at College of International Exchange, Shenzhen University

I. Introduction to SZU and CIE

1.SZU is the only comprehensive university in Shenzhen, as one of the top 30 universities nationwide. The main campus is beautiful with complete living facilities and convenient transportation.

2.SZU started to enroll international students since 1987 and has nurtured over 20,000 international students so far. In 2019, SZU was granted the National Quality Certification of Studying in China by the China Education Association for International Exchange.

3.Adopting a multi-cultural curriculum featuring both local and global issue, CIE does not only offer regular degree programs at its core, but also develops flexible on-demand non-degree programs featuring different course components and learning periods. It has become the most recognized and established institute for international Chinese education in Shenzhen.

4.CIE is staffed with a distinguished and professional team of committed instructors, who have been teaching Chinese to international students for over a decade, with TCFL certificates. Quite a few of them own titles of professor or Ph.D. degrees. Their teaching earns great respect and reputation from students, with a student retention rate of over 80%.

II. Program Description

Duration	September,2024 – January ,2025 (excluding exam dates)
Time	8:30-11:40am Monday to Friday (core courses) 14:15-17:25pm Monday to Friday (selective courses)
Core courses	Comprehensive Chinese, Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking via Visual and Audio Aids, etc. to be offered based on different levels
Selective Courses	Chinese Communication for Beginners, Elementary Speaking, Mandarin  Phonetics, Intensive Training on Chinese Characters, and Chinese Corner
	Chinese Calligraphy, Tea Culture, Papercutting, etc.
Extracurricular Activities	Orientation Tour in the City, International Cultural Festival, University Sports Meeting, Recital of Chinese Classic Works, Chinese Corner, etc.
Other services	Student visa is provided for this program
Certificate	Learners who complete required credits and pass examinations can be awarded with an Certificate of Course Completion.
Fees	Registration fees: 400 RMB
	Tuition fees: 11000 RMB/semester

III.Levels and Core Courses in Autumn 2024

Time: 8:30-11:40 (Beijing time) September , 2024– January,2025

Duration: 2 academic hours/time, 40 minutes/academic hour, 5-minute break

IV. Selective Courses

Time: September,2024 – January ,2025 (Beijing time) (specific time to be confirmed)

Duration: 1 or 2 academic hours/time, 40 minutes/academic hour, 10-minute break

V. Application Materials

a) A scanned copy of passport photo page;

b) A scanned copy of VIsa or Residence Permit for Foreigners

c) A recent photograph  

d) Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form

e) Resume

VI. Online Application:

Visit http://lxs.szu.edu.cn or scan the QR code below for online applications. After submitting your application, please check your email promptly and pay attention to the application and admission progress.

Application Time:

April 15, 2024——June 20, 2024 (for those who need a student visa)

April 15, 2024——August 30, 2024  (for those who don’t need a student visa)

Kindly Reminder

The program does not provide dormitory

VII. Contact Us

College of International Exchange, Shenzhen University

Coordinator: Ms. Chen   Ms. Zhang

Tel/Fax: +86-755-86937695

Email: ciec@szu.edu.cn