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University application guide

How to apply to Southwest University

西南大学

Chongqing, Chongqing, China

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

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Funding route on this profile

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

Agency number recorded: 10635. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

CNY 500 Southwest University's official Tuition and Fees page states "Application Fee: 500 CNY" and "Only those who apply successfully will pay the application fee CNY500." The CNY 500 charge is separate from tuition, which the same page details only as an additional CNY 4,000 per year for English-taught programmes.

Source-linked admission details

Application fee, accommodation and insurance charges, and entry requirements published by Southwest University for international applicants to degree and non-degree programmes. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

Application fee
CNY 500, payable only by applicants who apply successfully
English-taught programme supplement
An extra CNY 4,000 per year is added for English-taught programmes
Accommodation fee
Single room CNY 7,000 per person per semester or CNY 12,000 per person per year; double room CNY 5,000 per semester or CNY 9,000 per year; quad room CNY 3,500 per semester or CNY 6,000 per year
Medical insurance
CNY 800 per year
CSC Type B deadline (2026/2027)
15 February 2026 for the September 2026 intake, per the 2026-2027 SWU Chinese Government Scholarship High Level Postgraduate Program notice
CSC Silk Road Program deadline (2026/2027)
17 May 2026 for the September 2026 intake, per the 2026-2027 SWU Chinese Government Scholarship Silk Road Program notice
CSC Type B agency number
10635 — the notice states "please select Program Category Type B. The Agency Number of Southwest University is 10635"
CSC High Level Postgraduate coverage
Tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, monthly living allowance of CNY 3,000 for master's and CNY 3,500 for PhD students, and comprehensive medical insurance
Silk Road Program eligibility
Open to prospective September 2026 students from ten Belt and Road countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Morocco and Rwanda; GPA 3.3+/4.0 or 83+/100
SWU President Scholarship and New Silk Road Scholarship
Applications run 1 January to 15 June each year; Type A covers tuition plus a monthly allowance (undergraduate CNY 1,100, master's CNY 1,400, PhD CNY 1,700), Type B covers tuition only
Chongqing Mayor Scholarship value
First prize CNY 25,000/year undergraduate, CNY 30,000/year master's, CNY 35,000/year doctoral; second prize CNY 10,000, CNY 15,000 and CNY 20,000 respectively
Scholarship exclusivity
The site states international students may be covered by only one type of scholarship while studying in China, and a President or New Silk Road scholarship is cancelled if the holder is awarded the Chongqing Mayor Scholarship
Grade requirement
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and 80 out of 100 for entry; 3.3 out of 4.0 and 83 out of 100 for the 2026-2027 CSC programmes
Accommodation
Single room CNY 12,000 per person per year (CNY 7,000 per semester); double room CNY 9,000 per person per year (CNY 5,000 per semester); quad room CNY 6,000 per person per year (CNY 3,500 per semester)
Medical insurance
CNY 800 per year for medical insurance
Entry requirements
Language: Chinese-taught: HSK 4 200+ for undergraduate, HSK 5 190+ for master's, HSK 5 200+ for PhD. English-taught: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80+ for undergraduate and master's, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85+ for PhD. The 2026-2027 CSC notices require HSK Level 5 180 for Chinese-taught postgraduate applicants, and for English-taught master's TOEFL 80 with no section under 20 or IELTS 6.0 with no band under 5.5, and for PhD TOEFL 85 with no section under 21 or IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.. Age: Under 30 for undergraduate programmes, under 35 for master's programmes, under 45 for PhD programmes; the 2026-2027 CSC notices set master's applicants under 35 and PhD applicants under 40.. Required degree: High school diploma or above for undergraduate entry; a four-year bachelor's degree for master's entry; a master's degree for PhD entry.. Financial guarantee: No financial guarantee document is listed among the published application materials; the CSC notices instead require a notarized diploma, transcripts, language certificate, study plan, two recommendation letters (one from an SWU supervisor for the High Level Postgraduate Program), the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and a non-criminal record report.
Application dates — official notice audit
The 2026 CSC High-Level Graduate call closed February 15, 2026; the separate 2026 Silk Road education program closed May 17, 2026. Standing self-funded and local-award guidance gives January 1–June 15 annually; this is not a named 2027 call. The national dispatch authority sets the exact CSC Type A deadline. Standing ICLTS guidance gives May 15 for September and October 31 for March entry; confirm the cycle-specific notice. Source: https://admissions.swu.edu.cn/info/1011/1025.htm
Recorded route dates — CSC Type B deadlines, agency code and program scopes
Official SWU pages specify deadlines and named 2026/27 routes separately. The High-Level route is full-time master's/PhD. Silk Road route is also postgraduate, but only for students from ten named BRI countries and listed education programs. Both require CSC Type B and SWU portal filing; the Silk Road notice says agency number 10635. Both deadlines are past. SWU's application-period page gives a general CSC Type B annual timeframe, but that standing text is not a substitute for the dated route-specific 2026 notices. These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://admissions.swu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Chinese_Government_Scholarship.htm; https://admissions.swu.edu.cn/info/1023/1272.htm
Read Tuition and Fees, International College English admissions site, Southwest University

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

The 2026 CSC High-Level Graduate call closed February 15, 2026; the separate 2026 Silk Road education program closed May 17, 2026. Standing self-funded and local-award guidance gives January 1–June 15 annually; this is not a named 2027 call. The national dispatch authority sets the exact CSC Type A deadline. Standing ICLTS guidance gives May 15 for September and October 31 for March entry; confirm the cycle-specific notice.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10635

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

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Southwest 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
  • Chinese Government Scholarship Silk Road Program
  • International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
  • Chongqing Mayor Scholarship (重庆市市长奖学金)
  • SWU President Scholarship (西南大学校长奖学金)
  • New Silk Road Scholarship (新丝路奖学金)

How to apply to Southwest University

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

Historical reference: University submission + CSC portal

CSC Type B

Opens:
Not confirmed for 2027
Closes:
Not confirmed for 2027

2027 dates unconfirmed · Silk Road Education graduate program; ten eligible countries

This source concerns a previous intake. A dated 2027 opening or closing has not been verified. The prior Education call closed in May. Spring is a preparation estimate; eligible countries and programs are restricted.

Previous intake notice

Silk Road Education graduate program; ten eligible countries

Submit in both CSC Type B and SWU’s systems. Upload supporting documents and submit; SWU reviews the application after the required fee is paid. This procedure covers the specified Education programs and nationalities only.

Reference: 2026 intake procedure. 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 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

    Follow the portal order in the Type B notice

    If it asks for the CSC form in the university system, finish CSC first and upload that form. If it asks for university admission or recommendation first, complete that stage before CSC. Where both systems are required, submit to both; use a CSC-only process only when the official notice explicitly specifies it.

    Read official admission instructions
  4. 4

    Complete the required application systems

    Use the university and CSC instructions below in the order specified by your program. Keep names, degree, major and teaching language consistent across the forms. Check submission status in every required system.

    Open the program's university portal
  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.

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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: 10635. For Type B, match it to Southwest University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

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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.