Overview

A key national research university with a history of more than 100 years, Sichuan University is a comprehensive institution with the widest selection of disciplines in West China. Sichuan University enjoys a deep cultural background and eminent scholarly research tradition.

The university is dedicated to the internationalization of China’s higher education system and actively seeks opportunities for collaboration and scientific research with institutions of higher education and corporate partners all over the world. International students are valued and warmly welcomed to pursue academic studies at Sichuan University. 
 

Read about one student's experience at Sichuan University.

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Academics

Sichuan University developed the Center of China Studies to specifically address the needs of international students who wish to learn about Chinese language and culture. This program offers a range of courses to meet the academic needs of students from a variety of academic areas and requires no prior language study.

Courses are offered in:  

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Environmental Studies
• Arts

Actual courses offered varies each semester depending on student demand. For Spring 2009, the following courses will be available:

• Chinese Culture and Society
• Chinese Politics
• Chinese History
• Chinese Art
• Global Management
• International Trade
• Global Business: Multinational Enterprises in China
• US-China Relations
• Environmental Studies: Sustainable Development in China

An intensive, language-only program is available, too, with 20 hours of language instruction per week covering vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening. this program is designed for individuals who plan to
become fluent in Chinese and can accommodate students from beginner to advanced level.

To see course descriptions for Sichuan University courses, click on "Course Catalog" on the left. All classes included in the Center of China Studies are instructed in English. Language instruction in Mandarin is available each semester with levels ranging from beginner to advanced.

Course Catalog

Click here to view classes available at Sichuan University.

 Tip: Use the 'Academic course and credit information' to find more information on classes.

Housing

Special Program Features

Home-stay experience with Chinese families

All AsiaLearn participants have the option of spending weekends and holidays with the family of a faculty or staff member of Sichuan University. The home-stay experience provides students with a deeper understanding of Chinese family life and allows for greater cultural interaction and language skill development.

Excursions

Sichuan University provides all AsiaLearn students with activities and excursions to places of significant interest (varies by semester). Some excursions are complimentary and others may have nominal charges.

Example excursions include:

• The Three Kingdom’s Museum and Temple
• Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu’s Residence
• Archaeology Museum of Sanxingdui
• The Panda Research Center
• Leshan Giant Buddha
• Sichuan Opera (see video below)
• Mt . Emei – one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China

AsiaLearn participants may also choose to participate in optional, organized and affordable tours that are designed to be fun and educational. Examples include touring the Tibet Autonomous Region and the Silk Road.

Sichuan Opera:

About China

China is a country with an ancient history, a brilliant civilization, and beautiful landscapes. China is often touted as having one of the world’s oldest surviving civilization whose people have shared a common culture for more than 5,000 years. Philosophers, emperors, foreign conquerors, political leaders, and civil war have all left their marks on China’s colorful history, but the people’s culture has endured and remained constant. As their civilization developed, the people excelled in science and artistic expression. Many examples have endured the test of time and are revered today as national treasures and historical sites.

Over 30 sites in China are now World Heritage listed and protected. They include ancient architectural complexes and a number of historical relics, forming an important basis for the study of China’s ancient culture and history. In recent years, China has emerged from isolation and captured the attention of the world by accomplishing astonishing technical achievements and driving their economy at a dazzling pace. The blending of ancient traditions, technological advancement, economic reform, and government control is creating a new China that is dynamic and cannot be defined in conventional ways. There is no argument that China will continue to make a significant impact on world affairs, but just how and to what extent is the topic of much debate. For more information on China, visit the Desintations section.

Bridging Cultures Program

AsiaLearn semester/year participants will participate in a multi-day Bridging Cultures Program in Asia, prior to arriving at their host university. For more details on the Bridging Cultures Program CLICK HERE.

Michelle Sieng from the University of Tulsa, put together a few videos from her experience during the fall 2009 Bridging Cultures Program in Beijing, China:

Michelle departs Tulsa and arrives                          Tackling the Great Wall             
              in Beijing

                                        Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

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AsiaLearn Coordinator

Name: Michael Swift Title: Director, AsiaLearn Programs Department: Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia BIO: Michael is charged with program development and services for AsiaLearn study abroad programs. Prior to this role he served as an AustraLearn Regional Director and liaison to universities in the southern United States. Michael earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Operations Management from Georgia State University. While attending college he studied abroad in Oslo, Norway and also worked in the Office of International Education helping others realize their aspirations to study abroad. Michael has worked in positions of progressive responsibility in international education for 18 years.