Sichuan University: Statistics

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#236 of 14,131 In the World
#28 of 5,830 In Asia
#13 of 960 In China
#1 of 21 In Chengdu
#4 of 2,799 For Radiochemistry
Top100 For 31 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
44,200
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.scu.edu.cn
Languages
Chinese
Acceptance rate
27%*

* Sichuan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsHigh School diploma, National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) Foreign students: for further information see
Enrollment44,200
Full time employee5,808
Student:staff ratio8:1

Research profile

Sichuan University is a world-class research university with 168,353 scientific papers published and 2,357,635 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.

Publications
168,353
Citations
2,357,635

Sichuan University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
115,083 / 1,869,866
Chemistry
108,752 / 1,849,275
Engineering
92,795 / 1,434,975
Physics
87,215 / 1,364,403
Medicine
85,722 / 1,237,817
Biochemistry
67,042 / 1,235,490
Organic Chemistry
62,156 / 1,193,742
Genetics
61,896 / 988,156
Environmental Science
60,549 / 803,275
Computer Science
58,483 / 718,324
Materials Science
57,914 / 1,071,047
Quantum and Particle physics
56,995 / 912,726
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
46,857 / 528,962
Pathology
45,367 / 642,153
Mathematics
35,304 / 417,973
Psychology
34,188 / 438,825
Surgery
32,974 / 368,891
Geology
31,860 / 439,445
Statistics
30,362 / 368,971
Metallurgical Engineering
26,987 / 515,456
Chemical Engineering
26,093 / 622,282
Geography and Cartography
25,883 / 286,775
Optical Engineering
25,498 / 369,339
Philosophy
22,008 / 206,703
Political Science
21,749 / 217,916
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
21,714 / 232,000
Law
21,548 / 217,479
Oncology and Cancer research
21,405 / 347,051
Immunology
21,279 / 320,438
Psychiatry
20,724 / 281,737
Ecology
20,723 / 278,414
Paleontology
19,814 / 272,081
Nanotechnology
19,749 / 503,973
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
19,486 / 202,493
Electrical Engineering
18,501 / 262,313
Physical chemistry
17,080 / 370,310
Machine Learning
16,642 / 183,555
Business
16,625 / 157,119
History
16,004 / 166,415
Archaeology
15,272 / 165,021

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 100 109
1992 95 115
1993 116 161
1994 133 208
1995 96 223
1996 136 309
1997 132 344
1998 163 400
1999 248 477
2000 411 574
2001 574 729
2002 1024 1099
2003 1441 1945
2004 2197 2345
2005 2753 3331
2006 3274 5091
2007 4442 7644
2008 4680 11523
2009 5319 16262
2010 5668 21828
2011 6016 30440
2012 5970 39771
2013 6426 50780
2014 6779 63424
2015 6934 78211
2016 6829 92850
2017 7713 111605
2018 9217 139959
2019 11134 180310
2020 13680 248048
2021 15395 323660
2022 18112 407656
2023 18881 465702
Academic rankings

Tuition

International studetns 17,500-60,000 per annum (CNY)

Sichuan University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Sichuan University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor - Xueshi Xuewei Arts and Humanities, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences
Master - Shuoshi Xuewei Administrative Law, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art Criticism, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Botany, Chinese, Civil Law, Classical Languages, Commercial Law, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Dermatology, Design, Ecology, Economics, English, Ethnology, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreigners Education, Forestry, Genetics, Gerontology, Heritage Preservation, History, Hotel Management, Human Rights, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Design, Inorganic Chemistry, International Business, International Law, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Museum Studies, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Operations Research, Ophthalmology, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Physical Chemistry, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Russian, Sports Medicine, Statistics, Surgery, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Traditional Eastern Medicine, Translation and Interpretation, Venereology
PhD - Boshi Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Archaeology, Art Criticism, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Coastal Studies, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Design, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Media Studies, Nuclear Engineering, Nutrition, Operations Research, Optical Technology, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Religious Studies, Social and Preventive Medicine, Software Engineering, Statistics, Stomatology, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Water Science

Sichuan University alumni

  1. Jane Zhang

    Jane Zhang
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    singersinger-songwriterrecording artist
    Biography

    Jane Zhang is a Chinese singer-songwriter. She is known for her signature whistle register and has been dubbed the "Dolphin Princess" (海豚公主). Zhang began performing as a teenager by singing in pubs to help earn money for her family. After signing with Huayi Brothers Media Corporation in 2005, Zhang released her first studio album, The One (2006). Her second album, Update, was released in 2007. Zhang's third studio album, Jane@Music, was released in 2009. Her fourth studio album, Believe in Jane, was released in 2010. In 2011, Zhang released her fifth studio album, Reform, which was certified double platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

  2. Zhu De

    Zhu De
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1886-1976 (aged 90)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Zhu De was a Chinese general, military strategist, politician and revolutionary in the Chinese Communist Party.

  3. Guo Moruo

    Guo Moruo
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1892-1978 (aged 86)
    Occupations
    anthropologistwriteractorarchaeologisthistorian
    Biography

    Guo Moruo, courtesy name Dingtang (鼎堂), was a Chinese author, poet, historian, archaeologist, and government official.

  4. Jung Chang

    Jung Chang
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    writerbiographerpoetlinguisthistorian
    Biography

    Jung Chang is a Chinese-British writer now living in London, best known for her family autobiography Wild Swans, selling over 10 million copies worldwide but banned in the People's Republic of China.

All 15 notable alumni

Sichuan University faculties and divisions

College : Architecture and Environment Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mechanical Engineering
College : Arts Fine Arts
College : Business Business Administration
College : Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
College : Chemistry Applied Chemistry, Chemistry
College : Computer Science Computer Science
College : Economics Economics, Finance, Taxation
College : Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Electrical Engineering, Information Technology
College : Electronics and Information Engineering Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences
College : Foreign Languages English, French, German, Modern Languages, Russian, Spanish
College : History and Culture Cultural Studies, History, Tourism
College : Hydraulic Engineering Hydraulic Engineering
College : Law Law
College : Life Sciences Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology
College : Light Industry, Textile and Food Engineering Engineering, Food Science, Textile Technology
College : Literature and Journalism Journalism, Literature
College : Manufacturing Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering
College : Material Science and Engineering Materials Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology
College : Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Mathematics
College : Medicine Medicine
College : Pharmacy Pharmacy
College : Physical Education Physical Education
College : Physics and Technology Applied Physics, Physics, Technology
College : Political Sciences Political Sciences
College : Polymer Science and Engineering Polymer and Plastics Technology
College : Preclinical and Forensic Medicine Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Medicine
College : Public Administration Public Administration
College : Public Health Public Health
College : Software Engineering Software Engineering
College : Stomatology Stomatology

General information

Alternative names SCU
四川大学
Founded 1896
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Sea encompasses hundreds of rivers, willingness to accept all is virtuous

Location and contacts

Address 24 Yihuan Road, South Section 1
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065
China
City population 20,938,000

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