Southwest University

Chinese Language Learning Program

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

  • 1.Non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health.
  • 2.At least 16 years old.
  • 3.Hold a high school diploma or higher educational qualification.

Basic Information

·Starting Date :
·Duration :
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 15,000 In Total
Application Fee: USD 71 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Southwest University Chinese Language Learning Program
Non-degree
Entry Requirements
  • 1.Non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health.
  • 2.At least 16 years old.
  • 3.Hold a high school diploma or higher educational qualification.

Basic Information

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  • Leading university in China.
  • Long history of and qualified teachers experienced in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages.
  • Combined with cultural learning and comprehensive training on language.
  • Different level classes, helping them reach the goal of mastering Chinese.
  • Small size classes meet various needs of international students in their study and different levels of Chinese language.
  • Less expenses: Studying at SWU Chongqing costs you much less because the consumption level in Chongqing is comparatively much lower than that in most other cities, and the tuition fee at SWU is comparatively lower than at many other universities in China.
  • Delicious food: Chongqing cuisine is popular with people from all over the world for its beautiful outlook, fragrant smell, and good taste.
  • Ideal studying environment: national famous garden-style campus located near Jialing River and Jinyun Mountain

Program targets

Elementary Chinese Program: suitable for Chinese beginners

Intermediate Chinese Program: suitable for Chinese learners with about 1200 Chinese words, and knowledge of basic Chinese grammars

Advanced Chinese Program: suitable for Chinese learners of new HSK4 level, with a vocabulary of 3000 or more

Program focuses

Elementary Chinese Program: basic Chinese listening and speaking, grammars and writing

Intermediate Chinese Program: comprehensive Chinese, intermediate Chinese reading and writing, intermediate Chinese listening and speaking

Advanced Chinese Program: comprehensive Chinese, advanced Chinese reading and writing, advanced Chinese listening and speaking

Program objectives

Elementary Chinese Program: to help learners to develop certain listening, speaking and writing abilities, meet the basic needs of daily living and learning communication, possess about 1200 Chinese words, master basic Chinese grammars

Intermediate Chinese Program: to develop learners to express themselves fluently on discourse level about general topics in real life, enlarge their vocabulary to 3000 words, expand and consolidate their knowledge of basic Chinese grammars

Advanced: to develop learners to communicate with normal speed, express themselves fluently on discourse level about specified topics, enlarge their vocabulary to 5000 or more words

Course arrangement

Course types

One-year Chinese Program

Program level

Course Name

Teaching hours/ week

Core language courses

Elementary

Elementary Chinese

10

Elementary Chinese Listening & Speaking

6

Elementary Chinese Reading & Writing

4

Intermediate

Intermediate Chinese

8

Intermediate Chinese Listening

4

Intermediate Chinese Speaking

4

Intermediate Chinese Reading

2

Intermediate Chinese Writing

2

Advanced

Advanced Chinese

8

Advanced Chinese Listening

4

Advanced Chinese Speaking

4

Advanced Chinese Reading

2

Advanced Chinese Writing

2

Chinese cultural  courses

Traditional Chinese Music

2

Chinese Calligraphy

2

Chinese Kungfu

2

Chinese Paper-cutting

2

Chinese Cooking

2

Survey of China(for Intermediate and Advanced)

3

 
  • 1.Non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health.
  • 2.At least 16 years old.
  • 3.Hold a high school diploma or higher educational qualification.
Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 15,000 in total (About $ 2,096)
Accommodation Fee
International Student Apartment
Double Room RMB 9,000  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 6,000  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 12,000  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 71
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500
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If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.
*1. Most recent ID photo
*2. Certification of no criminal record
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization; Provided by local police office; Generally only valids in 3~6 months
*3. Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*4. Academic transcript of highest education
Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*5. Physical Examination Form
-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*6. Photocopy of valid passport

Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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