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Southwest Petroleum University

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Southwest Petroleum University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Southwest Petroleum University is a public university in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It suits students who want a Chinese public institution with a clear provincial base and links to China’s petroleum industry sponsors.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public institution in Chengdu, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the available courses on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for entry requirements, application steps, required documents, and deadlines. The university’s co-sponsorship and public status do not replace the need to confirm programme-specific admissions rules directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Tuition is charged in CNY, and living costs in Chengdu will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, whether your chosen programme accepts international students, what documents are required, and whether you need to arrange visa paperwork after admission.

  6. How it compares

    China has 398 universities, and Southwest Petroleum University sits within that very large field as a provincial public university with petroleum-industry co-sponsorship and Double First-Class Construction status. That makes it more specific than a general public university, but you still need to check whether its available programmes match your field.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Southwest Petroleum University

Where is Southwest Petroleum University located?

It is in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

Is Southwest Petroleum University public or private?

It is a public university.

Does the university publish tuition fees for international students?

It does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office.

How many universities are there in China on this directory?

There are 398 universities in China.

Overview

Southwest Petroleum University is a provincial public university in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Sichuan, and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Provincial Government, China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for China.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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