Southwestern University
of Finance and Economics
Prospective Student’s Guidebook 2007/08
INDEX
1. About……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1
1.1 The City………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………..…1
1.1.1 Geographical Location………………………………………………………………………………….1
1.1.2 Political, Financial & Educational Center in Southwest China……………………….…..2
1.1.3 Attractions……………………………………………………………………………………………...……2
1.1.3.1 City Tour………………………………………………………………………………………………2
1.1.3.2 Sceneries Around…………………………………………………………………………………..5
1.1.3.3 A Paradise for Living: Arts, Cuisines, Shopping & More…………………………….8
1.1.4 Map of Chengdu…………………………………………………………………………………………..9
1.2 The University…………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
Brief Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………9
Facts and Figures………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Campus Tour…………………………………………………………………………………………….12
1.3 The College of International Education…………………………………………………………..15
1.3.1
1.3.2
About Us……………………………………………………………………………………………………15
Faculty Members………………………………………………………………………………………..15
2. Prospective Students………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
2.1 Why SWUFE?................................................................................................................17
2.2 Majors and Disciplines……………………………………………………………………………………...17
2.3 Chinese Training Program………………………………………………………………………………..19
2.3.1
2.3.2
Unique Features: What You Should Know……………………………………………………19
Relevant Information…………………………………………………………………………………..19
2.4 Fees and Funding………………………………………………………………………………………………20
2.4.1 Fee Structure………………………………………………………………………………………………20
2.4.2 Funding Your Study……………………………………………………………………………………22
2.4.2.1 Chinese Government Scholarship…………………………………………………………..22
2.4.2.2 SWUFE Scholarship…………………………………………………………………………….22
2.4.2.3 Part-time Work…………………………………………………………………………………….25
2.5 Application………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
Qualifications and Requirements………………………………………………………………….25
How to Apply…………………………………………………………………………………………….26
Application Process…………………………………………………………………………………….27
2.6 Visa Affairs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………29
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
General Information of Chinese Visas and Residence Permit………………………….29
Visa Application from Abroad………………………………………………………………..……30
Passport, Visa and Residence Permit Application/Extension in Chengdu………….30
Other Incidents…………………………………………………………………………………………..34
Links and Declaration…………………………………………………………………………………35
2.7 Insurance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………35
2.8 Before Coming to China…………………………………………………………………………………..36
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
Whether in Chengdu…………………………………………………………………………………..36
Ways of Traveling………………………………………………………………………………………36
Checklist of Things……………………………………………………………………………………..36
3. Campus Life………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38
3.1 Registration………………………………………………………………………………………………………..38
3.1.1 How to Get to SWUFE……………………………………………………………………………….38
3.1.2 Registration………………………………………………………………………………………………..39
3.1.3 Accommodation…………………………………………………………………………………………39
3.1.3.1 Room Facilities…………………………………………………………………………………….39
3.1.3.2 Regulation of Accommodation………………………………………………………………40
3.1.3.3 Registration for Accommodation……………………………………………………………40
3.1.4 Tips to Orientation……………………………………………………………………………………..41
3.2 Recreation………………………………………………………………………………………………………….42
3.2.1
Sports………………………………………………………………………………………………………..42
3.2.2 Arts & Others…………………………………………………………………………………………….43
4. Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………45
SWUFE Prospective Students’ Guidebook 2007/08
1. About
1.1
1.1.1
The City
Geographical Location
Located in Southwest China, Chengdu is the regional capital of Sichuan province.
Covering an area of 12.39 square Km, its east longitude extends from 102˚54’ to
104˚53’ and its north latitude extends from 30˚05’ to 31˚26’.
The average cultivation index of
the city has reached 38.2%.
Chengdu
enjoys
favorable
agricultural conditions, and it has
long been known as the
Storehouse of Heaven. It is the
important production base of
commercial
vegetable
oil,
vegetables, fruits and Chinese
medical herbs.
Chengdu has typical sub-tropical humid climate, with an annual temperature of around
17.5°. The annual rainfall of the city is 1,1246mm, with an annual sunshine of
1042-1412 hours. There are several climatic zones in Chengdu, namely, warm
temperate zone, temperate zone, frigid-temperate zone, sub-frigid zone and frigid zone,
making the city favorable for agricultural production and tourism development.
Chengdu has 12 rivers such as
Ming River and Tuo River,
together
with
numerous
tributaries. Apart from the
reputed Dujiangyan Irrigation
System, reservoirs, pools and
weirs crisscross in the city, with
an effective irrigating area of
366,000 hectares. It is roughly
estimated that there are 11 classes,
200 families, 764 genera and
3000 kinds of animals and plants, in which 2682 are main plants and 237 main animals.
Precious plants are gingko tree, dove tree, michelia wilsonii and henryi; national
protected endangered animals include panda, red panda, golden monkey and gnu.
There are more than 860 Chinese medical herbs, in which hemlock parsley, curcumae,
Fructus Mume and Rhizoma Coptidis are renowned worldwide.
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Chengdu is rich in mineral resources, proven metal minerals include iron, titanium,
vanadium,copper, lead, zincum, aluminium, gold, silver, strontium and REE. There are
more than 60 Non-ferrous metals, including glaucocerinite, picrolite, gypsum,
calcite,limestone, marble, shale, gravel, coal and natural gas.
1.1.2
Political, Financial & Educational Center in Southwest China
Today Chengdu has inherited the legacies passed down from the past, while at the same
time it is absorbing and creating modern culture, with the most advanced media
transmitting means and colorful cultural life. The number publication of books and
newspapers of Chengdu has for a long time ranked ahead among the country’s big cities.
Romantic Western bars and traditional tea houses witness numerous visitors; both of
the Hollywood films and traditional Chinese Story Telling Performance win audiences,
Coca cola and jasmine tea are embraced by consumers.
There are 17 public libraries in Chengdu, with a total book collection of 2.81 million; it
also enjoys 15 cultural centers, 5 public art centers, 10 museums and 24 administrations
for cultural relics protection. There are 11 municipal art troupes in the city, which
present more than 1000 shows each year.
Chengdu is not only a historical and cultural city, but also the most important
educational center in Southwest China. The city now has 66 institutions of higher
learning and technical secondary schools, with a total number of registered students of
396,500. Among the 4 national key-universities, SWUFE highlights itself for its top
facilities and teaching quality.
1.1.3
Attractions
1.1.3.1 City Tour
9 Chunxi Road
In Chengdu, where is the best place to catch up with the fashion? The answer
should only be the Chunxi Road. This is the best choice even for people tired of
anywhere else. In recent years, the most exciting thing is changes of Chunxi Road.
As the most prosperous business street in the city, it is not only the key place to
spend money, but also the vehicle of the unique cultural atmosphere of Chengdu.
Chengdu People’s complex toward the century-old street had, in previous times,
turned into high expectation about the renovated Chunxi Road. Thus the
newly-renovated pedestrian street is indeed an exquisite and public work of art.
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9 Kuan/Zhai Xiangzi
The lanes mentioned here are the aggregate of traditional folk residence and
ancient yards. As early as the reign of Wenhui King of Qin dynasty in 311 B.C,
there were Taicheng (larger city) and Shaocheng (lesser city) in Chengdu. And the
former looked more impressive than the later. In 1718, Qing dynasty began to
muster various personnel and materials in Sichuan to build the Chengdu city,. They
also built a Manchu city in western Chengdu for the Manchu army, known as
Shaocheng or Zicheng at that time. Manchu officials then lived in the street (the
Wide Lane), while Manche soldiers in the lane (the Narrow Lane). There was a
clear division of hierarchy and no Han people was allowed access into the inside
area. For lack of repairs, buildings in the lanes today are largely dilapidated houses,
and what is worse, the increasing immigrants has turned the former quads into
mega-yards of medley. The renovated Wide lane and Narrow Lane, however, bring
a brand-new sight of metropolis to us after combining historical, cultural,
commercial and tourism elements.
