I. Brief Introduction
Located in Kaifeng, a famous historic city which used to be the capital of China during eight different dynasties, Henan University, founded in 1912, was originally named as Preparatory School for Further Study in Europe and America. Henan University stood together with Tsinghua Preparatory School for Further study in America (Tsinghua University) and Shanghai Nanyang Public School (Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Xi’an Jiao Tong University) just like three legs of a tripod, Henan University was one of the three major schools to prepare students for international study. Its name went through several changes including Zhongzhou University (1923), Henan Zhongshan University (1927), Provincial Henan University (1930), National Henan University and so on. In the 1940s Henan University had developed into an influential comprehensive university with 6 schools. Afterwards, passing the Kaifeng Normal University and Henan Normal University period, the name Henan University was restored in 1984. On October 17, 2008, Henan University formally entered the list of the universities which are jointly developed by the provincial government and the Ministry of Education; in September 2016, Henan University was selected in the “111 Plan”; and in September 2017, Henan University becomes a “Double First-rate” university.
It has established friendly relationship with more than 120 colleges in more than 40 countries and has become a member of the World Association of Universities and the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific. Henan University now has 50,000 students (including 10,000 graduate students and doctoral students, 700 international students), more than 4,300 faculties and staffs, including 14 Specialists and part-time academicians, and more than 1,700 professors and associate professors. Now Henan University is a comprehensive university with 12 branches of learning. At present, Henan University has more 33 Schools (Departments), 97 undergraduate programs, 43 primary discipline Master’s programs, 24 professional Master’s programs, 20 primary discipline doctoral programs and has 15 doctoral research centers. Henan University is home to a National Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Nanometer Hybrid Materials Applied Technology National Local Engineering Research Center, Efficient Display and Lighting Technology National Local Engineering Research Center and Antibody Drug Development Technology National Local Engineering Laboratory, 3 Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education: Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, and Yellow River digital geographic Technology Laboratory as well as an Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, 1 Ministry of Education Engineering Technology Research Center, 4 Provincial Collaborative Innovation Centers. Moreover, there are 5 National Education and Research Bases here: the Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development Research Center of the Ministry of Education, a National Teacher Training Base of Physical Education and Art, a Key Research Base of Social Sciences and Sports Sciences of the National Sports Bureau, National Base of College Student Quality Education, and Chinese Base of Excellent Culture and Art Heritage. There are publishers and various academic publications. The library has 5.2 million paper books and more than 7 million electronic books. The campus has a total area of 2.2 million square meters and a construction area of 1.47 million square meters. Among them, Minglun campus modern architecture group is a national key cultural relic’s protection unit.
Henan University is a host institution of Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarship, Henan Government Scholarship, and Henan University Scholarship for international students. You will surely know its great history, excellent teaching and living facilities，famous scholars, and great study atmosphere when you come to Henan University. Welcome to Henan University！
II. A Brief Introduction of ISCLC，Henan University
Henan University began teaching Chinese as a second language since 1985, and gradually developed to accept international students at all levels including long-term and short-term scholars, bachelors, masters, and PhDs. By now, it has admitted more than 4500 international students from more than 40 countries including Japan, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Thailand, Mongolia, Germany, America, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, Nepal, Canada, Israel, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Ghana and so on.
International School for Chinese Language and Culture (ISCLC) is the special department which is not only responsible for international students’ recruitment and administration, but also for Chinese Language and Culture teaching affairs in Henan University. It has more than 30 teachers, including part-time ones. 6 of them are professors, 8 of them are vice-professors and 6 of them have a doctor’s degree. All of the full-time teachers have the Certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language given by the Ministry of Education. All of them have the experience of teaching abroad. During the more than 20 years’ Chinese-teaching to international students, the ISCLC has accumulated a rich teaching experience and achieved a satisfactory result. International students who entered our college improved their Chinese language level rapidly.
Henan University is the Test Center for the Chinese Proficiency Test (New HSK and New HSKK) which was launched by Hanban. According to the needs of the international students, the New HSK Exam and the New HSKK Exam can be held monthly.
III. Types of Program, Applying Qualification and Materials
Program type
Study time
Age
(year)
Applying qualification
Applying materials
Non-degree
short-term
less than 6 months
18～60
Highest education certificate
(1) Highest education certificate or study statement
(2) Photocopy of passport
(3)Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
(4)Certificate of non-criminal record
long- term
more than 1 year
degree
Bachelor
4 years
below 30
Graduated from high school. Students need to pass New HSK level 4(above 180) and New HSKK intermediate level(above 60).
(1) High school graduation certificate or study statement
(3) Study plan
(4) New HSK and HSKK certificate
(5)Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
(6)Certificate of non-criminal record
Master
3 years
below 40
Bachelor’s degree. Students (taught in Chinese) need to pass New HSK level 5(above 180) and New HSKK intermediate level(above 60); Students (taught in English) need to be native speakers or pass IELTS (6.5 bands) or TOEFL iBT score 86
(1)Undergraduate certificate or study statement, academic transcript of undergraduate
(2)Photocopy of passport
(3)Study plan
(4)Chinese proficiency certificate, English proficiency certificate or equivalent language proficiency certificate.
