Nankai University (hereafter NKU), founded in 1919, is a key comprehensive research university directly under the Ministry of Education of China. It is a university under the national “Project 985” “Project 211” and “Double First-Class” Initiative, and one of the first national demonstration bases for international students studying in China. NKU is the Alma Mater of the beloved late Premier Zhou Enlai. Located in Tianjin, a major port city in northern China, it has three campuses: Balitai, Jinnan, and TEDA.

Currently, NKU have developed partnership with over 340 universities and academic institutions worldwide. The university has 29 academic schools. Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and World History are among its "Double First-Class" disciplines and rank highly in international academic rankings.

1. Program Overview

The Chinese Language Study Programs for International Students at NKU are designed to cultivate international talents who have a good command of Chinese, are familiar with China's national conditions,and develop a friendly disposition toward the country. The program incorporates disciplinary experiences, cultural immersion, and practical activities into language teaching to develop students' global competence.

The Chinese Language Short-Term Programs provide multi-level and modular Chinese language education resources for international Chinese learners, covering modules such as Chinese language learning, disciplinary experience, and cultural studies. The program can customize teaching content according to the needs of various groups and is open to enrollment worldwide.

（1）Program Types

Notes:

*Chinese language Study Programs at all levels open with a minimum of 15 students. Students in classes with fewer than 15 students will be placed into other classes.

*The actual program period is subject to the Admission Notice.

（2）Curriculum

Chinese Language Study Programs

2. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign passports; must comply with  Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

2. Friendly to China, no criminal record, and willing to comply with Chinese laws and NKU’s regulations.

3. Physically and mentally healthy,meeting the medical examination standards for a Chinese study visa or residence permit.

4. High school graduate; Aged 18 to 50. Applicants under 18 must submit the Application Materials for Admission Under 18 未满18周岁入学申请要求.docx and the Guardian Authorization Letter 监护人委托书.docx.

3. Application Materials

1.Scanned copy of valid ordinary passport information page

Valid for more than one year.Applicants already studying in China must submit a copy of their Chinese visa page

2.Recent passport-size e-photo with a white background (no hat).

3.Highest education certificate or expected graduation certificate

The certificate of expected graduation must bear the official seal of the school, state the expected date of graduation, and the applicant must obtain the graduation certificate before the registration date of the year.

4.Highest academic transcripts

5.Medical report

Valid for at least 6 months

6.Financial support certificate

Applicants may submit a bank balance certificate issued within the past 6 months.

7.Certificate of non-criminal record

Valid for at least 6 months

8.Any other supplementary materials required by NKU

Notes:

*If application materials are not in Chinese or English, notarized Chinese or English translations must also be provided.

*Applicants must ensure that all information is accurate and correct, that contact methods such as email and telephone remain accessible, and that they check messages in the application system regularly; otherwise, the consequences shall be borne by the applicants themselves.

4. Application and Admission

1. Fill in application information

Register and log in to the online application portal:  https://nankai.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx, fill in the application information online as required, and upload all the required materials.

2. Pay the application fee and complete the online application
Pay the application fee of RMB 400 online.

3. Application review
The university reviews the applications. Please keep track of the review progress.

4. Admission
The university issues the Admission Notice and required Visa documents to eligible applicants

Notes:

*If the application materials are incomplete or do not meet the admission conditions, the application will not be accepted.

*If application materials are falsified, once verified, the application qualification will be canceled.

5. Scholarship

1.Eligible international applicants may apply for relevant programs under the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. For more details, please visit http://cis.chinese.cn

2.Applicants eligible for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship may learn about the application requirements from the following link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CpZElOFoCl8DJIPvrxUKug

3.The HSK Test Center at NKU can recommend international students for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship as a recommending institution.

6. Visa and Registration

1. International students outside China should take the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China to the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country to apply for a visa to China. For study periods of less than 6 months, apply for an X2 visa; for study periods of more than 6 months, apply for an X1 visa and apply for a residence permit within 30 days after arriving in China.

2. International students should go to School of International Education of NKU to complete registration procedures within the specified time according to the requirements of the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China.

3. Non-degree international students should properly keep their transcripts; after completion, transcript inquiry services will no longer be provided.

7. Fees

1.Application Fee: 400 RMB

2.Tuition Fee: 3,400 RMB/four weeks; 7,000 RMB/semester; 14,000 RMB /year

3.Medical insurance: 400 RMB/semester; 800 RMB /year

4.Accommodation: 23-60 RMB/person/day depending on room type and campus.For details, please refer to the Accommodation Fee Regulations for International Students at Nankai University: https://sie.nankai.edu.cn/xyfw/zs.htm

Notes:

*Applications are invalid without payment of the application fee. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

*Registration is possible only after Tuition payment and medical insurance purchase are completed.

*Tuition fee can be paid online or via domestic or overseas remittance after admission.

8. Contact Information

Contact：Ms. Yan

Tel：+86-22-23507913
Address：Room 400, School of International Education & Chinese Language and Culture, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, China (Balitai Campus)
Email：nkadmission03@nankai.edu.cn
WeChat：NKUISO

Websites
http://www.nankai.edu.cn
https://sie.nankai.edu.cn/

*School of International Education & Chinese Language and Culture of Nanakai University reserves the right of interpretation of all policies concerning the Chinese language study programs.