9 Qintai Road
The old Qintai Road was for jewelries in the city. It is a rendezvous of both the
large jewelry stores and several small restaurants. Though the building there seemed
very ancient, the whole block did not share the same feature. The renovated road,
however, was officially opened on December 30th, 2002. The 900m street gathers a
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cluster of antique complex of Han and Tang dynasties and tells the love story of
Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru. Giving fully display to ceremonies,
entertainments and foods in Han dynasty, the street, when being renovated,
perfectly combined characteristic blocks and surrounding areas
9 Antiques in Songxianqiao
Lies among Qingyang Palace, Tufu’s Thatched Cottage, Baihuatan and Wenhua
Park, the antique market is just next to the Sichuan museum. It is a pearl inlaid in
the Huahua scenic spot, which was praised as “a dust-free and warm place with
green water and blue sky” by an ancient poet. The market is one of the key spot in
the itinerary of “one-day tour” in Chengdu, newly presented by the municipal
government. Being listed among five key tourist destinations in Chengdu, it is also
the “Tourist Shopping Center” and “Assigned Unit for Tourism in Sichuan
Province”.
9 Marquis Wu’s Temple
Situated in the south of Chengdu, Marquis Wu’s Temple is a memorial temple for
Zhuge Liang, Prime Minister of kingdom Shu in Three-Kingdom dynasty. First
built in Jin dynasty (6th century A.D.), the temple was merged into Zhaolie temple
(namely the temple of Liu Bei, the king of kingdom Shu) in early Ming dynasty.
Covering an area of 56 mu, Marquis Wu’s Temple consists of the front door, the
second door, Liu Bei Palace, Mid-hall, Zhuge Liang Palace and the tomb of Liu Bei.
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9 Tufu’s Thatched Cottage
Having been renovated throughout different dynasties, Tufu’s Thatched Cottage
covers over 240 mu and is one of the scenic spots enjoying the largest crowds of
tourists. It is actually a park with towering Nanmu, exuberant plum trees and
bamboo forests, murmuring streams, interconnected bridges and pavilions, pebble
paths and wooden houses, very elegant and tranquil. From the front door, one can
gradually walk into Damiao, the Hall of Poetical History, Chaimen and Gongbuci,
among which Damiao and Chaimen are original buildings mentioned in Tufu’s
poetry. The statue of the poet is placed in the middle of the Hall of Poetical History,
where celebrity-inscribed couplets and tablets are displayed. Portraits of Tufu is
placed in Gongbuci together with portraits of Du-school poets like Lu You and
Huang Tingjian.
1.1.3.2 Sceneries Around
9 Panda Breeding Base
As a genuine “homeland of giant pandas”, Chengdu has panda distribution in
Qionglai, Dali, Congzhou and Dujiangyan. In 1987, the Panda Breeding Base
(thereafter refer to as the “base” in brief). Combining the geographical advantage
and technological and personnel advantages in rescuing, artificial rearing and panda
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research of Chengdu Zoo, the base strengthened its effort in protecting the land for
panda immigration, improving panda research and breeding, increasing the number
of pandas and, beginning the training to return the pandas into the wild after the
total number have increased to a certain degree to supplement and revitalize the
panda species. Through transforming the crucial results of researches about “panda
twins nursing”, “panda artificial insemination” and “panda DNA finger probe and
extraction of DNA”, the base has successfully bred 48 pandas since its
establishment. It covers an area of 600 mu, among which 24383 m2 in construction
area, 16883 m2 in floorage, 18000 m2 in water area and 305,686 m2 green area,
with a coverage rate of 93.77% and greenbelt rate of 80.63%. And three museums
are already built there, namely the panda museum, the butterfly museum and the
verterbrate museum, among which the panda museum is the earliest one of its kind
in the world.
9 Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Located in the middle reaches of Min River in western Chengdu plain and western
Dujiangyan city, Dujiangyan is the only preserved oldest grand water-control project
without using a dam to channel the water. For 2200 years, it is still being utilized
and, has turned the western Sichuan plain into a “land of abundance” which can
freely adjust its water supply. This site is now one of the UN World Heritages.
9 Jiuzhai Valley
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The valley is invariably charming perennially: in spring, it enjoys green buds and
swift streams everywhere; in summer, it is a plant paradise for the birds; in autumn,
the red maple and other colorful forest tinge the mountains; in winter, the
mountains are capped with snow and the frozen cataracts are just like the jade.
Being a bonanza of fauna and flora, the valley is covered by virgin jungles and
inhabited by rare wild animals like giant pandas. Jiuzhai Valley is simply the “King
of Water Sceneries” nationwide.
9 Huanglong
Huanglong scenic spot, or “Jade Pool” on earth, is located within Songpan County
in Sichuan province. It sits right under Xuebao peak, one of the main peaks of Mt.
Min and acquired its name from the famous Buddhist Huanglong temple. It is a
calcified valley 7 miles in length and 300 miles in width, surrounded by thick virgin
forests. Over 3400 natural pools ooze down along the valley, and among them the
larger ones covering several acres, while the lesser ones taking the shape of a basin,
a bowl or a cup. The edge of the pool is so transparent that one may reckon that it
was built with yellow jade. The water in the pool is limpid, ever-changing in hues
and eye-soothing
9 Mt. Emei
As one of the four major Buddhism mountains, Mt. Emei is the place to hold rites
for Budhisattva Puxian. Featured by majesty, beauty, peculiarity, steepness and
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tranquility, Mt. Emei has been attracting pilgrims to burn incense here with unique
charms. It is ideal to visit the mountain any time of the year.
9 The Giant Buddha
Perched in the suburb of Leshan and the confluence of Min River, Qingyi River
and Daduhe River, the giant Buddha sits facing the city of Leshan across the river.
Constituted of Lingyun hill, the tomb of Ma Haoyan, Wuyou hill and the giant
Buddha, the whole scenic spot is 8 km2 in size. The famous tourist destination has
shown the best of both natural and historical scenes in Leshan, and is affiliated to
the larger Mt. Emei scenic area of the national level.
1.1.3.3 A Paradise for Living: Arts, Cuisines, Shopping & More
As an oriental metropolis, Chengdu is a place mixed with traditional culture and
modern civilization: an art gallery, varies from Sichuan Opera and embroideries to
contemporary paintings and concerts; a cuisine gathering, famous for its Sichuan
Cuisine, Hot Pot and snacks; a shopping heaven, embodied with products from original
Chinese handicrafts to newest Luis Vutton or Ferrari speedster.
Lifestyle in Chengdu is easy and comfortable. This city, since Director Zhang Yimou’s
famous movie, has gained its name “A city you never wanna leave once you come”.
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1.1.4
Map of Chengdu
Due to page limit, please contact us at international@swufe.edu.cn so we can send you
the map of Chengdu.
Also check:
3D Chengdu Map: http://zgcd.edushi.com/
1.2
1.2.1
The University
Brief Introduction
SWUFE (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics) is one of the premier
universities of finance and economics in China. It is one of the top 100 universities in
the nation’s 211 Project, a national initiative to build 100 first-class universities in the
21st century.
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The University was created as Sichuan Institute of Finance and Economics in 1952,
when the colleges and departments of business and economics from 17 universities
were restructured. In 1980, People’s Bank of China (PBC), China’s central bank took
over the governance of the University and renamed it SWUFE in 1985. PBC governed
the University till February 2000, when the governance was transferred to the Ministry
of Education. The University boasts a strong faculty of scholarly excellence and
professional dedication. Added to this is the classic campus setting, situated in Chengdu,
a beautiful city of fine culture and long history plus being in the vicinity of Du Fu
Thatched Cottage, residence of a prominent poet in Tang Dynasty.
More than half century of development, especially the intensified efforts since 1995
within the 211 Project frameworks, has greatly enhanced the University’s administrative
and academic resources. We offer 35 doctoral, 62 master and 31 bachelor’s degree
programs in and among 26 University’s departments and schools. These programs are
distributed over the areas of business, industry, economics, liberal arts, and law that
feature a coordinated pattern with financial programs as core and economics and
management programs as mainstream. The University has 3 mobile post-doctoral
stations including theoretical economics, applied economics and business
administration; 4 key disciplines registered at the ministerial level, i.e., financial studies,
political economics, accounting and statistics; and 12 key disciplines at the provincial
level. In addition, the University is home to 3 teaching/research centers ratified by the
Ministry of Education, i.e., National Center for Economics Teaching, National Center
for Liberal Arts and Humanities Education of University Students, and SWUFE China
Finance Research Center. The University is the first institution authorized to train
MBA and CPA in southwestern China. SWUFE sponsors over 30 interdisciplinary and
specialized research and teaching centers and enters into partnership with foreign
education and business organizations, among them the Center for PBC Simulated
Banking Labs, Center for Business Foreign Languages Training (BFT) and China
Actuary Training Center.
