2025 UESTC Non Degree Chinese Language Program

University of Electronic Science 

and Technology of China

Renowned as China's cradle for the national electronic industry, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (formerly Chengdu Institute of Radio Engineering) is situated at Chengdu, the city of over a thousand-year-old cultural history in "the land of abundance". In 1956, instructed by Premier Zhou Enlai, UESTC was founded on the basis of the incorporation of electronic divisions of the then three universities including Jiaotong Universities, Nanjing Institute of Technology and South China Institute of Technology. UESTC became one of the nation's key universities in 1960. Then, in 1997 it was included as one of the first universities into "Project 211", a project in China for developing 100 first-class universities and a number of key fields of research for the 21st century. In 2001, UESTC was admitted into the nation's Project 985, receiving special support for developing world-class universities and world-famous research-oriented universities. In 2017, the University was selected as one of  "Double First-class" universities (Top 36).

Spring March Intake: December 30th, 2024
Autumn September Intake: June 30th, 2025

1. Applicants should be a foreigner with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health, age18-65 years old.

2. Applicants should hold a high school diploma or above.

Introduction

The school of international education of the University of Electronic Science and technology of China has set up a training program of Chinese as a foreign language for international students all over the world. It provides Chinese language and Chinese culture courses from beginning to higher level. There are two semesters in an academic year: spring and autumn. The study period is from February to June (spring semester) and from September to December (autumn semester). Chinese language learns will take evaluation on the language proficiency, then will be assigned into corresponding classes based on the evaluation result. Each semester is composed of 16 weeks, with 16-20 class hours of Chinese language courses per week. Besides the regular Chinese language learning course, there are also a series of activities such as regional culture study, museum visit, folk custom experience, etc. to help students master the necessary Chinese knowledge, deeply understand Chinese civilization, feel the original Bashu culture, and integrate into the traditional and modern life of Chengdu as soon as possible. Learners who have completed all the courses and passed the examination will be provided a certificate issued by the University of Electronic Science and technology of China.

Syllabus

Chinese Language: Beginning & Intermediate & Advanced Chinese Listening & Speaking Beginning & Intermediate & Advanced Chinese Reading & Writing.

Culture and Tradition: Selected Lectures on Traditional Chinese Culture, Chinese Society, Chinese Folk Custom 

Language Practice: Social investigation and other teaching & competition activities outside the classroom

Tuition CNY 12500/semester.

Accommodation No on-campus dormitory is available for Chinese Language Students.

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