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SWUFE-UD Institute of Data Science

The SWUFE-UD Institute of Data Science is a joint collaboration between the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China and the University of Delaware.

Three bachelor of science programs are offered in the joint institute in management information systems, finance and operations management. The Lerner College is responsible for curriculum, teaching courses at the SWUFE campus during students’ first years in the program and on the UD campus during the students’ final year(s).

Nearly 700 students are currently enrolled in the joint program. In addition to academics, students receive virtual advising from faculty, mentoring from program alumni and access to networking events.

Eighty-two percent of class of 2025 graduates chose to continue their studies. Of those choosing study abroad, 70% received offers from top 30 universities (as ranked by U.S. News).

This past year at the University of Delaware has been one of the most enriching and transformative experiences of my life. I’m deeply thankful to all my professors, mentors, and friends who supported me along the way – your guidance, kindness and encouragement made this transition not only smooth but also unforgettable.

Lauren Zhi

SWUFE, located in Chengdu, the western economic center of China, is the best business and economics university in western China and is ranked among the top three of such universities in all of China. It is best known for its finance education and has been consistently ranked first in that field in China by the Ministry of Education.

Faculty

SWUFE faculty at Lerner include distinguished professors and researchers from the University of Delaware and other institutions in the U.S. and other countries.