The Chinese language program for learning Mandarin Chinese (three to sixteen months) is designed specifically to enhance the student’s abilities in speaking, writing, and interpreting. Courses such as Literature, Art, Geography, and Folk Culture are incorporated into the language learning curriculum, in order to aid students in communicating with Chinese people and experiencing the abundant Chinese culture.

1. Requirements

Those who are physically healthy and willing to abide by Chinese law and JNU's regulations are eligible to apply.

2. Course Content

(1) Beginner Course: Beginner Comprehensive Course (grammar, pronunciation, and discussion), Beginner Listening, Speaking, and Chinese Characters (Chinese characters and culture); Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(2) Junior Course: Junior Comprehensive Course (syntax, culture, and discussion), Junior Listening, Speaking; Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(3) Intermediate Course: Intermediate Comprehensive Course (syntax, culture, and discussion), Intermediate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing; Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(4) Advanced Course: Advanced Comprehensive Course (syntax, translation, discussion), Advanced Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Speech; Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

Note: Check the appendix to see the sample timetable. One class requires at least five students to commence.

3. Application Procedures

(1) Where to Apply

A. Chinese Government Scholarship: Contact departments/ministries of your government. Please Select “Jiangnan University” as “preferred institution” when filling out the application form. China Scholarship Council (CSC) will forward the application materials to JNU. Once accepted, the applicant will receive the Chinese Government Scholarship.

B. Self-supporting: Apply directly to our school

(2) How to Apply

- Please register and log in the “Application Online System” of this website, and choose “Chinese Language” to apply.

- Or download “Study Application Form” in the “Download” column of this website, fill in the information, then including a passport copy, email to our mailbox sie@jiangnan.edu.cn

(3) When to Apply

Application deadline:

- June 30 for fall semester

- December 31 for spring semester

(4) Admission and Visa

Applicants who have been admitted to JNU will receive “Notice for Admission” before July 31 and a JW201 or JW202 Form with which they can apply for their visas at a Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

(5) School Start Dates

- The beginning of September for fall semester.

- The end of February for spring semester.

(6) Registration

During registration, students are required to present their passports, Notice of Admission, JW201 or JW202 Form, Physical Checkup Record for Foreigners (valid for 6 months), 4 headshots/photos (1 inch, front view, half length, hatless). In addition to these, self-supporting students are also required to pay their tuition, registration, insurance and accommodation fees.

(7) Student Reception

Our school will welcome and pick-up new students for free at Shanghai or Wuxi Airport one day before registration days for each semester. Please inform us of your flight number and arrival time at least seven days in advance by email so that we can arrange a proper pick-up. Students who will come at a later time and need to be picked up, please contact us in advance, but please understand that there will be a separate fee for this service.

4. Fee Standards

(1) Tuition: 14,000 CNY/school year (Those who study for less than one semester will pay 3000 CNY/month)

(2) Registration Fee: 400 CNY/person

(3) Textbooks: according to actual expense (about 300 CNY/semester)

(4) Accommodation fee:

Jiangnan University provides international students with an International Students' Apartment Building, equipped with public kitchen, self-service laundry, gym and self-study room. The standard rent is as follows:

Single Room (with separate toilet, air-conditioner, water-heater, TV, telephone, internet and full set of furniture): 1500 CNY/semester

Note: Accommodation fee should be paid fully at the beginning of each semester or academic year. If check out due to suspension or quitting school, the accommodation fee will be calculated by days.

(5) Insurance

"Comprehensive Insurance Plan for Foreigners Studying in China" is required, and the insurance premium is 800 CNY/student/year.

(6) Food Expenses

The food costs of dining at the dining halls on campus are about 20-30 CNY/day.

5. Contact Information

Address: School of International Education, Jiangnan University

No.1800 Lihu Blvd , Wuxi , Jiangsu Province, P.R. China

Zip Code: 214122

Tel: 0086-510- 85919552, 85329235 (International Students' Affairs Office)

Fax: 0086-510-85809610

E-mail: sie@jiangnan.edu.cn

Appendix: Sample Timetable 

 1 ．Beginner                 

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri
08:50 ～ 10:20	Comprehensive	Speaking	Comprehensive	Speaking	Comprehensive
10:35 ～ 12:05	Listening	Comprehensive	Chinese Character	Comprehensive	Listening

2．Junior                 

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri
08:50 ～ 10:20	Speaking	Comprehensive	Speaking	Comprehensive	Speaking
10:35 ～ 12:05	Comprehensive	Listening	Comprehensive	Listening	Comprehensive

3 ．Intermediate

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri
08:50 ～ 10:20	Comprehensive	Speaking	Reading	Comprehensive	Comprehensive
10:35 ～ 12:05	Listening	Comprehensive	Comprehensive	Speaking	Listening

4 ．Advanced

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri
08:50 ～ 10:20	Listening	Comprehensive	Comprehensive	Comprehensive	Listening
10:35 ～ 12:05	Comprehensive	Speaking	Reading	Speaking	Comprehensive

Note: There will be selective Chinese cultural courses in the afternoons such as calligraphy, painting, Taiji, tea ceremony, bamboo carving, embroidery etc. The classes will open when there are more than five enrolled students. There will be an extra payment for such classes.