Southwest University for Nationalities is a comprehensive university located in Chengdu city, Southwest part of China. Our school is the only university that includes all nationalities within China, and therefore forms a base for you to explore the rich culture. The school offers cross-cultural experiences in Han and minority cultures.  

Instructors are educated in western teaching methodologies and provide support and various opportunities to engage the diverse culture with additional classes and field trips.  International students are invited to participate in Chinese cultural events, language exchange, performing arts, sporting events, visiting historical sites and preparing local cuisine.  International teachers enjoy small classes so to foster effective instruction and interaction with national students. 

 We receive over 400 overseas students every year, and we have developed many exchange programs with universities in more than ten countries. We also has a wild research station named as “Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Ecological Environmental Protection and Advanced Technology for Animal Husbandry” which is located in Hong-yuan County, Sichuan province.

Advantage of Studying in Southwest Univeristy of Nationalities.

Advantage 1     

The Southwest University for Nationalities offers quality education and a culturally diverse campus life among Chinese nationalities.     

Advantage 2     

The Southwest University for Nationalities offers minority languages and culture courses, such as Tibetan or Yi.     

Advantage 3     

The College of International Education of SWUN offers a high academic standard with all instructors holding a Masters or PhD in CSL (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language).     

Advantage 4     

The College of International Education of SWUN adheres to the principles of effective teaching in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.     

Advantage 5     

The College of International Education of SWUN offers an effective language learning environment for students from around the world who want to increase their future career opportunities through cross-cultural education and experience.