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 (SWJTU) was founded at Shanhaiguan in 1896, named then Imperial Chinese Railway College. It is one of the oldest universities in China majoring in engineering. In 1905, it was moved to Tangshan, Hebei Province, and was renamed Tangshan Jiaotong University, Tangshan Railway Institute, and so on. In 1972, the university was removed to Emei, Sichuan province, and began to use its present name-Southwest Jiaotong University. In 1989, it was moved to Chengdu, and in 2002, the construction of a new campus covering an area of over 3,000 mu was started in Chengdu. With this, a new pattern of “ one university, in two places, with three campuses” is coming into being.

Currently, the university has 18 schools, 3 departments and 2 divisions, with students totaling more than 38000, teachers and staff over 3900, which including full-time teachers about 1800, professors and associate professors about 1000, 3 CAS academicians and 2 CAE academicians. In addition, there are also 29 academicians from CAS and CAE who serve as part-time professors at the university’s invitation. There are now 45 PHD programs, 95 master degree accredit posts, 61 undergraduate majors and 7 post-doctorate research centers, 3 national basic scientific research and teaching talents training bases, 6 national key disciplines and 1 national key lab. 

西南交通大学创建于1896年,曾先后定名为"山海关北洋铁路官学堂"、"唐山交通大学"、"唐山铁道学院"等,是我国近代建校最早的高等学府之一,也是首批进入"211工程"建设和设有研究生院的全国重点高校。早在民国初年,孙中山先生就曾莅校视察,发表了"革命需要武装、建设两路大军"的著名演说;新中国成立后,毛泽东同志亲笔题写校名;周恩来、刘少奇、朱德、李岚清、贾庆林等党和国家领导人先后来校视察;胡锦涛、江泽民同志亲自接见学校领导和专家教授,给全校师生以极大鼓舞和鞭策。在一个多世纪的征途上,学校始终以教育兴国为己任,弘扬"竢实扬华、自强不息"的交大精神,传承"严谨治学、严格要求"的办学传统,为国家培养了近二十万名毕业生,为民族振兴和国家富强,特别是轨道交通事业的发展做出了重大贡献。邓小平同志曾给予学校高度评价:"这所学校出了不少人才。有个名叫杨杏佛的,早年参加革命,牺牲后,鲁迅特地写诗悼念他。竺可桢也是这个学校毕业的,创立了'物候学'。还有一位桥梁专家茅以升,中国第一座现代化的钱塘江大桥就是他设计修建的。"

Those in good health, ready to abide by Chinese laws, decrees and the university regulations, and those who willing to respect Chinese customs and habits can apply based on their own needs.

Types of Students
Requirements
Entrance Requirements
Undergraduate student
Senior high graduate with good records
Humanities and social sciences: HSK exam score above Band VI; disciplines: HSK exam score above Band IV
Graduate student
Equal to a Chinese BA or BS. Graduated from our University or a Chinese college with good records & recommended by 2 professors or 2 associate professors
HSK exam score above Band VI; Written exam on a major subject or interview
Ph.D candidate
Equal to a Chinese MA or MS, recommended by 2 professors
HSK exam score above Band VI; Written exam on a major subject or interview
Student for advanced studies
College freshman or above
None
Senior student for advanced studies
Equal to a Chinese MA or MS, or qualified for Ph. D studies, studying on a specific project under the tutor
None
Visiting scholar
Associate professor or above, or equal to a Ph. D, intending to do research in a specific field
None
Language student
Senior high or above
None
 
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi): Chinese Level Exam
 
Application & Admission
The applicants shall write to the International Affaires Office of Southwest Jiaotong University for the "Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China at SWJTU" and the "Physical Examination Record for Foreigners" (or download them from http://fad.swjtu.edu.cn/) which shall be completed and then mailed or E-mailed back to the university. The university will send the qualified applicants a Visa Application Form (JW 202 Form ) and SWJTU Admission Notice. The applicants shall apply for the student (X) visa by presenting these two documents at the
Chinese embassy or consulate.
 
A. The following documents shall be provided by undergraduate students:
1.Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China at SWJTU ( photocopy )
2.Certificate of the highest academic degree earned (photocopy)
3.Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (photocopy)
4.HSK exam record (original)
 
B. The following documents shall be provided by students working for their master's or doctor's degree:
1. Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China at SWJTU ( photocopy )
2. Certificate of the highest academic degree earned (photocopy)
3. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (photocopy)
4.Transcripts of the academic records of the highest degree earned (original)
5.HSK exam record (original )
6.Recommendation letters from two professors (original)
 
C. The following documents shall be provided by general and senior students for advanced studies:
1. Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China at SWJTU ( photocopy )
2.Certificate of the highest academic degree earned (photocopy)
3.Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (photocopy)
 
D. The following documents shall be provided by visiting scholars:
1. Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China at SWJTU ( photocopy )
2. Certificate of the highest academic degree earned (photocopy)
3. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (photocopy)
4. Research plan
E.The following documents shall be provided by language students:
1. Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China at SWJTU ( photocopy )
2. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (photocopy)
 
SWJTU has a stable study environment and a Chinese-speaking environment as well as first-class establishments and conditions. The university is organized, well-managed, and has systemic and perfect managing measures and responsible administrators. The university offers all sorts of large, middle and small-sized classrooms for class study and self-study.
 
There are three types of accommodations for students:
A. Dorms on campus possess an air conditioner, color TV, fridge, furniture, telephone and toilet. A double room is 500 RMB yuan / person/ month; single room is 1000RMB yuan / person/ month.
B. A 54 square meters' suite on campus possesses furniture, telephone and toilet, and can be inhabited by one or two persons. The rent is 700 to 900 RMB yuan /suite /month.
C. There is a residential area about 500 meters away from the campus with an elegant environment. It is very secure and is very well managed. It offers suites of 60 to 150 square meters. The rent is about 800 to 2,000 RMB yuan /suite /month. Students can rent different types of suites according to their own needs。
 
Contact
For more information please visit the website of International Affairs Office of Southwest Jiaotong University (http://fad.swjtu.edu.cn/)
Mr. Howard Xu, Miss. Lydia Liao
Tel: +86-28-87600344 +86-28-87600343
Fax: +86-28-87605147
Add: International Affairs Office
Southwest Jiaotong University
Chengdu 610031 P.R.China

 

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