Long-term Chinese Language Program

The deadline to apply for the Oct 2027 intake is Jun 10, 2027. Tuition fees are 7,000 CNY per semester.

This program is a long-term Chinese language course at Chongqing University, lasting one semester. It's a non-degree program that focuses on Chinese language and culture, and is designed for students with HSK level 3 and above. Students will receive a completion certificate upon finishing the study.

The curriculum includes Comprehensive Chinese, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and elective courses like Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Chinese Martial Arts, and Business Chinese. The mandatory courses are four class hours per day, mostly delivered in the morning, while elective courses are mainly delivered in the afternoon. A placement test will assess students' Chinese proficiency and assign them to an appropriate level.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers like Chinese Language Teacher, Cultural Ambassador, Translator, Interpreter, or International Business Consultant. They can work in industries such as education, diplomacy, translation, or international business, and can be employed by companies, governments, or non-profit organizations.

Chongqing University (CQU), founded in 1929 and based in southwest China, is a nationally supported comprehensive university and a member of the Excellence League. With around 48,240 students and roughly 1,700 international students, CQU is known for strengths in engineering, the built environment, technology and business, and offers a broad portfolio of academic options across its faculties and 131 programs.

The School of International Education provides dedicated support for overseas students, managing admissions, visas, registration and a lively extracurricular calendar. International learners can access intensive Chinese language and culture courses, certified testing for HSK, HSKK, YCT and BCT, and teacher-training pathways. Campus facilities are extensive, with four campuses, a library holding over 4.3 million volumes and modern study spaces to support research and everyday life.

Life in Chongqing blends urban convenience with dramatic mountain-river scenery and a vibrant food culture famous for Sichuan-style hotpot. The city is a major logistics and manufacturing hub with growing international ties. CQU also promotes mobility and funding opportunities through government and university scholarships, and arranges on-campus accommodation across its multiple campuses, helping new students settle into academic and social life quickly.