1. About ECUST

Located in Shanghai, East China University of Science and Technology （ECUST） was founded in 1952. ECUST is one of the national key universities directly under the administration of China's Ministry of Education. The main campus is situated in downtown Xuhui District and easily accessible by Metro Line 15. ECUST started enrollment and cultivation for international students in 1956. Being one of the authorized HSK test centers in China, it offers year-round Chinese language courses to international students.

“Explore China · Start Learning Chinese” Come and join “ECUST Chinese Language Program”.

2. About Courses

2.1 Program Features

• Different Levels: 6 levels for elementary, intermediate and advanced language acquisition.

• Small Classes: Each class with a maximum of 20 international students.

• Comprehensive Training: Diverse curriculum elements including listening, speaking, reading and writing which are combined together to improve language ability.

• Professional Faculties: Experienced Chinese language teachers offering instructions and guidance.

• Target-oriented Teaching: Enhancement of integrated application of Chinese language.

• Degree Upgrade: Priority for admission to ECUST undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

• Officially Granted: Certificate and transcript （with credits attached） for completion.

2.2 Teaching Format

• Face to face teaching

2.3 Program Contents

• Program duration: Sep. 9^th, 2024-Jan. 3^rd, 2025 （Fall Semester） 

                                        Mar. 3^rd, 2025-July. 4^th, 2025 （est. for Spring Semester） 

• Registration: Sep. 2^nd-3^rd, 2024 （Fall Semester） 

                                       Feb. 24^th-25^th, 2025 （est. for Spring Semester） 

• Curricula Setting 

* The class will be open with at least 6 students of each level.

• Class Schedule  

*   A total of 18 weeks in one semester, please refer to the timetable for detailed schedule.

 * Several cultural experience activities will be arranged during the semester to perceive China.

2.4 Program Cost 

* Application fee is non-refundable, which should be paid when submitting the application.

* Tuition should be paid at one time.

3. How to Apply

3.1 Eligibility

• Non-Chinese citizens hold regular passport

• Aged between 16-60 and in good health

3.2 How to Apply

Please log in East China University of Science and Technology online application website: http://apply.ecust.edu.cn/

• STEP1: Click Register, use your email to register and sign in

• STEP2: Apply now-Self-sponsored- select "Chinese Language Student"

• STEP3: Fill in personal information, choose study duration of 1 year or 1 semester, upload passport, study experience, resume and study plan

• STEP4: Submit

• STEP5: Pay application fee, upload payment proof （Only remittance or bank transfer needed）

3.3 Application Deadline

   Aug. 20^th, 2024 

4. How to Pay

Payment of tuition shall be completed within 5 days after getting the E-admission letter.

• Online payment:

WeChat/Alipay/VISA/Mastercard/JCB

（Handling fees at your own expense; WeChat & Alipay preferred.）

Payment Guidance

• Bank Transfer:

* Remittance Remarks: APPLICATION NUMBER

5. Admission Procedures

5.1 Please follow the illustration of application procedures （Article 3）, and pay the application fee. Results will be coming out in 2 weeks.

5.2 After getting the e-admission letter, please pay the tuition fee within 5 days, and send payment proof （Only remittance or bank transfer needed） to cie@ecust.edu.cn

5.3 Once your payment is received, the documents for student visa will be issued.

5.4 Online placement test of Chinese proficiency will be arranged.

5.5 Course instruction will be released in the first week of school, and all new students are requested to complete registration.

5.6 Students can apply for class change within one week after the course starts. Any group with less than 6 students will be merged.

6. Others

• About visa

Documents for student visa shall be provided after admission.

• About accommodation

On-campus dormitories’ are limited, dorm booking information will be informed later.

• About refund

A full refund is available for those who give up enrollment and complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures before registration day; no refund after the first two weeks since the registration day.

7. Scholarship

• For New Students

ØChinese Government Scholarship

  （Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of applicants’ home countries. Applicants can apply for pre-admission letters from ECUST in advance.）

ØInternational Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

（Check the link for more information https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=849）

• For Current Students

ØECUST International Chinese Language Student Scholarship （Include the Full Attendance Award, Learning Excellence Award, Learning Professional Award and so on. Check the link for more information https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384）

8. Contact Us

Admission and Alumni Office

College of International Education

East China University of Science and Technology

Address: Lizhi Building, 130 Meilong Rd., Xuhui District, Shanghai, P.R. China

Tel: 0086-21-64253277

Fax: 0086-21-64252280

E-mail: cie@ecust.edu.cn

Postal code: 200237