Southwest University of Political Science and Law

　　Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL) is located in Chongqing City, which has the most potential in China, the upstream area of the Yangtze River. Founded in 1950, it is one of the earliest established higher political and legal institutions and the first batch of key universities since the reform and opening up of China. SWUPL is the university with the largest number of legal talents in China. Many alumni have become backbones and leading figures in the law field and other professions.

　　In 2018, SWUPL's master's degree in laws was rated as A level by the China professional degree assessment of the Ministry of Education(MOE), together with Tsinghua University, Wuhan University, and Jilin University, becoming the only A-level professional degree authorization point in Chongqing. In 2017, in the 4th round of discipline evaluation by MOE, the discipline of law was also rated at an A level, together with Peking University, Tsinghua University, etc.

　　SWUPL is also the key university co-administrated by the Ministry of Education and Chongqing Municipality. Now, SWUPL has strong international exchange programs worldwide, with more than 90 partner universities from the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Thailand, South Korea and so on. SWUPL has established institutions such as the Human Rights Research Institution, the China-ASEAN Law Research Center, and so on.

Accommodation Options:

● Four-bed Room:

○ Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Programs: 2,000 CNY per person annually.

○ Language Program: 2,000 RMB per person annually.

● Single Room: 8,000 RMB per person annually.

● Twin Room: 4,000 RMB per person annually.

Additional Details:

● Utilities: Water and electricity are charged separately.

● Furnishings: All rooms are equipped with essential furniture such as beds, desks, wardrobes, and study areas.

● Shared Facilities: Students have access to communal kitchens, laundry rooms, and study spaces within the dormitory buildings.

● Security: The campus and dormitories are equipped with CCTV surveillance and offer 24/7 security to ensure a safe living environment.

SWUPL’s accommodation offers a comfortable and convenient living space for students, with facilities designed to support both academic and personal well-being.

Undergraduate Students

• Non-Chinese nationality
• Age: 18 to 40
• Good health
• High school graduate or above
• Good conduct; no criminal record
• Language proficiency (HSK 4 or IELTS/TOEFL for English)

Master's/Graduate Students

• Age: 20 to 40
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Good health
• Language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 for English; HSK 5 for Chinese)
• Good conduct

Doctor's/PhD Degree

• Non-Chinese citizens with valid passport
• Good health
• No criminal record
• Master’s degree or above; pre-graduation certificate if not yet graduated
• Generally under 40

Exchange Student Program (Non-Degree)

•  Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport
• Age above 18 and healthy
• Second-year student or above from partner universities of SWUPL

Experience SWUPL Program (Non-Degree)

• Foreign students registered in partner universities
• Interest in Chinese language, law, and culture

Chinese Language Program (Non-Degree)

• Foreign students with a senior high school or university diploma
• Good health, aged 18-45
• Good conduct; no criminal record.