Members of teaching/research, library, administration, and supportive faculties number
more than 1400, among who 160 professors, over 270 associate professors, and near
100 doctor supervisors. The University is proud to have Liu Shibai, Zeng Kanglin, He
Zerong, Zhao Guoliang, Jiang Mingxin and many other nation-wide renowned
economists and management experts in its faculty. Moreover, more than 400
prominent economists, bankers, and senior corporate executives are invited to serve as
professors emeritus.
The University is an important knowledge contributor to China’s financial industry and
western region economic research with its some 18 research institutes, including China
Finance Research Center and West China Economic Research Center. Since reform
and opening up, it has produced over 18,000 research findings, successfully completed
over 400 national/ provincial research projects, and received over 300 awards for
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research results at national and provincial (ministerial) levels. The Research Division
was awarded by the Ministry of Education Leading National Research Administration
of Higher Learning Institutions. The University Press has won the honor of Excellent
Press by State Press and Publications Administration and Excellent Press of Higher
Learning Institutions by Ministry of Education for three times in six consecutive years.
The University’s journal the Economist is the excellent national social sciences journal,
and Science of Finance and Economics is awarded the First Top 100 National Social
Science journals.
The University has modern teaching-and-research facilities, quality athletic and logistic
service hardware enhanced with easy Wi-Fi and other kinds of connections. The
University’s libraries have over two million volumes. Covering an area of 378 acres,
SWUFE maintains two beautiful campuses full of lawns, trees and gardens. It has been
listed as a fine model of forestation and Garden-Style Campus by the government.
In order to better meet the requirements of global and domestic economic
development in the 21st century, SWUFE is ready to take the opportunities and face
the challenges, to inherit and enhance the existing characteristics and good culture of
the university, and to endeavor to build SWUFE into one of the best domestic
universities with world reputation in the middle of this century when the university
celebrates its 100th anniversary.
1.2.2
Facts and Figures
(All data updated Sept. 2007)
Campus
* 2 campuses, 378 acres, of which 40% green plants
* Over 200 buildings, including over 40 student residential halls
* 2 libraries and 1 literature center, with a collection of 2 million volumes
* 3 soccer pitches/athletic grounds, 2 swimming pools, over 50 sports fields
(basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, gym, etc)
* 6 cafeterias
Academics
* 26 schools/departments/centers
* 35 doctoral, 62 master’s and 31 bachelor’s programs
* 4 national key-disciplines, 12 provincial (ministerial) key-disciplines
* Finance discipline: No. 1 nationally (by Ministry of Education)
* Numerous key research centers/bases/laboratories at national level
* Connection
and
cooperation
with
over
100
renowned
institutes/organizations/enterprises
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People
* Faculty of over 1400 people
* 880 teaching staff, including 160+ professors, 270+ associate professors and
near 100 doctor supervisors
* Great numbers of elite experts
* 22359 full-time students, including 15936 undergraduates and 5421
post-graduates
* Over 10000 continuing education students
* 113 international students
Productions and Awards
* Over 18000 research productions since Reform and Opening-up (1978)
* Near 300 research productions awarded nationally/provincially
* Accomplished over 400 national/provincial key research projects
* Various international/national awards won by university faculty and students
Contacts
* Postal address (International Affairs):
College of International Education
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
No. 55 Guanghuacun Street
Chengdu 610074, China
* Tel. and Fax:
(86) 28-87355437 (Working language: Chinese/English)
* E-mail address:
international@swufe.edu.cn
1.2.3
Campus Tour
Please see in the next page the Map of SWUFE (Guanghua Campus).
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Campus Sites (Guanghua Campus):
A. Guanghualou Building
B. Gym
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C. First Playground
G. Swimming Pool
D. Sunshine Square
H. Mingdelou Building
E. First Cafeteria
I.
Tennis Court
F. College of International Education
J.
Literature Center
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1.3
The College of International Education
1.3.1
About Us
The College of International Education of SWUFE was established in 2004. It is the
combination of the former Foreign Students Education Center and the SWUFE
Training Center for Personnel Working/Studying Abroad. The College of International
Education has the following major goals:
*
*
*
*
To enroll and train foreign students who pursue Chinese language training
(non-degree) at SWUFE.
To examine the applications of foreign students who pursue degree study at
SWUFE, and enroll the students on behalf of the university.
To implement student exchange programs and other student-related
international programs between SWUFE and other partner universities.
To cooperate with other institutes, organizations and enterprises on programs
concerning recruitment of foreign students and studying abroad of Chinese
students.
SWUFE began enrolling and training foreign students in 1996. In 2001, it was listed as
one of China’s key universities for enrolling and training foreign students. In 2004, the
College of International Education was established together with a new foreign students
building, equipped with advanced facilities. There have been hundreds of self-support,
scholarship and exchange students studying at SWUFE since the establishment of the
College of International Education, coming from over 40 countries around the world.
The College of International Education has a faculty of more than 20 full and part time
professors and teachers, many of whom have experience teaching in foreign countries
in Asia, Europe, America and Africa. Highly qualified, our faculty is among the top in
western China.
1.3.2
Faculty Members
Administrative:
Mr. Xie Tao
Professor, Ph. D
Dean
xietao@swufe.edu.cn
(86) 28 87355437
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Ms. Xiong Moying
Director of College Office
xmy@swufe.edu.cn
(86) 28 87356398
Mr. Zhang Zhaohui
Director of Student Recruitment/Management Office
zhangzh@swufe.edu.cn
(86) 28 87355437
Mr. Wang Binyu
Dean Assistant, Student Recruitment/Management Office
international@swufe.edu.cn
(86) 28 87355437
Teaching:
Mr. Deng Shizhong
Professor, Ph. D
Deputy Dean
szdeng@swufe.edu.cn
(86) 28 87356378
Ms. Deng Fan
Director of Teaching Sector
Df2003@swufe.edu.cn
(86) 28 87356398
Ms. Chen Mo
Teacher
chenmo21603@sina.com
(86) 28 87356398
Mr. Hu Peijia
Teacher
alex791031@yahoo.com.cn
(86) 28 87356378
Mr. Zhang Longjian
Teacher
(86) 28 87356398
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2. Prospective Students
2.1
Why SWUFE?
10 Good Reasons to Choose SWUFE
1. One of the Ministry of Education’s 100 key universities. A leading university of
finance/economics/business disciplines with our finance discipline ranked No. 1
nationally.
2. Three garden-styled campuses covering 378 acres, equipped with top facilities.
3. A faculty of over 880 elite professors and teaching staff, of both scholarly excellence
and professional dedication, support our highest teaching quality.
4. A vigorous and prolific research team, consisted of nationwide renowned
economists and management experts, guarantees our academic advantage.
5. 35 doctoral, 62 master’s and 31 bachelor’s degree programs in and among 26
University’s departments and schools, with 4 national key disciplines and 12
provincial key disciplines.
6. Collaborating with premier institutions/enterprises such as PBC (Central Bank of
China), Siemens AG, Oracle, Allianz Group, ABN AMRO, etc, SWUFE is making
constant progress in the construction of research labs, funds and digital system,
while providing our students with excellent platforms of practice.
7. Graduates from SWUFE are pursuing their careers in international institutions and
organizations such as the UN, the IMF, the World Bank as well as various Fortune
500 Companies and famous domestic/foreign universities.
8. The city of Chengdu: the political, financial and educational center of west China,
an international metropolis highly reputed for its prosperous business,
cultural/historical essence, gorgeous scenic spots and favorable living environment.
