Chinese Language Programme_Programmes

Standard Chinese Language Programme

Intensive Chinese Language Programme

Business Chinese Language Programme

Short-term Chinese Language and Culture Programme

Chinese Language Programme is designed for people who are wiling to improve their language of Chinese forfurther study, for business between China or for a living. A variety of optional cultural activities are offered, to get students immerse themselves in Chinese culture, and they can also meet new friends from over 100 countries in the world. lt is convenient to study at Xuhui campus, which is downtown of Shanghai and easily accessible by Metro Line 15.

HIGHLIGHTS

·ECUST is one of the authorized HSK test centers in China.

·Seven levels available to cater for different needs.

·Nearly 90% of Chinese teachers have 20 years teaching experience on International Chinese.

CLASS SCHEDULE 18 Weeks (exam weeks included)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:55-9:40	Listening & Speaking Class	Comprehensive Class	Comprehensive Class	Listening & Speaking Class	Listening & Speaking Class
9:55-10:40
10:50-11:35	Comprehensive Class	Listening & Speaking Class	Comprehensive Class	Comprehensive Class	Practice class (biweekly) Comprehensive Class
11:45-12:30
13:30-14:15	-	-	-	-	-
14:25-15:10

APPLICATION

	Term Begins	Duration	Application Deadline
2026 Spring Semester	Mar. 2nd, 2026	Mar. 2nd to Jul. 1st, 2026	Feb.15th, 2026
2026 Fall Semester	Sept. 1st, 2026	September to Januany	Aug. 20th, 2026

Qualifications

Regular passport holders, in good health
Aged between 16-60, those who are under 18 before August 31 of the application year, pleasevisit Download to download and submit GUARANTEE STATEMEN

Fees

Application Fee	400 CNY
Tuition Fee	9800 CNY/Semester (text books included)
Room Fee	80 or 110 CNY/Day (electricity bill excluded)
Insurance Fee	400 CNY/Semester

Payment Methods

1. Online Payment

WeChat Pay

Ali Pay

Visa

Master

JCB

(Handling fees at your own expense)

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name	EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.	03329608017003862
Bank Name	Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address	No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code	ABOCCNBJ090
Remittance Remarks	Your passport No.

*Equivalent US dollar remittance is accepted.

Annual tuition fee should be paid upon registration at the beginning of each academic year.

Application process

To apply for a programme, you will needto submit your application andsupporting documents online.

Choosing to study at ECUST is a valable decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to apply’page.

How to apply

Scholarship

1.Chinese Government Scholarship

Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of applicants’ home countries. Applicants can apply for pre-admission letters from ECUST in advance. For more details, please check https://www.campuschina.org/.

2.International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

Please login http://cis.chinese.cn/account/login to search for recommending institutions and host institutions, choose ECUST as your first choice. For more details, please contact Center for Language Education and Cooperation or visit
http://www.chinese.cn/page/#/pcpage/project?id=133

3.ECUST Outstanding Chinese Language Student Scholarship

For more details, please check
https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384

Application Checklist

1.Scan of passport (photo page and visa page to China)1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.Graduation certificate for the previous stage

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

3.Curriculum Vitae with the recent three years experience1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

4.Video of self-introduction with self-introduction, the reasons why you choose ECUST and your plan after graduation.

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

5.Remittance receipt of the application fee for bank transfer only1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

Refund Policy

1. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. The tuition fee/deposit is non-refundable should students withdraw their application for personal reasons.

If there are special circumstances, students can apply for retaining the enrollment status to the following year, and the paid fees will be postponed to the next academic year; however, students must submit the enrollment application before the deadline of the following year's enrollment application; the enrollment status will be invalidated if the application is not submitted by the deadline, and the paid fees will not be refunded.

3. If the student is unable to enroll in the programme due to force majeure factors such as visa denial or because the minimum number of classes has not been reached, the fees paid will be refunded in full.

4. Students will have until the start of the second academic year to finalize their decision. You may apply for a change of study programme at any time before then. Please note that you are only allowed to change once, and any resulting differences in tuition fees or scholarships must be adjusted as follows:

· Tuition Fee Differences:
Any outstanding balance must be paid by the student in a timely manner. If there is an excess amount, it may be deducted from the tuition fee for the following academic year.

