I. Introduction to SZU and CIE

Shenzhen University is the first comprehensive university established in Shenzhen and ranks among the top 30 universities in China. The campus is beautiful, with well-developed living facilities and convenient transportation.

SZU started to enroll international students since 1987 and has nurtured over 20,000 international students so far. It successfully passed the re-accreditation of the Quality Certification for International Student Education in China in 2025.

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. SZU is one of the most recognized and established institute for international Chinese education in Shenzhen.

The faculty team is highly qualified — Instructors hold TCFL certificates, more than half of them hold the title of professor or doctoral degree. The program enjoys an excellent student reputation, with a course renewal rate exceeding 80%.

II. Program Description

III.Levels and Core Courses in Spring 2027

Time: 8:30-11:40 (Beijing time) March 2027 – July 2027 (18 weeks, exact time to be determined)

Duration: 2 academic hours/time, 40 minutes/academic hour.

IV. Selective Courses

Time: 14:15-15:40pm/16:00-17:25pm March 2027 – July 2027 (Beijing time, exact time and courses to be determined)

Duration: 2 academic hours/time, 40 minutes/academic hour.

V. Apply for Qualification

1. Applicants must hold a valid foreign passport (valid for more than half a year).

2. Applicants must be between 18-60 years old.

3. The applicant should be in good health, of good character, and abide by Chinese laws, regulations and the rules and regulations of the school.

VI. Application Materials

a) A scanned copy of the foreign passport biographical 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

f) Statement of Study Purpose

VI. Online Application:

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

Application Time:

October 26, 2026——December 30, 2026 (tentative)

The deadline applies to all students, including applicants who need a student visa, and those who do not need a student visa.

Note:

1.The deadline applies to all students, including new students, old students, applicants who need a student visa, and those who do not need a student visa.

2. Places are limited, please apply as soon as possible. Once all spots are filled, the registration system might be closed before December 30 and by then no applicants will be accepted.

3. Once the registration fee is paid, it is non-refundable.

Chinese Language Course Application Guide

https://lxs.szu.edu.cn/info/1530/8787.htm

VIII. About visas and attendance

1) Tuition Payment Instructions for Study Duration

1.Applicants applying for a six-month study period (one semester) should apply for an X2 short-term student visa to enter China (X2 visa is a single-entry visa). Upon entry with the X2 visa, students must register in the college on the designated registration day, pay the tuition fee of RMB 11,000 for one semester, and complete the enrollment procedures.

(Students entering with an X2 visa who fail to register on time will be reported to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Public Security Department in accordance with actual circumstances.)

2. Applicants applying for a one-year study period (two semesters) should apply for an X1 student visa to enter China. Upon entry with the X1 visa, students must register in the college on the designated registration day, pay the full tuition fee of RMB 22,000 for one academic year, and complete the enrollment procedures.

Within 30 days after entry, students must convert the X1 visa into a Residence Permit for Study (Resident Permit for Study allows multiple entries).

According to university regulations, once the residence permit has been successfully issued, the tuition fee will not be refunded.

2) All students with study visas and residence permits must maintain a course attendance rate of more than 80% during the study period, and must ensure a certain pass rate of the examination, otherwise, the university has the right to apply for cancellation of study visa and study residence permit according to the actual situation.

(If the visa policy is subject to change, we will notify you by email at any time)

Kindly Reminder

The program does not provide dormitory

Accommodation Guidelines for Non Degree Students：https://lxs.szu.edu.cn/info/1032/5097.htm

IX. Contact Us

College of International Exchange, Shenzhen University

Tel: +86-755-86937695

Email: ciec@szu.edu.cn

Address: Room 305,College of International Exchange, Zhaoxi Building, 3688 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen University