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Chinese Language Program
Yunnan Normal University
Basic Information
Degree: Non-degree
Starting Date:
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Duration:
Teaching Language: Chinese
Tuition Fees: RMB 12,500 In Total
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
 		Jun 10 , 2026
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
 		USD 0 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
 		USD 0 (Check Policy)
Program Highlights
  • The base for Chinese language and culture education of Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council
  • One of the key universities in support of Chinese language teaching for neighboring countries
  • National base for training Chinese language teachers for Southeast Asian countries
  • One of the first universities establishing Confucius Institutes in foreign countries
  • One of the key universities to enroll international students who receive Chinese Government Scholarship
  • National base responsible for selecting and training Chinese language teaching volunteers for foreign countries
  • One of the first institutions selected to offer Master's Degree in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages (MTCSOL) 
  • National HSK Chinese proficiency test center
  • The School is committed to students’ overall development and organizes many cultural and sports activities for international students.
Program Description

Brief Introduction

Classes are divided into various levels including beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, advanced and HSK Exam classes. In beginner and elementary classes, Westerners and Asian/Pacific students are separated, whereas in intermediate and advanced classes, they are mixed up so that they communicate with each other in Chinese.
There are usually no more than 10 students in each class.

Program Categories & Curriculum

  • For non-degree program students, usually comprehensive Chinese, listening comprehension, oral Chinese, Chinese character writing, newspaper and magazine reading, Chinese culture and other courses are arranged;
  • For Bachelor's degree programs, about 30 courses on Chinese language, Chinese literature, Chinese culture and Survey of China are offered.
Program Categories

Program Introduction

Small Classes

SICS provides beginner class, elementary class, intermediate class and advanced class, each contains 10-15 students. Every week, the students have 18 teaching hours covering 4 courses which include Comprehensive Chinese, Chinese Speaking, Listening and Reading. Besides that, every student can still choose 2 elective courses for free, such as Chinese culture, Chinese Kung Fu, folk dance, calligraphy, Chinese painting, tea art, Taiji and so on.

Specialized Programs

SICS offers special one-on-one, one-on-two, one-on-three to one-on-five teaching programs. Courses include Chinese language, Chinese culture and so on.

Characteristic Programs

SICS offers different kinds of characteristic classes, such as Chinese intensive training, HSK training, advanced Chinese tutoring and so on.

Short-term Chinese Cultural Programs

SICS perennially provides short-term Chinese cultural programs to foreign universities, high schools, primary schools and other organizations.

Entry Requirements

  • Non-Chinese nationals holding a valid passport and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education's Education Letter [2020] No. 12;
  • Good physical and mental health, good conduct and obey Chinese laws and regulations;
  • High school graduate or equivalent;
  • 18 -55 years old;
  • Sufficient financial security.

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 12,500 in total (About $ 0)
Accommodation Fee
International Students Accommodation
Double Room RMB 2,400  (More Details)
Triple Room RMB 1,600  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
 		RMB 250
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
 		USD 0 (Check Policy)
Living Expense RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500

Application Materials

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

1. Applicants who are under 18 years old must submit proof of entrustment signed by a legal guardian in China

*2. Passport-sized photo

*3. Proof of non-criminal recordwhich should be valid within six months prior to the application date(graduating students can submit a certificate of good performance in school).

*4. Certificate/diploma of highest education

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*5. Academic transcript of highest education

Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

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.
-Both original copy and translation copy are required.

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.
-Both original copy and translation copy are required.

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. Proof of financial ability of self-supporting students.

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, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results 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. 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.

*20. Medical Examination Record for Foreigners (Valid for six month).

*21. Resume and study plan

22. Applicants who current study at a registered school in China apply for YNNU should also provide

1) The letter of transfer consent and transcript or certificate of graduation of the current institution stamped with the official seal;
2) Photocopy of visa or residence permit in China.

*23. Scanned copyof the passport photo page(must be valid for at least one year).

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Chinese Language Program

Yunnan Normal University

Chinese Language Program

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

  • Non-Chinese nationals holding a valid passport and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education's Education Letter [2020] No. 12;
  • Good physical and mental health, good conduct and obey Chinese laws and regulations;
  • High school graduate or equivalent;
  • 18 -55 years old;
  • Sufficient financial security.
Your Chance to Get Admitted
  • Program Highlights
    • The base for Chinese language and culture education of Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council
    • One of the key universities in support of Chinese language teaching for neighboring countries
    • National base for training Chinese language teachers for Southeast Asian countries
    • One of the first universities establishing Confucius Institutes in foreign countries
    • One of the key universities to enroll international students who receive Chinese Government Scholarship
    • National base responsible for selecting and training Chinese language teaching volunteers for foreign countries
    • One of the first institutions selected to offer Master's Degree in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages (MTCSOL) 
    • National HSK Chinese proficiency test center
    • The School is committed to students’ overall development and organizes many cultural and sports activities for international students.
  • Program Description

    Brief Introduction

    Classes are divided into various levels including beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, advanced and HSK Exam classes. In beginner and elementary classes, Westerners and Asian/Pacific students are separated, whereas in intermediate and advanced classes, they are mixed up so that they communicate with each other in Chinese.
    There are usually no more than 10 students in each class.

