SWUFE Global Academy (Chengdu Pioneer) 2026
Applications for this opportunity are now closed
The South Western University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in Chengdu, China offers the Global Academy (Chengdu Pioneer) 2026, a summer programme provided by their School of Business Administration (SBA) over ten days from 10-20 June 2026
We are thrilled to offer up to 2 students the opportunity to be nominated to attend the Global Academy (Chengdu Pioneer) 2026 with the programme fee (CNY 7,000, approx. £750) waived.
Please note you will need to fund your own visa application fee and travel costs.
DEADLINE: 12:00 (noon) Tuesday 17 March 2026
About
Why Attend
- Diverse cultural exchange and experience: theme of Economy and Culture of Sichuan and Chongqing
- Visit Chengdu - one of China’s most rapidly expanding cities and host for the Summer School
- A diverse student body of the brightest young talents from the leading universities across continents
- Includes accommodation, meal allowance, tuition, scheduled trips and activities
Eligibility criteria
- Full-time student
- Good academic standing
Programme dates
10-20 June 2026
Cost (in Chinese Yen)
Programme fee:
- CHY 7,000 - waived for top 2 selected students
Includes:
- 10 days of accommodation
- Meal allowance
- Tuition
- Scheduled company visits and cultural activities
Not included: Round trip airfare, visa, insurance and personal expenses
Funding opportunities
- Students can apply for short term fundingLink opens in a new window, however this is not guaranteed. Please consider this before making your application.
More information
- Review the brochureLink opens in a new window
Applications close at noon on Tuesday 17 March 2026. All students will hear the outcome of their application by Friday 20 March 2026
For the purpose of this application all nominations must be made by Student Mobility
How do I apply?
In order to be nominated for a programme fee waived place on the SWUFE Global Academy (Chengdu Pioneer) 2026, please complete the following steps by noon (UK time) on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Step 1
Review the opportunity and consider the dates and costs required
Source a referee from your academic department and ensure that they can provide a reference by the deadline - this must be received for your application to be considered
Step 2
Complete the short online application form before the deadline noon on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Step 3*
Arrange for your referee to complete an online reference (link below) for you before noon on Tuesday 17 March 2026
This should be someone from your academic department *
We will confirm which students have been successful in being nominated
Next steps
We will notify all applicants of the outcome by 17:00 Friday 20 March 2026
- If you are selected, you will need to confirm acceptance by noon Wednesday 25 March 2026
- If you accept a place, we will formally nominate you to SWUFE by Friday 27 March 2026
- You will then need to complete SWUFE’s application formLink opens in a new window by their deadline of 3 April 2026
- Application results will be sent from SWUFE within two weeks of their application deadline. Admission priority is given to nominated students
If you are not selected you will still be able to apply on a fee paying basis
* It is your responsibility to contact your referee and ensure your reference is completed in time, we will not be able to confirm receipt of your reference - you should ask your referee to confirm with you that they have submitted this. We can only review applications whose reference has been received
Please note that normally it is not possible for Warwick students to receive credit transfers from Summer programmes unless your home department has advertised an opportunity with such a possibility. It is up to your home department to agree to credit transfers so you will need to check this with them directly