The Non-degree in Long-term Chinese Language and Culture Program at Zhejiang University (ZJU) is a 2 semesters long program for international students, taught in Chinese.
Zhejing Universtiy is founded in 1897 as one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in China, Zhejiang University is now a prestigious, leading research university under the direct administration of China’s Ministry of Education. Reputed as the ‘East Cambridge’ in history, Zhejiang University has always been ranked among the top universities in China in terms of its academic strength shown in teaching, research and social service.
The International College organizes language-teaching classes at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Students are to be placed in classes that suit them best by taking a proficiency test. A class is usually composed of 15-20 students. The spring semester usually starts from late February and the autumn semester from early or middle September. A semester usually consists of 18 weeks with 20 class hours of language courses per week. Electives are offered for students to choose from one to three courses according to the students’ interests and Chinese capacity. Field trips are arranged once or twice each semester.
