Chinese Study (in English)

Located in Nanjing – one of China's most famous historical cities and the capital of six different dynasties – Nanjing University is one of the top five research universities in China. The school excels at literature and natural sciences, and attracts over 1200 international students each year.
With a hundred years of history, Nanjing University is a key comprehensive university under the direct supervision of the MOE of China. NJU has cultivated a great number of prominent scholars and scientists, including Mao Yisheng, Ma Yinchu, Li Shutong, etc. Various courses taught in English are offered here, such as Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Coastal Oceanography and Marine Geology. Many NJU graduates have demonstrated their cutting-edge competitiveness in various areas at home or abroad. It is a wise choice for you to pursue higher education here. SICAS would rank the University five stars.

This program offers international students the chance to delve into learning about China’s economy, philosophy, history, culture, education, the development of contemporary Chinese society, and other fields, as well as a comparative perspective to other countries.

The program will consist of three main focuses:

1) Chinese Philosophy and History

2) Chinese Society and Economy

3) Chinese Language, Culture, and Literature

The program will have the benefits of traditional academic disciplines in addition to a variety of teaching methods including case studies, academic discussions, social practices, and research to foster students’ ability to analyze problems within different fields in China, and assist students with future work experience in China.　Using China’s vast domestic resources, students will have hands-on research experience, investigating all aspects of China, including historical and cultural, social, economic, and contemporary issues.

Duration of Study: 2-3 years

Tuition: 23, 000 RMB per year

Scholarship

Candidates can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship which includes free tuition, free accommodation and a monthly stipend of 1,700 RMB. Candidates can also apply for some other scholarships at Nanjing University. For further information, please visit our website or contact Mr. Jiang Cheng at jiangcheng@nju.edu.cn.

Program Requirements for MA Degree

This MA Program will be 2-3 years. Total credits for graduation: at least 32 credits, of which there will be: 8 compulsory courses, 2 credits per course, for a total of 16 credits; at least five electives, 2-3 credits per course, for a total of 10-15 credits; and 4 additional credits for completion of a MA thesis.

Curriculum

From the high-caliber academic resources and vast disciplines of Nanjing University including from culture, history, philosophy, political, social, and economic fields, the Institute for International Students has organized a 16 credit curriculum to be taught in English, by relevant Nanjing University professors, in addition to inviting experts and professionals from at home and abroad.

This program will tentatively include the following courses:

1.Chinese Philosophy 2.A Survey of Chinese Civilization 3.Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism 4.History of PRC 5.Chinese Culture and Modern Chinese Society 6.Foreign Policies of PRC 7.Hot Issues of Present-day China 8.Case Studies of Chinese and Western Philosophy and Culture 9.Chinese Art 10.Chinese Minority and Religious beliefs 11.Studies of Republic of China 12.Selected Readings from Chinese Classics 13.Selected Readings on Western Sinology 14.Studies of Chinese Social Behaviors 15.Poetry of the Tang Dynasty 16.Modern and Contemporary Chinese Writers 17.Popular Culture and Contemporary Chinese Literature 18.Chinese Economy and the WTO 19.Natural Resources, Environment and Economic Development in the Yangtze Delta Region 20.Recent Development of China's Science and Technology

From Nanjing Train Station
By subway: Take LINE ONE (toward Olympic Stadium) from Nanjing Train Station to Zhujiang Road. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes. The fare is 2.00 RMB.
By taxi: The ride takes approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs about 15.00 RMB.

From Nanjing Lukou International Airport
By bus and subway: Catch the Airport Shuttle and get off at Zhonghuamen Station. Then take subway LINE ONE (toward Mai Gao Qiao) from Zhonghuamen Station to Zhujiang Road.
The ride from the Lukou airport to Zhonghuamen Station takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs 25.00 RMB. The Airport Shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm. Telephone : 025-52480772; 025-52480058  Fax : 025-52480759
The subway ride from Zhonghuamen Station to Zhujing Road takes approximately 10 minutes. The fare is 2.00 RMB.
By taxi: The ride takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs about 140.00RMB
 

International Students (on Gulou campus)
West Garden International Students Residence Hall
Standard Double Room:   telephone, TV, steel safe, air-conditioning, shared bathroom and common kitchen.
Standard Double Room: telephone, TV, air-conditioning, private bathroom
Standard Single Room:  telephone, TV, air-conditioning, private bathroom 
South Garden Guesthouse
Standard Double Room: telephone, TV, air-conditioning, private bathroom
Standard Single Room:  telephone, TV, air-conditioning, private bathroom
International Students (on Pukou campus)
International students on Pukou campus can choose from three types of dormitory rooms (i.e., 4-bed rooms, 2-bed rooms, and 1-bed rooms), with a shared bathroom on each floor.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

• Bachelors Degree
• English-speaking students.
• For non-English speaking applicants, English proficiency is required: TOEFL (paper test) 600 points , or 95 points on the new TOEFL, or 6.5 on the IELTS.

1.Health certificate
Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)

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

3.Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

4.Undergraduate school transcript

5.Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

6.English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

7.Two letters of recommendation
From professor or associate professor or equivalents