Sichuan International Studies University


Sichuan International Studies University is a public university in Chongqing, China. It is one of the top eight foreign studies universities in China.
It is colloquially known in Chinese as Chuānwài.
It is the flagship university for foreign language education and information consultancy in southwest China. According to the latest Wu Shulian Chinese Universities Rankings, Sichuan International Studies University is ranked No. 4 among Chinese international studies universities.

History

It was founded as the Russian Training School of Southwest Military University of People's Liberation Army in May 1950. It is the only university specialized in foreign language studies in the southwest region of China. Due to its close relationship with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is one of the ministry's few target schools.
The development of SISU has been highlighted with 6 important dates:
The majority of domestic students took liberal arts only curriculums in high school. Out of 12,000 registered students, 8,000 enrolled in four-year and three-year undergraduate programs; 2,500 are in adult and continuing education programs; while the rest are in short-term training programs.

Programmes

Foreign language programmes offered include Portuguese, Russian, English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese, Hungarian, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese and Arabic.
Non-language specialties have been added to its curriculum, such as law, journalism, Chinese as a foreign language, advertising, and tourism management.
Several master's degree programs have been offered, for example, Portuguese, Russian Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature, Comparative Literature and World Literature, etc. Doctor's degree programs have been offered.

Campus

SISU main campus is in Shapingba, Chongqing, at the foothill of the Mount Gele and by the Jialing River, with an area of 770,000 square meters. The award-winning campus has been recognized as a "Garden Institution" by the Chongqing Municipal government for its green spaces.

Main academic departments

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