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Sichuan University

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Chengdu, China
201–250th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Sichuan University

Basic information and contact details for Sichuan University

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Sichuan University (SCU) is one of the most prestigious universities in China for its education, research, and social impact, ranking among the top 10 best national universities in China mainland.

Founded in 1896, SCU is located in Chengdu, a prosperous, lively and affluent city with 3000 years of profound history. Seven World Cultural Heritages and World Natural Heritage Sites can be found nearby. It is also close to the renowned Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Our university boasts the largest academic library system in southern China and a world-class university museum cluster, and its hospital is also one of the best in China. With its vibrant culture, desirable location, and convenient facilities, SCU is ideal for student life.

SCU enjoys strong connections with 306 scientific institutions and organizations worldwide. It has undertaken and accomplished a considerable number of major international and national research projects. Five of our subject offerings — Chemistry, Materials Science, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Engineering— are within the top 1‰ on ESI, and other eight of them are in the top 5‰. SCU thus creates a significant international influence in academic area.

SCU has developed joint academic programs with 220 leading research universities from over 38 countries and regions, including the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. To help international students better adapt to the environment, we tailored 16 most welcomed academic programs delivered in English for them.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall -
Teaching 48.2
Research Environment 49.1
Research Quality 72.8
Industry 98.8
International Outlook 44.6
54565860622023202454.562

Breakdown via year: Overall

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Sichuan University

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Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (2)
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International student percentage
5% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
15.9 (1)
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Student total
48990 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025, (2) World University Rankings 2022

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Subjects Taught at Sichuan University

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Physical Sciences176–200th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science301–400th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences301–400th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences151–175th

  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health95th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law201–250th

  • Law

Business and Economics126–150th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education301–400th

  • Education

Engineering101–125th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering