Type of Programs  | 
            Admission Requirements and Criteria  | 
            Length  | 
          
          
            Undergraduate   | 
            A diploma from an accredited high school; and a pass score in HSK (Band 3).   | 
            4 years   | 
          
          
            Graduate (MA)   | 
            An equivalent of Chinese Bachelor's degree or higher; a pass score in HSK (Band 6); a minimum of two recommendation letters from persons with knowledge of the applicants' ability and expertise; and a qualified score in the graduate entrance examination.   | 
            3 years   | 
          
          
            Graduate (Ph. D)   | 
            An equivalent of Chinese Master's degree or higher; a pass score in HSK (Band 6); a minimum of two recommendation letters from persons with knowledge of the applicants' ability and expertise; and a qualified score in the graduate entrance examination.   | 
            3 years   | 
          
          
            Non-degree Program in Chinese (General)   | 
            A diploma from an institute of higher learning.   | 
            1-2 years   | 
          
          
            Non-degree Program in Chinese (Advanced)   | 
            A Master's degree or higher.   | 
            1 year or less   | 
          
          
            Language Study Program   | 
            A diploma from a high school.   | 
            1-2 years   |