Sichuan · Chengdu
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Introduction
A key comprehensive university in Sichuan, with strong engineering roots, multi-disciplinary development, and an international campus in Thailand, cultivating globally-minded applied talents.
Xihua University, legally registered in Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is a full-time undergraduate institution run by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government and a key comprehensive university in the province.
Founded in 1960 as Sichuan Agricultural Machinery College, it was renamed Sichuan Institute of Technology in 1983 and merged with Chengdu Normal College in 2003 to form Xihua University. In 2008, Sichuan Institute of Economics and Management was fully integrated.
Xihua University is traditionally strong in engineering, with flagship programs such as Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Vehicle Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Automation, and Computer Science and Technology enjoying high repute in Sichuan.
The university is selected for the Sichuan 'Double First-Class' Construction Gongga Plan, supported by the National Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China, and is part of the Ministry of Education's Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program.
Xihua University comprises 21 colleges offering 75 undergraduate programs and 43 master's degree programs across engineering, science, management, humanities, law, economics, education, and arts. The faculty includes over 3,500 staff, with a high proportion of senior professors and many recognized at national and provincial levels.
The university emphasizes practical education through the Excellent Engineer Program, collaborating with enterprises for internships and training. Research is supported by provincial-level key laboratories such as the Key Laboratory of Fluid Machinery and Engineering and the Key Laboratory of Automotive Engineering.
The main campus of Xihua University is located in Pidu District, Chengdu, featuring a green and pleasant environment with lakes and trees, conducive to study. Facilities include modern libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, and smart classrooms.
Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access, and the canteens offer diverse dining options. The Yibin and Pengzhou campuses have their own characteristics, while the Assumption University campus in Thailand provides opportunities for overseas study and cultural exchange.
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