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Southwest Petroleum University
(SWPU)
About
Southwest Petroleum University is a provincial public university in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Sichuan, and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Provincial Government, China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The university is part of the Double First-Class C...
Southwest Petroleum University is a provincial public university in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Sichuan, and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Provincial Government, China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 41,268
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 35 : 65
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 42 | 101.3 | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 102 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 133 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =167 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 179 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 192 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 218 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =237 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =318 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =387 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 462 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =467 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =741 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 894 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =922 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =951 | 33.9 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Southwest Petroleum University?
Southwest Petroleum University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =1,402.
When was Southwest Petroleum University founded?
Southwest Petroleum University was founded in 1958.
What are the top subjects at Southwest Petroleum University?
Top subjects at Southwest Petroleum University include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Fuels, Oceanography.
Where is Southwest Petroleum University located?
Southwest Petroleum University is located in Chengdu, China.