9. For language training students: we provide excellent studying and accommodation
facilities, small-class teaching with most qualified teachers, capable and personable
staff and considerably low tuition/living costs.
10. Over 22,000 students are now benefiting from their choice of SWUFE, why not
you?
2.2
Majors and Disciplines
(All data updated Sept. 2007. The following list indicates only the main
majors/disciplines of each school. Please contact us for details. )
Schools/Departments
The School of Finance
Main Majors/Disciplines
Remarks
Finance
More specific directions of
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Financial Engineering
The School of Insurance
post-graduate majors
Labor and Social Insurance
Insurance
Insurance (bilingual)
The School of Economics Economics
More specific directions of
post-graduate majors
The School of Business Business Administration
Administration
Marketing
More specific directions of
post-graduate majors
Tourism Administration
Logistics Administration
The
School
Accounting
of Accounting
Accounting (CPA)
Accounting (bilingual)
Financial Management
The School of Finance National Finance
and Taxation
Taxation
Investment
The School of Statistics
Statistics
More specific directions of
post-graduate majors
Management Science
The School of Economic Information Management and
Information Engineering Information System
E-Commerce
Computer
Technology
The School of Law
Science
and
Law
More specific directions of
post-graduate majors
The School of Foreign English Language
Languages in Economics
and Trade
The
School
of International Economics
Trade
International Business
International Economics
Trade (bilingual)
and
and
International Business
The School of Public
Administration
The School of Economic
Mathematics
The School of General
Education
The
College
of
International Education
The
Department
of
Human Resource Administration
Executive Administration
Mathematics
Mathematics
and
Applied
More specific directions of
post-graduate majors
Chinese Language
Journalism
Chinese Training *
Sporting
Economics
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Sports
The MBA Center
The Research Institute of
Economics
and
Management
2.3
Management **
MBA **
** For post-graduates only
Economics and
Research **
Management
** For post-graduates only
Chinese Training Program
2.3.1
Unique Features: What You Should Know
What makes our Chinese training program so distinguishing from others? The
following features might be the answer:
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2.3.2
Top teaching quality:
certified teachers with great experience in this field.
Advanced facilities:
well-equipped classrooms ensure your study environment.
Small-class teaching:
less than 15 students, and usually around 10, in a class.
Free 1-on-1 tutor:
one selected tutor for one student, free of charge.
Various selective courses:
economy lectures, Chinese cultural classes (martial arts, shadow boxing,
calligraphy, etc), field trips, and a lot more.
Personal service:
from free airport pick-up to “all-the-way” visa assistance, care on every student.
Joyful campus life:
colorful arts/sports activities including evening shows, performances, annual
sports tournament, many community programs, etc.
Wonderful city:
gorgeous sceneries, high-quality life with a low living cost, historical city
preserved with traditional culture.
Relevant Information
In our regular Chinese program, winter semester usually starts at the beginning of
September and ends at the beginning of January, while summer semester usually from
early March to late June. Short-term program is often available during summer vacation.
Please contact us for more details on short-term programs.
There are 16 teaching weeks in each semester, with 20+ class hours (Chinese classes
plus selective courses) in each week. Chinese classes are in the mornings from Monday
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to Friday, and the selective courses & tutoring are in the afternoons. Depending on
students’ demands every semester, selective courses usually includes China economy
lectures and various cultural classes.
“New Practical Chinese Reader”, “Chinese Tutorial” and “Developing Chinese”
(published by Beijing Language and Culture University) are mainly used as textbooks,
together with supportive textbooks like “General Information of China” and
“Elementary Business Chinese Dialogue” as well as our own teaching materials.
2.4
2.4.1
Fees and Funding
Fee Structure
SWUFE FEE STRUCTURE
TUITION
Chinese Training Program
One semester
6,640
(16 weeks/20 class hours per week)
One academic year
13,280
(32 weeks/20 class hours per week)
Application fee
400
Textbooks and Materials
About 150-300 per semester
Degree Programs
Bachelor (One academic year)
16,600
Master (One academic year)
20,750
Doctor (One academic year)
24,900
Application fee
400
Textbooks and Materials
Vary depending on degree programs
ACCOMMODATION
Single-bed room (One month)
600
Twin-bed room (One month)
750
Water
Free of charge
Electricity
30 kwh for free, exceeding 0.42/kwh
Apartment rent off-campus
About 800-1,500
UNIVERSITY’S CAFETERIA
About 400-600/one month
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION/EXTENTION FEE
(Please see “Chapter 2.6 -- About Chinese Visa” for details)
Within one year
(From the applying day)
One to three years
400
800
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Above three years
1,000
One-year, one-time-entry L visa for
160-720
students’ accompanying family members
(varied by different nationalities)
Termination of current visa/residence
160
permit
Medical test (for above-one-year
291
residence permit applicants)
OTHER COSTS
On-campus Internet access
20 per month+50 registration fee
Library card (optional)
20
City bus
1 or 2 (air-conditioner)/one way
2.5-5/urban-suburban bus
Taxi
5 or 7 starting price (1 km included)+1.4
per km
Local call (telephone card)
0.2/first three minutes+0.1 per minute
afterwards
Domestic call (telephone card)
0.3 per minute
International call (telephone card)
2.5-6 per minute
Telephone call (mobile phone)
About 2-3 times more than
telephone-card rate
Important Notices to the Above List:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
All fees listed above are in RMB – Chinese Currency.
All data:
- updated Sept. 2007
- will be renewed annually
- subject to change
Application fee should be paid upon application or registration.
Tuition should be paid within the first two weeks of study (Chinese training program) or within
one week before a semester (Degree programs). Tuition can be paid by semester or annually.
Room rate can be paid by semester/year or at the beginning of every month.
All fees are payable with Chinese RMB. No foreign currency or credit card/traveler’s check is
accepted.
There are 20 class hours/per week for our Chinese Program. Chinese Program candidates can
choose to attend full or partial classes according to their needs, but please notice that:
a. The candidates can pay partial tuition according to classes they attend, under their own
visa/residence permit;
b. If the candidates will have our university to apply visa/residence permit for them, they have
to pay:
a full semester’s tuition, if they register before 9th week of a semester, or
half semester’s tuition, if they register after 9th week (included) of a semester.
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2.4.2
Fund Your Study
2.4.2.1 Chinese Government Scholarship
The Chinese Government offers a great number of scholarships to foreign students
every year. As the administrative department, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) is a
non-profit institution with legal person status affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
The objective of the CSC is to provide, in accordance with the law, statutes and relevant
principles and policies of China, financial assistance to the Chinese citizens wishing to
study abroad and to the foreign citizens wishing to study in China in order to develop
the educational, scientific and technological, and cultural exchanges and economic and
trade cooperation between China and other countries, to strengthen the friendship and
understanding between Chinese people and the people of all other countries, and to
promote world peace and the socialist modernization drive in China.
Foreign students who are going to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship can
contact CSC at:
The China Scholarship Council
Floor 13, Building A3, No.9 Che Gong Zhuang Street
Beijing, 100031
P.R. China
Tel: (86) 10 66093900 or 66093904
Fax: (86) 10 66093915
More detailed information at CSC official website:
http://www.csc.edu.cn/en/
2.4.2.2 SWUFE Scholarship
Our university provides with foreign students four kinds of scholarships. Please refer
the following Regulation on Scholarships for Foreign Students.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Regulation on Scholarships for Foreign students
of the College of International Education,
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
The Scholarships for Foreign students of the College of International Education, Southwestern
University of Finance and Economics (hereinafter referred as “Scholarships”) are set in order to
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encourage and help those foreign students, who perform well both morally and academically, learn
more diligently, and to form a positive learning environment. The Scholarships include
Pre-enrollment Scholarship, Overall Performance Scholarship, HSK Scholarship and University
Scholarship. Of the above four kinds of scholarship, No. 1, 2 and 3 kinds of scholarships apply to
non-degree students while No. 1 and 4 kinds of scholarships apply to degree students.
I. Pre-enrollment Scholarship
Pre-enrollment Scholarship is the scholarship awarded to those applicants, after their materials are
carefully evaluated, who are considered to be excellent. Students have to formally submit their
application for Pre-enrollment Scholarship together with their application for admission.
