Long-term Chinese Course

Founded in 1895 with the name Peiyang University, Tianjin University is the first university in China. As the pioneer of modern higher education in China, the university has been committed to the mission of revitalizing this country through education ever since its foundation, and has been fighting arduously in keeping up with this mission. The university proudly upholds the motto "Seeking Truth from Facts", while the faculty follows the guidelines of precise learning and strict teaching. Up till now, over 200,000 outstanding individuals were educated in this university, all of whom have contributed greatly to the progress in science and technology, development of the society and prosperity of the country. Tianjin University is among the first 16 National Key Universities designated by the government in 1959, and is also among the first group of universities to be included into the "211" and "985" Projects of national investment for developing world class universities. Now, Tianjin University has grown into a world recognized research university with distinctive quality and strength in education, research and social services.

The over 116-year history of Tianjin University is the epitome of progress of Chinese modern higher education. During this period of time, generations of students and faculty of Peiyang and TU devoted themselves to the betterment of the nation and helped to reconstruct the country with their sound knowledge of modern science and technology. While our motto remains unchanged, the university advanced with time, opening up to the world with quality education. To this day, the university adheres to its mission of educating high caliber talents with innovative abilities, and at the same time combines education and research with social service. While emphasizing moral quality as the prioritized element in education, the university maintains a multi-disciplinary system for the well-rounded development of students. Also, the university is now committed to recruiting better talents and stronger faculty, as well as developing better mechanisms and participating in more international partnerships in an effort to make Tianjin University into a first class institution in the world.

Tianjin University has one of the most active on-campus communities in China. Every student is proud to be a member in this big family and is respectful towards each other. A variety of extracurricular activities are offered through dozens of student groups and organizations such as Peiyang Arts Troupe, Youth Volunteer Association and many other clubs around campus, offering social events such as the Weekend Concert, Robot Festival and so on. The campus provides a unique and supportive environment in which student can learn and grow while enjoying campus life.

Dormitory TypeFeesFacilitiesSingle roomRMB 70/day/person
Independent washing room, telephone, air-conditioner, furniture, and etc.
Deposit: RMB 10 for single room and RMB 40 for double room.
Double roomRMB 50/day/person

1. There are two on-campus international student dormitories: Youyuan international student dormitory and Liuyuan international student dormitory, single rooms in Youyuan and double rooms in Liuyuan are provided for international students.

2. Upon arrival, international students can directly apply for rooms on the reception desk, fill in the accommodation registration form; get the room key and hand over CNY10 for key's deposit.

3. There are 80 kilowatt-hour electricity costs offered by the university for Chinese government scholarship students each month, anyone of Chinese government scholarship students exceed limit of electricity, the extra electricity costs will be covered by him or herself. Self–supporting international students should be financed the electricity costs in Youyuan or Liuyuan international student dormitory international student dormitory, it is necessary to pay for 200 kilowatt-hour electricity costs when he/she live in a room for the first time, at present, it is CNY 0.55 for a kilowatt-hour.

4. The telephones in the rooms are 201 card telephones, international students can purchase telephone cards while use them.

5. The rooms in Youyuan international student dormitory, B and D Area of Liuyuan international student dormitory are equipped electric water heaters and can supply 24 hours hot water.

6. The laundries are equipped in Youyuan and Liuyuan international students dormitories, international students should purchase the cards form the service department to use them.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. 1.Photocopy of valid passport 
       With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
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3. 2.Passport photo 
       A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

      4.High school graduate certificate 
          Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.