Chinese Language Literature

Southwest University for Nationalities is situated in Chengdu, known as the "Heavenly State" (Tian Fu Zhi Guo) and the natural habitat of cute giant pandas. SWUN is a multi-disciplinary higher education institute that includes literature, history, philosophy, economics, management, law and natural science. The student population of SWUN is composed of not only ethnic minorities in China, but also Han Chinese and foreigners. The SWUN specialty is the non-degree programs, in which you can learn pure Mandarin as well as languages of local flavor--the Yi language (dialect) and the Tibetan language (dialect). Besides, a total of 100 degree programs, including 47 bachelor's degree programs, 26 master's degree programs and 27 doctoral degree programs, are available for you as well. Welcome to SWUN and experience unique ethnic amorous feelings!

This program is designed to turn out Chinese language talents with basic Chinese literature knowledge and language technics and are capable of appreciating Chinese literature as well as have strong ability of speaking and writing.

Major Course: Ancient Chinese, Modern Chinese, Introduction to Linguistics, Contemporary Literature History of China, Contemporary Chinese Literature, History of classical Chinese Literature, World Literature, Introduction to Literature, Fundamental Course of Composition

The university has five key provincial (ministerial)-level subjects, five provincial-level undergraduate talents training bases and eight key provincial (ministerial)-level laboratories.

The library has collected 1.9 million books, among which nearly 100,000 are minority literatures and 25,000 are foreign language books and periodicals.

Single Room

RMB 800/month

Double Room

RMB 400/month (but you must find one person to share this room with you by yourself)

Private bathroom, TV (not equipped in very room), Refrigeratory, A/C, Tel, 24-hour hot water. Public washing-machine and kitchen.
Charge of power and water should be paid by student.

 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Have the academic record and diploma equivalent to a Chinese high school graduate
HSK 6 or above
Obey Chinese laws
Without fatal health problems

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Academic transcript of high school

5.  HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)
Level 3 or above

6.  Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.