Chinese Language Program for International Student

The non-degree Chinese Language Program of Chongqing University delivers Chinese language and culture courses to international students. The program covers two levels from intermediate to advanced, and adopts online and face-to-face teaching methods. Students will be assigned to an appropriate level in accordance with their Chinese proficiency. After study, the completion certificate will be awarded to those who meet the requirements of attendance and final exam.

The compulsory courses include Comprehensive Chinese, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Besides, students can take elective courses such as Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Chinese Martial Arts, Chinese Culture, Chinese Newspaper Reading, HSK Lectures, Business Chinese, and etc. All teachers hold a master's degree or above, and have rich teaching experience.

Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health.

2. High school graduates or above, between the ages of 18 to 55.

Application Documents

1. Personal information page of passport. The passport shall have a minimum validity of one year. For applicants who are already in China, a photocopy of Visa or Residence Permit with entry customs stamps should be provided as well.

2. Notarized highest diploma.

3. Financial statement or bank statement.The available balance should be no less than 30, 000 RMB.

4. Physical examination form (Click to download). The form shall be filled by the physician in Chinese or English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Attachments of examination results (Blood report, Electrocardiograph and Chest X-ray) shall also be uploaded. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

5. Certificate of Non-criminal record. Applicants who are currently studying or working in an institution could submit a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the institution as a replacement.

6. Study or Work certificate. For applicants who are currently studying or working in an institution, a Certificate of Enrollment or Employment issued by the institution is required.

7. In addition to the documents mentioned above, Chongqing University may require further information and materials.

Note:All the above documents should be Chinese or English version. If the original copy is in a different language, a notarized translated version in Chinese or English must be submitted together; as to the certificate issued by the school, the name and contact information of the certifier shall be affixed as well as the official seal of the school. Applicants do not need to send hard copies of the above documents, but shall bring the original copies when registration.

Application and Recruitment Procedures

1. Online Application

Create and activate an account in our online application system at https://cqu.17gz.org/member/login.do. Fill in the application form and upload required supporting documents (colored scanned copy of the original version).

Pay the application fee (400 RMB, non-refundable) online and submit the application. Applicants can pay through:

online payment system: Only applicable to applicants who are already in China, paying by WeChat, Alipay or bank card;

bank transfer(remark your application number on the transfer voucher and send the copy to admissions@cqu.edu.cn ASAP): the account information is as follows,

Beneficiary: Chongqing University

A/C No.: 310 002 410 900 894 853 6

Beneficiary Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Chongqing Branch

Add.: 2^nd/F, 45 Lin Jiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China, 400010

Swift Code: ICBKCNBJCQG

TLX: 62250 ICBIS CN / 62106 ICBQA CN

2. Evaluation and Admission

1）Review applicants' qualification and documents.

2）Send admission documents to the admitted students.

Fees (RMB)

· Application Fee: 400RMB (Non-refundable)

· Tuition Fee: 7,000 RMB/Semester; 13,000 RMB/Year

· Accommodation Fee: 4,750-10,000 RMB/Year

· Insurance: 800 RMB/Year

Refer to http://study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSION/Overview/Tuition_and_Accommodation_Fees.htm for more information.

Scholarships Information

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Coverage: Full scholarship covering tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and living allowance.

How to Apply: Refer to http://study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSION/Scholarships/International_Chinese_Language_Teachers_Scholarshi.htm.

Application Deadline

31st May for autumn intake

30th Nov for spring intake

Contact Information

International Student Admission Office

Address: Room 324, Main Building, Campus A of Chongqing University, No.174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, P.R.China, 400044

Tel: +86-23-65111001

Fax: +86-23-65111067
Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn

Website: http://study.cqu.edu.cn/