Long-Term Chinese Language Class(2 Years)

Known as "the cradle of iron and steel engineers”, USTB has been ranked among the most influential key national universities sponsored by the Chinese MOE. The university is renowned for its English-medium engineering courses, such as bachelor’s Materials Science and Engineering, master’s Management Science and Engineering, Information and Telecommunication Engineering. Other English-taught courses are also available,for instance, master’s MBA and Enterprise Management. In addition, USTB focuses on international cooperation, establishing partnership with nearly 90 foreign universities from different countries and regions. USTB would make your stay in China a valuable one.

Course Introduction

The history of international students' Chinese language education is from the 1980's at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Today, the Chinese language center offers non-native speakers of Chinese a unique program in which they can learn not only the Chinese language, but also Chinese unique customs and culture. The program offers a wide range of courses levels and subjects, so it is easy for students to find a program fits their needs. It is important for students to attain the high level of Chinese proficiency required for research and academic activities in the future. Course Duration

The Chinese Language Program is the best way to understand China and Chinese culture. The long-term Chinese language training programsaretaught by instructors from the University of Science and Technology Beijing Chinese Language Centre (CLC) and last from 1 semester to 3 years. The academic year for this course is divided into two semesters:

(1) Feb - Jun for spring semester:; (2) Sep - Jan for autumn semester:.

Each semester consists of 18 weeks (20 class hours per week, holidays excluded). Entry Exam

In order to accurately assess the Chinese proficiency of new students, CLC arranges an exam at the beginning of each term. According to the results, students will be assigned to appropriate class levels. Curriculum The curriculum of the program includes the following courses: Speaking, Listening Skills, Comprehensive Chinese, Chinese Culture Extensive Reading, Intensive Reading, Grammar, Newspaper Reading, and Writing etc. CLC also offers elective courses, including Chinese history, Business Chinese, Mandarin Pronunciation, Chinese Film, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Fashion Terms, Chinese Songs, Chinese Painting, Taiji, etc. Regulation

CLC has explicit regulations on student attendance and exams. Only those attending classes regularly and passing exams can obtain their final grades and program certificate from the university.

The University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) was founded in 1952 following the amalgamation of the best departments in related fields of five eminent universities as a result of a nationwide reorganization of the higher education system. Over half a century of remarkable growth, it has developed into one of the most influential key national universities sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education. USTB is renowned for its study of metallurgy and materials science. Its main focus is on engineering;at the same time it maintains a balanced programme of science, management, humanities, economics and law. It was one of the first universities to be entitled to establish state-approved graduate schools and was chosen to be part of China's "211 Project", which is designed to develop a hundred first rate universities in the 21st century. In 2006 it was also selected as one of a select group of pilot universities for the "Platform for National Advanced Disciplines Innovation" program.

USTB values greatly and will for ever cherish its long tradition of being "Rigorous in Learning and Research and Venerating Practice". Over 100,000 graduates are contributing to society all over the world; most of them have become professionals and joined our national elites in the field of politics, economics, science and education. As metallurgy and materials science are the two disciplines for which it is most renowned, USTB is also known as "the cradle of iron and steel engineers" .

USTB is now working hard towards its goal of becoming one of the top-ranking research universities in China and an internationally renowned higher education institute with its own distinguishing features. While retaining its current leading position in metallurgy and materials sciences, it is making great efforts to develop other areas and to achieve a balanced disciplinary structure in engineering and technology, science, management, economics, social sciences, humanities and law in the near future.

Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate students are mandatory to live in campus in first year. Rooms shared by two to four persons are provided, costing 25-50yuan /day per person (approx US$3.8-7.7/day per person).
 
Master's Program

Rooms shared by two to four persons are provided, costing 25-50yuan /day per person (approx US$3.8-7.7/day per person).
 
Chinese Language Program

Two students will share a standard room with separate toilet and bathroom, 50 yuan per day per person.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

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.  Certificate/Diploma of highest education
The certificate should be in English or Chinese, if not，it should be translated into English or Chinese and be notarized

4.  Academic transcript of highest education