About Northwest University

The predecessor of the School of International Education at Northwest University was the School of International Cultural Exchange, established in 1992. In 2014, the school established the Central Asia College and shared office space with the International Cultural Exchange College. In 2017, the "Study Abroad at Xi'an University" project was implemented, focusing on improving the quality and efficiency of international student training, and striving to create distinctive projects and educational brands. In November 2018, the school implemented a departmental reform, merging the former International Department with the International Cultural Exchange College to establish the International Cooperation Department (International Education College).

The School of International Education is responsible for the enrollment, daily management, logistics services, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, discipline construction, and scientific research of international students. Specifically, it is responsible for the enrollment application, registration, Chinese language teaching, student status and scholarship management, accommodation management, cultural exchange activities, internships and employment, alumni liaison, mental health development, and assisting international students in visa applications, insurance purchases, and other affairs. At the same time, by creating a national education curriculum system and a series of brand cultural activities such as the "Northwest University International Cultural Festival," "Learning from the Sages as Exchange Ambassadors," and "Han Tang Culture Special Feature Experience Camp," we aim to build bridges and platforms for international students to gain a deeper understanding of China, Xi'an, and Xi'an University, leading them to become practitioners of Xi'an University's spirit, disseminators of Chinese culture, and promoters of international friendly cooperation and exchange.

The college has departments including the College Office, International Student Enrollment Office, International Student Management Office, Chinese Culture Department, Professional Project Department, and International Student Logistics Service Center. There are currently 15 full-time teachers of Chinese as a foreign language, 17 management cadres, and 19 external and logistics service personnel. The college actively assists and supports multiple departments and majors in offering fully English taught programs, which currently cover undergraduate programs in international trade, master's programs in international law, and multiple doctoral programs.