Pre-enrollment Scholarship includes Full Pre-enrollment Scholarship and Partial Pre-enrollment
Scholarship.
Full Pre-enrollment Scholarship: covers all the tuition fees during student’s study period in the
university.
Partial Pre-enrollment Scholarship: covers half of the tuition fees during student’s study period
in the university.
Successful candidates (Full Pre-enrollment Scholarship) must:
achieved academic success and performed well in every aspects,
obey laws and rules and are without any negative record,
love Chinese culture,
have a clear plan of his/her study in China.
Successful candidates (Partial Pre-enrollment Scholarship) must:
achieved academic success and performed well in most aspects,
reach or be close to the qualifications of that of the Pre-enrollment Scholarship, but indeed not
fully qualified
There’s no limit on quotas of Pre-enrollment Scholarship. Any applicant who is evaluated to be
qualified will be awarded Full or Partial Pre-enrollment Scholarship.
II. Overall Performance Scholarship
Overall Performance Scholarship is the scholarship awarded to those non-degree students who have
learnt in SWUFE for at least one semester and, according to whose academic and overall
performance, are evaluated to be qualified. Students have to submit written application for Overall
Performance Scholarship. There are four different grades of Overall Performance Scholarship.
1. Qualifications of Overall Performance Scholarship:
Have already learnt in SWUFE for at least one semester, and will continue to learn at the
university for at least one semester.
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Achieve academic success while holding a right attitude towards learning, and keep a class
attendance of 90% or higher (excluding absent of sick or public affairs).
Obey rules and regulations of the university. Be an active participant of public activities
organized by the university.
2. Grades of Overall Performance Scholarship
Grade 1: RMB 3000 award
Grade 2: RMB 1000 award
Grade 3: RMB 600 award
Encouraging Award: RMB 300 award
3. Practices of Overall Performance Scholarship
(1) The assessment process of Overall Performance Scholarship will be carried out at the
beginning of a new semester. The assessment will be honest, open and fair. Successful candidates
will be announced at the opening ceremony of the new semester and scholarship will be awarded.
(2) The assessment of Overall Performance Scholarship will be once / each semester.
III. HSK Scholarship
HSK Scholarship is a special scholarship awarded to those students who passed corresponding
levels of HSK Exam (Chinese Proficiency Exam), aiming at motivate students to take HSK Exam
actively. HSK Scholarship award is RMB 200. Successful candidate must:
or
or
Being a student in Beginner’s Class, pass HSK Exam Level 4 or higher within one year,
Being a student in Intermediate Class, pass HSK Exam Level 7 or higher within one year,
Being a student in Advanced Class, pass HSK Exam Level 9 or higher within one year.
IV. University Scholarship
University Scholarship is the scholarship awarded to those degree students, who performed well
both academically and morally and behaved positively in every aspects.
The assessment process of University Scholarship will be carried out at the beginning of each
semester. The University Scholarship applies to all full-time undergraduate and post-graduate
students in the university, so foreign students have the same standard regarding the assessment of
University Scholarship with Chinese students. Detailed implementation conforms to related
regulations of the university.
This regulation goes into effect from its announcement, and the College of International Education,
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics reserves rights of its final explanation.
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College of International Education
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
June 27, 2005
2.4.2.3 Part-time Work
According to Chinese law, foreigners holding student visa/residence permit are not
allow to do full-time work. Foreign students can do some part-time work provided
holding valid part-time work permit. Part-time work at entertainment places is
prohibited.
Students must report to us if they find a suitable part-time work, and provide with
detailed information of the employer’s name, address, telephone number, working time
and duration. Upon the receipt of the above information, the College of International
Education will apply for the part-time work permit.
Students must carry valid passport and work-permit with themselves during work, and
return the work permit once the whole part-time work is finished.
2.5
2.5.1
Application
Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications
Students who obey Chinese laws and without fatal health problems can apply for
SWUFE.
Bachelor Candidates: have graduated from a senior middle school or equivalent.
Master Candidates: have attained a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Doctor Candidates: have attained a Master’s Degree or equivalent.
Chinese Language Program Candidates: no special academic qualification
required.
Chinese Proficiency Requirements
Unless specially indicated, all DEGREE programs require the candidates to pass HSK
Exam (Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 6, before degree study. This is the regulation of
the Ministry of Education of China.
Student who has not taken HSK Exam or fails to pass HSK Exam Level 6 can join our
Chinese Training Program before degree study (please see “Chapter 2.3 – Chinese
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Training Program” for details). Learn from our experience, it takes 1-2 year for a
Chinese beginner to pass HSK Level 6.
Materials Needed
When applying, students need the following materials:
1. A SWUFE Application Form with all information accurately given.
2. Bachelor Candidates also need:
(1) Graduation Certificate of a senior middle school or equivalent (photocopies).
(2) Academic transcript, containing all performances.
(3) Study plan, illustrating the motives and schedule of study.
(4) HSK Level 6 (or higher) certificate (photocopy).
Master or Doctor Candidates also need:
(1) A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate or equivalent (photocopies).
(2) Academic transcript, containing all performances.
(3) List of academic/research productions, given in details, if any.
(4) Study plan, illustrating the motives and schedule of study.
(5) At least two letters of recommendation, in which at least one should be from an
associate professor or above.
(6) HSK Level 6 (or higher) certificate (photocopy).
3. Clear photocopies of valid passport (if applicable): photo page and
extension/remark/amendment pages (if any).
4. 6 passport photos.
5. Other supporting documents upon our requist.
6. Documents for Visa/Residence Permit application (Please see “Chapter 2.6 – Visa
Affairs” for details).
For postal application: students should prepare all things listed above.
For online/E-mail/Fax application: students should prepare all things listed above,
other than photos (which must be provided upon students’ registration in our
office). Documents can be scanned and sent to us.
Application Deadline
Degree Programs: before June 30th every year.
Chinese Training Program: no application deadline.
2.5.2
How to Apply
Postal Application:
Please send all materials to:
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College of International Education,
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics,
No. 55 Guanghuacun Street,
Chengdu 610074,
Sichuan, P.R.China
E-mail Application:
Please send all materials to:
international@swufe.edu.cn
zhangzh@swufe.edu.cn
cieswufe@gmail.com
Or
Or
Fax Application:
Please fax all materials to:
(86) 28 87355437
2.5.3
Application Process
Please see in the next page the Flow Chart of Admission/Visa Application.
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2.6
Visa Affairs
2.6.1
General Information of Chinese Visas and Residence Permit
In accordance with their status and the types of passports they hold, different aliens
coming to China shall be issued diplomatic, courtesy, service or ordinary visas
respectively.
Ordinary visas have the following types:
(1) Visa D: issued to aliens who are to reside permanently in China;
(2) Visa Z: issued to aliens who come to China to take up posts or employment
and to their accompanying family members;
(3) Visa X: issued to aliens who come to China for study, advanced studies or
job-training for a period of more than six months (include);
(4) Visa F: issued to aliens who are invited to China on a visit or on a study, lecture
or business tour, for scientific, technological or cultural exchanges, for
short-term refresher course or for job-training, for a period within six months;
(5) Visa L: issued to aliens who come to China for sight-seeing, visiting relatives or
other private purposes (a group visa may be issued to a group of nine or more
aliens on a sight-seeing trip to China);
(6) Visa G: issued to aliens passing through China;
(7) Visa C: issued to train attendants, air crew members and seamen operating
international services, and to their accompanying family members;
(8) Visa J-1: issued to resident foreign correspondents in China; Visa J-2: issued to
foreign correspondents who make short trip to China on reporting tasks
Residence permit:
Aliens holding D, Z, X or J-1 visas shall, within 30 days of entry into China, apply
for residence permits. Aliens holding F, L, G, C or J-2 visas may stay in China for
the period prescribed in their visas without applying residence permits. Residence
permit have Study, Work, Other, etc types.
In Chengdu, SWUFE deals with the application/extension/termination/alteration of
residence permit (Study) and L visa (family members) for our students.
