Sichuan International Studies University

Overview

English Name: Sichuan International Studies University

Acronyms: SISU

Founded: 1950

Control Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: None

World Rank: #4469

Rank in China: #538

Created 1950 as the People Liberation Army's Russian Training Corps of Southwest University of Military and Political Sciences.

Renamed as the Russian Training Brigade of No.2 Senior Infantry School of the PLA 1951. Renamed as Russian Department of Southwest People’s Revolutionary University 1952.

Became Southwest Russian College 1953, Sichuan Institute of Foreign Languages 1959. Acquired present title 1990.

Main administrative body: Chongqing Municipality

Location & Contact

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Academic Details

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Degrees

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Faculties & Divisions

The structure of Sichuan International Studies University's faculties, with subjects each houses. Subject-area research clusters often cross faculty boundaries — check the institution's research strategy for active clusters.

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Sichuan International Studies University offers is searchable and grouped by level below. Some programmes accept rolling applications; others run on annual cycles — check before applying.

How to apply to Sichuan International Studies University

Five steps that capture how most applications to Sichuan International Studies University flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

1. 1
   Find a programme that fits your goals

   Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Sichuan International Studies University runs 61 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

2. 2
   Confirm you meet the requirements

   Before applying to Sichuan International Studies University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for China.

3. 3
   Assemble your application package

   Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Sichuan International Studies University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

4. 4
   Submit your application

   Lodge your application through the official website (www.sisu.edu.cn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

5. 5
   Contact admissions and follow up

   Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at 023-65385238. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sichuan International Studies University

Common questions students ask about Sichuan International Studies University — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.

Top-Ranked Universities in China

Subject-specific rankings sometimes diverge from overall national rankings. A university below Sichuan International Studies University overall may lead in your subject — worth checking subject tables separately.

UN

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Beijing · Public · Rank #2

Zhejiang University

Hangzhou · Public · Rank #3

Tsinghua University

Beijing · Public · Rank #4

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai · Public · Rank #5

Peking University

Beijing · Public · Rank #6

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Universities close to Sichuan International Studies University typically fall within the same regional student-transit zones, where transit discounts and shared passes reduce living costs across the cluster.

Chongqing University

Chongqing · Public · Rank #72

SO

Southwest University

Chongqing · Public · Rank #316

CH

Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Chongqing · Public · Rank #319

CH

Chongqing University of Education

Chongqing · Public · Rank #951

CH

Chongqing University of Technology

Chongqing · Public · Rank #1559

Where Else to Study Linguistics & Language Studies

Looking for Linguistics & Language Studies programmes beyond Sichuan International Studies University? Other universities in China cover the same discipline. Cross-comparing modules, assessment styles, and faculty profiles is the fastest way to find the right fit.

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan · Public · Rank #9

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin · Public · Rank #22

Shandong University

Jinan · Public · Rank #34

Tianjin University

Tianjin · Public · Rank #38

ZH

Zhengzhou University

Zhengzhou · Public · Rank #44

Universities Often Compared with Sichuan International Studies University

Peer universities to Sichuan International Studies University by academic scale and prestige are listed below. These often share comparable faculty depth, research output, and graduate outcomes, making the comparison more meaningful than ranking alone.