Recorded programs and tuition
Chinese language programs in China
Language programs prepare you for a Chinese-taught degree or HSK, and some lead into a degree at the same university. Durations range from a few weeks to a full year.
- Programs recorded
- 19
- Universities
- 4
- Lowest yearly tuition
- CNY 15,000
- Deadline not yet passed
- 13
Most programs are in Xi'an, Nanjing, Ma'anshan, Wuhan.
19 of 19 programs · Recorded tuition from CNY 15,000 to CNY 15,000 per year
- Chinese language
Chinese language (one year)
Anhui University of Technology- City
- Ma'anshan
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 year
- Tuition
- CNY 15,000 / year
- Deadline
- Deadline not recorded
- Chinese language
Chinese Language Advanced Study Program
Hubei University of Education- City
- Wuhan
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 year
- Tuition
- CNY 15,000 / year
- Deadline
- Deadline not recorded
- Chinese language
Chinese Language Programme - Autumn academic year
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 academic year
- Tuition
- CNY 15,000 / year
- Deadline
- 15 August 2027
- Chinese language
Chinese Language Programme - Spring academic year
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 academic year
- Tuition
- CNY 15,000 / year
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Foundation
1+4 Foundation-Bachelor Pathway - Advanced
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 18 weeks
- Tuition
- CNY 13,800 / programme
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Foundation
1+4 Foundation-Bachelor Pathway - Basic
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 36 weeks
- Tuition
- CNY 25,800 / programme
- Deadline
- 15 July 2027
- Foundation
1+4 Foundation-Bachelor Pathway - Intensive
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 11 weeks
- Tuition
- CNY 8,800 / programme
- Deadline
- 12 March 2027
- Chinese language
Chinese language (one semester)
Anhui University of Technology- City
- Ma'anshan
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 semester
- Tuition
- CNY 8,000 / semester
- Deadline
- Deadline not recorded
- Chinese languageRecorded deadline passed
Chinese Language and Literature — one semester
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 5 months
- Tuition
- Tuition not recorded
- Deadline
- September 2026 entry closed; confirm March 2027 deadline
- Chinese languageRecorded deadline passed
Chinese Language and Literature — one year
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 11 months
- Tuition
- Tuition not recorded
- Deadline
- May 7, 2026 (closed)
- Chinese language
Chinese Language Programme - Autumn semester
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 semester
- Tuition
- CNY 8,000 / semester
- Deadline
- 15 August 2027
- Chinese language
Chinese Language Programme - Spring semester
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 1 semester
- Tuition
- CNY 8,000 / semester
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Chinese languageRecorded deadline passed
Chinese Language Study — four weeks
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 4 weeks
- Tuition
- Tuition not recorded
- Deadline
- 15 April 2026 for July; 15 September 2026 for December (closed)
- Chinese languageRecorded deadline passed
Chinese Language Study — one year
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 11 months
- Tuition
- Tuition not recorded
- Deadline
- May 7, 2026 (closed)
- Chinese languageRecorded deadline passed
International Chinese Language Education — one semester
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 5 months
- Tuition
- Tuition not recorded
- Deadline
- September 2026 entry closed; confirm March 2027 deadline
- Chinese languageRecorded deadline passed
International Chinese Language Education — one year
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 11 months
- Tuition
- Tuition not recorded
- Deadline
- May 7, 2026 (closed)
- Foundation
International Foundation Programme - Advanced
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 18 weeks
- Tuition
- CNY 13,800 / programme
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Foundation
International Foundation Programme - Basic
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 36 weeks
- Tuition
- CNY 25,800 / programme
- Deadline
- 15 July 2027
- Foundation
International Foundation Programme - Intensive
Xi'an Jiaotong University- City
- Xi'an
- Teaching language
- Chinese · 11 weeks
- Tuition
- CNY 8,800 / programme
- Deadline
- 12 March 2027
Common questions
How much does it cost per year?
Across the 4 programs here with one yearly tuition figure, the lowest is CNY 15,000 and the middle half charge CNY 15,000 to CNY 15,000 before any scholarship. Accommodation, insurance, a medical check and the residence permit come on top; open the full cost breakdown for any program to see them.
Can I join a Chinese language course without HSK?
Yes. Language programs normally accept beginners. Some ask for a minimum age, a high school certificate and a physical examination form.
Does a language program lead to a degree?
Some universities let you continue into a Chinese-taught degree after reaching the required HSK level. Confirm progression rules with the university before you join.
Not sure which program fits?
Share your results, subject and budget. A counsellor compares at least three suitable options in writing, with the full cost for each.