Admission Notice for 2027 SWUFE RIEM Degree Programs (International Students)

(The Chinese text of this article shall be deemed as the original. In the event of any dispute or misunderstanding as to the interpretation of the language or terms of this article, the Chinese language version shall prevail.)

All international student admissions at SWUFE are handled by the CIE Admissions Office. The international student admission policies and other information listed here are for reference only, and the information released by the Admissions Office shall prevail.

I. Recruitment Categories and Policies

1. SWUFE recruits full-time international students in accordance with the "Application-Evaluation Mechanism" to evaluate applicants' comprehensive abilities.

2. International students should be admitted by SWUFE following the Document of No.42 of the Ministry of Education of the PRC and study full-time at SWUFE within the required study period.

3. SWUFE will award a full-time international graduate the corresponding graduation certificate in accordance with the national relevant regulations, and award the corresponding degree certificate if the graduate's academic level reaches the nation-recognized degree standard.

II. Academic Programs and Language of Instruction

III. Eligibility  

1. Applicants must be Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport (according to the Nationality Law of The People's Republic of China), and the conditions set by the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met; be in good health and get good grades.

2. Applicants must abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and local government as well as the regulations of SWUFE.

3. Applicants' education background should meet one of the conditions below:

Applicants applying for undergraduate degree programs must obtain a high school diploma before enrollment

Applicants applying for a master's degree obtain a bachelor's degree certificate before enrollment

Applicants applying for a doctoral degree must obtain a master's degree before enrollment

4. Requirements of Language Proficiency

(1) Applicants whose native language is English, or can provide proof of studying in a 2-year or above degree program in which the teaching language is English, do not need to provide a language certificate.

(2) Applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide a score report of an English language test (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / Duolingo 120 / EF B2 and above) or pass the test organized by College of International Education, SWUFE.

IV. Application Procedures

1. Apply Online

(1) Online application system: http://swufe.17gz.org

(2) Apply Period for Self-sponsored Applicants

Self-sponsored November 1st - June 30th, 2027 (UTC/GMT +08:00)

(3) Apply Requirements: Before the deadline, applicants shall all submit the online application form at SWUFE International Students Service System (http://swufe.17gz.org) and upload all documents required. The authenticity and accuracy of personal information should be ensured.

(4) Additional Notes: Applicants shall guarantee the application information and documents are correct, valid, and authentic. Any invalid or inauthentic documents/information will disqualify the application.

2. Application Fee

(1) Application fee is 600 RMB. Please follow the instruction at SWUFE International Students Service System for online payment.

(2) The Application without the application fee will not be processed.

(3) The application fee is not refunded under any circumstances.

V. Supporting Documents

1. Applicants should submit the online application before the deadline and upload documents as required:

(1) Passport photo was taken within 6 months;

(2) Notarized highest degree certificate or an equivalent;

(3) Complete transcripts of the highest education;

(4) Two Recommendation Letters (Mater and Ph.D only);

(5) A Study Plan or Research Proposal (Mater and Ph.D only);

(6) Language Certificate;

(7) Applicants who have been in Mainland China should also provide a copy of the page of visa or residence permit;

(8) First page of applicant's personal passport;

(9) Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (download template here);

(10) Non-Criminal Record (download template here);

(11) Guarantee of Financial Support (download template here);

(12) Proof of Good Performance in Previous University;

(13) Other optional documents that could present applicants' academic and comprehensive ability, for example, award certificate, published paper, etc.  

2. Additional Notes:

(1) All documents should be presented in Chinese or English. If not, a notarized translated version in Chinese or English is mandatory. Documents without translation in Chinese or English are not valid.

(2) If it's necessary, SWUFE will require applicants to submit extra documents and the original version of the documents above for confirmation.

VI. Admission Procedures

1. Admission Procedures:

General Review (CIE Admission Office) → Online Exam→ Academic Review (RIEM) →Online Interview (if any) → Final Review (Committee of SWUFE ) → Admission

2. The application information confirmed by the applicants will not be modified during the admission procedures, and applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be admitted. Applicants who have not passed or completed the review of academic degree qualifications (student status) will not be admitted.

3. The CIE Admission Office is responsible for issuing the Admission Letter, JW 202 Form, and other documents.

4. Admitted students should register on time. Those who are unable to register on time for some reason must submit a written request for leave to the College of International Education, SWUFE in advance. Graduates in the current year must obtain a national-recognized graduation certificate before the registration day. Otherwise, the admission qualification will be invalid.

VII. Other

1. Applicants who violate any rule or cheat during the registration process shall be demanded accountability seriously according to Document No. 33 of the Ministry of Education of the PRC. If a violation is constituted, the judicial authorities shall be investigated for legal responsibility according to law. If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law. For those who falsify documents or qualifications, whenever verified, their qualifications for examination, admission, or student status will be abolished immediately according to relevant regulations.

2. If the contents of this Admission Information are inconsistent with the documents of national relevant departments and the Ministry of Education, the latter shall prevail.

VIII. Scholarships for Prospective Students

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Type A Program

(1) Bilateral Program

The program accords with the cooperation and exchange agreements or consensus reached by the Chinese government and the governments and institutions of other nations. Applicants shall submit applications to the dispatching department (Chinese embassies or consulates) of their home countries.

(2) Designated Scholarship Programs

These programs are set up in accordance with cooperation agreements between China and international organizations and institutions. Applicants shall submit applications to the international organizations and institutions concerned.

Please visit the website of CSC for detailed information.

https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html

Application Notice click here:

https://international.swufe.edu.cn/info/1131/1633.htm

2. Chinese Government Scholarship Type B — “High Level Postgraduate Program”

Chinese Government Scholarship “High Level Postgraduate Program” supports outstanding young students from all over the world to study for postgraduate degrees (Master & Ph.D) in China. The program adopts the principle of "individual application, university recommendation, expert review, and merit-based admission" to select international students with excellent academic background, professional ability and future development potential.

Application Notice click here:

https://international.swufe.edu.cn/info/1131/1635.htm

3. Chinese Government Scholarship — Silk Road Program (Category B)

In order to deepen the education cooperation with the “Belt and Road” countries, the Ministry of Education P.R.C has set up this scholarship program for recruiting outstanding students from the “Belt and Road” countries to pursue graduate study in China.

This type of scholarship requires annual application from the university and approval from CSC, and cannot be guaranteed to be provided annually.

The detailed information about this scholarship is usually issue in April.

IX. Contact Information

Admission Office

College of International Education

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

No.55 Guanghuacun Street,Chengdu Sichuan Province,P.R. China 610074

Tel/Fax: +86-(28)-8735 5437

Email: admission@swufe.edu.cn

Web: https://international.swufe.edu.cn/EN/Home.htm