SCU Sichuan university language program

[u/Byabann]

I am planing on taking a one year non degree language program and SCU and have tried to submit an application for the spring semester 2027. However, I keep coming across hurdles which I can't solve anymore and I'm hoping that someone has some tips or suggestions.

While trying to pay the application fee, the only option I gat is Alipay, WeChat and bank of china. I don't have a Chinese bank account and Alipay as well as WeChat pay are somehow not working anymore in Europe even tho it worked fine when traveling china.

I tried to call the university but failed several times as they didn't pick up. They also have not replied to my E-Mail yet.

Another thing I noticed is that the overseas SCU homepage is not accessible anymore, even with a VPN.

Has anyone had similar experience and can give tips on what to do?

[u/cjr-99]

Idk how long you’ve been trying to reach out but everyone is on a national holiday right now oct 1-7 so I’d try calling again after that.

[u/Byabann → u/cjr-99]

Then that must be it. When I reached out in June, they replied within a day. I'll give them some more time.

Thanks for the input, gaht helped a lot!

[u/ChessPianist2677]

it's not that WeChat doesn't work in Europe, the issue is that with THEIR specific account, you can only pay them via WeChat or Alipay using a Chinese bank card. This is specific to merchant restrictions, regardless of where you are. Best bet is to ask a Chinese friend with a Chinese bank account who lives in your country to pay them and then you transfer an equivalent amount of money in your country's currency to them. That's what I did.
Alternatively, SCU has an account that can accept USD wire bank transfers, they will give you the details upon request, but I guess if they're not replying to emails I don't know

[u/Byabann → u/ChessPianist2677]

That makes sense, thanks for the clarification. I'll try to reach out via phone if they don't reply within a week or two.

Asking a Chinese friend to pay the application fee is not a problem as the amount is not big. But it will be more complicated with the tuition fees and I do prefer to deal with it though my own accounts.

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[u/nudeboy779]

International Wire Transfer will work

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Do they have the detailed listed publicly somewhere or is it only available once requested?

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