How to apply, step by step
- Pick a programme from the SCU catalogues and note its language, length and fee group.
- Register on the SCU Overseas Students Office online system and upload every document. Incomplete files are not processed.
- Pay the CNY 600 fee. Applications without payment are treated as invalid.
- Chinese Government Scholarship applicants also apply on the Campus China portal under CSC rules.
- Check your email, including spam. Slow replies to document requests can lead to rejection.
- If admitted, use the admission letter and JW201/JW202 form to get an X1 or X2 student visa, then register in person.
Important dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 applications | 1 November – 15 December 2026 |
| CSC Type A pre-admission notice (applicants applying via a Chinese embassy) | 1 November – 15 December 2026 |
| Round 2 applications | 16 December 2026 – 28 February 2027 |
| Round 3 applications | 1 March – 23 April 2027 |
| Round 4 applications | 24 April – 30 May 2027 |
| Registration on campus | Usually early September 2027 (date on your admission letter) |
Tips for Bangladeshi applicants
- Aim for round 1 or 2 while English-taught places are open. Scholarship seekers should also read our CSC scholarship guide.
- HSC students applying for a bachelor's degree should book the CSCA early. Future MBBS students need Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry scores.
- If your degree was taught in English, ask your university for a medium-of-instruction letter. It can replace IELTS; read more on studying in China without IELTS.
- Start attesting and notarising SSC, HSC and degree papers now, and time your police clearance and medical test so both are under six months old at submission.
- Keep a bank statement of at least USD 5,000 ready and budget for housing and insurance too; our cost guide helps.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply without IELTS?
For English-taught programmes, yes, if your highest degree was taught in English and you can prove it with an official certificate.
Do bachelor's applicants need the CSCA?
Yes. The subjects depend on whether your programme is in liberal arts, science and engineering or medicine, and on the teaching language.
Can I change my major after admission?
No. SCU says admitted students cannot change their major, study length or teaching language.
Information checked on 7 November 2026 against the official notice. Scholarship terms, quotas and deadlines can change; always confirm with the university before applying.
Apply with a counsellor beside you.
Tell us your study level and results. We reply within one working day with whether this opportunity fits you, the documents to prepare and the realistic timeline.
- Eligibility check against the official requirements
- Study plan and document checklist
- Admission and scholarship decisions stay with the university