SWUFE
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)
Location
ChenDu, China
Introduction
The Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) is a top university specialized in finance, economics, and business. It is known for its entrepreurial character and unremitting endeavours to address the needs of the people and society through academics, research, and influence on alumni, drawn from the legacy of its founders and generations of excellent alumni. The Research Institute of Economics and Management (RIEM), with which the ASB has a direct partnership, was established in 2006. RIEM is dedicated to high-quality teaching and research in economics, finance and management.
SWUFE is located in Chengdu, the engine-city for the development of Western China and the fourth-largest aviation hub in China.
Academic Areas of Expertise/Focus
Finance, Economics, Business Administration and Accounting
Level
BCom or MBA
Available Spots
4 semester spots/academic year
Special Admission Requirements
n/a
Approximate Term Dates
Semester 1: September - early January
Semester 2: late February - end of June
Summer Program Option
SWUFE International Summer School
Academics
Full-time Course Load: 4-6 courses/semester
Language(s) of Instruction: English
Course Restrictions: Exchange students are permitted to take non-business courses from other faculties
Services
| On-Campus Student Residences: | ✕ |
| Off-Campus Housing Assistance: | ✓ |
| Buddy Program: | ✕ |
| Pre-Semester Orientation Program: | ✓ |
| Language Courses: | ✓ |
| Airport Pick-up Service: | ✓ |
| Mandatory Insurance Program: | ✓ |
| Internship Placement Program: | ✕ |
| Host Family/Home Stay Program: | ✕ |
Special Funding
Funding support from SWUFE RIEM for exchange students from the Alberta School of Business in the form of up to CNY10,000 (~CAD $1,900) for airfare reimbursement and a housing stipend of CNY2,500 (~CAD$500) for up to 5 months.
Student Feedback
Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)
Destination Overview (averages based on 1 review by past participants):
| Academic Quality compared to ASB | |||||||||| | |
| Lower | Higher | |
| Academic Difficulty compared to ASB | |||||||||| | |
| Difficult | Easy | |
| Need for Second Language | |||||||||||||||||||| | |
| Essential | Unnecessary | |
| Extracurriculars & Social Options | | | | |
| Nonexistent | Excellent | |
| Cost of Living compared to Edmonton | |||||||||||||||||||| | |
| High $$$ | Low $ | |
| Housing Options | |||||||||| | |
| Poor | Excellent | |
| Recommended to Other Students | |||||||||| | |
| No | Yes |
Comments:
"It is very important to have the coordinator's contact before you get to Chengdu. I suggest you add them on Wechat and ask them any questions you might have before arriving. The coordinator will add you into a Wechat group with other international students, and share important announcements in the Wechat group."