TIPS:
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X and F visas are one-time-entry. L visa can be one-time-entry or
multiple-entry.
X Visa is an “Entry Visa”, which needs to be changed to a residence permit
(Study) before expiry (within 30 days after entry).
L visa of 30 days validation or less is usually used as “Entry Visa”, too.
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*
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2.6.2
L visa of longer duration and F visa can be “Stay Visa”.
Residence permit is automatically multiple-entry. It is the most commonly
used “Stay Visa”.
Visa Application from Abroad
Students coming to SWUFE can apply for X (if study duration is more than six
months), F (if study duration is less than six months) or L visa at the Chinese Embassy
or Consulate General abroad.
A JW202 Form Student Page (please see “Chapter 2.6.3-B-1” to know more about
JW202 Form) and an Admission Notice (which will be posted to students) are needed
in the application for X or F visa from abroad.
No special document from us is needed in the application for L visa. An L visa can be
changed to a residence permit upon the student’s arrival at Chengdu, except students
from some countries. Please see below to check if your country is in the list.
Importance Notices:
1. Students from the following countries can ONLY enter China with X visa:
Bengal, India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Nigeria, Congo, Angola,
Gambia, Egypt, Libya, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Afghanistan.
2. Students’ accompanying family members who are coming to China with the
students or will be coming afterwards, please make sure, before leaving your home
country, to prepare related certificates with which you can prove your relationship
with the students. For example: marriage certificate, birth certificate, family
residence certificate, etc. The certificates MUST be notarized by the Chinese
Embassy or Consulate abroad.
3. Any alien child under the age of 16 who uses the same passport with his/her parent
or guardian need not, while visiting China with his/her parent or guardian, go
through the entry, transit, residence or travel procedures separately.
4. Do NOT enter China with a group L visa (unlike the individual L visa which is
pasted on your passport, the group L visa is pasted on a single piece of paper). A
group L visa holder can NOT apply for a residence permit in China.
2.6.3
Passport, Visa and Residence Permit Application/Extension in Chengdu
A. For students who need to apply for passport/passport extension:
There are US, German, French, Thai, Korean and Singapore Consulates in
Chengdu, and there are also UK, Danish, Canadian and Japanese Consulates in
Chongqing (a neighbor city of Chengdu, 4 hours by bus/train).
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Students from above countries can apply for passport extension at respective
Consulate. Students from countries other than listed above can apply for passport
extension at respective Embassy in Beijing.
Please note that different countries may have different passport policies.
B. General Information of Some Preparation Works for Visa/Residence Permit
Application/Extension:
1. “JW202 Form” is a special form for foreign students who apply for study in
China. A standard JW202 Form has four pages: Student Page, Educational
Department Page, PSB Page and Provincial Foreign Affairs Office Page.
SWUFE will fill in the forms according to the information we get from
successful candidates, and then send them to the approval of both the
Educational Department and the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office. This
process usually takes one week or even longer. Completed JW202 Form
Student Pages (as well as our Admission Notices) will be sent to students
abroad for visa-application use (and will have to be returned to us upon your
registration at SWUFE), and SWUFE will keep the PSB Pages for future
visa/residence permit application in Chengdu. Please note your visa/residence
permit’s duration can NOT exceed the duration of your current JW202 Form.
2. “Extension Form” is the form for students who will continue study in China
after the expiry of current JW202 Form or Extension Form. A standard
Extension Form has three pages: Host University Page, Educational
Department Page and PSB Page, amongst which the Host University Page will
be kept by SWUFE and the PSB Page is for visa/residence permit extension.
The Extension Form needs the approval of the Educational Department and
this procedure usually takes five days or even longer. Please note your
visa/residence permit’s duration can NOT exceed the duration of your current
Extension Form.
3. “Registration Form of Accommodation” is a form issued by local police station
of students’ living place in China. Any alien should register at local police
station within 24 hours if he/she moves to a (new) living place in China.
Students should register at local police station with your passport and necessary
information (detailed living address, telephone number and landlord’s name)
and get the Registration Form of Accommodation. The registration process is
easy. This Registration Form of Accommodation is needed in visa/residence
permit application/extension every time.
4. “Medical Test” is the health examination for students who, over 18 years old
and have no Chinese medical record before, apply for visa/residence permits
which will be valid for more than one year from the latest entry date. A Medical
can only be taken in the morning, from Monday to Friday. 2 photos are
needed for a medical and students are not allowed to have breakfast. It usually
takes 0.5-1 hour to complete a medical, and the Medical Certificate will be
issued on the 3rd working day. SWUFE helps all students with the whole
Medical process.
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C. For L, X or F visa holders applying for residence permit and for residence permit
holders applying for residence permit extension:
X visa is valid for one month from the entry date and can not be extended. An X
visa has to be changed to a residence permit within its valid period;
L visa is normally valid for one to three month(s) (no more than one year) and can
be extended twice (will be added one month validation per extension) or can be
changed to a residence permit anytime within its valid period (except group L visa
or that the L visa holder is from countries listed in “2.6.2 - Importance Notice –
1”);
F visa is normally valid for six months (no more than six month) and can not be
extended. An F visa can be changed to a residence permit anytime within its valid
period.
Residence permit can be valid for no more than five years.
Students need the following materials when apply for residence permits /extension:
1. JW202 Form PSB Page/Extension Form PSB Page (will be prepared by
SWUFE)
2. Application Form PSB (will be prepared by SWUFE)
3. One photo (will be prepared by SWUFE if you have given us the photo)
4. Letter of Introduction (will be prepared by SWUFE)
5. Valid passport
6. Photocopies of valid passport, visa/residence permit and the latest entry
date (will be prepared by SWUFE)
7. Registration Form of Accommodation (will be prepared by applicants)
Students who, over 18 years old and have no Chinese medical record before, when
apply for residence permits which will be valid for more than one year from the
latest entry date also need:
8. Medical Certificate (will be prepared by SWUFE)
Students who transferred from another Chinese university/school or
finished/suspended/aborted study in another Chinese university/school also need:
9. Diploma/Certificate of Study orLetter of Finishing Study
Importance Notices:
1. Residence permit’s duration can NOT exceed that of your passport. Please
extend your passport first if you’re to apply for a longer residence permit.
2. Foreigner who is currently holding a residence permit (work) can NOT apply
for a residence permit (study) directly. He/she must re-enter China with an L,
X or F visa.
3. The PSB requires to see, and may interview, the first-time applicants in
Chengdu.
4. SWUFE helps the first-time applicants during the whole process of the
application. SWUFE may or may not help non-first-time students with
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whole/partial application procedures (documents will be prepared by us).
5. For students whose passports/visas/residence permits information are recorded
in our database, we’ll monitor their passports/visas/residence permits’ status
and will inform students in advance if their passports/visas/residences permit
are expiring and do preparation works.
6. Students whose passports/visas/residence permits information are NOT
recorded in our database (for example, fresh students who, already in China,
apply for SWUFE’s programs), please make sure to apply for/register at
SWUFE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS before visa/residence permit’s expiry
date so we’ll have enough time to do preparation works. SWUFE will NOT
take the consequences caused by students’ delay of application/registration.
D. For students’ accompanying family members who apply for L visa or L visa
extension:
An L visa (family members) can be valid for no more than one year (and validation
can NOT exceed the visa/residence permit’s validation of the student) and can be
extended upon its expiry. An L visa (family members) can be one-time-entry,
two-times-entry or multiple-entry.
Students’ accompanying family members who’re coming to China with the students
or will be coming afterwards, please make sure, before leaving your home country,
to prepare related certificates with which you can prove your relationship with the
students. For example: marriage certificate, birth certificate, family residence
certificate, etc. The certificates MUST be notarized by the Chinese Embassy or
Consulate abroad.
