• Comfortable and well equip accommdation.
• High standards of teaching and considerate services.
• The college was designated as one of the HSK centers for all levels in 2007 NOCFL (Hanban).
• The School is committed to students' overall development and organizes many cultural and sports activities for international students.

1. Introduction to Chinese Language Program

Editor Notes: The course is taught in Chinese and provides different levels of study.

• The program is divided into Elementary Level (A, B), Intermediate Level (C, D), and Advanced Level (E).
• In total, there are 18-week courses a term.
• Study Place: OUC Fushan Campus, No.23 Eastern HongKong Road.

2. Main Courses

Editor Notes: This program offers 8 main courses for international students.

Contents for Chinese culture

3. Sample Curriculum

Editor Notes: This curriculum is for reference only.

4. Time and Duration

Editor Notes: Here is the time arrangement and application time.

4.1 Time of Entrance

• Spring Semester: First Monday of March
• Fall Semester: First Monday of September

4.2 Duration of Study

1/2-2 years

4.3 Time of Application

• Spring Semester: The End of February
• Fall Semester: The End of August

5. School Introduction

Editor Notes: Ocean University of China is a comprehensive university under the direct jurisdiction of the State Ministry of Education.

• There are over 20,000 registered students at Ocean University of China, including 4,500 Master's and Doctoral students and over 500 international students.
• Among the 2,300 faculty members there are many nationally and internationally recognized experts and scholars, 8 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 5 academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering.
• Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as OUC) is located in Qingdao, a renowned summer resort and an attractive historic tourist city of scenic beauty and temperate climate.

Learn More about Ocean University of China.

6. International Education Center

Editor Notes: OUC is now offering a large range of programs to international students, including some tailor-made programs.

• Each year more than 1300 international students from over 50 countries pursue their Certificate/Diploma/Bachelor's degree/Master's degree/Ph.D in our university.
• Our programs, especially known for their high standards of teaching and considerate services have been attractive to students from all over the world.
• Various cooperation has been set up with world-famous universities from different countries, such as Germany, USA, U.K. Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia etc.

7. Campus Life

Editor Notes: Various activities will be organized usually and students lead a rich and colorful life.

(Tai Chi Show)

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(Chinese Contest)

• Eligibility: 16 ~ 60 years old Non Chinese citizens, in good health.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. 2-inch photo

*2. Scanned copy of the first page of passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)

*3. Certificate of Non-criminal Record

It must be issued by your local police station with official stamp.
If not in English or Chinese, it should be translated into English or Chinese.

*4. Certificate/diploma of highest education

Graduation certificates should be notarized; If not in English, graduation certificates should be translated into English.

*5. Academic transcript of highest education

Transcripts should be notarized; If not in English, transcripts should be translated into English.

*6. Passport

-A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
-Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.

*7. Photo

-A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
-Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
-Taken within the last 6 months.

8. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate

-A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

9. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts

-Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

10. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs

-For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
-For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
-Higher scores and levels are preferred.

11. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs

-IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
-If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
-Higher scores are preferred.

12. Bank statement

Bank statement of 20,000 RMB is required for applicants who apply for one academic year and above

13. Non-criminal Record Certificate

-Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
-Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

14. Physical Examination Form

-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.

*15. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明)

Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

*16. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China

*17. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable)

18. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

*19. Resume

1. The Education Background must start from Senior High School until now.
2. If you have worked or once worked, please fill out the Work Experience, and provide the Job Letter (certificate of employment).
3. If you have not worked after graduating from school, fill in the duration and "no working"
Note: If not in English or Chinese, it should be translated into English or Chinese. If you can not find a translation organization, please contact CUCAS.

*20. Notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment

-Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
-Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
-Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
-A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
-For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on CUCAS. Learn more here.

*21. Physical examination record for foreigner(only valid for 6 months)

Please take it to hospital to have a checkup with all items, including personal information, photo, checking date, doctors' suggestion and signature.

22. Work certificate (for those with work experience)

23. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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