Southwest University of Political Science & Law

Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL), also known as 'Xizheng,' is located in Chongqing, a major city in southwest China. It is the earliest higher education institution of political science and law established in the People's Republic of China and was designated as one of the first national key universities after the reform and opening-up.

SWUPL is jointly built by the Ministry of Education and the Chongqing Municipal Government. It has been selected as a national base for excellent legal talent education and training and a national-level research base for foreign-related legal studies.

SWUPL is renowned as the 'Whampoa Military Academy' of China's legal education, enjoying a stellar reputation in the field of law. Its law program is a national-level specialty and rated A in the Ministry of Education's discipline evaluation, ranking among the top in the country.

The university offers 4 first-level doctoral degree programs (Law, Political Science, Marxist Theory, and Public Administration) and 1 professional doctoral degree, along with 13 master's programs. As a member of the 'Five Schools and Four Departments,' SWUPL graduates are highly sought after in the legal profession, government, and business sectors, with consistently high employment rates.

SWUPL boasts a highly qualified faculty of over 2,000 staff, with more than 50% holding professor or associate professor titles. Many faculty members are national-level teaching masters or recipients of the State Council special allowance.

The university implements an 'Excellent Legal Talent' training plan, with a curriculum that balances theory and practice, featuring moot courts, legal clinics, and foreign-related legal practice courses. Research platforms include a national experimental teaching demonstration center, the China-ASEAN Legal Research Center, and the Human Rights Research Institute, undertaking numerous national research projects.

SWUPL has three distinctive campuses. Yubei Campus, the main campus, hosts undergraduate and graduate education with modern teaching buildings, a library, sports facilities, and green spaces. Shapingba Campus, located in the old city, is rich in history and used for continuing education and cadre training.

Baosheng Lake Campus, with a serene environment, serves as a base for research and innovation, equipped with advanced labs and incubators. Student dormitories are well-furnished with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access.