XJU began to recruit overseas students in 1985, in order to the academic level and management of overseas students, and work on the international promotion of Chinese Language and International cooperative education; the XJU set up International Cultural Exchange College in January, 2008.

1. Courses

Chinese Language Program

In order to improve the Chinese language knowledge of overseas students, the International Cultural Exchange College of XJU offers language skills courses including reading, speaking, listening, and writing. It also offers students courses in Chinese liberal arts including Chinese Culture and literature such as Chinese Culture, Chinese Folk Customs, Chinese Cultural Geography, Business Chinese and Newspaper Reading. Students also have the opportunity to improve their Chinese language level and understanding of Chinese culture in other electives such as Wu shu, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese paper-cuts and Hand Made. Each year the college selects students to participate in short-term courses at local elementary and high schools and the Confuscius Institute (a well known college for preparation of foreign teachers to teach Chinese).

Degree Programs

International Cultural Exchange College now offers undergraduate program and postgraduate program at Business Chinese and Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSL). International applicants for degrees in academic disciplines other than Chinese Language and Chinese cultural studies, can also study at XJU and take related courses with local students.

Note: Undergraduate program at Business Chinese can be directly enrolled without Chinese proficiency level, the schooling is usually 4 years. After the completion of the prescribed courses, a diploma and Bachelor's Degree of Xinjiang University are granted

2. Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)

XJU is registered to provide and supervise the National Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) for overseas students. The International Cultural Exchange College takes responsilility for organizing the HSK examination for international students from all over Xinjiang. In recent years, the College has fostered a significant number of overseas students to take this exam, XJU students tops the list of this region.

3. Campus Extra-Curricular Activities

The International Cultural Exchange Collgege of XJU not only develops student’s language skills, but also offers them opportunities to participate in various social events. Every semester, the college regularly organizes the multiple cultural and art activities such as writing, reading, singing, football contest and the talent show.