Is GDUFS well-known?

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) was one of the earliest authorized to teach Chinese to non-Chinese speakers. In August of 2013, GDUFS was accredited among the first group of 38 universities and colleges as a Model Base for Studying in China by the Ministry of Education. It is listed, by the China Scholarship Council and the Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, the Guangdong Provincial Scholarships agency and the GDUFS Scholarship fund and, as of the end of 2014 the University had received 2,562 international students from over 116 countries and regions for the year.

IIE (the Institute of International Education ) is responsible for enrollment, teaching and management of international students at GDUFS. We have flexible Chinese Training Programs with courses designed for different Chinese study levels and IIE accepts students all year-round. Additionally, we have Business Chinese courses for those who want to go into businesses or apply their language skills in business. We also organize activities regarding Guangdong Provinces’ commercial culture such as fairs, visits to governmental departments and tours of well-known corporations and internships. In addition, we regularly hold “Chinese Corners”…language practice sessions for international students…with the participation of volunteer Chinese students majoring in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Indonesia-Malay, Vietnamese, Thai, Arabic and so on. Our teachers have a combination of overseas Chinese study and teaching experiences.  

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What are the office hours? What are the responsibilities of each of the key staff? What languages do they speak?       

The office hours are 8:30 am to-12:20 am, Monday to Friday. 14:00 -17:30. Office 102 provides consultancy services in English, Russian and Arabic. The phone number is 0086-20-3620 7141 or 3620 7142; Additionally, Office 103 is responsible for student management and activity arrangement and their phone number is 0086-20-3620 6067.

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Where do your international students come from?

As of 2014, we have accepted 2,562 international students from 116 countries taking our undergraduate, post-graduate, doctoral programs or Long-Term/Short-Term Chinese Training Programs … or GDUFS Short-Term Study Tours. Generally speaking, our international students are mainly from Asia/East Asia, Europe (especially Russia), the Middle East and Africa with students from Asia accounting for 52.4%, Europe 15%, North America 2.8%, South America 5.4%, Africa 24%, Oceania 0.4%.   

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What kind of Chinese training programs do you provide? How much do they cost? What materials are required for application?

Long-term/ Short-term Chinese language training programs are provided for students of different Chinese Levels, including: Introductory, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Flexible term arrangements are available to meet individual needs: length of study may include 4 weeks, 8 weeks, half year, 1 year and/or up to several years.

Additionally, we also provide Intensive Chinese Training Programs (for Winter and Summer Vacations). These 4-week programs begin in January and July each year. Participants at the Introductory, Elementary and Intermediate levels can take intensive courses in Communicative Chinese under respective program frameworks.   

For Long-Term Chinese Language Training Programs:   

Tuition fees: RMB 17,200 /year, RMB 8,600/semester, RMB 4,700 /8 weeks, application fee RMB 500;   

Short-Term Chinese language training program:

Tuition fee: RMB 2,600, application fee RMB 300;   

Application materials required: Photocopy of the homepage of the passport and of the visa, 3 passport-type photos, application form (applications will be accepted at any time).       

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Are there any other special courses besides Chinese Training Programs? How much do they cost?

In addition to Chinese Training Programs, IIE also provides a Guangwai International Summer School Program. This two-week program aims to provide international students with opportunities to explore insights and the secrets to China business, society and culture through lectures, seminars, discussions, visits to government entities and companies, and networking with people from different fields and backgrounds. Two weeks from around the end of July to early August each year. A confirmed schedule will be announced each year in advance.

Fee: RMB 3,500 (Application fee included)   

In addition we still have Short-Term Study Tour Programs. These programs are tailor-made featuring Chinese language training courses, Chinese Corner language practice activities and sight-seeing. All are offered to help international students obtain a deeper understanding of Guangzhou City, and China as a whole … all within a short time span. Fees are negotiable based on your program requirements.   

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How many students are there in each Chinese training class? How do you group the students? What languages are used in classes?  

At the beginning of each program, there is a Chinese language test. Students will be grouped into different class levels according to their tests results. Small-class teaching will be supplied with the specific student number of each class varying. In the first two weeks instructors will speak English to help beginners, and then the classes will be delivered all in Chinese so as to create a favorable language-learning environment.

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What qualifications and documents are required to apply for your undergraduate programs? What majors are available? And how much do they cost?

