Programs

ECUST’s English-taught CSCA pre-university preparatory programme in Shanghai builds academic English, cross-cultural skills, and subject readiness for international students heading into degree study. It mirrors the university’s Chinese-taught preparatory track while delivering core preparation in English.

East China University of Science and Technology’s Chinese-taught CSCA pre-university programme in Shanghai strengthens language proficiency, cross-cultural communication, and academic readiness for degree study. It sits alongside an English-taught twin track so applicants can choose the medium that matches their target major pathway.

Tianjin University’s Foundation Program (Bachelor) runs about one to two semesters to prepare international students for undergraduate study. Instruction is delivered in Chinese on this preparatory pathway at a historic research university in Tianjin.

Tongji’s General Visiting Students programme allows one-semester non-degree study at undergraduate or master’s course level with flexible subject choice. Completing the visit yields a non-degree certificate from a major Shanghai research university.

UIBE’s Intensive Foundation Course compresses preparatory study into a full academic year or a single spring semester so international students can raise Chinese and academic skills before bachelor’s entry. The intensive format targets faster readiness than the standard foundation load.

SCUT’s one-year International Foundation Program is taught entirely in English and builds academic skills for undergraduate entry. Successful completion guarantees admission to SCUT’s English-taught bachelor programmes, with Chinese-taught options available after meeting language requirements.

BUCT’s eight-month online preparatory course trains speaking, listening, reading, and writing through live ZOOM and WeChat classes. Students receive personalised support, a completion certificate, and course credits where applicable.

CUFE’s two-semester Pre-University Program gives international students a fuller preparatory year before further study. It extends the shorter one-semester option into a longer runway on CUFE’s Beijing campus.

Tongji’s Senior Visiting Students pathway lets graduate-level visitors pursue advanced non-degree study across doctoral majors for about one semester. Successful completion leads to a certificate of advanced study in an English-accessible visiting format.

Guizhou University’s Three Month Culture Experiencing Program is a three-month non-degree stay in Guiyang for international students. Participants join cultural learning on the flagship provincial campus. Starts are listed in September each year, with applications due by 31 May 2027 for the September 2027 intake.

Guizhou University’s Two Week Culture Experiencing Program is a short cultural immersion in Guiyang for international visitors. The stay lasts two weeks with a September start pattern. Applications for the September 2027 intake close on 31 May 2027.