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. 9th, 2024-Jan. 3rd, 2025 （Fall Semester）
Mar. 3rd, 2025-July. 4th, 2025 （est. for Spring Semester）
• Registration: Sep. 2nd-3rd, 2024 （Fall Semester）
Feb. 24th-25th, 2025 （est. for Spring Semester）
• Curricula Setting
Class
Prior Chinese Level
Targeted HSK Level
Language Proficiency
Vocabulary
Elementary Level A
Novice
0-150
Chinese Characters
HSK Level 2-3
Elementary Level B
About 150 hours of Chinese acquisition
About 600
Chinese Characters
HSK Level 3-4
Intermediate Level C
About 300 hours of Chinese acquisition
About 1200
Chinese Characters
HSK Level 4-5
Intermediate Level D
About 450 hours of Chinese acquisition
About 2000
Chinese Characters
HSK Level 5
Advanced Level E
About 600 hours of Chinese acquisition
About 3000
Chinese Characters
HSK Level 6
* The class will be open with at least 6 students of each level.
• Class Schedule
Date
Beijing Time
Class Content
Class Hours
Monday to Friday
8:55-12:25
Practical Chinese skills （Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing）
20 class hours per week
13:30-17:00
Chinese Culture Experience （Elective）
2 class hours per time
* 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
400RMB
Tuition Fee
9800RMB/semester
19600RMB/year
Insurance
400RMB/semester, 800RMB/year
* 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
• Regular passport
holders.• Aged between 16-60.
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
Feb. 20th, 2025
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:
Account Name
EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.
03329608017003862
Bank Name
Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address
No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code
ABOCCNBJ090
* 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, but no visa document will be issued for those who are already in China during summer vocation. Those who apply for one semester study will get DQ form for X2 visa; and one year study to get JW202 form for X1 visa or the residence permit to be extended.
• 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