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Entry Requirements
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport (according to the Nationality Law of The People’s Republic of China), and the conditions set by the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met; be in good health and get good grades.
2. Applicants must abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and local government as well as the regulations of SWUFE.
3. Applicants’ education background should meet one of the conditions below:
(1) Nation-recognized postgraduates (applying for a doctoral degree) who will graduate in the current year must obtain a nation-recognized corresponding diploma before enrolling in the year of admission, otherwise, the admission qualification will be invalid.
(2) Applicants have had a nation-recognized Master’s degree (applying for a doctoral degree).
(3) Applicants have had a Master’s or doctoral degree.
4. Age Limit
Applying for a doctoral degree: 18 to 45 years old.
5. Requirements of Language Proficiency
English-taught Program
A. Applicants whose native language is English, or can provide proof of studying in a 2-year or above degree program in which the teaching language is English, do not need to provide a language certificate.
B. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide a score report of an English language test (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 and above) or pass the test organized by College of International Education, SWUFE.
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Reasons from G*********************
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics is an extremely prestigious university. I look forward to immersing myself in the Western Economics PhD program in the wonderful and vibrant city of Chengdu.
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- Name:Ga********************
- From:Spain
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Reasons from s******************
its one of the best universities in china
- 6 Years ago
- Name:sa*****************
- From:Ghana
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Reasons from O*************************
I CHOSE THE UNIVERISTY BECAUSE IT IS OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARD.
- 7 Years ago
- Name:ON************************
- From:Nigeria
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Credibility of university and availability of my course of interest
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- Name:Ki************
- From:Tanzania
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I AM SUCCESS FUL TO MY FUTURE LIFE
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Program Description
PhD. students can choose one research track from the following three: Economics, Industry Economics and Finance. The length of program is usually 3 years for those who already hold a master degree from an accredited university. The maximum years to graduate are 6 years.
In the first year, students must take 9 compulsory courses and pass the PhD. Qualify Exam[ PhD. Qualify exam mainly tests students' understandings in Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics and Advanced Econometrics to ensure that students lay solid foundations for their future research.] to attain qualification for academic research. In the second year, students must study at least 3 elective courses according to his specific concentration and research on a topic to present in the RIEM Academic Seminar. In the spring term of the second year, students must choose his dissertation topic and do an opening report. In the third year, student should finish his dissertation to graduate.1st Year -- Fall Term
Course Name
Credits
Total Hours
Weekly Hours
Compulsory/Elective
Advanced Microeconomics I
3
54
3
C
Advanced Macroeconomics I
3
54
3
C
Advanced Econometrics I
3
54
3
C
Economics Research and Practice I
2
54
3
C
Mathematic Economics
3
54
3
C
1st Year –Spring Term
Advanced Microeconomics II
3
54
3
C
Advanced Macroeconomics II
3
54
3
C
Advanced Econometrics II
2
54
3
C
Economics Research and Practice II
2
54
3
C
PhD Students Qualify Exam
2nd Year –Fall Term
Field Study:
Student must finish at least 3 electives in the second year according to his specific concentration.
Academic Frontier Research I
2
54
3
E
Development Economics I
2
54
3
E
Advanced Microeconomic Theory I
2
54
3
E
Health Economics I
2
54
3
E
Labor Economics I
2
54
3
E
Public Economics I
2
54
3
E
International Trade I
2
54
3
E
Econometrics Study
2
54
3
E
Experimental Economics
2
54
3
E
Regional Economics
2
54
3
E
Time Series Analysis
2
54
3
E
International Finance I
2
54
3
E
Asset Pricing
2
54
3
E
Corporate Finance
2
54
3
E
Industrial Organization Theory
2
54
3
E
RIEM Academic Seminar
2nd Year –Spring Term
Academic Frontier Research II
2
54
3
E
Development Economics II
2
54
3
E
Advanced Microeconomic Theory II
2
54
3
E
Health Economics II
2
54
3
E
Labor Economics II
2
54
3
E
Public Economics II
2
54
3
E
International Trade II
2
54
3
E
Real Estate Economics
2
54
3
E
Environmental Economics
2
54
3
E
Advanced Investment
2
54
3
E
Urban Economics
2
54
3
E
Behavioral Economics and Finance
2
54
3
E
International Finance II
2
54
3
E
Empirical Research on Industrial Organization
2
54
3
E
Literatures review and dissertation opening report
3rd Year –Fall Term
Working on dissertation under the guide of advisor
3rd Year –Spring Term
Dissertation submission and oral defense
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Entry Requirements
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport (according to the Nationality Law of The People’s Republic of China), and the conditions set by the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met; be in good health and get good grades.
2. Applicants must abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and local government as well as the regulations of SWUFE.
3. Applicants’ education background should meet one of the conditions below:
(1) Nation-recognized postgraduates (applying for a doctoral degree) who will graduate in the current year must obtain a nation-recognized corresponding diploma before enrolling in the year of admission, otherwise, the admission qualification will be invalid.
(2) Applicants have had a nation-recognized Master’s degree (applying for a doctoral degree).
(3) Applicants have had a Master’s or doctoral degree.
4. Age Limit
Applying for a doctoral degree: 18 to 45 years old.
5. Requirements of Language Proficiency
English-taught Program
A. Applicants whose native language is English, or can provide proof of studying in a 2-year or above degree program in which the teaching language is English, do not need to provide a language certificate.
B. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide a score report of an English language test (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 and above) or pass the test organized by College of International Education, SWUFE.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Doctoral RMB 30,000 per year
RMB 120,000 in total (About $ 16,761)Accommodation Fee Shensi Building Single Room RMB 2,500 (More Details) Boxue Building No.2 Single Room RMB 4,000 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 123 Service Fee USD 54 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,220 to RMB 2,820 - Application Materials
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.*1. Passport photo taken within 6 months
*2. First page of applicant’s personal passport
Applicants shall submit a clear scanned copy of personal passport with validity later than March 1, 2026. If the validity of the current passport does not meet the requirement, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application. Applicants who cannot apply for passports before submitting their applications due to objective reasons, with the permission of SWUFE, may submit scanned copies of identity certificates or official documents containing the applicants’ “English name, gender, nationality, date of birth” and other information.
*3. Complete transcripts of your highest education
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
*4. Highest degree certificate or an equivalent
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
If the applicant has not obtained the degree yet, then should provide an original official letter that states this student will obtain the degree before August 25th, 2025. This letter should be issued by the student’s current school.*5. English proficiency test certificate
*6. Recommendation Letters
Submit two recommendation letters signed by associate professors or professors or people with relevant academic titles in related academic fields.
*7. Guarantee of Financial Support
Your personal sponsor should be able to provide full financial support for your educational and living expenses for the entire length of study at SWUFE. Ask your personal sponsor to complete the appropriate sections of the form Guarantee of Financial Support, and provide a scanned copy of the passport or ID card of the sponsor.
You can download a template or sample from here.8. Applicants who are in China currently should also provide the copy of the page of his/her current visa or resident permit.
Only for applicants in China.
*9. Non-Criminal Record
Applicants shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application. If applicants could not get the record from the authority, then shall sign and upload the Commitment Letter of Non-Criminal Record instead.
You can download a template or sample from here.*10. Physical Examination Form(only valid for 6 months)
The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.
You can download a template or sample from here.*11. A Study Plan or Research Proposal
A minimum of 800 words for doctoral program applicants.
12. Other optional documents that could present applicants’ academic and comprehensive ability, for example, award certificate, published paper, etc.
*13. Guarantee Letter
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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