Southwest Jiaotong University

Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU), located in Chengdu, the vibrant capital of Southwest China, is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is part of the prestigious 'Double First-Class', '211 Project', and '985 Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform' initiatives.

Founded in 1896 as China's first railway higher education institution, it is known as the 'Cradle of Chinese Railway Engineers'. SWJTU operates four campuses in Jiuli, Xipu, Eastern (International), and Emei, covering over 5000 mu (about 330 hectares).

SWJTU's flagship discipline, Transportation Engineering, is ranked A+ in China's discipline evaluation, the highest in the country. Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering are also top-ranked and highly respected in the industry.

As one of the first universities selected for the 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program', SWJTU hosts the first batch of National Modern Industrial Colleges and National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Colleges.

SWJTU comprises 33 colleges and centers, offering 20 doctoral degree programs and 43 master's degree programs across key disciplines. It has 2 national first-level key disciplines and 10 second-level key disciplines. The faculty includes over 2,700 full-time teachers, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as overseas high-level talents.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through the 'Excellent Engineer' model and partnerships with industry. Research platforms include the National Rail Transit Laboratory (under preparation), the State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, and a National Technology Transfer Base.

SWJTU's four campuses offer diverse experiences: Jiuli campus in downtown Chengdu for urban convenience, Xipu campus as the modern main hub with comprehensive facilities, the new Eastern (International) campus built in 2020 for global engagement, and Emei campus nestled at the foot of scenic Mount Emei.

All campuses feature well-stocked libraries, advanced labs, sports venues, and comfortable student dormitories and dining halls, providing an excellent living and learning environment for international students.