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University application guide

How to apply to Southwest Petroleum University

西南石油大学

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for Southwest Petroleum University. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.

Funding route on this profile

The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for Southwest Petroleum University. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10615. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

The application-fee status has not been verified for the current route. The official 2026 general guide lists CNY 600 as a registration charge. It does not establish a separate application-submission fee or the payment timing of that charge. Application-fee status remains unknown. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4095.htm

Source-linked admission details

Costs, entry requirements and funding routes for self-funded international students applying to Southwest Petroleum University for the 2025/2026 academic year, as published in the university's own bilingual application guide. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

Application deadline (2025/2026)
The official 2026 general guide gives 30 May 2026 for applications and undergraduate CSCA results; closed. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4095.htm
CSC Type B deadline (2025/2026)
The 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate call closed 28 February 2026; review by 15 March, pre-admission by 21 March and CSC update by 24 March 2026. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4135.htm
Undergraduate tuition
CNY 16,000 per year
Master's tuition
CNY 20,000 per year
PhD tuition
CNY 25,000 per year
Accommodation fee
CNY 2,200-4,400 per year for a 4- to 2-person dormitory
Insurance fee
CNY 1,000 per year
Registration fee
CNY 600, charged in addition to tuition and not described by the guide as an application fee
Age limits
Bachelor's 18-25, master's under 35, PhD under 40
CSC Type B school code
Type B, accepting organisation number 10615 (受理机构编号:10615), stated in the 2025/2026 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate notice
CSC High-Level Postgraduate coverage
Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance, excluding international travel
Scholarship exclusivity
The notice states Chinese Government Scholarship students may not simultaneously hold other scholarships established by local governments or Chinese universities, excluding one-time awards
No agent representation
The university states it does not allow any individual or intermediary agency to accept applications for Chinese Government Scholarships; all applications must be submitted online through the CSC and university systems
Application systems
CSC applications at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and the university system at https://swpu.17gz.org/; applicants must submit in both
Tuition per year
Bachelor's CNY 16,000 per year; Master's CNY 20,000 per year; Doctoral CNY 25,000 per year
Tuition notes
Taken from the 费用 Fees section of the university's 2025 International Student Application Guide; no separate English-taught rate is published.
Accommodation
CNY 2,200-4,400 per year (4- to 2-person dormitory)
Medical insurance
CNY 1,000 per year
Registration fee
CNY 600
Entry requirements
Language: English proficiency certificate required for all levels (TOEFL, IELTS or a previous degree taught in English); the CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice specifies IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above, or Duolingo 120 or above.. Age: Bachelor's applicants aged 18-25; master's applicants under 35; PhD applicants under 40.. Required degree: Bachelor's entry requires a high school certificate; master's entry a bachelor's degree; PhD entry master's and bachelor's degree certificates. Passport validity must exceed 4 years for bachelor's applicants and 3 years for master's and PhD applicants.. Financial guarantee: A Financial Guarantee issued by a local bank is required for all levels (the CSC notice instead requires a supervisor's Conditional Acceptance Letter for scholarship applicants).
Read 西南石油大学2025年国际学生招生简章 / Application Guide for International Students Programs, Southwest Petroleum University (published 20 January 2025 by the International Office)

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

The official 2026 International Student Application Guide sets 30 May 2026 for general applications and undergraduate CSCA results. The 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate call closed 28 February 2026; academic review was due by 15 March, pre-admission notices by 21 March and the CSC update by 24 March 2026. Both application rounds are closed. The CSC route requires Type B, agency 10615, followed by a matching application at swpu.17gz.org; school review includes interviews or written tests. No 2027 applicant deadline is established by these notices.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10615

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Southwest Petroleum University

These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.

  • CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
  • Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship (四川省外国留学生政府奖学金)
  • Chengdu Belt and Road Government Scholarship (成都市“一带一路”外国留学生政府奖学金)
  • Chengdu Sister City Government Scholarship (成都市国际友好城市外国留学生政府奖学金)

How to apply to Southwest Petroleum University

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Historical reference: CSC portal → university portal

CSC Type B

Opens:
Not confirmed for this university and route
Closes:
Not confirmed for this university and route

2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent

A university-specific 2027 schedule is not established by the reviewed sources. Confirm the program’s current Type B availability, opening date and deadline in its dated notice.

University website — locate the current route notice

High-Level Postgraduate CSC programme

For the 2026/2027 graduate call, obtain supervisor acceptance and prepare notarized academic records, English evidence, two academic references, a research plan of at least 1,500 words, passport, six-month medical evidence and a police certificate issued within three months. Submit in CSC using Type B and agency 10615, then complete the university application with matching documents by February 28, 2026. Academic departments arrange interviews or written tests before March 15. Selected applicants receive emailed pre-admission and upload it to CSC before March 24. Email and paper applications are not accepted; application-fee payment is not specified in this call.

Reference: 2026/2027. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Southwest Petroleum University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.

    Read official admission instructions
  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.

  3. 3

    Complete the CSC application

    Use the application type, agency number, degree level, and submission order stated in the current call. A university-hosted place may use Type B; an embassy-nominated place may use Type A. Do not select a route or reuse a prior-cycle code unless the current notice confirms it.

    Open CSC portal
  4. 4

    Complete the university application

    Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.

  5. 5

    Track decisions and respond to requests

    Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.

See annotated portal walkthroughs

Document checklist and upload instructions

Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:

  • Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
  • Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
  • Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
  • Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
  • Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.

Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Application templates
How to fill the university application

Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.

  1. Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
  5. Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
  5. Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.

University agency number on record: 10615. For Type B, match it to Southwest Petroleum University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application system

Official sources for this guide

The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.

Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.