Applicants need the following materials when apply for L visa:
1. Application Form PSB (will be prepared by SWUFE)
2. One photo (will be prepared by SWUFE if you have given us the photo)
3. Letter of Introduction (will be prepared by SWUFE)
4. Valid passport
5. Photocopies of both the family members and the student’s valid passport,
visa/residence permit and the latest entry date (will be prepared by
SWUFE)
6. Registration Form of Accommodation (will be prepared by applicants)
7. Related certificates with which you can prove your relationship with the
students
Applicants who, over 18 years old and have no Chinese medical record before,
when apply for L visa which will be valid for more than one year from the latest
entry date also need:
8. Medical Certificate (will be prepared by SWUFE)
Important Notice:
1. L visa’s duration can NOT exceed that of your passport. Please extend your
passport first if you’re to apply for a longer L visa.
2. L visa (family member)’s duration can NOT exceed that of the student’s
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visa/residence permit.
3. The PSB requires to see, and may interview, the first-time applicants in
Chengdu.
4. SWUFE helps the first-time applicants during the whole process of the
application. SWUFE may or may not help non-first-time students with
whole/partial application procedures (documents will be prepared by us).
E. Termination, alteration and abolishment of visa/residence permit:
In China, a university/school is responsible for the students whose visas/residence
permits are applied by the university/school.
1. SWUFE will terminate a student’s visa/residence permit which will still be
valid for more than three months from the finishing/ suspending/ aborting
day, if he/she finishes/ suspends/ aborts study at SWUFE and will NOT
continue study in another Chinese university/school. Upon the termination
of current visa/residence permit, the student will be issued an L visa which
will be valid for no more than one month.
2. SWUFE will alternate a student’s residence permit which will still be valid
for more than two months from the finishing/ suspending/ aborting day, if
he/she finishes/ suspends/ aborts study at SWUFE and will continue study
in another Chinese university/school. Student must bring forth the
Admission Notice/Letter of Acceptance of other university/school.
SWUFE will issue the student a Diploma/Certificate of Finishing
Study/Letter of Acceptance for Transferring which is needed for the
alteration of current residence permit at the PSB of the destination city.
3. SWUFE will accept students from other Chinese university/school, and
will help them with residence permit alternation with previous
university/school’s Diploma/Certificate of Finishing Study/Letter of
Acceptance for Transferring.
4. SWUFE will abolish a student’s visa/residence permit if:
(1) the student leaves school without informing anyone and fails to send
messages back within 15 days;
(2) the student severely violates laws and regulations;
(3) other fatal incidents happen.
Passport is not needed for an abolishment. Anyone whose visa/residence
permit is abolished will be expelled from China immediately.
F. Application procedures and fees
Please see “Chapter 2.4.1 – Fee Structure” and “Chapter 2.5.3 – Application
Process” for details.
2.6.4
Other Incidents
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Baby born in China
For students studying at SWUFE with his/her wife/husband, if your baby is born if
China, please follow the steps:
1. Apply for the baby’s passport at your mother country’s embassy/consulate in
China (please see Item A in “Chapter 2.6.3 -- Passport, Visa and Residence
Permit Application/Extension in Chengdu” to find the nearest
embassy/consulate) if you want your baby to be a citizen of your mother
country.
2. Or apply for a Chinese citizenship if you want your baby to be a Chinese
citizen (please consult us for detailed procedures).
3. Inform us within 10 days from the birth date of the baby and we help to apply
for an L visa (family member) for the baby.
Visa/residence permit expires very shortly
This normally happens when a student who comes to SWUFE without applying in
advance (please see C-Important Notice-#5 in “Chapter 2.6.3 -- Passport, Visa and
Residence Permit Application/Extension in Chengdu”. It leaves us no adequate time to
do the preparation works for visa/residence extension. In this case, we will try best to
help the student but can not guarantee and/or is not responsible for any consequences
caused.
In case of emergency, the fastest and most economical way to get another L visa legally
is to go to Hongkong and apply for a new L visa.
For incidents other than mentioned above, please inform us as soon as possible.
SWUFE will try to help students with all kinds of visa/residence permit-related
problems.
2.6.5
Links and Declaration
Please also see http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/chn/ (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC) for
detailed laws and regulations.
Please note that there might be minor variation of the application
procedures/requirements for a Chinese visa/residence permit and other related affairs.
SWUFE reserves the rights of final explanation.
2.7
Insurance
We strongly advise foreign students, even insured domestically already, to have
insurance of a Chinese insurance company. This is likely to become a compulsive
policy in the near future.
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Please consult Office 220 of College of International Education for details.
2.8
2.8.1
Before Coming to China
Whether in Chengdu
Located in the bordering areas of the Sichuan northwest highland and Sichuan basin,
Chengdu has its own climatic features. First, the eastern part of the city is different from
western part in climatic zone, due to the abrupt change of the height from the east to
the west. In Chengdu, generally speaking, the west is cool while the east is warm at the
same time. Even in the same mountain, the foot of hill is several degrees higher in
temperature than that on the top of the hill. Second, the winter in Chengdu is short,
with a long frost-free period of over 337 days each year. The annual average
temperature is around 16.4 degree. Even in the cold January, the average temperature
is some 5.degrees. It rarely snows. Compared with other areas of the Changjiang River,
it is 2-3 degrees higher. Third, there is not much precipitation in winter and spring
while it is affluent in summer and autumn with the total precipitation volume of 1,124
centimeters. And this figure is comparatively stable, the ratio of the year with most
rainfall and the year with least precipitation being 2:1. Fourth, the wind speed is low.
On the plain and in the mountainous areas, the normal speed of wind is around 1 to
1.5 meters per minute. The total sunshine hours average 1,042 to 1412 each year.
To check instant weather forecast of Chengdu:
English: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=2110
Chinese: http://weather.china.com.cn/city/56294_full.html
2.8.2
Ways of Traveling
Being one of the major international airports in China, Chengdu Shuangliu
International Airport has direct/indirect flights to many domestic/international cities.
Besides, there’re well-developed railway/long-distance transportation systems.
To know more about:
Shuangliu International Airport:
http://www.cdairport.com/cdairport/en_front/index.jsp
Timetable of Chengdu railway station:
http://www.cts.com.cn/web/yuding/huoche01.htm
2.8.3
Checklist of Things
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Please prepare the following things before coming to China/Chengdu:
; Valid passport (with valid Chinese visa).
; JW202 Form (student page) and Admission Notice which you received from
SWUFE (may be unavailable for L visa applicant).
; Whole set of medical certificate, if you have done a medical test according to
the requirements of local Chinese Embassy/Consulate.
; Notarized certificate of family relationship, if you have accompanying family
members who’re coming to China with you or will be coming afterwards
(please see “Chapter 2.6.2 - Important Notice - #2” for details).
; Diploma/Certificate of Finishing Study/Letter of Acceptance for Transferring,
if you transferred from another Chinese university/school or
finished/suspended/aborted study in another Chinese university/school (please
see “Chapter 2.6.3 - E - #3” for details).
; Make sure you have informed us of your flight/train/bus information, if you
want our Free Pick-up Service (please see “Chapter 3.1.1 – How to Get to
SWUFE” for details).
; In China, voltage/frequency is 220v/50Hz, and type A, B and I outlets/plugs
are
commonly
used
(please
see
http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm for details). Please
prepare the converter/adapter if needed.
; All major international credit cards and traveler’s check are accepted in
China/Chengdu. There are also Western Union and currency exchange
services all around the city.
; Personal belongings.
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3. Campus Life
3.1
3.1.1
Registration
How to Get to SWUFE
Located at the west 2nd Ring Road, standing next to Jinsha Bus Station and
Long-distance Coach Station, SWUFE enjoys very convenient transportations to almost
every corner of the city. The map below shows the location of SWUFE, Shuangliu
International Airport, Chengdu Railway Station and major Long-distance Coach
Stations.
We provide Free Pick-up Service to fresh students. To enjoy this service, you need to:
* Inform us of your detailed arrival information including flight/train/coach
number, expected arrival date/time, luggage quantity, etc;
* Try to keep in contacting with us, if possible, informing us of any change to the
original arrival information.
If you prefer to come to SWUFE by yourself, please select one of the following ways:
At Shuangliu Airport:
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* Take No. 306 Bus and get off at Jinsha Bus Station (terminal);
* Take a taxi to SWUFE (costs approx. 60-80 RMB).
