Non-degree Programs

Long-term Program
Long-term programs (more than one semester) focus on Chinese language learning and culture experiences. Each semester, the School of International Education of SWJTU provides various Chinese language courses and cultural courses to international students with different levels of Chinese. The main courses include intensive reading, extensive reading, listening, speaking, writing, characters and so on. Students will be allocated to appropriate levels according to the results of test on arrival. Experienced teaching staff and small class size ensure the most efficient teaching and learning.
  • Application Materials

    a. Notarized academic certificate Please provide notarized translation if the documents are not in English or Chinese.

    b. Academic Records Please provide notarized translation if the documents are not in English or Chinese.

    c. A copy of the applicant’s passport. Please ensure the passport is valid for 6 month at least before your visa application.

    d. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy). The original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form is uniformly printed by Chinese healthy quarantine departments. It must be written in English and can be downloaded from https://en.swjtu.edu.cn/FOREIGNER_PHYSICAL_EXAMINAT_ON_FORM.pdf The physical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

    e. Financial Guarantee Letter (in RMB or USD) issued by the bank and certified by the Chinese embassy or consulate. It must cover the tuition fees and living expense needed for study in China.

    f. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant legal documents of his/her entrusted legal guardians in China.


  • Application Process

    a. Register at: https://swjtu.17gz.org

    b. Choose "Chinese Language Student"

    c. Complete application by filling in relevant options


  • Detailed Information

    Open Time: Every year: September 1st & February 25th

    Duration:≥ 1 semester

    Program Location: Xipu Campus, SWJTU, Chengdu

    Application Time: Sept. 30th for Fall Semester

    Mar. 31th for Spring Semester

    Fees: a. Registration: 400 RMB/person

    b. Insurance: 800 RMB/person/year

    c. Tuition: 7,000 RBM/person/half year, 14,000 RMB/person/year

    d. Accommodation fee: 600 RMB/month/person (a single room in three-bedroom international students apartment, utilities not included)

    Note: Once the class starts, all fees are not refundable; one US dollar equals approximately to 7 RMB.


Short-term Programs
Short-term programs provide language learning of 1 week to 5 weeks, with no fewer than 12 students. The School of International Education of SWJTU provides various short-term programs upon learner’s demands. We warmly welcome universities and groups from all over the world to get in touch with us so that we can provide customized solutions to meet your needs.
  • Engineering Education and Internship Program

    SWJTU is a leading university in China in fields of transportation industry, railway engineering and economics & management. As an important part of SWJTU Summer Program, the engineering internship program provides a contextual learning environment that validates a curriculum of study and networks of certain Chinese industries for students’ future career development. If you plan to do an internship in China and learn more about Chinese railway industry, colorful traditional and ethnic culture, there is no better choice than SWJTU. SWJTU will help you secure a summer internship in Chengdu or Emeishan that matches industries such as transportation, railway operation and engineering, urban subway operation and motor industry.

    Open Time: Every year: June to August

    Program Location: Xipu Campus, SWJTU, Chengdu

    Duration: 2 weeks to 6 weeks

    Application Deadline: April 30th

    Fees: a. Registration: 400 RMB/person

    b. Insurance: 400 RBM/person

    c. Training Fee: 900—8,000 RMB/person/week (Depending on group size and customer demands)

    d. Internship uniform: 300 RMB

    e. Other miscellaneous cost: around 100 RMB

    f. Interpretation: 200 RMB/person (for the factory interpretation every day)

    g. Travel expenses: Depending on traveling plan

    h. Accommodation fee: 100 RMB/day/person (a single room in three-bedroom international students apartment, utilities not included)

    Note: Once the class starts, all fees are not refundable; one US dollar equals approximately to 7 RMB.


  • Chinese Language Learning and Culture Experiences Program

    This kind of program can be highly customized. Besides usual school time, summer and winter schools (1-4 weeks) are also available from July to August and January to February every year. The programs mainly focus on Participants will have rigorous training in Chinese language and culture. Lessons of Chinese painting, calligraphy, Chinese folk songs, Tai Chi, Chinese paper cutting and cooking will also be offered. Trips to visit famous cultural sights and scenery spots will be arranged during weekends.

    Open Time: Customized

    Duration: 1 week to 5 weeks

    Program Location: Xipu Campus, SWJTU, Chengdu

    Application Deadline: Depending on program

    Fees:  a. Registration: 400 RMB/person

    b. Insurance: 400 RBM/person

    Tuition: 900—2,000 RMB/person/week (Depending on group size and customer demands)

    d. Travel expenses: Depending on traveling plan

    e. Other miscellaneous cost: around 100 RMB

    f. Accommodation fee: 100 RMB/day/person (a single room in three-bedroom international students apartment, utilities not included)

    Note: Once the class starts, all fees are not refundable; one US dollar equals approximately to 7 RMB.


Courses and Culture Experiencing Activities
Chinese Language Courses Available: Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Listening, Chinese Characters, Writing, Oral Chinese, HSK Coaching, Chinese for Business Purpose, etc.
  • Culture Experiencing Activities Available

    Visit Leshan Giant Buddha, Visit Emei Mountain, Visit Panda Breeding Base, Visit Dujingyan Irrigation System & Qingcheng Mountain, Visit Jinsha Museum, Watch the Sichuan Opera, etc.

    Note: Quoted prices for long-term and short-term programs exclude tickets and other expenses for culture experiencing activities.


  • Chinese Culture Courses Available

    Chinese Culture, Chinese History, Chinese Geography, Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Tai Chi, Chinese Folk Songs, Chinese Paper Cutting, Chinese Knot, Chinese Cooking, etc.


Contact Information

Address: Office of International Cooperation and Exchanges & Office of HMT Affairs, Room 425, Administrative Building, Southwest Jiaotong University, West High-tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Contact: Ms. LIU Han

Phone number: 0086-28-66366920

Post Code: 611756

Mail: sie@swjtu.edu.cn (please indicate your application for Chinese language learning program in the email)

Fax: 0086-28-66366346

Website: http://en.swjtu.edu.cn