Chinese Language and Culture Program

Located in Hangzhou, the capital as well as the political, economic and cultural center of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Gongshang University is a public higher educational institution administrated by Zhejiang Province and focuses in the fields of business and technology. The English-medium master's degree program International trade (in the field of Chinese business) is ZJSU specialty and has been growing in popularity among International students. Besides, a total of 92 degree programs, including 48 bachelor's degree programs, 41 master's degree programs and 3 doctoral degree programs, are available for you as well. Last but not least, 4 non-degree programs, i.e. long-term Chinese language program, short-term Chinese language program, business Chinese program and China and Chinese business, are offered for you to learn pure Mandarin or Chinese business ways. ZJSU will be a perfect learning destination for those interested in Chinese culture, especially in the respect of Chinese business and finance.

This program is designed for international students who want to study Chinese language for one semester or more. Three levels of the courses are offered: Essential Level, Intermediate Level and Advanced Level. Students are to be placed in levels that suit them best by taking a proficiency test.

Teaching Arrangement

Xiasha Campus:

16 weeks with 20 class hours per week per semester.

Modern Facilities on Campus 

Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.

The campus are modern with a high standard of facilities. There are on-campus health services, dining halls, sports facilities, libraries and internet.

Xiasha Campus

The Xiasha Campus, the central campus of Zhejiang Gongshang University is located in the Xiasha District for Higher Educational Institutions in the northeastern part of Hangzhou City. The Xiasha Higher Educational District has fourteen universities and institutes ZGU's Xiasha campus with an area of 129.6 hectares is the largest one in the district. The campus borders the Qiantang River, the tide of which is a splendid and miraculous phenomenon, well-known in China.

The design of the campus well reflects ZGU's concept of human-centered education, the harmony between humans and the environment, and the idea of sustainable development. The campus is divided into four parts: classroom buildings, office buildings, sports facilities and residential areas. Located near the Qiantang River, ZGU's classroom buildings are designed in the shape of traditional Chinese ships, symbolizing that students are sailing on an ocean of knowledge. The Campus is well known for its unique architecture, modern equipment and beautiful environment.

Downtown Campus

The Downtown Campus, the cradle of ZGU, is located in the central part of Hangzhou city, 10 minutes drive from the famous West Lake. On this campus School of International Education provides international students with program of Chinese Language and Culture.
 

Living on Campus

ZGU provides on-campus accommodations for international students, fully furnished apartments, as well as cleaning service and on-campus dining hall. All apartments are equipped with air-conditioning, hot water, colour TV, refrigerator, internet and telephone. There is a public kitchen on each floor in the apartment building. Internet access is available on site. 

Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.

On Xia Sha Campus

3,250 RMB per year for double room

8,200 RMB per year for single room

Living off campus

If you don’t like to live on campus, you can choose to rent a room near your campus or join a local homestay family. Rent a House, apartment or flat.

The university allow foreign students to live off campus while you have to inform the university and get the permission from the university first before you make the arrangement. 

Off Campus hotels (click the pics to enlarge)

   

Average Rents for off-campus living

Depending on different cities, here is the general rang of the price for renting:

One-bedroom apartment: RMB 800-2500 per month

Two-bedroom apartment: RMB 1000-4500 per month

Three-bedroom apartment: RMB 1500-8000 per month

What’s more, the price varies depending on the condition of the apartment, facilities/furnishings, and especially the location

        

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Applicants must be international students aged from 18-60 years old and in good physical condition.

2. Photocopy of passport and 2 photos, which size is as the same as in passport

3. Foreigner Physical Examination Report

4. Applicants who under the age of 18 should submit Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee; guardian must be adult Chinese person or adult foreigners resided in China

First prize: CNY 4000

Second prize: CNY 3000

Third prize: CNY 2000

Note:
You need pay tuition fee first. Scholarship will be awarded after you finish on-site registration, approximately in Sept. or Oct.
Those who have studied in China or have obtained a degree in China can not apply for this Chinese language program.