Chongqing University is a national famed comprehensive university in China , directly under the Ministry of Education, also a university listed among the group of "211 Project" and "985 Project" universities, gaining preferential support in their construction and development from the Central Government of China.

Founded in October 1929, and on May 31, 2000 , Chongqing University merged with Chongqing Jianzhu University and Chongqing Architectural College , forming a new Chongqing University . In maintaining its previous disciplinary advantage in mechanical and electrical engineering, energy, material science, information technology, bioengineering and business administration, the merger upgrades the new Chongqing University's academic status in the fields of architecture, civil engineering and environmental protection, At present, Chongqing University runs 25 colleges or faculties, plus a Graduate School, the City College, the College of Continuing Education, and the College of Networking Education. The university now has a total enrollment of 57,472 students, among which 12,000 are master and doctor degree candidates.

Chongqing University has established inter-school exchange links with 32 institutions of higher education in 13 countries such as the U.S, Japan , France , Germany , Canada , South Korea , Russia , etc. Since 1970s, Chongqing University has started to receive self- supported overseas students. It is a university specified by the Ministry of Education to receive overseas students who are granted the Chinese Government Scholarship in the mean time. In 2005, there were more than 130 overseas students enrolled to Chongqing University for study, doing PhD degrees, or Master's degrees, or bachelor's degrees, or just studying Chinese language. These students come from more than 30 countries in the world, including South Korea , Thailand , the U.S, Japan , Vietnam , Syria , Ghana , Yemen , Iraq . In order to attract more overseas students to study here, Chongqing University offer overseas student who are studying at CQU a free basic medical insurance. Meanwhile, Chongqing University has also established "Chongqing University Foreign Students Scholarship" for excellent overseas students.

Programs

Chongqing University offers a wide range of programs covering diverse disciplines such as philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, sciences, engineering, pharmacy and management. At present, Chongqing University has set up 76 undergraduate programs, 111 master programs and 51 doctoral programs, all these specialties open to oversea students. Many courses have adopted bilingual teaching and for part of specialties, overseas students can apply for being instructed by English directly. Following specialties are overseas students' first choice, they include Chinese language, Chinese literature, economics, law, management, mechanical engineering, telecommunication engineering, environmental engineering, architectural design, and urban planning.

Living Facilities and Environment

Chongqing University is located in the city of Chongqing, the youngest municipality directly under the Chinese Central Government, also the center for economy, culture and transport in the South of China. With the surging Jialing River flowing to its east, the towering Gele Mountain standing on its north, the campuses of Chongqing University provides a beautiful and comfortable learning environment. The university has four campuses and very good facilities, such as library, stadium, swimming pool, basketball ground, and tennis court. International Students Building have been furnished with public kitchen, laundry, gym etc. Often-used electrical appliances such as telephones, TV sets and air conditioners as well as network interface, desks, bookcases, separate toilets and showers have been equipped in each room.

Room Fee: 650-800RMB/month (per room, two beds)

Contact us

Address: Division for International Students

Foreign Affairs Office

Chongqing University

No. 174 Shazheng Street , Shapingba District

Chongqing 400044

China

E-mail: fao101@cqu.edu.cn

Tel: 023-6510 2964

Fax: 023-6510 6656