1. Objectives

The purpose of this major is to develop students to have strong skills in oral and written Chinese language as well as broad knowledge in the humanities and social sciences to prepare them for futures in the fields of diplomacy, trade, tourism, translation,secretary,education, research etc.

2. Training requirements

This is a 4-year degree. Students will be allowed to graduate and receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from SAU if students meet all the following requirements: complete all the courses specified in the curriculum, obtain the credits required by the program, independently complete the graduation design (or graduation thesis) related to the major and pass the oral defense, and pass HSK Level 5 or above.

3. Main courses

Oral Chinese, Chinese Reading, Chinese Listening and Speaking, Chinese Comprehensive Class, Introduction to Literature, Appreciation of Ancient Chinese Literary Works, A Guide to the Classics of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Modern Chinese, Foreign Literature, Aesthetics, Travel Chinese, Business Chinese, Overview of China, Special Topics on Chinese Culture, Special Topics on Chinese History, Special Topics on Chinese Philosophy, Intercultural Communication.

4. Duration:4 Years

5. Award degree:Bachelor of Arts

6.Application Requirements

1)The applicant must be friendly to China and a non-Chinese citizenship with a good morality and health.

2) The applicant must be a graduated high school student with a diploma or this year’s high school graduate.

3) The applicant’s Chinese proficiency has arrived at a score above 180 in HSK4.

7.Online Application Time:January 15^h,2023 to May 31^st, 2023

8. Online application

Step 1:Register and fill personal information and scholarship application form in the Online System http://appghc.sicau.edu.cn

Step 2: Documents submission online

1) Unexpired passport, and residence permit page if you are already in China

2) HSK certificate

3) CV or personal statement

4) Original or notarized photocopies of high school diploma and transcripts. (This year’s high school graduate provide a pre-graduation certificate) Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

5) Unexpired physical examination form

6) Certificate of Non-criminal Record

7) Financial statement: Evidence of financial support

8) Other supporting materials including sports, arts and other relevant awards and certificates.

Notes:

1）In addition to the above application materials, the university may require applicant to provide supplementary materials if it is necessary.

2）The application will not be accepted if the application materials are incomplete.

9.Costs (in RMB Yuan)

1. Application fee (Non-refundable): RMB 600

2. Tuition fees: RMB 12,000/Year (Tuition can be waived for scholarship students)

3. Accommodation:

Room type	Facilities	Fee (RMB)
4-bed room	private bathroom with shower, water-heater	1,100/year

Notes: a. Rental fee of air conditioner is required: 400 Yuan/room/year

b. Beddings and towels are not supplied.

c. For each room, there is afixed amount of free water and electricity, and the extra part will be paid by students themselves.

10. Other costs:

Insurance: RMB 800/year

Residence Permit: RMB 400/year

Physical Examination: RMB 500

Textbooks: RMB 700

10.Contact information

International Students Office of Sichuan Agricultural University:

Address: No.211 Huimin Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu

Room 606, Administration Building 1, Chengdu Campus of Sichuan Agricultural University

Postcode: 611130, P. R. China

Tel: +86-28-86293221

Consultation: iso_sau@qq.com;

Complaint: IOEC@sicau.edu.cn