Founded in 1978, Chengdu University (CDU) is a key university jointly supported by Sichuan Province and the City of Chengdu. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, CDU is placed in the 801–1000 band worldwide and ranks 71st among universities in the Chinese mainland;Eight disciplines rank among the top 1% of ESI. To date, the university has enrolled more than 5,000 international students from 78 countries and has been designated among the first batch of “Sichuan Provincial Demonstration Bases for Studying in China.”
Overseas EducationCollegeadmits international students from all over the world. Degree education covers undergraduate and master's programs, while non-degree education admits visiting/exchange scholars. The Spring 2027 non-degree program enrolls international students majoring in Chinese Language and Culture. Core courses include Chinese Listening, Spoken Chinese, Comprehensive Chinese, Chinese Reading, Chinese Writing, Chinese Grammar, and Panorama of China; additional offerings cover cultural lectures, calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, Tai Chi, and cultural practice activities.
I. Eligibility
1. Non-Chinese citizens aged 18 or above holding a valid foreign ordinary passport;
2. Applicants who were formerly Chinese citizens and later acquired foreign nationality shall be subject to the Notice of the Ministry of Education on Regulating the Admission of International Students by Chinese Institutions of Higher Education (Jiao Wai Han [2020] No. 12);
3. Applicants shall abide by the laws and regulations of China as well as the rules and discipline of Chengdu University;
4. Applicants shall be in good physical and mental health.
II. Application Period and Category
1. Application period: October 15 – December 31, 2026 (ForFebruary 2027intake)
2. Application category: Overseas EducationCollege(Chinese Language and Culture)
III. How to Apply
1. Online application: Within the designated application period, applicants shall register a personal account,complete and submit all required information and materials fully and accurately.
2. Application portal: https://admissions.cdu.edu.cn/
(For detailed application procedures, please refer to: https://admissions.cdu.edu.cn/en/user_guide/index)
3. Select “Overseas EducationCollege” as the applying unit.
* All important application-related information will be sent via the registered personal account; please make sure to register with a frequently used email address.
IV. Fees
Registration Fee and Tuition (Unit: RMB)
Duration of Study |
Registration Fee |
Tuition |
Textbook Fee |
Insurance |
One semester |
400 |
7,000 |
Varies by class |
400 |
One academic year |
400 |
14,000 |
Varies by class |
800 |
Accommodation (Unit: RMB)
Duration |
Fee |
Room Type |
Facilities |
One semester |
2,500 |
Four-person room |
Air conditioning, furniture, internet access, private bathroom and shower, shared refrigerator, shared kitchen, shared laundry room, and common room |
One academic year |
5,000 |
* Utility bills and washing machine fees shall be borne by students; hot water is supplied at scheduled times.
* Some dormitories are not equipped with a shared refrigerator, shared kitchen, or common room.
V. Required Application Materials
1. Photocopy of the passport;
2. Photocopies of the diploma/certificate of the highest academic qualification and its notarized copy;
3. Photocopy of a recent physical examination report (issued within the last six months);
4. Photocopy of a recent certificate of no criminal record (issued within the last six months);
5. One recent (within the last three months) frontal, bareheaded ID photo in electronic format (white background);
6. Personal statement, including a self-introduction, educational background, and study objectives and plans in China;
7. A financial guarantee certificate issued within the last two months: a bank deposit of no less than RMB 15,000 for a one-semester application, or no less than RMB 25,000 for a one-academic-year application;
8. Photocopy of the HSK certificate (if available);
9. Transfer certificate and photocopies of the current visa or residence permit (required if the applicant holds a visa issued by another Chinese institution of higher education at the time of application);
10. Additional materials may be requested if necessary.
* All documents shall be in Chinese or English. Documents in other languages shall be uploaded together with the originals and their Chinese or English translations.
VI. Contact Information
Address: Overseas EducationCollege, Chengdu University, No. 2025 Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
Tel: +86-28-84616378
Contact Person: Mr. Wang
College Website: https://coe.cdu.edu.cn/
Email: cdlxzs@cdu.edu.cn
