Southwest University
Chongqing, China • World Rank #316
Overview
Created 1906 as Chuandong Normal School.
Became Sichuan Provincial Education College 1936. Merged with National Women Normal College to originate Southwest Normal College 1940.
Also merged with Private Xianghui College to shape Southwest Agriculture College 1946 that became Southwest Agriculture University 2001. Acquired present status 2005 following the merger between Southwest Agriculture University and Southwest Normal College.
Part of "211 Project" and "985 Project" universities.
Main administrative body: Ministry of Education
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Southwest University are gathered below for quick reference. Most enquiries route through the admissions team unless noted otherwise.
Academic Details
Southwest University's student-to-faculty composition and recognition standing are listed below. Student support staff (advisers, counsellors) are typically separate from academic staff and often uncounted here.
Degrees
Also postdoctoral programmes
Bachelor's 13 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Agriculture
- Architecture and Planning
- Arts and Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Social Sciences
Master's 91 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Equipment
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Linguistics
- Aquaculture
- Archiving
- Art Criticism
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Botany
- Brewing
- Cell Biology
- Chinese
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Law
- Classical Languages
- Commercial Law
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Curriculum
- Design
- Developmental Psychology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Ethics
- Ethnology
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Forestry
- Fruit Production
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- German
- Higher Education
- History
- Horticulture
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International and Comparative Education
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logic
- Marine Biology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Microbiology
- Musicology
- Natural Resources
- Neurosciences
- Optics
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Philosophy of Education
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Private Administration
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Regional Studies
- Religion
- Russian
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Vegetable Production
- Veterinary Science
- Vocational Education
- Zoology
Doctoral 66 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Botany
- Brewing
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Curriculum
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Energy Engineering
- English Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Forest Management
- Forestry
- Fruit Production
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Government
- Higher Education
- History
- Horticulture
- Industrial and Production Economics
- International and Comparative Education
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logic
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Resources
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Philosophy of Education
- Physical Chemistry
- Plant Pathology
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Regional Studies
- Soil Science
- Solid State Physics
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology Education
- Vegetable Production
- Veterinary Science
- Vocational Education
- Zoology
Faculties & Divisions
Southwest University's schools and divisions, plus their subject expertise. Joint applications across departments are possible at some institutions for interdisciplinary degrees.
Fine Arts (Academy) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Sculpture
Common Career Paths
- Artist
- Curator
- Art Educator
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Music (Academy) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Music
- Musicology
- Performing Arts
Agronomy and Biotechnology (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agronomy
- Biotechnology
- Development Studies
- Floriculture
- Rural Studies
Animal Science and Technology (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Applied Technology (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Technology
Chinese Language and Literature (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Film
- Foreign Languages Education
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Theatre
Culture and Social Development (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Social Studies
- Social Welfare
- Social Work
Engineering (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Equipment
- Automotive Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Machine Building
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Food Science (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Packaging Technology
- Safety Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Foreign Languages (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English
- Japanese
- Modern Languages
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Liberal Arts (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Literature
Material Science and Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Materials Engineering
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physics and Technology/ Electronic Information Engineering (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Physics
- Science Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Resources and Environment (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arid Land Studies
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Natural Resources
- Soil Conservation
- Soil Science
- Water Management
- Water Science
Education (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education
- Leadership
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Special Education
- Vocational Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biotechnology (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Sericulture
Geographical Sciences (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Natural Resources
- Rural Planning
- Surveying and Mapping
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
History and Culture (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Ethnology
- History
News and Media (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Media Studies
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Media Producer
- Content Strategist
- Broadcast Journalist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Education (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Plant Protection (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Plant and Crop Protection
Political Science and Public Administration (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
Common Career Paths
- Process Engineer
- Plant Manager
- Materials Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Computer Science and Information Sciences (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- E-Business/Commerce
- Electronics and Automation
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Management (School) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Farm Management
- Finance
- Forest Management
- Human Resources
- International Business
- International Economics
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life Sciences (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Marxism (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy and Chinese Medicine (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Textile and Garment (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Clothing and Sewing
- Textile Design
- Textile Technology
Yucai (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Independent two Academy
Psychology (Unit) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Below are Southwest University's active programmes grouped by degree level, with search. Use the filter to narrow by keyword and the level groupings to compare options at the same qualification tier.