· Scholarship Differences:
Any unpaid scholarship amount can be deducted from the tuition fees for the following academic year. However, any excess scholarship amount must be refunded by the student and paid back along with the tuition fee for the next academic year.

5. If you withdraw from the dormitory during the semester with more than 30 days remaining in your contract,

30 days accommodation fee will be deducted and the rest will be refunded; if the remaining stay is less than 30 days, the accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Others

• Class arrangement

Students will take a placement test through Email to evaluate their Chinese proficiency, and then divided into different levels based on the test result. Students are allowed to change the course level within the 1st week.

FAQ

Do I have to do medical check before submit the application?

Not must, but if the quarantine institute finds that you have caught diseases
which are unsuitable to study in China, you must instantly leave for home country on your own expenses.

What about the dorm on campus?

Sorry but the university only provides limited number of single suites with private bathrooms and balconies, at the cost of 80 RMB/day or 110 RMB/day (the cost varies depending on the new or old furniture with it, 24-hour hot and cold water included, but electricity excluded). The online booking system is usually open one month before the semester starts for applicants who are admitted and have paid the tuition. Those who have successfully booked on-campus dorms must pay the accommodation fee for one semester in full at registration in the beginning of the semester.

I’ve got the visa to China, when can I enter China?

Since you may have maximum 180 days of stay in China, make sure not enter China too early, it’s better arrive China 10 days before the registration day.

Intensive Chinese Program is designed for students with a certain level of Chinese proficiency and a need for further studies, it features intensive coursework and a fast-paced learning schedule to help students rapidly improve their Chinese.

HIGHLIGHTS

·ECUST is one of the authorized HSK test centers in China.

·Intensive Chinese Language Programme is designed for students who plan to go for Chinesetaught degree programmes, and will be recommended to join degree programmes at ECUST.

·Nearly 90% of teachers from the Chinese language programme have 20 years teachingexperience on international chinese.

CLASS SCHEDULE 18 Weeks (exam weeks included)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:55-9.40	Listening 8r Speaking Class	Listening 8 Speaking Class	Listening & Speaking class	Listening & Speaking class	Comprehensive Class
9:55-10:40
10:50-11:35	comprehensive Class	Comprehensive Class	Comprehensive Class	comprehensive Class	Weekly Test
11:45-12:30
13:30-14:15	-	HSK Tutoring	-	HSK Tutoring	-
14:25-15:10

APPLICATION

	Term Begins	Duration	Application Deadline
2026 SpringSemester	Mar. 2nd, 2026	Mar. 2nd to Jul. 1st, 2026	Feb.15th, 2026
2026 Fall Semester	Sept. 1st, 2026	September to January	Aug. 20th, 2026

Qualifications

Regular passport holders, in good health
Aged between 16-60, those who are under 18 before August 31 of the application year, pleasevisit Download to download and Submit GUARANTEE STATEMENT
Language requirement: HSK 3 or equivalent level

Fees

Application Fee	400 CNY
Tuition Fee	14000 CNY/Semester (text books included)
Room Fee	80 or 110 CNY/Day (electricity bill excluded)
Insurance Fee	400 CNY/Semester

Payment Methods

1. Online Payment

ECUST is one of the authorized HSK test centers in China.

Seven levels available to cater for different needs.

Small Size Classes with about 20 students, to ensure interactive teaching.

Nearly 90% of Chinese teachers have 20 years teaching experience on International Chinese.

(Handling fees at your own expense)

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name	EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.	03329608017003862
Bank Name	Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address	No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code	ABOCCNBJ090
Remittance Remarks	Your passport No.

*Equivalent US dollar remittance is accepted.

Annual tuition fee should be paid upon registration at the beginning of each academic year.

Application process

To apply for a programme, you will needto submit your application andsupporting documents online.

Choosing to study at ECUST is a valable decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to apply’page.

