Sichuan University

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.

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Program Quick Facts - Sichuan University

Location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Housing: On-campus dormitory
Dates: September Intake: September 1-December 12, 2008*
March Intake: March 2-May 31, 2009*
Application Deadline: September Intake: June 15
March Intake: November 15
Required GPA: 2.7/4.0
Semester Program Fee: $9,050 USD*
Program Fee Includes: Tuition for 12-16 credits, accommodation, AsiaLearn Program Introduction, some excursions, on-campus student fees, overseas health insurance, ISIC card, official transcript, and more (see What's Included page). Airfare, visa fee, meals, and books are an additional cost.

Housing

AsiaLearn students attending Sichuan University are invited to live on-campus in student dormitories. Limited single and twin shared accommodation is available with private bathroom and shower. Bedding, desks, chairs, and Internet access is provided. Cafeterias and local restaurants are within close proximity to the dorms.

Academic Areas

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:

Chinese language (intensive and non-intensive)
Humanities
Social Sciences
Environmental Studies
Arts

To see specific subjects available, click here.

Language Component

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.

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
Each semester students are invited to participate in a variety of optional affordable excursions organized by the AsiaLearn Resident Coordinator (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
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.