Bachelor's Degree
114 programmes
Southwest University's 114 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
Information Management and Information Systems 信息管理与信息系统 Information Systems & Technology
Information Security 信息安全 Cyber Security
Intelligent Agriculture 智慧农业 Agriculture
Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering 智能制造工程 Industrial & Systems Engineering
Intelligent Science and Technology 智能科学与技术 General Engineering
Intelligent Vehicle Engineering 智能车辆工程 General Engineering
Japanese 日语
Journalism 新闻学 Media Studies & Mass Media
Land Science and Technology 土地科学与技术 General Engineering
Landscape Architecture 风景园林 Architecture
Law 法学 Law
Marketing 市场营销 Marketing
Marxist Theory 马克思主义理论
Materials Physics 材料物理 Materials Science
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 数学与应用数学 Mathematics
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 数学与应用数学(本研衔接公费师范) Mathematics
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (National Excellence Teacher Program) 数学与应用数学(国家优师专项) Mathematics
Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation 机械设计制造及其自动化 Applied Design
Metallic Materials Engineering 金属材料工程 General Engineering
Music 音乐学 Music
Music (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 音乐学(本研衔接公费师范) Music
Musical Performance 音乐表演 Music
New Energy Materials and Devices 新能源材料与器件 Materials Science
Painting 绘画 Visual Arts
Pharmaceutical Engineering 制药工程 Pharmacy
Pharmacy 药学 Pharmacy
Pharmacy (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) 药学(中外合作办学) Pharmacy
Philosophy 哲学 Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Education (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 体育教育(本研衔接公费师范) Physics & Astronomy
Physics 物理学 Physics & Astronomy
Physics (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 物理学(本研衔接公费师范) Physics & Astronomy
Plant Protection 植物保护 Horticulture and Crop Science
Plant Science and Technology (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) 植物科学与技术(中外合作办学) Education & Teaching
Psychology (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 心理学(本研衔接公费师范) Psychology
Psychology (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) 心理学（中外合作办学） Psychology
Quantum Information Science 量子信息科学 Information Systems & Technology
Radio and Television Directing 广播电视编导 Media Studies & Mass Media
Rural Governance 乡村治理 Politics & International Relations
Russian 俄语 Linguistics & Language Studies
Sculpture 雕塑 Visual Arts
Sericulture and Biotechnology (Double Bachelor Degree) 蚕学+生物技术(双学士学位) Biotechnology
Social Work 社会工作 Social Work
Software Engineering 软件工程 Software Engineering
Software Engineering (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) 软件工程(中外合作办学) Software Engineering
Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control 水土保持与荒漠化防治 Agriculture
Special Education (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 特殊教育(本研衔接公费师范) Special Education
Sports Training 运动训练 Sport and Exercise Science
Statistics 统计学 Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Tea Science 茶学 Natural Sciences
Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language 汉语国际教育 Linguistics & Language Studies
Veterinary Medicine 动物医学 Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Public Health 兽医公共卫生 Veterinary Medicine
Visual Communication Design 视觉传达设计 Communication Studies
Accounting 会计学 Accounting
Administration 行政管理 Religious Studies
Agricultural Mechanization and Its Automation 农业机械化及其自动化 Agriculture
Agricultural Resources and Environment 农业资源与环境 Agriculture
Agricultural and Forestry Economic Management 农林经济管理 Agriculture
Agronomy 农学 Agriculture
Animal Pharmacy 动物药学 Pharmacy
Animal Science 动物科学 Animal Science
Applied Chemistry 应用化学 Chemistry
Applied Psychology 应用心理学 Psychology
Aquaculture 水产养殖学 Marine Science
Aquatic Science and Technology 水族科学与技术 General Engineering
Artificial Intelligence 人工智能 AI & Machine Learning
Automation 自动化 Robotics & Automation
Big Data Management and Applications 大数据管理与应用 Data Science & Analytics
Biological Sciences 生物科学 Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 生物科学(本研衔接公费师范) Biological Sciences
Biomass Science and Engineering 生物质科学与工程 Natural Sciences
Biotechnology 生物技术 Biotechnology
Biotechnology (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) 生物技术(中外合作办学) Biotechnology
Breeding Science 生物育种科学 Natural Sciences
Broadcasting and Hosting Arts 播音与主持艺术 Media Studies & Mass Media