How to apply

Scholarship

1.Chinese Government Scholarship

2.International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

3.ECUST Outstanding Chinese Language Student Scholarship

For more details, please check
https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384

Application Checklist

1.Scan of passport (photo page and visa page to China)1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.High school diploma and transcript1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

3.Curriculum Vitae1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

4.Video of self-introduction with self-introduction.1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

5.Remittance receipt of the application fee for bank transfer only1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

Refund Policy

1. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. The tuition fee/deposit is non-refundable should students withdraw their application for personal reasons.

5. If you withdraw from the dormitory during the semester with more than 30 days remaining in your contract,

30 days accommodation fee will be deducted and the rest will be refunded; if the remaining stay is less than 30 days, the accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Others

• Class arrangement

FAQ

Do I have to do medical check before submit the application?

Not must, but if the quarantine institute finds that you have caught diseases
which are unsuitable to study in China, you must instantly leave for home country on your own expenses.

What about the dorm on campus?

I’ve got the visa to China, when can I enter China?

Since you may have maximum 180 days of stay in China, make sure not enter China too early, it’s better arrive China 10 days before the registration day.

Business Chinese Program is designed for students who have been engaged in or planning to enter China-related trade and business cooperation, as well as those interested in business Chinese. It aims to equip students with basic business Chinese vocabulary and knowledge, while familiarizing them with China's business culture, etiquette, customs, economic laws and regulations and policies, so that they can ultimately become proficient in using Chinese language in business communication and adapt to the business environment in China.

HIGHLIGHTS

·The program features experienced business Chinese instructors and professors from ECUST's School of Business.

·The program provides practical business case studies.

·Students will also take part in business scenarios, such as business etiquette, negotiation, business presentations, etc., as well as company visits to experience their company culture and management style.

CLASS SCHEDULE 18 Weeks (exam weeks included)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:55-9:40	Business Speaking	Business Speaking	Business Speaking	Business Speaking	Business Speaking
9:55-10:40
10:50-11:35	Business Writing	Business Reading	Business Reading	Business Reading	Business Reading
11:45-12:30
13:30-14:15		Business Case Study and Practice
14:25-15:10

*Chinese cultural courses or historical and cultural landscapes visits will be offered in the afternoons from time to time, the specific arrangement is subject to the actual course schedule.

APPLICATION

	Term Begins	Duration	Application Deadline
2026 Spring Semester	Mar. 2nd, 2026	Mar. 2nd to Jul. 1st, 2026	Feb.15th, 2026
2026 Fall Semester	Sept. 1st, 2026	September to January	Aug. 20th, 2026

Qualifications

Regular passport holders, in good health
Aged between 16-60, those who are under 18 before August 31 of the application year, pleasevisit Download to download and submit GUARANTEE STATEMENT
Language requirement: HSK 4 or equivalent level

Fees

Application Fee	400 CNY
Tuition Fee	11000 CNY/Semester (text books included)
Room Fee	80 or 110 CNY/Day (electricity bill excluded)
Insurance Fee	400 CNY/Semester

Payment Methods

1. Online Payment

(Handling fees at your own expense)

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name	EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.	03329608017003862
Bank Name	Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address	No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code	ABOCCNBJ090
Remittance Remarks	Your passport No.

*Equivalent US dollar remittance is accepted.

Annual tuition fee should be paid upon registration at the beginning of each academic year.

Application process

To apply for a programme, you will needto submit your application andsupporting documents online.

Choosing to study at ECUST is a valable decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to apply’page.

How to apply

Scholarship

1.Chinese Government Scholarship

2.International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

3.ECUST Outstanding Chinese Language Student Scholarship

For more details, please check
https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384

Application Checklist

1.Scan of passport (photo page and visa page to China)1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.High school diploma and transcript1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

3.Curriculum Vitae1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

4.Video of self-introduction with self-introduction.1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

5.Remittance receipt of the application fee for bank transfer only1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

Refund Policy

1. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. The tuition fee/deposit is non-refundable should students withdraw their application for personal reasons.

5. If you withdraw from the dormitory during the semester with more than 30 days remaining in your contract,

30 days accommodation fee will be deducted and the rest will be refunded; if the remaining stay is less than 30 days, the accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Others

• Class arrangement

FAQ

Do I have to do medical check before submit the application?

