History
Chengdu University was officially established with the approval of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China in 1978, but with the history of school running for one hundred years. It is a university jointly established by Sichuan Province and Chengdu City, and a key comprehensive university supported by Chengdu, a national central city.
Education
There are a number of colleges within the university:
- College of Mechanical Engineering
- College of Electric Information and Electrical Engineering
- College of Computer Science
- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- College of Tourism and Culture Industry
- Business School
- College of Literature and Journalism
- College of Foreign Languages and Cultures
- College of Marxism
- Law School
- College of Chinese and ASEAN Arts
- College of Physical Education
- College of Nursing
- College of Preclinical Medicine
- College of Teacgers
- College of Pharmacy
- Clinical Medical College and Affiliated Hospital
- College of Overseas Education
Research
There are a number of research institutes working within the university:
- Sichuan Provincial Research Institute of Thai Studies
- Research Institute of Tianfu Culture & Center for Urban Cultural Studies and Communication
- Superconductivity and New Energy Material Application
- Cancer Biology and Innovative Drug Research Center
- Intelligent System and Application Research Center
- Institute of Advanced Materials Multi-scale Deformation and Failure Mechanics Research Center for Chiral Drug Innovation
- Agricultural Products Processing Engineering Center
- Energy Engineering Materials
- Nanoenergy and Catalytic Materials
- Chengdu University Enterprise Legal Management Research
- Center Rule-of-law Education Base
Chengdu University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #645 Ranking
- 3 Masters
- 52 Scholarships
- 1,600 Academic Staff
- 30,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Chengdu University Overview
Chengdu University Scholarships
Chengdu University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Chengdu University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
2500 CNY
Deadline
Not specified
Chengdu Government "One Belt and One Road" Scholarships for International Students
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Provided by university
Grant
25000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Chengdu Government Scholarships for International Students from Sister Cities
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Provided by university
Grant
20000 CNY
Deadline
Not specified
Chengdu University Scholarships for International Students
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Apr 2026
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2500 CNY
Deadline
Not specified
Chengdu Government "One Belt and One Road" Scholarships for International Students
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
25000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Chengdu Government Scholarships for International Students from Sister Cities
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
20000 CNY
Deadline
Not specified
Chengdu University Scholarships for International Students
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Apr 2026
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Chengdu University Student Reviews & Awards
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My experience was positive and meaningful. I enjoyed the supportive teachers and friendly environment, which helped me improve both academically and personally. However, I think more practical activities and a better-balanced schedule would make it even better. Overall, it was a valuable experience that prepared me for my future.
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Chengdu University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 17.3% China
Top 45.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
645
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 124 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1519 | 769 | 645 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
801
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
801
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
The university has dorms equipped with ample rooms, snack machines, washing machines, ATMs, dining areas, study areas and lounge areas.
Campus life
Chengdu University (CDU) is located in Shiling Town, outside the east of Chengdu (No.1, Shiling Upper Street, Chengluo Avenue). Situated 2 kilometers away from Shiling Flyover on East 3rd Ring Road and at the intersection of 3rd Ring Road, Chengdu-Chongqing Expressway, Chengdu-Nanchong Expressway and Chengdu Belt Expressway, it features convenient transportation.
Sports facilities
There are a number of sports facilities:
- CCAA Volleyball Team
- China University Students Five-a-side Football League
- The 3rd Sports Dance Competition
- Sports Culture Festival
Chengdu University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
China Country
Chengdu City