Southwest University (SWU) – Master's Admission Requirements

1. Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree: From a recognized university or college.

GPA Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent.

Age Limit: Generally under 45 years old.

2. Language Proficiency

For English-taught programs:

IELTS: 6.0 or above

TOEFL iBT: 80 or above

Some programs may have higher requirements, especially at the doctoral level.

For Chinese-taught programs:

HSK Level may be required (level depends on the program, e.g., HSK 4 or 5).

3. Required Documents

Completed application form

Bachelor’s degree certificate (copy)

Academic transcripts

Recommendation letters (typically two, from academic supervisors or professors)

Valid passport

Any other documents specified by the program

4. Program-Specific Requirements

Some departments may have additional requirements such as:

Interview

Research proposal

Portfolio (for design/arts-related programs)