Why is the Summer Chinese Program in Donghua University the right choice for you?

• Located in the heart of Shanghai at Donghua University’s West Yan’an Road Campus, you will immerse yourself in a city where tradition meets modernity. Experience the vibrant pulse of Chinese culture through its cuisine, street art, and historical landmarks.

• Our program features full-time interactive teaching, creating an immersive Chinese language environment with ample teacher-student interaction to enhance your practical language skills.

• Courses focus on daily communication, reinforced through thematic discussions and diverse language practice activities that take you out of the classroom and into real-life situations.

• Cultural experiences are integrated throughout the program, allowing you to deeply understand Chinese culture through activities such as calligraphy, tea art, and city exploration.

• You will also have access to a dedicated online learning platform with abundant review resources, including class recordings, vocabulary videos, dialogue audio, and course summaries, helping you consolidate your learning anytime.

  Short-term study, long-term gains — Start your Chinese language and cultural journey at Donghua!

  I. Dates & Fees

• Payment Methods: Online payment via WeChat, Alipay, or Visa/MasterCard.

• Application Fee Waiver: Available for current/former DHU students or new applicants recommended by DHU students.

    II. Program Details

• Class Time:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT+8), Monday to Friday 

  (Weekends and free afternoons are for self-arranged activities.)

Tentative Schedule

*Remarks: Above schedule is subject to change. Final schedule will be given during the enrollment. 

• Chinese Classes: Say goodbye to the worries of daily communication! Our core course is designed for practical use, helping you confidently handle a wide range of real-life situations—from ordering meals and shopping to making new friends. Classes are scientifically divided into levels and groups based on students’ actual Chinese proficiency, offering up to 9 levels from beginner to advanced. Each class opens with a minimum of 8 students. Through a simple, user-friendly online placement test, we’ll help you find the class that best matches your ability, ensuring you progress efficiently alongside peers of similar levels.

• Cultural Lectures/Activities: Culture goes beyond textbooks! We’ve prepared a variety of engaging interactive lectures and workshops that let you experience firsthand the charm of Chinese culture. Discover the wisdom behind Chinese characters, appreciate the beauty of the language, try writing Chinese calligraphy with a brush, or paint a traditional round fan, paper umbrella, or opera mask—perfect as a gift for friends. You can also learn a set of health exercises rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and wellness philosophy, so you can share the practice with your loved ones back home. Through fun, hands-on activities, you’ll personally feel how traditional culture nourishes both body and mind, enriching everyday life.

• Language Practice: Learning Chinese is meant to be used in the real world! Under the guidance of instructors, you’ll step out of the classroom and into Shanghai’s authentic neighborhoods, shopping districts, and cultural landmarks to complete exciting “mission challenges.” Find unique local products in a supermarket, or strike up a brief conversation with a stranger in a café—every time you speak, you’ll be taking a real step forward in your language journey.

  III. Application

• Age Eligibility: 

  Non-Chinese citizens who are in good physical and mental health, and aged between 16 and 55.

• Procedure:

1. Student Application:

   (1) Correctly fill in personal information and the intended study program on the Donghua University Students Online Application System (https://admissions.dhu.edu.cn/index):

   -- Type of Program: Full-time: General Chinese Language (A), Summer/Winter Chinese Program

   --> Program: Offline Summer Program

   --> Term: Summer 2026

   --> Course Time: Choose the course time you want, 3 weeks program or 5 weeks program.

   (2) Upload the following application materials, and pay the application fee online within 3-4 working days according to the university's email notification:

   ---  Scanned copy of passport (in PDF format, clear and complete; if you are already in the Chinese mainland, a scanned copy of your visa must be uploaded)

   ---  Electronic version of a front-facing, bare-headed ID photo (in JPG format; provided in accordance with passport photo requirements. This photo will be used for student ID card)

2. University Review: After completing the online application and online payment of the application fee, wait for the university's review. If any additional materials are required during the review, the university will notify you via email; please submit the supplementary materials in a timely manner.

3. Admission: Wait for the university's email notification of the review result, which usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Admitted students will receive an electronic version of the Admission Notice for the program. They should pay the tuition fee on time and prepare for entry into China in accordance with the requirements of the admission notice. Only after completing the registration procedures at the university on time at the beginning of the semester can students attend classes. 

    IV. Others

• Textbooks: Self-compiled teaching materials for short-term program with online supplementary learning materials.

• Visa: DHU will issue relevant documents for applying for a study visa (X2 visa) based on the actual situation of admitted students' entry into China or their existing visas. Please note that the Visa Application Form for Foreigners Coming to China has been digitized. For international students with a study duration of less than 180 days, the form is DQ. Please log in to the Study in China (https://www.studyinchina.edu.cn), go to Visa Application on the homepage to view and download the DQ form according to the guidance.

• Accommodation: Admitted students may choose to live off-campus or apply for on-campus dormitories. If you plan to apply for on-campus accommodation, you must complete the application independently in accordance with the university's email guidelines. The university will make overall arrangements based on factors such as dormitory types, room availability, and application status. Students who obtain on-campus accommodation eligibility must complete the check-in procedures within the period specified by the university; those who do not obtain the eligibility should contact and arrange off-campus accommodation on their own. During this process, please pay attention to the university's latest official information and maintain close email communication. For detailed information about international student apartments:https://english.dhu.edu.cn/2014/1113/c5274a325021/page.htm

• Insurance: International students are required to purchase insurance, of which the validity should be enough to cover the summer program's study duration.  Students enrolled in General Chinese Program (2026 spring semester) are covered by insurance already and have no need to purchase the insurance again.

• Refund:

  Application fee: Non-refundable;

  Tuition: Full refund: study terminated before instruction starts.

  NO refund will be accepted when the instruction starts.

• Class arrangement:

--- The link for the online placement test will be sent to admitted students via email before the start of the classes. Please pay close attention to email notifications and complete the test in a timely manner.     

---The online placement test is designed to assess students' current actual Chinese proficiency and ensure the accuracy of class placement. Therefore, the test results will only be used as a reference for the university's class placement process.      

---If you do not complete the test, you will neither be able to participate in the semester registration nor attend classes.

---After the start of classes, if the difficulty of the courses is significantly inconsistent with your proficiency level, you can apply for a class level change within the first week of the start of classes and during the specified time.

    V. Contact us

Admissions & Development Section

International Education Center, Donghua University

1882 West Yan'An Road, Shanghai

Email: iec@dhu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-62378595 / 62379336