Southwest University of Political Science and Law is located in Chongqing, which is jointly established by People's Republic of China (PRC), Ministry of Education and Chongqing Municipal People's Government. It is the earliest institution of higher learning of politics and law in New China, and the first batch of national key universities after the reform and opening up.
As of August 20 18, the school has three campuses, namely Yubei, Shapingba and Baosheng Lake, with a total area of more than 3,000 mu. There are more than 23,000 students and 2,000 faculty members. 13 college, with 23 undergraduate majors. At present, there are 2 first-class doctoral programs, 6 doctoral programs in two disciplines/KLOC-0, 8 first-class master programs, 38 master programs in two disciplines and 8 master degree authorization programs.