Non-degree Chinese Culture and Language Programs

for International Students of Northwest University

I. Course Introduction:

1. Duration: One semester or more.

2. Curriculum:

  A Compulsory courses---Comprehensive Reading, listening, speaking and writing.

  B Electives courses--- Tai Chi (Tai-Ji), Calligraphy, Chinese painting, etc.

3. Class hours: 20 credit hours / week.

4. Classes: Elementary Chinese Language, Intermediate Chinese Language, and Advanced Chinese Language Classes.

5. Language and cultural practice:

Each semester, the School of International Education will arrange various cultural activities and sports events for international students. All students are welcome to participated in.

II. Applicants Eligibility Requirement:

1. Above 18 years of age, and with good health status;

2. Valid passport;

3. High school / senior secondary or advanced diploma.

III. Application Deadline:

1 June 30^th: for Fall Semester

2 December 31^th: for Spring Semester

IV. Scholarship Available:

1 International Chinesse Language Teachers Scholarship

2 Xi'an One Belt One Road International Students Scholarship 

3 Northwest University International Students Scholarship

(Note: Please contact tonwu@nwu.edu.cn before applying any of the scholarships)

V. Application Materials:

1. Application Form for Foreign Students to NWU with signature;

2. Copy of Passport Photopage;

3. Notarized highest diploma (Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date);

4. Academic transcripts;

5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Notes:Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.No application documents will be returned. 

VI. Application Procedure:

1. Complete online application at http://nwu.17gz.org, print and sign the Application Form for Foreign Students to NWU

2. Please email all E-documents to tonwu@nwu.edu.cn. (When needed, paper documents may required.)

3. After internal review and evaluation, NWU will confirm with the short listed students for final approval.

4. NWU will send Admission Letters and JW202 Forms for the final confirmed scholarship candidates.

Note: Please provide valid mailing address, email address, and Phone No.

VII.Tuition and Fees:

1 Registration fee: RMB 350.

2 Comprehensive Medical Insurance: RMB 800/year

3  Tuition fee: RMB

4 Accommodation fee:  RMB

VIII. Admission Notification:

After examining the application, the admission office will make a decision on admission notification. The successful candidates will be provided with an admission notice, a JW202 form (Visa application form), Guidance for Freshman etc.. These documents will be posted to the permanent postal address of the applicants.

Usually the students are required to report at the admission office with their admission notice and other documents in March or September (the start of new session). Failure to do so within three weeks of the new term will be regarded as forfeiting the admission.

IX. Contact Information:

Address: No. 229 North Taibai Avenue

International Students Admission

School of International Education(142 mailbox）

Northwest University, Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

Post code: 710069

Tel: +86 -29 -88302373     +86-29-88302918

Fax: 0086-29-88303511

Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn  

Website: http://sie.nwu.edu.cn/

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