Programs

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).

Qingdao University’s Chinese Language Program offers one to two semesters of Mandarin immersion in a seaside city. Classes welcome multiple levels and mix language practice with cultural experience. Graduates use the skills toward education, business, or international careers.

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.

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.

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.

NUIST’s Chinese Language Program (Levels 1–4) develops Mandarin across four staged levels over one to two semesters in Nanjing. Immersive instruction suits learners from early foundations through mid-level proficiency. Study takes place at China’s oldest higher-education institution specialising in meteorology.

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.

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.

Huaqiao University’s Chinese Language Program in Fujian serves international and overseas-Chinese learners. Mandarin training is delivered at a university prioritised for overseas Chinese education.

GDUFS’s Chinese Language Program in Guangzhou serves introductory, intermediate, and advanced learners with a strong focus on listening and speaking. Extracurricular options include calligraphy and martial arts, and internship pathways are available for practical experience. The course lasts one to two semesters.

Shandong Normal University’s Chinese Language Program in Jinan runs for one to two semesters with practical communication and cultural study at its core. Teaching blends established methods with modern resources in a teacher-education campus rooted in Qilu culture. It supports paths such as language education and translation.

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.

Shandong University of Technology’s Chinese Language Program in Zibo is a two-semester non-degree Mandarin course for international students. Learners study on a provincial key science-and-engineering campus. Applications for the September 2027 intake close on 30 June 2027.

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law’s Chinese Language Program runs for two semesters of Mandarin immersion in Shanghai. Students build proficiency in a university oriented toward law, politics, and international studies. The course supports academic and professional communication goals.

Shanghai Theatre Academy’s Chinese Language Program is taught by experienced language instructors, with elementary classes covering reading, speaking, and listening and intermediate options extending skills for campus and city life. International learners study Mandarin in a specialist arts-university environment in Shanghai.

Guangxi Medical University’s Chinese Language Program in Nanning supports international students who need Mandarin alongside a medical-university setting. Structured language study sits within a long-established medical campus that has hosted international students since 1978.

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.

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.

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.

China Pharmaceutical University’s Chinese Language Program in Nanjing spans two semesters of Mandarin study for international students. Learners join a campus known for pharmacy and traditional Chinese medicine. The course builds language skills for academic or professional goals in China.

SISU’s Chinese Language Program is designed for foreigners living in China who want interactive Mandarin study with strong cultural integration. Practical communication skills are developed in a language-specialist university environment in Shanghai.

Central South University’s two-semester Chinese Language Program develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing for personal or professional goals. Cultural understanding is built alongside language skills on CSU’s Changsha campuses.

China University of Geosciences in Wuhan runs a two-semester Chinese Language Program in small classes covering pronunciation, vocabulary, and communication. Optional culture and history modules plus activities such as calligraphy and tea art deepen cultural literacy. Free HSK pre-exam training is included to support proficiency goals.

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology’s Chinese Language Program in Hangzhou gives international students a non-degree Mandarin pathway on a scenic Xiaoheshan campus near West Lake. Study focuses on practical language skills for daily life and further academic options in China.