School of International Finance, SWUFE

Engaging in dialogue with the world · Extending the reach of finance

School of International Finance · SWUFE

CHENGDU · CHINA

From ChengduEngaging global finance

Bridging finance education, academic research and real-world practice with a global outlook.

School of International Finance · SWUFE
Contemporary urban architecture against a blue sky
ABOUT

Grounded in Western ChinaEngaged with global finance

Drawing on SWUFE's established strengths in economics and finance, SoIF examines how capital moves across markets, how international rules interact and how cross-border risks are governed. Its agenda also spans financial opening, global governance and the evolving interface between finance and technology.

WHY CHENGDUA strategic gateway to Western China

As a leading centre for regional development and inland opening, Chengdu provides a distinctive vantage point from which to examine cross-border trade, industrial transformation and the allocation of capital across markets.

WHY SoIFAcademic depth, institutional practice

SoIF brings together SWUFE's academic foundations and China Construction Bank's global business experience. Academic rigour meets industry expertise, and both are informed by an international outlook.

A contemporary cityscape representing finance and international exchange
MISSION

SoIF is the Ministry of Education's only project in the social sciences designated at the 'National School' level and is also among the first National Bases for Cultivating Outstanding Talent in the Social Sciences. In response to China's strategic priorities of building financial strength and advancing high-standard opening-up, the School develops high-level international finance professionals with a China-grounded perspective, a global outlook, professional competence and practical competence.

China-grounded perspectiveGlobal outlookProfessional competencePractical competence
ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement

2027 Interview Shortlist and Arrangements for Recommended Candidates, Including Direct PhD Applicants
2027 Admissions Guidelines for Recommended Candidates Exempt from the Postgraduate Entrance Examination

Graduate education in international finance

ProgrammesMaster's and doctoral
Training modelIntegrated pathways · Institutional collaboration
MethodsCoursework · Projects · Research · Practice
01Digital Currency and Renminbi InternationalisationMonetary systems / Payments / Cross-border finance02National Financial Security and Cross-border Risk GovernanceResilience / Risk / Governance03Technology Finance and Global Value-Chain Investment and FinancingTechnology / Industry / Investment and financing04International Development Finance and High-Quality Belt and Road CooperationDevelopment / Partnership / Governance05International Financial Institutions and Global Financial GovernanceInstitutions / Rules / Coordination
FACULTY

Faculty

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International Economics, Open-economy Macroeconomics & Global FinanceInternational trade, cross-border capital flows and the architecture of global finance.
Financial Markets, Asset Pricing & Corporate FinanceAsset pricing, corporate finance, market microstructure and capital-market development.
Financial Institutions, Wealth Management & Development FinanceFinancial intermediation, wealth and pension finance, inclusion and development.
FinTech, Financial Engineering & Risk ManagementQuantitative finance, intelligent decision-making, risk measurement and regulation.
PARTNERSHIPS

Connecting academia, finance and international institutions

The School develops institutional partnerships that strengthen graduate education, generate decision-relevant research and sustain informed dialogue on international finance.

01Education
02Research Collaboration
03Professional Exchange
04Global Partnerships
CONTACT

Get in touch

We welcome enquiries from institutions and individuals interested in partnerships, academic collaboration or professional exchange.

Emailsoif@swufe.edu.cnTelephone+86 28 8709 2325