Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students at the College of Chinese Language & Culture, Beijing Normal University (Spring Semester, 2011)

Major Name: Chinese Language

Brief Introduction: Authorized by the Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University has started recruiting international undergraduate students majoring in Chinese Language since 1996. It aims at training overseas students with a high Chinese level, a deep understanding of Chinese culture and modern Chinese society. After graduation, they will be qualified for overseas primary –level Chinese teaching and will have enough language competence to study for Master’s Degree. Moreover, they will be highly competitive in various jobs using Chinese. The duration of study is four years. In the first two years, language skill courses are offered to improve students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities. In the third and fourth year, many professional courses such as Modern Chinese, Ancient Chinese and Chinese Literature are offered with a large number of optional courses for students to choose from. Up to now, over 400 undergraduates from over 10 countries such as Korea , Japan , Russia and the United States have graduated from the College of Chinese Language and Culture.

Ⅰ Application Requirements

  Between 18 and 40 years of age; high school diploma or higher academic degree certificate; good grades

  Note: Applicants under the age of 18 should submit original guardian notarizations in triplicate issued by Beijing Notary Public Office.

Ⅱ A Brief Introduction to Undergraduate Program

Notes: 1. The duration of study for undergraduate students is four years. In the event that a student cannot graduate on time, studies may be prolonged for up to 2 years. Students who finish all their courses ahead of schedule may apply for early graduation on the condition that their duration of undergraduate study in BNU is no less than three years. However, they are still required to pay four years’ tuition.

2. The trial period for undergraduate probation students is one year. Successful applicants study as trail students for one year with the same courses and tuition standard as normal international undergraduate students. During the trail period, if the students obtain HSK level-three or above certificate/New HSK four-level with 180 (or higher marks) and pass every course, their credit in trial period will be acknowledged; if not, they will complete their study as language students.

3. The study duration for transfer students is three years. Students should study for at least two and a half years and need to pay three years’ tuition.

4. A bachelor’s degree will be conferred on students who have got graduation qualifications and have HSK level-9 or above certificate/New HSK six-level with advanced oral certificate (or above certificate).

Ⅲ Application Materials

1.       Completed “Application Form for International Students” (Including warranty letter; please log on http://www.bnulxsh.com to apply online and print one hard copy with the applicant and guarantor’s signature )

2.       Original copy of high school diploma (Chinese or English)

3.       Original copy of high school transcript (Chinese or English)

Note: students applying for undergraduate transfer program also need to submit undergraduate Chinese study certificate as well as the original copy of transcript (Chinese or English)

4.       HSK level-3 or above certificate /New HSK four-level with 180 (or higher marks)and a transcript copy (Students applying for undergraduate trial program should submit the original certificate for 300-hour Chinese learning)

5.       Two original recommendation letters from teachers with their signatures

6.       “A Letter of Transfer Permission” (original) from a former university or college if the applicant is now studying in another university or college in China (or a copy of certificate for completing courses)

7.       Application fee of 500 RMB (students who take the entrance examination or transfer examination need to pay an extra 250 RMB as examination fee.)

8.       Two passport-sized photos

9.       a photocopy of passport

Note: the application fee is not refundable and the application materials will not be returned.

Ⅳ Tuition

One semester: 12400 RMB        One year: 24000RMB

Ⅴ Time

1.       Application deadline: Dec 17^th, 2010 (Friday)

2.       Time for transfer examination: Dec 18^th (Saturday) 9:00-11:00 Place: B Room 308 of Main Building, Beijing Normal University .

3.       Time for entrance examination: Dec 18^th (Saturday) 14:00-16:00 Place: B Room 308 of Main Building, Beijing Normal University .

Ⅵ Which student type should I choose?

1.       I have got HSK level-3 or above certificate/New HSK four-level with 180 (or higher marks):

Available type: undergraduate student (exemption from examination)

2.       I don’t have HSK level-3 certificate/New HSK four-level with 180 (or higher marks), but have certificate for 300-hour Chinese learning:

Available type: undergraduate probation student (exemption from examination) or undergraduate student (taking entrance examination)

3.       I have neither HSK level-3 certificate/New HSK four-level with 180 (or higher marks) nor certificate for 300-hour Chinese learning, but I have confidence in my Chinese proficiency:

Available type: undergraduate student (taking entrance examination)

4.       I have a certificate of “Chinese Language” undergraduate study for one year or more and related academic transcript:

Available type: undergraduate transfer student (taking transfer examination; don’t need HSK score)

5.       I have completed all Class 101 courses offered by the College of Chinese Language and Culture, Beijing Normal University with all subjects’ test scores over 80 (including 80):

Available type: undergraduate student (exemption from examination; don’t need HSK score)

Ⅶ Scholarship

   To encourage and support excellent international students who want to receive degree education in Beijing Normal University , BNU has established “Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students and Scholars”. Students who get the scholarship don’t need to pay the tuition for 2011-2012 academic year. The application deadline is June 15, 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.bnulxsh.com.

Ⅷ Contact information

1.       Please send all your application materials to the International Student Office (you can also directly submit your materials at the office) before December 17, 2010. We will reply you within 45 days.

Office of International Students & Scholars’ Affairs (Room 9910, Jingshi Building )

Beijing Normal University

19 Xinjiekou Wai Street , Haidian District, Beijing , China (Zip code: 100875)

Tel: +86-10-5880-7986/8364/0325

E-Mail：isp@bnu.edu.cn

2.  Students who need to take the examination should get the “Entrance Approval Form for Undergraduates of Beijing Normal University” at the International Student Office when submitting application materials; at the same time, you need to pay the examination fee (250 RMB) at the College of Chinese Language and Culture (Room B-305, Main Building of BNU. Tel: 58800390) and get the “Examination Admission Ticket”. Please check the result two weeks after the examination at http://www.bnulxsh.com

3.  For more information, please visit:  http://www.bnulxsh.com

    Office of International Students & Scholars’ Affairs, Beijing Normal University

                                   Oct, 2010