The length of schooling is four to six years for undergraduates, two to three years for master’s degree candidates, and three to four years for doctoral candidates (Length of schooling varies depending on specific programs). Students can apply for graduation extensions based on their academic progress.
The academic year at Sichuan University is divided into two sessions: fall and spring. The fall semester marks the beginning of a new academic year and generally starts in September and lasts until next January. Spring semester normally begins in March and ends in July.
Each academic year includes a winter break and a summer break. The former is around seven weeks. The latter lasts approximately four weeks and coincides with the Spring Festival. The starting date of each semester is flexible and is adjusted based on the date of the Spring Festival on the lunar calendar. The specific starting date will be marked on the academic calendar of the year ahead of time.