Not must, but if the quarantine institute finds that you have caught diseases
which are unsuitable to study in China, you must instantly leave for home country on your own expenses.

What about the dorm on campus?

I’ve got the visa to China, when can I enter China?

Since you may have maximum 180 days of stay in China, make sure not enter China too early, it’s better arrive China 10 days before the registration day.

Short-term Chinese Language and Culture Program is mainly available in summer around July or winter around January, usually lasts for 2 to 3 weeks. The Chinese classes are held from Monday to Friday in the mornings, while in the afternoons, Chinese cultural courses or historical and cultural landscapes visits will be offered.

HIGHLIGHTS

·Immersive Chinese language learning and cultural experience

·Customized programs can be arranged for group enrollments of 10 or more students.

·Lectures, activities and tours will be designed with flexible schedule based on requests.

CLASS SCHEDULE 3 Weeks Schedule

Date	Morning from 9:00 am		Afternoon from 2:00pm
Sun.	Check-in at Campus
Mon.	Opening Ceremony, Campus Tour		Chinese Conversation & Reading
Tues.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
Wed.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Thur.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Fri.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	SH City Walk: Yu Garden (Self-paid)+ Huangpu River Cruise
Sat.	Free time
Sun.	Free time
Mon.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Tues.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	Culture Class: Tai Chi
Wed.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Thur.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Fri.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Sat.	One-day Tour in Southern China Water Town-Zhujiajiao
Sun.	Free time
Mon.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Tues.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	Culture Class: Flip-flower
Wed.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Thur.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	——
Fri.	Chinese Conversation	Reading	Closing Ceremony
Sat.	Return Home

APPLICATION

	Term Begins	Term Ends	Application Deadline
2026 Summer Program	July 13th (Mon.)	July 31st (Fri.)	June 13th, 2026

Qualifications

Regular passport holders, in good health
Aged between 16-60, those who are under 18 before August 31 of the application year, please visit Download to download and submit GUARANTEE STATEMENT

Fees

Application Fee	400 RMB
Tuition Fee	4800 RMB (text books included)
Room Fee	110 CNY/Day (electricity bill excluded)
Insurance Fee	160 RMB/month

Payment Methods

1. Online Payment

(Handling fees at your own expense)

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name	EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Account No.	03329608017003862
Bank Name	Agricultural Bank of China, Xuhui District, Caoxi Sub-branch
Bank Address	No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Shanghai, China
SWIFT Code	ABOCCNBJ090
Remittance Remarks	Your passport No.

*Equivalent US dollar remittance is accepted.

Annual tuition fee should be paid upon registration at the beginning of each academic year.

Application process

To apply for a programme, you will needto submit your application andsupporting documents online.

Choosing to study at ECUST is a valable decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to apply’page.

How to apply

Scholarship

1.Chinese Government Scholarship

2.International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

3.ECUST Outstanding Chinese Language Student Scholarship

For more details, please check
https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=384

Application Checklist

1.Scan of passport (photo page and visa page to China)1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

2.High school diploma and transcript1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

3.Curriculum Vitae1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

4.Video of self-introduction with self-introduction.1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

5.Remittance receipt of the application fee for bank transfer only1

In addition to the above application documents, supplementary documents shall be provided when necessary. Application documents will not be returned, whether the application is successful or not.

Refund Policy

1. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

2. The tuition fee/deposit is non-refundable should students withdraw their application for personal reasons.

5. If you withdraw from the dormitory during the semester with more than 30 days remaining in your contract,

30 days accommodation fee will be deducted and the rest will be refunded; if the remaining stay is less than 30 days, the accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Others

• Class arrangement

FAQ

Do I have to do medical check before submit the application?

Not must, but if the quarantine institute finds that you have caught diseases
which are unsuitable to study in China, you must instantly leave for home country on your own expenses.

What about the dorm on campus?

I’ve got the visa to China, when can I enter China?

Since you may have maximum 180 days of stay in China, make sure not enter China too early, it’s better arrive China 10 days before the registration day.