At Chengdu Railway Station:
* Take No. 69 Bus and get off at Jinsha Bus Station (terminal);
* Take No. 83 Bus and get off at Qingyang Rd., Xin Cheng Wen Cross;
* Take a taxi to SWUFE (costs approx. 18 RMB)
At Long-distance Coach Stations or other sites:
* Call 114-2 or 85076868 to enquire instant bus information (Chinese only)
* Contact us at 87355437 to get help
* Take a taxi to SWUFE at address: No. 57 Qingjiangzhong Rd. (or No. 55
Guanghuacun St.), Qingyang District, Chengdu. Try to print this page out and
show the taxi driver the following Chinese words:
西南财经大学北三门（金沙车站斜对面，靠近青羊大道十字路口）
3.1.2
Registration
Upon arrival at SWUFE, students should register at Office 220, College of
International Education. Please see Map of SWUFE (Guanghua Campus) in “Chapter
1.2.3 – Campus Tour” (College of International Education is located in the northwest
corner of the map).
When register, please bring forth the JW202 Form and Admission Notice (may be
unavailable for L visa applicants) you received from SWUFE and hand in other
documents and materials.
Students who sent their photos to us in advance will get their Student ID Cards when
register, otherwise the Student ID Cards will be ready within the first two weeks of a
semester.
3.1.3
Accommodation
3.1.3.1 Room Facilities
Students can choose to live on-campus or off-campus.
The overseas students building in SWUFE Guanghua Campus is equipped with 52
twin-bed rooms and 28 single-bed rooms, altogether 132 beds. Each room has bed,
desk, chair, wardrobe, independent bathroom with 24-hour hot water, TV,
air-conditioner and internet access.
There are public kitchen and laundry on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
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Please see “Chapter 2.4.1 – Fee Structure” more room rate.
3.1.3.2 Regulation of Accommodation
Regulation for Foreign Student Apartment
College of International Education, SWUFE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
All students should check in with valid ID (such as passport etc.) and pay RMB 500 as deposit.
Students will get full deposit refund if the room is maintained in a reasonably clean and tidy
state when check out. Deposit receipt must be presented when claiming refund.
Students should observe the laws and decrees of China as well as the rules and regulations of
the SWUFE. Students should pay bills and relevant fees on time and not carry out any
activities which are against public interests.
Students are not authorized to sub-lease, exchange rooms, or keep visitors overnight.
Students should sign on the list of room items after entering the room. Students should
compensate any damaged or lost items according to the price attached.
Students should report any repairs or defects promptly.
Students should maintain the room in a reasonably clean and tidy status and not keep pets
without written permission.
Students should not use electric cooker in the room and not smoke on the bed.
Students should not put any personal belongings on the corridors or other common areas.
This regulation takes effect from 1 August 2006.
We reserve the rights to amend this regulation without notice.
3.1.3.3 Registration for Accommodation
According to Chinese laws, foreigner who:
* has not registered his/her accommodation information at local PSB upon
living in a place in China,
* registered before, but has not registered after moving to a new living place,
* registered before, but went out of China and have not registered after re-entry
(even if returning to the same living place),
should register his/her accommodation at local PSB, with his/her detailed living address,
contact person (Mr. Zhang or Mr. Wang, 028-87355437) and valid passport. The
police will issue a registration form to those who successfully registered. Please take the
form back to us once you get it.
Students living on-campus please see the map below and follow the steps:
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Guanghua Police Station is at where the arrow points.
Students live on-campus: please print out this page, fill your room number in the blank
below and bring forth it to the police officer at Guanghua Police Station.
我是西南财经大学的留学生，烦请贵所为我进行住宿申报。我的住址
是：成都光华村街 55 号西南财经大学留学生公寓
我的联系电话是 87355437，联系人：王彬宇。
3.1.4
Tips to Orientation
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; Student ID cards will be ready within the first two weeks of a semester
; Students should pay RMB 20 for a library card (optional). No take-out for
non-degree students.
; Students can exchange money at Bank of China with their passport (Please see
Map of SWUFE (Guanghua Campus) in “Chapter 1.2.3 – Campus Tour”).
; Students holding international credit card or needing Western Union service,
please consult us at Office 220, College of International Education.
; Students can open a bank account with passports at local banks.
; Campus Card: a Campus Card can be used in every cafeteria, some
on-campus shops and public laundry. Students can apply for a Campus Card
at the service counter of the 1st/4th (Guanghua Campus) or 6th (Liulin Campus)
cafeteria from 12:00 to 12:30 or from 17:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, with
their passports. An application fee of ￥15 will be charged.
; There is one Muslim take-out cafeteria in Guanghua Campus.
; Multimedia Room in overseas students building (fourth floor) is open to our
overseas students for free, equipped with Internet-Ready PCs.
; In-room Internet access: please first check the MAC address of your PC (for
Windows 2000/XP users: Start Menu – Run – “cmd” – “ipconfig /all” –
physical address/For Windows Vista users: Start Menu – Accessories - Run –
“cmd” – “ipconfig /all” – physical address). Fill in an application form at Office
220, College of International Education, and register at Room 907 of
Guanghua Building (RMB 20 per month+50 registration fee).
; Telephone/mobile phone: Every room in overseas students building has a
telephone. Students can receive phone calls for free. To make phone calls,
students should purchase “96301” telephone card at most shops in SWUFE.
Students who have a GSM 900/1800 mobile phone can purchase a local SIM
card. Please consult Office 220, College of International Education for details.
; Nearest super-markets: Carrefour, 1 km out of Primary South Gate and Metro,
200m to the right of Primary North Gate (a letter from us is needed in the
application of Metro Membership Card).
3.2
3.2.1
Recreation
Sports
Sports are extracurricular, except sports courses in degree programs. Students can use
all kinds of on-campus sports facilities at reasonable prices, while some facilities are for
free. Please consult College of International Education or Sports Department for
details.
SWUFE holds annual soccer/basketball/volleyball/swimming tournament and athletic
games. Degree students can attend these activities representing their respective schools,
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while non-degree students can attend these activities as part of the College of
International Education.
(Annual Athletic Games)
3.2.2
Arts & Others
In regular semesters, there are usually movies on Friday and Saturday evenings at very
cheap prices. Movies are about one month later than those in commercial cinemas.
There are also different kinds of shows and performances in a semester.
Various kinds of communities in SWUFE put up fabulous activities every month.
Foreign students can join one or more of the communities and enjoy a colorful campus
life.
Convenience and comfort in the city of Chengdu. Following is a list of bus/taxi routes
and prices to major places:
Place
Bus #
Bus Stop to Get Off
Estimated Taxi Cost (RMB)
Tianfu Square
(city center)
Shuangliu Airport
Railway Station
Shopping Malls
(luxuries)
Shopping Malls
(ordinaries)
Marquis Wu’s
Temple
Tufu’s Thatched
78
Tianfu Guangchang
15
306
69/83
78
Terminal
Huoche Beizhan
Hongzhaobi
80
17
17
81
Zongfulu
20
901
Wuhouci
18
19
Caotang Beilu Nan
10
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Cottage
Xinnanmen Bus
Station
(Long-distance bus
for tourists)
Shawan Post-office
(Western Union)
Sichuan University
13/901
Xinnanmen
25
83/113/
502
19/503
Huizhan Zhongxin
15
Moziqiao
25
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4. Appendix
Acknowledgements
We sincerely give our gratitude to the following website, without whose data the
Guidebook can not be accomplished:
http://www.swufe.edu.cn/
http://www.chengdu.gov.cn/
http://www.chengdu.cn/
http://www.csc.edu.cn/
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
http://weather.china.com.cn/
http://www.cdairport.com/
http://www.cts.com.cn/
http://users.pandora.be/
Copyright and Disclaimer
The copyright of this Guidebook as a whole, except the quoted parts from above
websites, belongs to Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. Any
supplement/abridgment/amendment should not be applied to this Guidebook without
the formal license of the College of International Education, SWUFE.
All data/figures/descriptions mentioned in this Guidebook will be maintained and
renewed as accurate as possible.
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Prospective Student’s Guidebook 2007/08
© 2007 All rights reserved.
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