Chengdu University (CDU), founded in 1978, is one of the first full-time general undergraduate universities sponsored by local cities following China's reform and opening up. CDU implements a university system that involves provincial and municipal co-administration and municipal operations. It is a key university in Sichuan Province and Chengdu City, the host university of the Athletes Village of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games, and a FISU-certified "Healthy Campus" with a silver label. CDU has the authority to award bachelor's and master's degrees and has established postdoctoral research centers. It was selected by the Ministry of Education (MoE) for the "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program," recognized by MOE as a featured higher education institution for national defense education, and included in MoE's “Double Ten Thousand Plan” for first-class undergraduate programs. Moreover, it is one of Sichuan's prioritized universities for awarding doctoral degrees.

The university welcomes international students from around the globe, offering degree programs for undergraduate and master’s levels, as well as non-degree continuing education. The Spring 2025 non-degree program (hereinafter referred to as the language program) will enroll international students in the Chinese Language and Culture major, covering essential courses such as Chinese Listening, Speaking, Comprehensive Chinese, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Overview of China. Additional courses will include cultural lectures, calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, Tai Chi, and cultural practices.

I. Eligibility Criteria

1. Non-Chinese citizens aged 16 years or older holding a valid ordinary passport.

2. Those who were previously Chinese citizens and later acquired foreign nationality must comply with MoE's Notice on Regulating Admission of International Students in China's Higher Education Institutions (JWH [2020] No. 12).

3. Applicants must abide by Chinese laws and regulations as well as CDU's rules and policies.

4. Applicants should be in good health.

II. Application Period

For Spring 2025 enrollment: November 15, 2024 - December 31, 2024

III. Application Process

1. Online Registration: Applicants must create an account on Chengdu University's official website (English version) during the application period and complete all required information accurately, along with the necessary document submissions.

2. Application Website: https://admissions.cdu.edu.cn/ (Refer to the website for specific application steps: https://admissions.cdu.edu.cn/en/user_guide/index)

*All important application information will be communicated through this personal account. Please register using your primary email address.

IV. Required Application Materials

1. A copy of your passport.

2. A copy of your notarized highest educational qualification certificate.

3. A copy of your recent health examination report (within the last six months).

4. A copy of your police clearance.

5. A recent (within three months) electronic photograph, passport-style, with no hat and a white background.

6. Applicants who are 16 years or older but under 18 must submit documents related to their guardians in China. This includes a guardian certificate signed by the applicant, their parents, and the designated guardian in China, and a copy of the guardian's ID. The guardian may be either a designated Chinese national or a foreigner with long-term residency status.

7. A personal statement detailing your self-introduction, educational background, as well as objectives and plans of study in China.

8. A recent financial guarantee letter (dated within the last two months): for one semester, the required bank balance must be at least RMB 15,000; for one year, it must be at least RMB 25,000.

9. A copy of the HSK certificate (if any).

10. A copy of the transfer proof and current visa or residence permit (if the applicant is holding a visa issued by another Chinese university).

11. Any other materials as may be requested by the necessary.

*All submissions must be in Chinese or English. If not, please upload both the original documents and their corresponding Chinese or English translations.

V. Fee Structure

1. Registration and Tuition Fees (in RMB)

Duration of Study	Registration	Tuition	Textbooks	Insurance
One semester	400	7,000	Varies by class	400
One academic year	400	14,000	Varies by class	800

2. Accommodation Fee (in RMB)

Duration of Stay	Fee	Room Type	Amenities
One semester	2,500	Four-bed room	Air conditioning, furniture, internet access, bathroom and shower, shared refrigerator, shared kitchen, shared laundry room, common lounge
One academic year	5,000	Four-bed room

*Residents are responsible for water and electricity bills, as well as laundry expenses. Hot water is available during specified times.

*Some dormitories may lack shared refrigerators, kitchens, or lounges.

*Scholarship recipients are generally required to reside in the university dormitories.

VI. Scholarships

(I) CDU International Student Scholarship

Aimed at rewarding outstanding newly enrolled and current international students.

Language students: RMB 2,000 - 7,000 per semester.

(II) Chengdu "Belt and Road" Initiative International Student Government Scholarship

The "BRI Scholarship" is designed for outstanding international students from BRI countries who are pursuing degree or non-degree programs at higher education institutions in Chengdu, as approved by national regulations.

Language students: RMB 1,000/month, with a maximum of RMB 10,000 per year (based on the actual duration of study in China).

(Ⅲ) Additional Notes

1. Scholarship recipients must complete registration and admission procedures within the timeframe specified by the university. Those who do not report on time without approval will be considered to have forfeited their student status automatically.

2. Recipients are required to pay the full tuition fees for their designated study period prior to the commencement of classes.

3. All submitted application materials are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.

4. Each student is eligible to apply for only one type of scholarship and may not submit applications for multiple scholarships.

VII. Contact Information

Division of International Personnel Management Service, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Chengdu University

Tel.: 028-84616376

Address: 2025 Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province

Admissions Email: oice@cdu.edu.cn

Department Website: https://ndy.ynart.edu.cn/index.htm

CDU Website: https://www.cdu.edu.cn/