Programs

Tsinghua’s one-semester Chinese Language Program combines mandatory and elective courses across proficiency levels to strengthen speaking, listening, reading, and writing. International students study Mandarin on Tsinghua’s Beijing campus with cultural engagement built into the experience.

Wuhan University admits international language students for non-degree Mandarin study of up to two years, with a completion certificate when requirements are met (or a transcript if not). The short-term intensive pathway emphasises listening and speaking, adds social practice, and after about six months aims for roughly 500 characters and familiarity with around 30 daily communication scenarios. A pre-test places learners from absolute beginner upward.

Hebei University’s Chinese Language Program provides non-degree Mandarin study for international students, with published delivery linked to the university’s campuses in Hebei. The pathway supports language learning ahead of further academic options.

Tianjin University’s Chinese Language Program runs for about one to two semesters. It gives international students a non-degree route to build Mandarin for campus life and further study at a historic research university in Tianjin.

Xidian University’s one-semester Chinese Language Program introduces Mandarin with an emphasis on practical communication and cultural immersion in Xi’an. Learners from varied backgrounds build usable language skills for study, work, or personal goals. Campus life at a leading electronics and IT university adds a tech-focused learning environment.

Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine’s Chinese Language Program offers one to two years of Mandarin study for international students. Learners build proficiency on a campus dedicated to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The longer timeframe supports steady progress from foundational to higher levels.

UESTC’s Chinese as a foreign language programme in Chengdu offers beginner through advanced Mandarin and culture courses across spring (February–June) and autumn (September–December) semesters. After a placement evaluation, students take 16–20 class hours weekly over 16 weeks, plus cultural visits; completers who pass exams receive a university certificate.

Hubei University’s Chinese Language Program in Wuhan immerses international students in Mandarin for one to two semesters through intensive coursework and practical use. Cultural contact with local speakers is part of the learning environment. It supports goals in translation, education, or international work.

Nanjing Normal University’s Chinese Language Program serves visiting and independent learners from beginner through advanced levels. The general track includes reading, spoken Chinese, listening, and writing; advanced students may join seminars on culture, society, and the economy. Applicants should be aged 18–55 and in good health. A listed intake is two semesters starting September 2027 (deadline 1 July 2027).

Tongji’s Chinese Language Program serves all proficiency levels with comprehensive Chinese, listening, conversation, and writing, plus options such as Business Chinese. Small-class teaching and activities like Tai Chi and calligraphy add cultural practice in Shanghai.

Beijing Normal University’s Chinese Language Program offers about one to two semesters of Mandarin study. International students learn on a leading Beijing teacher-education and research campus without enrolling in a degree.

NUAA’s Chinese Language Program runs for two semesters with about 360 hours of speaking, reading, and listening practice. It suits students and professionals who want immersive Mandarin training on an aerospace-focused Nanjing campus. Teaching draws on long experience hosting international learners, with culture woven into language study.

China University of Petroleum–Beijing offers a two-semester Chinese Language Program for international students. Non-degree Mandarin study sits alongside the university’s specialised energy and petroleum disciplines.

Renmin University’s Chinese Language Program places students by placement test into suitable levels for one or two semesters of Mandarin training in Beijing. Classes cover multiple proficiency bands so beginners through advanced learners can progress at the right pace.

SHOU’s Mandarin programme runs across two semesters for international students who want classroom language study plus cultural practice. Calligraphy, cooking workshops, language excursions, and city tours sit beside regular classes so you build speaking ability and everyday cultural familiarity in Shanghai.

University of Science and Technology Beijing’s Chinese Language Program spans about one to two semesters. International students build Mandarin on a science-and-engineering campus known for metallurgy and materials.

NCEPU’s Chinese Language Program in Beijing runs for one to two semesters and welcomes learners at all levels. Classes build proficiency and cultural understanding for paths such as business, diplomacy, or education. Students study Mandarin in an energy- and power-focused university setting.

Beihang’s two-semester Chinese Language Program develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing for academic and professional use. Study on an engineering-focused Beijing campus that hosts a large international student community.

SJTU’s long-term Chinese Language Program is a one- to two-semester immersion for learners aged 18 to 55. Practical Mandarin and cultural understanding are the focus for study, work, or personal goals in Shanghai.

DGUT’s Chinese Language Program runs for 16 weeks and immerses international students in Mandarin and local culture in Dongguan. Teaching builds communication skills for study or work in China. The longer short-term format sits between brief summer courses and full-year tracks.

Nanjing Forestry University’s Chinese Language Program lasts two semesters and immerses students in Mandarin and culture near Zijin Mountain and Xuanwu Lake. Classes develop language skills for academic or professional paths. The setting is a Double First-Class provincial key university with an ecological education identity.

Central China Normal University’s Chinese Language Program offers about one to two semesters of Mandarin training. International students study in Wuhan on a teacher-education campus with long-standing language programmes.

Sichuan Agricultural University’s Chinese Language Program in Ya’an immerses learners in Mandarin with attention to practical use and cultural context. Study typically lasts one to two semesters within an agriculture- and biotechnology-focused university. Students join a large campus community with many colleges and research institutes.

NWPU’s two-semester Chinese Language Program builds conversational Mandarin, cultural awareness, and practical language use on Xi’an’s research campus. Campus life and cultural activities support progress beyond classroom drills.