We provide various undergraduate programs for foreign students. Students who have passed the new HSK5 could choose the Chinese Language (Business Chinese or Culture and Communication) program. The duration of these programs is 2 years. Tuition fee: RMB 18,400/year; Application fee: RMB 500. For other programs such as International Economy and Trade, Business Administration and so on, the duration is 4 years. Tuition fee: RMB 18,400/year; (Tuition fee of Arts Programs: RMB 28,000/year), Application fee: RMB 500. Special Preparatory studies are offered for certain 4-year based majors such as Economics, Management and Finance. In these programs, the first year is designed for international students to take preparatory studies, and in the second, third and fourth years, courses in the major areas of study are offered. With successful completions of preparatory studies, students are then allowed to join the second year degree course studies with regularly- enrolled Chinese students. Special Preparatory Studies aim at improving students’ overall academic competence in specialized Chinese, English, Mathematics and some basic module courses via lectures, discussions and field studies. Students are then able to complete business, management and relevant majors in a systematic and scientific way.   

Students who do not pass the HSK at specified levels could choose the Chinese Language (Business Chinese or Culture and Communication). The duration of these programs are 4 years. Tuition fee: RMB 18,400/year; Application fee: RMB 500. Or, you can choose an all-English language teaching program. Students who have passed the HSK4 could choose the Chinese Language (Business Chinese or Culture and Communication). The duration of these programs is 3 years. Tuition fee: RMB 18,400 / year; Application fee: RMB 500. Applications must be filed before July 30 each year with the submission of the following documents/materials:   

（1）Photocopy of applicants’ passport and visa, 7 passport-type photos and the application form   

（2）Photocopy of HSK certificate

（3）High School Certificate and transcript (Note: In case the language used on the certificate and/or transcript is neither Chinese nor English, the papers should be submitted with a notarized Chinese or English translation)  

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What kind of all-English programs does your university provide? What qualifications and documents/materials are required for application?

The Institute for International Education provides International Business (All-English BA Program) and Chinese Business Culture (All-English BA Program) Qualifications Required: Secondary high school certificate; TOEFL 70/IELTS 5.5 or above for students from non-English-speaking countries (or applicants must pass the English language test organized by the Institute.). Tuition fee: RMB 28,000/year, Application fee: RMB 500. Additionally we also offer an All-English MBA Program. The program duration is 2 years for full-time study and 3 years for part-time study. Qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of work experience; TOEFL 70/IELTS 5.5 or above for students from non English-speaking countries (or applicants must pass the English language test organized by the Institute) Tuition fee: RMB 96,000 in total.  

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What kind of postgraduate programs do you have for foreign students?

Postgraduate programs for foreign students are as follows:    

Three-year Credit-Based Postgraduate Programs: World Economics, Regional Economics, International Trade, Accounting, Business Management, Civil Law and Commercial Law, International Law, International Relations, Professional Masters Degree in Law, Study of Art, Comparative Literature and World Literature, Comparative Culture Studies, European Studies, Translation Studies, English Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature, Asian and African Languages and Literature, Instructional Technology and Assessment of Foreign Languages.    

Two-year Credit-Based Postgraduate Programs: Russian Language and Literature; French Language and Literature; German Language and Literature; Spanish Language and Literature; Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Ideology and Political Education, Professional Masters Degrees in Business Administration, Professional Masters Degrees in Translation and Interpretation, Professional Masters Degrees in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages and Business English Studies.    

Qualifications required for all: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, a passing grade on the current HSK 5 exam and the Entrance Interview.    

Tuition fee: RMB 20,000/year,   Application fee: RMB 500    

Other Two-year Credit-Based Postgraduate Programs:    

MIB (Masters in International Business)——This program aims to cultivate students and to produce multi-talented international trade professionals with comprehensive abilities in the fields of international business planning, operations, management and cross-cultural communications so as prepare them to be able to adapt to the needs of economic globalization and Chinese National conditions.Program duration: 2 years.    

Qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree, a passing grade on the current HSK 5 exam and the Entrance Interview.    

Tuition: RMB 56,000（Tuition fee, internship, teaching materials included; Application fee: RMB 500)    

Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages    

GDUFS is certified and entitled to provide autonomous enrollment to candidates applying for the Confucius Institute Scholarship sponsoring the Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL). International students can apply for this program via the Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters. Applications procedures can be found on the official Hanban website.  Program duration: 2 years.Admission requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and a passing grade on the new/current HSK 5.  Tuition: RMB 20,000/year (for self-sponsored students); Application fee: RMB 400.    

MTI (Master of Translation and Interpreting) ——Program duration for full-time study: 2 years. Qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree, a passing grade on the new/current HSK 5 exam and an Entrance Interview. Tuition fee: RMB 35,000/year; Application fee: RMB 500    

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What kind of doctoral programs do you have for foreign students?

A：English, French, Japanese, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Program duration: 3 years. Qualifications required: Master’s degree, a passing grade on the new/current HSK 5 exam and an Entrance Interview. Tuition fee: RMB 24,000/year; Application fee: RMB 500

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