Business Administration 工商管理 Business Administration
Chemical Engineering and Technology 化学工程与工艺 Chemistry
Chemistry (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 化学(本研衔接公费师范) Chemistry
Chinese Language and Literature 汉语言文学 Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language and Literature (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 汉语言文学(本研衔接公费师范) Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language and Literature (National Excellence Teacher Program) 汉语言文学(国家优师专项) Linguistics & Language Studies
Communication Engineering 通信工程 Communication Studies
Computer Science and Technology 计算机科学与技术 Computer Sciences
Computer Science and Technology (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 计算机科学与技术(本研衔接公费师范) Computer Sciences
Computer Science and Technology (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) 计算机科学与技术(中外合作办学) Computer Sciences
Cultural Industry Management 文化产业管理 Business & Management
Dance 舞蹈学
Data Science and Big Data Technology 数据科学与大数据技术 Data Science & Analytics
Drama, Film and Television Literature 戏剧影视文学 Performing Arts
Early Childhood Education (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 学前教育(本研衔接公费师范) Early Childhood Education
Economics 经济学 Economics
Education (Yan Yangchu Innovation Experimental Class) 教育学(晏阳初创新实验班) Education & Teaching
Educational Technology (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 教育技术学(本研衔接公费师范) Education & Teaching
Electrical Engineering and Its Automation 电气工程及其自动化 Robotics & Automation
Electronic Information Engineering 电子信息工程 Robotics & Automation
English 英语 English Language Studies
English (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 英语(本研衔接公费师范) English Language Studies
English (National Excellence Teacher Program) 英语(国家优师专项) English Language Studies
Environmental Science and Engineering 环境科学与工程 Environmental Sciences
Ethnology 民族学 Social & Cultural Studies
Fiber Science and Intelligent Manufacturing 纤维科学与智能制造 Industrial & Systems Engineering
Finance 金融学 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Fine Arts (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 美术学(本研衔接公费师范) Education & Teaching
Food Quality and Safety 食品质量与安全 Food Science
Food Science and Engineering 食品科学与工程 Food Science
Geographic Information Science 地理信息科学 Visual Arts
Geography (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 地理科学(本研衔接公费师范) Education & Teaching
German 德语 Linguistics & Language Studies
History 历史学 History
History (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 历史学(本研衔接公费师范) History
Horticulture 园艺 Horticulture and Crop Science
Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning 人文地理与城乡规划 Geography
Ideological and Political Education 思想政治教育 Education & Teaching
Ideological and Political Education (B.S./M.S. Bridging Tuition-free Teacher Training) 思想政治教育(本研衔接公费师范) Education & Teaching
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How to apply to Southwest University
Application guidance for Southwest University, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 1 Research programmes at Southwest University
Southwest University's catalogue includes 114 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Southwest University's admissions process.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Lodge your application
Submit your completed application through Southwest University's official website at www.swu.edu.cn. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest University
Quick reference for Southwest University: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
Where is Southwest University located?
Southwest University is located in Chongqing, China.
Is Southwest University a public or private institution?
Southwest University operates as a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Southwest University?
Student enrolment at Southwest University is around 40,000.
How is Southwest University ranked?
Southwest University is ranked #316 globally and #78 in China.
What degrees does Southwest University offer?
Southwest University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Southwest University officially recognised?
Yes, Southwest University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
How do I find Southwest University online?
Southwest University's official website is www.swu.edu.cn.
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