The duration of these programs is 4 years. Coursesin the first two academic years give students a solid foundation in the basicsof the Chinese language. In the third and fourth years, special module coursesare offered.

1. Chinese Language (Business Chinese)

This program aims at training high-level international trade professionals by giving them a solid foundation in Chinese language and a systematic mastery of international trade theory. The conventions and regulations of international trade as well as an overview of the current situation in China are also provided. Graduates will be competent in business communication and translation relative to Chinese language and business culture and they will be trained to read business documents, articlesa nd books on economics in Chinese, as well as in writing Chinese for business-related themes.

Qualifications Required: Secondary high school certificate. Beginners of Chinese language learning will start from grade 1 while students who already have passed the new HSK4 could start directly from grade 2. Students who have already passed the new HSK5 could start directly from grade 3.

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

2. Chinese Language (Culture and Communication)

This program aims at training high-level professionals in media professions, cultural communication institutions, journalism businesses and other industries requiring workers with excellent Chinese language proficiency, expertise in communications, a deep understanding of Chinese culture and Chinese national conditions.

Qualifications Required: Secondary high school certificate. Students passing the new HSK4 may enroll directly in grade 2 and on passing new HSK 5, they may be enrolled directly in grade 3.

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

3. Chinese (Chinese-Thai Translation)

This major focuses on cultivating practical translation talents who have a solid foundation in Chinese language and skills in Sino Thai oral and written translation, with a focus on interpretation. Through theoretical learning and in class and in class practice, we aim to cultivate practical translation talents who are capable of handling specific situations such as Sino Thai culture and business.

Future after Graduation:

Thailand is a close and friendly neighbor of China, "China and Thailand are one family" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of the two countries. In recent years, the bilateral economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong Province and Thailand has been deepening, and the humanistic exchanges have been gradually warming up, and Thailand has been the most important source country of international students for GDUTS. Students can engage in business cooperation and exchange work related to Sino-Thai translation, or gets recommended by the University to study for a Master's degree in Translation funded by the Center for Language Cooperation Scholarship.

Core courses:

Interpretation Skills and Practice, Translation Skills and Practice, Style and Rhetoric, Special Topic Translation, and Translation of Discourse with Chinese Characteristics

Admission criteria:

Secondary high school diploma, transcript, HSK level 5 certificate and entering exam organized by the University.

Fees and Scholarships:

Application fee: RMB 500, tuition fee: RMB 20000/ year. Students with good qualifications are eligible to apply for Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship or our university scholarship.