Nearby housing and daily life
Chengdu is comfortable, affordable, and known for a relaxed student lifestyle.
University profile
Sichuan University
四川大学
A major western China university in Chengdu, known for medicine, engineering, humanities, and student lifestyle.
Curated profileChengdu, SichuanQS #355
School information
Founded Year
1896
Website
https://en.scu.edu.cn
International Students
3,000+
City
Chengdu
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Majors and degree programs
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MedicineEngineeringChinese Language
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Tuition and living cost
Tuition
$3,000-$5,800/year
Dormitory
$900-$1,800/year
City living cost
$500-800/month
Living, travel, and careers around campus
Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.
Food and daily rhythm
Sichuan cuisine, cafes, tea houses, campus dining, and delivery services are excellent.
Tourism and weekends
Students can visit pandas, temples, mountains, ancient towns, and western Sichuan landscapes.
Why students choose this destination
A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.
Living cost
$500-800/month
Chengdu's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.
Travel appeal
Chengdu food / Jiuzhaigou
Tea houses, old streets, food markets, mountain routes, and western Sichuan trips are major draws.
Career access
Medicine / Engineering
Healthcare, electronics, gaming, software, cultural industries, and western China business are growing.
City and destination context
School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.
Chengdu
Chengdu is relaxed, food-rich, student-friendly, and increasingly strong in technology and healthcare.
View citySichuan
Sichuan is emotionally powerful for students: strong schools, great food, lower costs, and unforgettable travel.
View provinceScholarship programs
CSC
CSC Scholarship
Competition: Very high
Coverage
Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.
Eligibility
Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.
Renewal
Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.
Best for
Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.
CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.
University
Sichuan University Scholarship
Competition: Medium
Coverage
Usually a school-level tuition waiver, merit award, or partial scholarship. Some universities offer full or high-value freshman awards.
Application requirements
GPA
3.0+ recommended; medicine, engineering, and elite programs may require more.
Language
English-taught programs commonly ask for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
HSK
Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level confirmed by school and major.
Documents
Passport, transcripts, graduation proof, recommendation letters, and study plan are commonly required.
Student reviews
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Very livable and welcoming
VerifiedMaya N. - Thailand - Chinese Language
Chengdu is one of the easiest cities to enjoy as a student. Food and daily life are great.
Pros
Lifestyle, food, friendly city
Cons
Internships may need Chinese