Zhejiang University

Semester Chinese Language Program

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 65, in good physical and mental conditions, and have graduated from high school.

Basic Information

·Starting Date :
·Duration :
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: May 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 18,000 In Total
Application Fee: USD 57 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Zhejiang University Semester Chinese Language Program
Non-degree
Entry Requirements
  • Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 65, in good physical and mental conditions, and have graduated from high school.

Basic Information

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1. You are highly recommended submitting applications from Sep to Nov for Spring Intake, and from Feb to Apr for Autumn Intake.
Special Requirements
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 18,000 RMB
You will need to pay 18,000 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.
  • A clear focus on the Chinese language;
  • Carefully designed immersion activities and excursions;
  • Lectures delivered by qualified faculty at school;
  • Discussions with the participation of Chinese students and faculty;
  • Access to optional Chinese culture courses.

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: International College organizes language-teaching classes at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels.

  • Students are to be placed in classes that suit them best by taking a proficiency test. 
  • A class is usually composed of 15-20 students. 
  • The spring semester usually starts from late February and the autumn semester from early or middle September. 
  • A semester usually consists of 18 weeks with 20 class hours of language courses per week. 
  • Electives are offered for students to choose from one to three courses according to the students' interests and Chinese capacity. 
  • Field trips are arranged once or twice each semester.​

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: The whole program can be divided into 3 aspects, which are main courses, elective courses, and lecture series.

2.1 Main Courses

Elementary Level (Grade 1-3): Intensive Reading Practical Conversation Listening Comprehension Extensive Reading
Intermediate Level (Grade 4-5): Intensive Reading Listening and Conversation Practical Writing Extensive Reading
Advanced Level (Grade 6-7): Intensive Reading Advanced Comprehensive Chinese Practical Writing Extensive Reading

2.2 Elective Courses

Taiji Gong-fu Chinese Calligraphy Traditional Chinese Painting
Introduction of Chinese Characters HSK Examination Guidance Business Chinese Conversation Ancient Chinese Language
Study of Chinese Character Traditional Chinese Operas Chinese  Pronunciation  Practice Practical Chinese Writing
Tang Dynasty: China and the World      

Note:The actual offering of elective courses and lecture series is subject to changes, varying from semester to semester.

2.3 Lecture Series

Art and Culture Social Science Economic and Business Management
Chinese Customs Chinese Tourism Chinese Philosophy Survey of Chinese Economy
Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese Folk Music Education in China Marketing in China
Survey of China Appreciation of Cultural Relics Chinese Aesthetics Management of China-foreign Joint Ventures
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Tea Culture and Chinese Cuisine Culture Chinese Society Doing Business with China
Chinese Drama   Chinese Politics and Law International Trade
    Traditional Chinese Religions  

Note:The actual offering of elective courses and lecture series is subject to changes, varying from semester to semester.

2.4 Fieldwork
Program-related field trips, including visits, tours, interviews, sightseeing, are to be organized once or twice each semester for long-term students.

3. School Introduction

Editor Notes: Zhejiang University is a Public, 985 Project Comprehensive university.

Zhejiang University is a national comprehensive university. Founded in 1897, it was initially known as “Qiushi Shuyuan” (Qiushi Academy), one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. Zhejiang University‘s fields of study cover philosophy, literature, history, education, science, economics, law, management, engineering, agriculture, medicine and etc. The university, now has 113 specialties for undergraduate studies, and it is entitled to confer master's degrees in 324 programs and primary (secondary) discipline doctoral degrees in 41 (252) programs, Learn More>>

4. The International College of Zhejiang University

Editor Notes: It had its first enrollment of international students in 1979 and there are more than 25,000 international students in the school.

  • The college has a strong teaching faculty composed of more than 30 full-time teachers and over 40 part-time teachers.
  • The college has a HSK(Chinese Proficiency Test) Test Center which holds the test on April, June, and November every year.
  • The college has been vigorously developing Chinese language teaching programs with overseas partners.
  • The college provides many opportunities for fieldwork and after-class activities each year.

5. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy a wonderful life on campus.

Basketball Tournament

Mid-Autumn Festival Tea Party

  • Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 65, in good physical and mental conditions, and have graduated from high school.
Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 18,000 in total (About $ 2,515)
Accommodation Fee
Chu Kochen Hall of International Education
Double Room RMB 160  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 100  (More Details)
Studio RMB 280  (More Details)
Dormitory 23 & 24
Studio RMB 160  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 80  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory (East Campus)
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 160  (More Details)
Studio RMB 200 to RMB 220  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory (West Campus)
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 80 to RMB 100  (More Details)
Dormitory No.10
Double Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 57 to USD 113
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780
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*1. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
-A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*2. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
-Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*3. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*4. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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