The Chinese Language Program serves to promote the Chinese language throughout the world and to help people in other countries acquire a better understanding of China. Any qualified foreigner, overseas Chinese, or compatriot from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan may apply to Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University for this program. The academic year is divided into two semesters: (1) spring semester: Feb-Jun; (2) autumn semester: Sep - Jan. Each semester consists of 18 weeks (20 class hours per week, 4 class hours per day, Moday to Friday). The courses are taught by instructors from The International Chinese Language & Culture Centre (ICLCC), Tsinghua University.
In order to accurately assess the Chinese proficiency of new students, ICLCC arranges a placement exam at the beginning of each term. Students will then be assigned to appropriate class levels in accordance with their Chinese proficiencies. The curriculum of the program includes the following courses: Speaking, Listening Comprehension, Comprehensive Chinese, Extensive Reading, Newspaper Reading, Classical Chinese, Hot Topics, Writing, Pronunciation, Reading Aloud ,Comprehensive Chinese & discussion. The program delivers 20 class hours per week. Further information about the courses and the curriculum schedule is available at the website of ICLCC: http://hanyu.tsinghua.edu.cn
ICLCC also offers public elective courses and advanced elective courses. Public elective courses include Chinese Character (elementary), Chinese character (intermediate-advanced), Pronunciation (elementary), Pronunciation (intermediate-advanced), Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Chinese Songs, HSK Lessons, Taiji, Chinese Martial Arts, Chinese Er-hu, etc. Advanced elective courses are only for students of advanced–level class, including Lectures on Chinese Culture, Business Chinese, Audio-Visual lessons, Classical Chinese, Grammar and Advanced Listening Comprehension.
ICLCC has explicit regulations on student attendance and exams. Only those attending classes regularly and passing exams can obtain their final grades and program certificate from the university.
Any foreigner, overseas Chinese, or compatriot from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan may apply directly to the Foreign Student Affairs Office of Tsinghua University. The applicants need to have a formal education background at the high school level or above, a good moral character, be aged 18-55 and in good health.
There are two semesters in one academic year. Applicants for the Spring Semester Program must submit their application during October 15th--December 15th of the previous year (holidays excluded). Those for the Autumn Semester must submit their application during March15th--June 15th of the present year (holidays excluded). Students need to pay tuition fee at the time of admission registration. The tuition fee will not be returned to the students who drop out of the program and there will be no reduction in tuition fee for a late entrance.
Step 1: Complete On-line Application on the website of Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University (http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn). Print and sign the hard copy of the Application Form produced by the system after all the information submitted is verified.
Step 2: Submit the application materials listed below to Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University, by post mail or in person.
(1) The signed hard copy of the completed Foreigner’s Application Form
(2) Latest academic diploma and academic record (photocopy)
(3) A photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s passport (ordinary passport). The applicants who have already been in China should also provide the copy of valid Visa or Residence Permit.
(4) The applicants who are studying at another university in China must submit a Transfer Certificate issued by the host university.
Failing to submit sufficient documents on time will be considered as giving up the application.
The applicants admitted by Tsinghua University will receive Admission Notice, Form JW202 (Visa Application Form for Foreigners), and Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (only for X Visa applicants) from the Foreign Student Affairs Office. The applicants may inquire for admission status via the On-line Application System on the website of Foreign Student Affairs Office.
The admitted students should bring their ordinary Passport, Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Foreigners, the Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and Blood Test Record (only for X visa holders) to the Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China and apply for a student visa. The students shall come to Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University for admission registration before the deadline indicated on the Admission Notice. The X visa holders must apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days after arriving in China. Compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan should have valid entry permits
(1) Application fee (non-refundable): RMB 400
(2) Tuition fee: RMB 10, 500 (per semester)
(3) Accidental injury and hospitalization insurance: RMB 300 (per semester)
(4) Accommodations: RMB 40 - 80/day? bed for single rooms, AB rooms and double rooms in student dormitories