Application Guide for Chinese Language Program
for International Students
(Updated in January 2025)
Chongqing University offers a comprehensive Chinese language training program throughout the year. The study period for the spring semester is typically from late February to early July, while the fall semester starts from early September and ends around mid-January.
The length of each semester is either 16 or 17 weeks (including two weeks for testing). Courses consist of 20 hours of Chinese language instruction per week, as well as optional cultural electives. Students may select 1-2 optional courses each semester based on their personal interests and Chinese proficiency. Mandatory core courses encompass Comprehensive Chinese, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Elective courses include Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Chinese Martial Arts, Chinese Culture, Chinese Newspaper Reading, HSK Lectures, Business Chinese, etc.
Upon the completion of the entrance Chinese proficiency placement test, students will be classified into different levels of classes. Students who successfully complete all prescribed courses and pass the corresponding assessments will be qualified to receive a Study Certificate issued by the School of Foreign Languages of Chongqing University.
ELIGIBILITY
The Applicant must be
a Non-Chinese citizen with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good physical and mental health.
a High school graduate or above, between the ages of 18 to 55.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Information Page of Ordinary Passport. The passport shall have a minimum validity of one year. For applicants who are already in China, a photocopy of the Visa or Residence Permit with entry customs stamps should be provided as well.
Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma recipients shall submit a pre-graduation certificate issued by their current school to prove their ability to graduate, and bring the official degree diploma for registration if admitted, otherwise the admission qualification will be cancelled.
Official academic transcripts of the highest degree attained.
Financial statement or bank statement. The available balance should be no less than 30, 000 RMB.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form and Attachments within a valid period of six months(click to download the form) . The form shall be filled by the physician in Chinese or English and attachments of examination results (Laboratory exam report, Electrocardiograph report and Chest X-ray report) shall also be uploaded. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the form with a suggestion filled by the doctor. 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. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months. Applicants in China can take the physical examination at the international travel health care center and upload the medical examination reports provided by the center.
Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
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.
In addition to the documents mentioned above, Chongqing University may require further information and materials.
Notes: 1) 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. 2) Applicants do not need to send hard copies of the above documents, but shall bring the original copies when registration.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES
1. Online Application
Applicants are required to create and activate an account in Chongqing University’s Online Application System at https://cqu.17gz.org/member/login.do, select “General Visiting Student” as the type, and “Chinese Language” as the major. Subsequently, complete the application form and upload required supporting documents (a colored scanned copy of the original version). Afterward, submit the application and pay the application fee (400 RMB, non-refundable). Applications without payment of the required application fee will not be processed or reviewed.
2. Evaluation and Admission
1）Review applicants’ qualification and documents, and conduct interviews when necessary.
2）Send admission documents to the admitted students.
FEES (RMB)
SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Full scholarship covering tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and living allowance.
CONTACT US
International Student Admission Office
Address: Room 310, Main Building, Campus A of Chongqing University, No.174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, P.R.China, 400044
Tel: +86-23-65111001；+86-23-65111066
Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn
Website: http://study.cqu.edu.cn/