(6)Two recommendation letters by associate professors or above
(7)Certificate of non-criminal record
Doctor
3years
below 45
Master’s degree; Students(taught in Chinese) need to pass New HSK level 6(above 180) and New HSKK advanced level(above 60); Students(taught in English) need to be native speakers or pass IELTS (6.5 bands) or TOEFL iBT score 86
(1)Master graduation certificate or study statement, academic transcript of both undergraduate and master
Annotation: ① the website for online application: http://applyonline.henu.edu.cn/member/login.do
② Applicant can submit the original material’s scanning or notarized scanning. ③ If the application materials are not in a Chinese or English version, they need to be translated into a Chinese or English version notarized by local notary organizations. ④ Whether the applicant is accepted or not, all the application materials will not be returned.
IV. Curriculum, Time Schedule and Fee for Language Students
Time to start
Type of study
Curriculum
Time schedule
Tuition and fee
Short-term Language Program
After 10 students are enrolled, the class can begin. Students can be enrolled at any time of the year. The study time can be from 2 weeks to 6 months.
(1) Sped-up class
Comprehensive Chinese, spoken Chinese, listening, reading, etc.
The study time is 20 hours
Per week.
The tuition is 1000RMB per person per week.
Signing up fee is 400RMB per person.
Administrative fee is 400 RMB per person.
400RMB half a year health insurance fee.
(2)
Travel and cultural class
Practical dialogue, travel and Chinese culture, Chinese folk customs, basic Chinese. Travel is part of it as well. (Extra fee is charged for traveling.)
(3)
HSK training
Aiming at improving the scores in HSK, curriculum includes grammar, listening, reading and writing. Training for HSK simulated examinations are also provided.
(4) Ordinary Chinese class
Comprehensive Chinese, spoken Chinese, listening, reading, writing, Chinese culture, etc.
(5) Chinese martial arts class
Study Chinese traditional martial arts and basic Chinese.
Long-term Language Program
Twice a year, in spring and autumn respectively. The spring class starts at the end of February or the beginning of March; the autumn class starts on 1st, September.
Chinese language & culture
Compulsory courses: comprehensive Chinese, spoken Chinese, listening, writing, Chinese culture, audiovisual. Optional courses: calligraphy, Chinese painting, martial arts, Chinese folk music, Chinese history, ancient literature, ancient Chinese, Character writing, business Chinese, news listening, audiovisual and discussion, HSK training. Touring within Henan Province will be organized on the weekends.
Compulsory courses are held in the mornings from Monday to Friday, 20 periods per week, and optional courses in the afternoons.
Tuition： 11000RMB per year per person. Signing up fee: 400RMB per person. Administrative fee： 400RMB per person.
Physical examination fee： about 350RMB per person.
800RMB per year for health insurance.
Accommodation Fee
40RMB/day for single-bed room，20RMB/day for double-beds room，10 RMB/day for Quadruple-beds room.
V. Curriculum, Time Schedule and Fee for Degree
Registration time
The registration time is 1st ~3rd, September.
Discipline, curriculum
A student can choose any discipline. The specific discipline and curriculum is provided at http://dwhy.henu.edu.cn
Type of discipline
Tuition∕
Registration and administrative fee
(RMB)
Art
16,000 / 800
20,000 / 800
22,400 / 800
Science, Engineer, Agriculture
17,600 / 800
23,200 / 800
Medicine, Physical Education, Music and Fine Art
24,800 / 800
25,600 / 800
Other fees
Physical examination fee: approximately 350RMB/person; residence permit: 400RMB/person; 400RMB/person per semester, 800RMB/person per year insurance fee.
VI. Teaching and Accommodation Apparatus
Teaching facility
Classroom
14 classrooms, 7 of which are multimedia ones, 5 are language labs and 2 are computer rooms. All the classrooms are equipped with an air conditioner (cool and warm) and heating apparatus.
Apparatus & Materials
There are TV sets, video recorder, DVD machines, recorders, etc. for teaching. Various reference books and HSK tutoring materials are available.
Living and Service Facility
Boarding
Each room covers 16m2. They are equipped with:（1）separate bathroom and geothermic hot water for 24 hours ；（2）TV set, telephone, internet facility；（3）air conditioner, heating apparatus.
Dining
There is a public kitchen on each floor of the dormitory building, which is free. There are also student restaurants in the campus and a few restaurants nearby. So it is quite convenient for dining.
Living
There are public washing machines and refrigerators in the dormitory building. There are also stores and supermarkets. Banks on the campus can store and convert currency for international students.
Transportation
International students can be picked up by the staff at the airport, but the expense is paid by the students themselves. It takes only 50 minutes from Henan University to Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou) by bus. The campus is five kilograms away from Kaifeng train station, and students can get there by bus directly from the campus.
Others
In this University, there are many sports facilities such as sports grounds, gymnasium, tennis playground, pingpong rooms, football grounds, rooms for bodybuilding, etc. There are also many service agencies like hospital, post office, etc. (There will be fees charged in accordance with school’s regulations)
Note
New comers are not allowed to live outside of campus.
VII. Applying and Consulting Methods
Address: International School for Chinese Language and Culture, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, China
Post Code: 475001
Online application address: http://applyonline.henu.edu.cn/member/login.do
Website address: http://dwhy.henu.edu.cn
Tel: +86-371-22868-958/ +86-371-22868-169
Fax: +86-371-22190-665
Email: dwhy@henu.edu.cn 153499395@qq.com
Minglun Campus:
85 Minglun Street, Kaifeng 475001, P.R. China
+86-371-22868958
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