    Program Categories & Curriculum

    • For non-degree program students, usually comprehensive Chinese, listening comprehension, oral Chinese, Chinese character writing, newspaper and magazine reading, Chinese culture and other courses are arranged;
    • For Bachelor's degree programs, about 30 courses on Chinese language, Chinese literature, Chinese culture and Survey of China are offered.
    Program Categories

    Program Introduction

    Small Classes

    SICS provides beginner class, elementary class, intermediate class and advanced class, each contains 10-15 students. Every week, the students have 18 teaching hours covering 4 courses which include Comprehensive Chinese, Chinese Speaking, Listening and Reading. Besides that, every student can still choose 2 elective courses for free, such as Chinese culture, Chinese Kung Fu, folk dance, calligraphy, Chinese painting, tea art, Taiji and so on.

    Specialized Programs

    SICS offers special one-on-one, one-on-two, one-on-three to one-on-five teaching programs. Courses include Chinese language, Chinese culture and so on.

    Characteristic Programs

    SICS offers different kinds of characteristic classes, such as Chinese intensive training, HSK training, advanced Chinese tutoring and so on.

    Short-term Chinese Cultural Programs

    SICS perennially provides short-term Chinese cultural programs to foreign universities, high schools, primary schools and other organizations.
  • Entry Requirements
    • Non-Chinese nationals holding a valid passport and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education's Education Letter [2020] No. 12;
    • Good physical and mental health, good conduct and obey Chinese laws and regulations;
    • High school graduate or equivalent;
    • 18 -55 years old;
    • Sufficient financial security.
  • Fee Structure
    Tuition Fee
    Non-degree RMB 12,500 in total (About $ 0)
    Accommodation Fee
    International Students Accommodation
    Double Room RMB 2,400  (More Details)
    Triple Room RMB 1,600  (More Details)
    Other Fees
    Application Fee USD 0
    Service Fee USD 0
    Living Expense RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500
  • Application Materials

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

    1. Applicants who are under 18 years old must submit proof of entrustment signed by a legal guardian in China

    *2. Passport-sized photo

    *3. Proof of non-criminal recordwhich should be valid within six months prior to the application date(graduating students can submit a certificate of good performance in school).

    *4. Certificate/diploma of highest education

    Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

    *5. Academic transcript of highest education

    Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

    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.
    -Both original copy and translation copy are required.

    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.
    -Both original copy and translation copy are required.

    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. Proof of financial ability of self-supporting students.

    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, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
    -Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results 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. 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.

    *20. Medical Examination Record for Foreigners (Valid for six month).

    *21. Resume and study plan

    22. Applicants who current study at a registered school in China apply for YNNU should also provide

    1) The letter of transfer consent and transcript or certificate of graduation of the current institution stamped with the official seal;
    2) Photocopy of visa or residence permit in China.

    *23. Scanned copyof the passport photo page(must be valid for at least one year).

    Tips:
    For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.

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    1. Click “Apply Now” button on the right side of the page.
    2. Fill in online application form. (About 10 minutes)
    3. Upload required documents. (About 5 minutes)
    4. Pay the application fee and CUCAS service fee (CUCAS is authorized to collect on the university’s behalf). (About 5 minutes)
    5. Click “Submit” button.
    Important notice: You need to create a CUCAS account before applying. Account name needs to be a valid email, which will be used to receive CUCAS notice about your application process.
  • Service

    CUCAS Service

    CUCAS provides best service in this industry to international students. Apply through CUCAS, you will enjoy:

    • Free Online Consulting, response within one working day.
    • Free access to Chinese university database, 20,000+ programs in 300+ top Chinese universities are available.
    • Free and easy-to-use online application system, only need 20 minutes to complete application.
    • Free accommodation booking.
    • Free DHL delivery - fast arrival and guarantee to get admission package.
    • Mostly get admission letter in 2 weeks.
    • Free visa guide, per-departure guide and students handbook.
    • Airport pick-up Service.
    • Money Transfer Service.
    • Chance to find alumni.
     
    Learn More>>

Basic Information

·Starting Date :
·Duration :
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Jun 10 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 12,500 In Total
Application Fee: USD 0 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 0 (Check Policy)