Long-term Chinese Language Programs

Located in Qinhuangdao, Yanshan University is an international-known research-type university. The achievements in the development of whole-set heavy machinery and equipment have gained world fame for YSU. Besides, Administrative Management, Applied Chemistry and accounting are available and excellent there. In the year of 2008, the College of International Exchange (CIE) has recruited 300 overseas students who came from Russia, USA, Italy and Mongolia. YSU has always been devoted to optimizing the services provided to international students.

Characteristics of the Project 1. HSK and BCT 2. Chinese Characters and calligraphy 3. Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) 4. Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments 5. High-quality Chinese cultural activities Tuition Fee One-semester program: 7000/semester One-year program: 14000/year Course Introduction Long-term Chinese language programs begin in March and September respectively, and the duration of each program varies from one semester, one year, to two years. These programs cater to five different proficiency levels of Chinese, starting from the elementary level (I and II) and leading to intermediate (I and II) and advanced levels. Major courses for long-term Chinese learners include Elementary Chinese, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening, Chinese Reading, Chinese Composition, HSK Test Preparations, Chinese Culture, Chinese Music, Taiji Boxing, and Chinese Conversation. Students who have completed the required courses of study and obtain a passing grade in all examinations will be awarded a certificate.

The Division of International Cooperation (DIC) of Yanshan University is the university’s service department for the administration of foreign affairs and the development of international programs of the university. The division fulfills many duties: constituting university’s strategic plans for international cooperation; providing of consultation and advice on the university’s foreign policy; coordinating of university’s foreign activities; establishing, developing and maintaining contact and cooperation between Yanshan University and overseas universities and institutions; employment and administration of foreign teachers; receiving and organizing visits of foreign delegates; transacting the procedures and formalities of faculty and students from the university that go abroad; hosting and sponsoring international scientific cooperation and conferences, etc.

In recent years, the international collaboration of Yanshan University has developed steadily. The university consistently employs 20 foreign experts on a yearly basis. Our experts come from US, UK, Japan, Russia, Germany, Canada, etc. The university has established close ties with overseas universities and institutes, which have helped to open new and wider cooperative prospects for the university.

The Division of International Cooperation and the College of International Exchange run as two separate divisions but are administrated with the same team of office members, with the Director of the DIC also holding the position of the Dean of CIE.
 

Fees of Accommodation (in RMB)

Accommodation (For Long-term students only)	Type of Room	Facilities	Fees
	Single room in a suite	TV, central air conditioning, shared telephone line, shower, toilet, and kitchen (with refrigerator, microwave oven, gas facilities etc.), washing machine, internet access ★Remarks: The fees for cable TV, telephone, gas and internet are paid by the occupant.	40 /day/room
	Double room in a suite		50 /day/room
	Single room	TV, central air conditioning, telephone, shower, toilet, refrigerator, shared washroom, internet access.  ★Remarks: The fees for cable TV, telephone and internet are paid by the occupant	60 /day/room
	Double room		60 /day/room
Room deposit	Refundable upon check-out.		1000

Dining

students can choose a variety of food and dishes or local cuisine from the four cafeterias on campus, or from the fast food center on the first floor of the Yanda Hotel adjacent to the Foreign Apartments where our foreign teachers and students stay. The cost for food is estimated at 20 to 40 per day for one person.

Transportation

Lying on the western side of Hebei Avenue in Qinhudangdao City, Yanshan University enjoys easy and convenient city transportation to downtown Qinhuangdao, with Bus Services No. 6, No. 32 and No. 34 plying between busy business, shopping and entertainment areas. Taxi service is also readily available.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Qualification: High School Graduate; over 16 years old

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.  Health certificate(optional)
Photocopy of physical examination record.