What is CSCA?
CSCA is a standardized test designed for international students who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees in China. It assesses students’ language proficiency and academic readiness, and serves as an important reference for university admissions and scholarship evaluations. All international undergraduate applicants are required to take CSCA from 2026. Scores will serve as the minimum admission criteria for universities. For details, please visit https://csca.cn/home
Notes
1. CSCA is compulsory for all applicants to undergraduate programs, whether for scholarships or self-funded studies.
CSCA is compulsory for both Scholarship and Self-paid applications of Bachelor's programs.
2. Applicants must provide their CSCA (Chinese Undergraduate Admission Test for International Students) scores. Our university accepts the initial submission of exam registration screenshots, with scores to be submitted later. The final deadline for supplementary submission is July 15, 2026.
Applicants must provide CSCA transcripts. SWUFE accepts initial submission of exam registration screenshots, with scores to be submitted later. The final deadline for supplementary submission is July 15, 2026.
Test Subjects and Structure
Please refer to the 2026 SWUFE Major List: 2026 SWUFE Major List.pdf for the examination requirements of each major at Southwest University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE).
CSCA Schedule
Starting from 2026, CSCA will enter a regular operational phase, with a total of 5 exams held annually in January, March, April, June, and December.
Commencing in 2026, CSCA will transition into a regular operational phase, conducting five examination sessions annually in January, March, April, June, and December.
The recommended test dates for applying to Southwest University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) are December 2025 and January, March, and April 2026.
The suggested test months for SWUFE admissions are December 2025 and January, March, and April 2026.
Below is the application timeline for our university's degree programs: 1. First Batch
November 1, 2025, to January 10, 2026 2. Second Batch
January 11, 2026, to March 15, 2026 3. Third Batch
March 16, 2026, to April 15, 2026 4. Fourth Batch
April 16, 2026, to May 20, 2026 5. Fifth Batch (Last Batch)
May 21, 2026, to June 30, 2026
The specific exam schedule is as follows (Beijing Time):
Chinese for Majors: 13:00 - 14:30 Mathematics: 15:30 - 16:30 Asia-Pacific Region: December, April, June
Europe, Africa, and Americas Regions: January, March (First Test Date: December 21, 2025)
Warm Reminder: CSCA exam results will be released two weeks after the test. Please arrange your exam time properly.
Examination Schedule (Beijing Time): Chinese: 13:00 - 14:30 Mathematics: 15:30 - 16:30 Asia-Pacific region: December, April, June European, African, and American regions: January, March (First test date: December 21, 2025) Warm reminder: The results of the CSCA exam will be available two weeks later. Please arrange your exam time properly.
Test Format
Initially, CSCA exams will be primarily conducted as home-based online tests, while on-site test centers (either centralized computer-based or paper-based) will be gradually set up in key source countries and regions. CSCA will establish its first batch of on-site test centers in Vietnam and Thailand, achieving a hybrid testing model that combines online and offline formats. Currently, more test centers in other countries and regions are under steady construction.
Score Release:
Online/Computer-based: within 7 working days
Paper-based: within 14 working days
Initially, CSCA will be conducted primarily in a remote, home-based online format, with on-site test centers (computer-based or paper-based) gradually established in major source countries and regions. The first on-site test centers will be launched in Vietnam and Thailand, marking the beginning of a hybrid testing model. Additional test centers in other countries and regions are currently under development.Score release:Online/Computer-based: within 7 working daysPaper-based: within 14 working days
Test Fees
One subject: CNY 450; Two or more subjects: CNY 700
One subject: CNY 450Two or more subjects: CNY 700
CSCA Preparation
Please visit the CSCA official website (https://csca.cn/home) to view the exam syllabus, test preparation materials, and practice tests.
Please go to the CSCA website (https://csca.cn/home) to get the Study Guide, Test Prep Materials, and Practice Tests.
