International Chinese Language Education at South China Normal University
国际中文教育
At a glance
2026 fall · Referenced intake · Chinese
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Key facts
- Department
- School of International Culture
- Subject area
- Humanities
- Degree level
- master
- Teaching language
- Chinese
- Duration
- 2 years
- Application status (reference)
- closed
Eligibility & restrictions
Applicants must abide by Chinese laws, university rules and Chinese social customs have good moral character and no record of illegal activities or criminal offenses hold a valid ordinary foreign passport as a non-Chinese citizen be generally at least 18 and not more than 35 years of age (specific scholarship age requirements apply) and be able to afford tuition, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Dates and fees
Application dates
- 2026-01-01 — 2026-06-10
Original application dates
2026-01-01 ~ 2026-06-10
Enrollment: beginning of September 2026 (per the admission letter)
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- Tuition
- ¥29,000/year
- Application fee
- CNY 420
Original fee references
29000元/年
420元
Requirements
Language requirements
HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above
Language evidence and exemptions
Language proof
- Chinese proficiency: HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above
- HSK Level 5 (score 180 or above) Chinese proficiency certificate
Acceptance letter
Not required
Application documents (PS, references & CV)
Study plan
Required- Approximately 800 words, including understanding of the major and study planning
Recommendation letters
Required- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
- Study plan (approx. 800 words)
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
Academic & supporting materials
Academic documents
- Qualification equivalent to a Chinese bachelor's degree or above
- Original or notarized copy of the final diploma (prospective graduates must provide a pre-graduation certificate)
- Original or notarized copies of complete academic transcripts
- Documents not in Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized translations
Language proof
- Originals must be presented upon enrollment and forged certificates lead to disqualification
Photo
- Recent bareheaded color passport photo (same dimensions as passport photo)
Prior study in China
- Prior educational experience in China must be truthfully reported with relevant certificates uploaded
Supplementary documents
- SCNU may request supplementary materials if necessary
- Award certificates and admission letters may be submitted as supporting documents
File requirements
- Each uploaded file must be smaller than 1 MB
- Submitted materials will not be returned
- Bachelor's degree or higher qualification certificate
- Final diploma or pre-graduation certificate
- Complete academic transcripts (original or notarized)
- Recent bareheaded color passport photo
- Awards, certificates or admission letters (optional supporting documents)
This is a summary of application and academic materials. Check the official guide for the complete checklist.
Scholarships
CSC availability: listed
Program note
Program code: 045300; Campus: Shipai campus, Guangzhou; Contact: 戴老师; Email: [email protected].
Sources and verification
University admissions reference (2026 fall)
- Additional documents · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Admissions information · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Application deadline · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Application Fee · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Application dates · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Application Period Note · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Application Status · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Scholarship availability · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Data Source · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
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- Language requirements · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Name · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Notes · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Application documents · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- School Cn · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- School · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Additional requirements · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall
- Annual tuition · Source checked: 2026-09-03 · 2026 fall