Chinese Language Program
Yunnan University
Basic Information
Degree: Non-degree
Starting Date:
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Duration:
Teaching Language: Chinese
Tuition Fees: RMB 11,600 In Total
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 30 , 2024
Application Fee:
You will pay the application fee to the university by yourself. Usually, you will need to pay it during the registration period.
USD 123 (Pay to University)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 219 (Check Policy)
Program Highlights
  • Yunnan University was one of the ten key institutions that facilitate Chinese teaching in neighboring countries under the guidance of the NOCFL (Hanban).
  • The university is designated as one of the few HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) centers for all levels, and has successfully undertook NOCFL training projects.
  • Strong faculties. College of International Students of Yunnan University has more than 30 full-time teachers.
  • The international exchanges between the CIS and foreign countries have increased rapidly. 
  • The college of international students often holds colorful students’ activities.
Program Description

1. Course Duration and Training Methods

Editor Note: Students can choose themselves proper courses according to requirements.

  • Students who apply this program can register for regular courses of Chinese language and culture any time during the year.
  • International students mainly register for the non-degree Chinese programs in spring and autumn.
  • Based on the students' Chinese proficiency, they may choose to attend the Elementary Courses, Intermediate Courses or Advanced Courses.
  • Students with special interests may also choose to study by"one on one" (one teacher teaching one student) or"one on two" (one teacher teaching two students) approaches.

2. Main Course(s)

Editor Note: The following is the Class Information for regular courses of Chinese language and culture.

There are 5 different levels of those language classes: Junior I, Junior II, Middle I, Middle II, and Senior. Each class normally has 15 students. Language course are compulsory and culture courses are elective. If applicants have attained a senior level of Chinese, they can study in Chinese undergraduate class.

Class Information for regular courses of Chinese language and culture The university also provides all students with free optional courses. Courses include: Chinese martial arts, Chinese painting and calligraphy, Chinese tea ceremony, paper-cutting, Chinese folk music, ethnic dance, HSK pre-test tutoring and so on.

Class

Students

Required courses

Junior I

Beginners

Comprehensive Chinese, oral, and listening

Junior II

Students with knowledge of more than 300 Chinese words and start learning grammer.

Middle

Students with knowledge of 1000-1800 Chinese words.

Comprehensive Chinese, primary reading and writing, listening and spearking

Middle II

Students with knowledge of 2500-3000 Chinese words.

Senior

Students with knowledge of 3500 Chinese words.

Comprehensive Chinese, Intermediate reading and writing , Chinese culture.

3. School Introduction

Editor Note: Yunnan University is the World-famous 15 China Universities by "Encyclopedia Britannica".

Yunnan University, located in Kunming, Yunnan, well-known for its year-round spring-like weather and beautiful scenery. The University was founded in 1923, one of the oldest universities in China. Yunnan University has been developing rapidly to be the first and only university within the province availing itself of “Project 211”.

Learn More about Yunnan University

About International School of Yunnan University

  • Founded in January, 2012, International School, working as an important platform for promoting educational internationalization, lays the foundation of international academic researching and talents training at Yunnan University.
  • International School has cooperated with various higher education institutions from United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Australia, Thailand, etc.
  • It has made great progress in designing international courses taught in English, developing student-exchange programs, establishing Chinese-Foreign joint programs, and promoting the construction of Study Abroad Training Center.
  • International School combining characters of Chinese traditional culture, history and national conditions, designed many international courses for undergraduate and graduate students.

4. Campus Life

Editor Note: The School is committed to students’ overall development and organizes many cultural and sports activities for international students.


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Welcome to Yunnan University for life and study, which would absolutely be your lifelong treasure!

Remarks:

1. Students come as a group of 2 or 3 people can be arranged to study by “one on two” or “one on three” approaches.

2. Students whose period of study is less than 6 weeks will be charged 600 yuan for the first week and 320 yuan for each of the left week.

3. The college will reward excellent students with certain incentives.

Entry Requirements

  • 1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Health condition conforms with the "Health Examination Standards for Foreign Students" issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
  • 2. Applicants should obey the Chinese laws, comply with Yunnan University's regulations, and respect Chinese customs and public ethical norms.
  • 3. 18-50 years old.

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 11,600 in total (About $ 2,368)
Accommodation Fee
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 2,700  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 1,350  (More Details)
No 7 International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 2,700  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 1,350  (More Details)
Other Fees
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 219 (Check Policy)
Living Expense RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500

Application Materials

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. Certificate of non-criminal record

If the Certificate of Non-Criminal Record cannot be issued for now, please submit the Non-Criminal Record Commitment for temporary replacement.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*3. Academic transcript of high school

Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*4. Financial support certificate

*5. Study plan

*6. Medical report

Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy should be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination 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. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*7. A photocopy of a valid passport

*8. Personal ID photo

Personal ID photo,marked with passport number (photo format: colorcrown-free ID photo with white background without borders.The head accounts for 2/3 of the photo size which is no less than 320*240 pixels, the aspectration is 4:3,the file size between 100 KB and 500 KB,in JPG format).

*9. Notarized Chinese or English degree certificate of the highest level of education.

Students who will graduate this year should provide"Study Certificate" issued by their home universities and its Chinese or English notarization.

10. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

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