Project introduction
1. International students have the following options of study at Shanxi University:
a. Degree-granting programs: for undergraduate, master’s and doctorate degree
b. Non-degree granting programs (Short-term & long-term): for Chinese language and culture study
c. Pre-university programs: for HSK exam training
Undergraduate programs: Students are required to complete the curriculum between 4-6 years and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with the bachelor's degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
Master's programs: Students are required to complete the curriculum between 2-3 years, fulfill the designated number of credits, complete the master's thesis and defend it in front of a panel of experts. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with the master's degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
Doctorate programs: Students are required to complete the curriculum between 4-6 years (in normal circumstances), fulfill the designated number of credits, conduct research, complete the doctoral thesis and defend it in front of a panel of experts. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate with the doctoral degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
Non-degree programs: Students are required to master basic Chinese vocabulary and grammar, to acquire the rudimental ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing; to possess Chinese and cross-culture communication ability after a three-year systematic study; to meet the general requirements of daily life, study and socialization. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate granted by the School of International Education and Exchange of Shanxi University. The faculty is staffed with experienced teachers who have a high level of Chinese-teaching ability and decades of teaching experience. We guarantee that the pass rate of New HSK Exams will be 90 percent even for those students who know little about Chinese language.
Pre-university programs: The option is available for those who want to complete undergraduate, master’s or doctorate programs in colleges and universities. However, in terms of Chinese language proficiency and cross-cultural communication, failing to meet the basic standard influences students’ opportunity to be accepted by colleges and universities. The curriculum should be completed in 1-2 years. This program mostly focuses on the new HSK training, levels 4 through 6.
2. Application Prerequisites
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, with valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese laws as well as the regulations of Shanxi University. They should also respect Chinese social customs.
Undergraduate programs: Applicants are required to have received a high school graduation certificate; to have passed the new HSK level 4 exam.
Master's programs: Applicants are required to have attained a bachelor’s degree; to have passed the new HSK level 5 exam.
Doctorate programs: Applicants are required to have attained a master’s degree; to have passed the new HSK level 5 exam.
3. Majors for International Students
Please visit http://siee.sxu.edu.cn/ for more details about the departments and majors available for international students.
4. Scholarship
International students can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship or the Confucius Institute Scholarship. Please visit http://siee.sxu.edu.cn/ for details.