Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) became another long-term cooperating partner of CNEEC with the approval of the General Study Program (GSP) by the Education Committee of Sichuan Province in 2002. The GSP at SWJTU has been in operation since July of 2002, and by 2004, approximately 17 students had completed their study and were transferred to several Canadian universities. Currently, almost 50 students are studying in this program. 17 of them will complete their program in July of 2005 and expect to enter Canadian  universities for further study in September of the same year. 

The Management Committee organized by CNEEC and SWJTU - the body which conducts the management and operations of the GSP - has very strong capabilities. The President of SWJTU holds the position of Chairman of the Committee.

The Education Committee of Sichuan Province has paid serious attention to the cooperation of CNEEC and SWJTU. The GSP under this cooperation is also considered an important project of international higher education with more efficient operating mechanisms and the highest quality program in Sichuan Province of China.

Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) is located in Chengdu City of Sichuan Province, which is the center of the undeveloped western district of China. The alliance of CNEEC and SWJTU and the initiation of the GSP are very significant and will bring many benefits both for the export of Canadian higher education and the development of western education in China.