About International Economics and Trade at ZAFU
This program provides talents to serve for the region’s foreign economic relations, foreign trade, foreign investment, and the strategy of “going out”. The major combines international economics and trade theories, policies with business practices closely. Students are required broader knowledge theoretically and politically along with better English skill and operational international trade ability.
The model of this 2+2 program
It takes 4-6 years to complete this program generally. International students can start their major directly after they come to China. In the first two years the courses are delivered in English while in the last two years international students take classes with Chinese peers for Chinese-medium courses.
Emphasis on Internship
Students can have up to 12-weeks internship in companies under the guidance of professors.
Language requirement
English-speaking international students don't need pass HSK Chinese proficiency test to start degree programs. However they need to pass HSK 4 at the end of second year of their degree programs.
Application document:
1.ZAFU application (We accept electronic application);
2.Physical examination for foreigners;
3.Scanned copy of passport;
4.Translated and notarized copy of final degree or diploma and transcript;
5.One digital photo;
6.Police clearance.
Note:Anyone under the age of 18 should also get the guardianship statement verified by the Chinese embassy or consulate in a given country.
Main research fields
| Coures | Time | Objetive |
|---|
| Elementary | One semester | Students reach level-2 of HSK;
Students can have a basic communication on daily topics. |
| Intermediate | One semester | Students reach level-3 or level-4 of HSK and can have a fluent communication on wider topics;
Students reach level-4 of HSK and can apply for undergraduate programs ofscience and technology offered by Chinese universities. |
| Upper-Intermediate | Two semesters | Students reach level-5 of HSK ;
Students can read Chinese papers and magazines, watch Chinese movies and TV programs, and make a complete speech in Chinese;
Students can apply for most undergraduate and graduate programs of arts offered by Chinese universities |
| Advanced | Two semesters | Students reach level-6 of HSK;
Students can easily understand Chinese by listening and reading, express themselves fluently both by speaking and writing, and apply for all the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Chinese universities. |
| 1.International economics trade theory and policy | (1) International service trade |
| (2) New theories of international economics and trade |
| (3) Trade and environment |
| (4) Multinational companies and international trade |
| 2.Forestry products trade | (1)International trade practice of forestry products |
| (2) Forestry products trade theories. |
| 3.International trade practice |
Scholarship
| Types | Various Levels |
|---|
| University Award | Level one | Full Scholarship |
| Level two | Half Scholarship |
| Level three | 3000 Yuan RMB |
| Level four | 1000 Yuan RMB |
| Zhejiang Province Govern-mental Award | 20,000 Yuan RMB/year |
| Notice | International scholarship students who have been approved to study at ZAFU for a language program must participate in an Annual Review. Full Scholarship means scholarship worth total of the standard tuition. Half Scholarship means scholarship worth half of the standard tuition. |
Fees Specification
| Types | Fees |
|---|
| Application Fee | ¥350 Yuan |
| Tuition | ¥17,600 Yuan/year |
| Accommodation | for living alone | ¥680-780 Yuan/month |
| for two persons in one room | ¥360-540 Yuan/month |
| Accommodation deposit | one month’s rent |
| Bedding | ¥360Yuan |
| Textbooks | Depends on how many books you need. |
| Insurance | ¥800Yuan/year;¥400Yuan/half year |
| Residence Permit | ¥400Yuan(No more than 365 days) |
| Estimated Living expense | Ranges from 500Yuan to 1000Yuan Per month. |
| Note: The new students should live in university designated accommodation at least one year. Students should pay accommodation fees for at least 6 months when they register. |
Application Deadline
Applications for admission are accepted from:
1. March 1 to July 31 for fall semester;
2. September 1 to January 31 for spring semester.
Applicant should complete the application process as early as possible, as an early application often yields an early decision.
Please note that incomplete application materials or application without application fee will not be processed. All the application materials would not be returned. The application fee is not refundable.
