The predecessor of Sichuan International Studies University can be traced back to 1950, Nanjing International Studies University Chongqing Branch, and 1956 established an independent Sichuan International Studies University. In 2003, the school was renamed Sichuan International Studies University. The school's educational philosophy is "moral and artistic, liberal arts and sincerity", and it is committed to cultivating foreign language talents with international vision and cross-cultural communication ability.
The school has 16 secondary colleges, covering English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic and other foreign language majors, as well as business English, international economy and trade, translation and other related majors. The school also has a graduate school with master's and doctoral programs.
Sichuan International Studies University attaches great importance to international exchanges and cooperation, and has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world to carry out student exchange and cooperative research projects. The school also actively participates in international educational exchanges and undertakes various international conferences and training activities.
In addition to foreign language teaching, Sichuan International Studies University also pays attention to cultivating students' practical ability and comprehensive quality, and has established a variety of clubs and practical activities. The school also actively promotes scientific research, with a number of research institutions and key research bases.