Chinese language

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Study Chinese in Shanghai

Study the most widely used language, taste the charm of the Magic City in China, make friends from all over the world, and it is time to make a change for your future.

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Center of Shanghai

Studying in the bustling downtown areas of Shanghai, with easy access to various amenities and exposure to local culture.

Chinese for Real Life

Acquiring the Chinese language and enhancing practical language abilities in real-world settings.

Attending diverse events to understand the cultural context of the language in a fun and engaging way.

Quality Accreditation

The ONLY institute in China accredited by international EAQUALS accreditation for excellence in language education.

General Chinese Programs

This is the right program for you, If you are......

  • An adventurer who wants to explore a country and culture that is different from your own;
  • A scholar who wants to learn the most-widely spoken language in the world and get deep insights into this ancient country;
  • A dreamer who needs unique skills and knowledge to fulfill the dream.


Study Duration

18 weeks 

  • Spring semester: every March to July 
  • Fall semester: every September to (next) January 


Program Details

Class time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM (GMT+8), Monday to Friday 

  • Except for holidays and exceptional circumstances

Maximum 9 levels for students from zero ground to advanced. 

  • An online placement test will be arranged to evaluate Students' Chinese proficiency in advance.
  • A level will not be open unless the number of students reaches 8.

Study Location

  • Yan'an Road Campus (downtown)

How to Apply

  1. Please fill out the form here;
  2. More information will be sent via email.

Application Deadline

  • Spring semester: around January 10
  • Fall semester: around July 15
  • Please check the DHU website or contact us for the final application deadline for each intake.

Vacation Chinese Programs

If you are planning to have a meaningful and colorful time in the summer or winter holiday, 

or, if you are not sure whether Shanghai, or even China, is a suitable destination for your future studying, working, or living, 

this short-term Chinese language program in the summer or winter will be a good option.



Study Duration

Summer Program: 3~5 weeks; every middle July to August  

Winter Program: 2~4 weeks;  in January or Feburary

  • Winter program is not available every winter.

Please check the website or contact us for final program dates.



Program Details

Class time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM (GMT+8),  Monday to Friday

  • Except for holidays and exceptional circumstances

Maximum 10 levels for students from zero ground to advanced. 

  • An online placement test will be arranged to evaluate Students' Chinese proficiency in advance.
  • A level will not be open unless the number of students reaches 8.

Coming Intake: 2025 Summer



Study Location

  • Yan'an Road Campus


How to Apply

  1. Please fill out the form here;
  2. More information will be sent via email.


Application Deadline

  • Summer: around May 15
  • Winter: around Nov 15
  • Please check the website or contact us for final application deadline.

本科专业

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM

                                                                                  


是学校为国际学生开设的本科专业中,唯一一门拥有灵活入学制度的课程。入学时具有一定汉语水平且满足条件的学生,最快两年就有可能毕业并获得本科学位证书。

This is the only Bachelor's program offered by DHU for international students that features a flexible entry system. A student who enters the program meets the Chinese language proficiency and the other requirements has the chance to graduate and earn a bachelor's degree WITHIN TWO YEARS


✓课程设置包含汉语言、中国社会与文化以及经济与贸易三大模块,旨在培养符合国际人才市场需求的复合型人才。

The curriculum consists of three modules: Chinese language, Chinese society and culture, and Economics and trade. It aims to cultivate complex talents that meet the needs of the international talent market.



✓毕业生就业方向包括在有中国业务的国际企业或有涉外业务的中国企业中的营销、客服、贸易或行政管理等不同岗位,或从事翻译、汉语教学、自行创业等。

Career opportunities include working in various fields in international companies with business in China or Chinese companies with foreign-related business, such as marketing, customer service, trading, or administration, translating, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, or starting one's own business.


入学时间 / Intake

  • 每年3月和9月 / March & September each year

学习时长 / Duration (years) 

  • 2~4

校区 / Campus 

  • 延安路校区 / Yan'an Road 

申请语言要求 / Application Language Proficiency Requirement

  • HSK 4级 180分及以上

申请资格和指南 /Key Application Information 


申请方式 / How to Apply

  1. Please fill out the form here;
  2. More information will be sent via email.

申请时段 / Application Duration

  • 3月入学 / March Intake : 上一年9月1日- 12月31日 / September 1st - December 31th of the previous year
  • 9月入学 / September Intake :当年3月1日- 6月30日 / March 1st -  June 30th of the current year

申请后是否有面试 / Interview after Application 

  • 如申请插班需参加面试 / Yes, if you apply to start from the second year or above. 

商务汉语项目

                                     


根据学生的职业发展需求,让学生在了解中国社会和文化的基础上,掌握基本的商务知识,熟悉中国的商务文化与礼仪,培养学生成为在日常工作和商务交流中能流利使用汉语的专项人才,以提高学生在国际人才市场中的竞争力。


课程包含

  • 经贸汉语、中国商务文化、中国文化、上海文化、商务汉语写作、管理理论方法及应用、电子商务入门等课程
  • 语言实践活动。

入学时间

  • 每年3月和9月

学习时间

  • 一学期或一年
  • 春季学期:3月-7月
  • 秋季学期:9月-次年1月

校区

  • 延安路校区

申请语言要求

  • HSK 4级 180分以上

申请资格和指南


申请方式

  • 网申 https://admissions.dhu.edu.cn

申请时段

  • 3月入学:上一年9月1日- 12月31日
  • 9月入学:当年3月1日- 6月30日 

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  • General Chinese Program (non-degree)

    General Chinese Programs


    This is the right program for you, If you are......

    • An adventurer who wants to explore a culture that different from your own
    • A scholar who wants to learn the most-widely spoken language in the world and get deep insights into this ancient country
    • A dreamer who needs unique skills and knowledge to fulfill the dream
    • ......


    Study Duration

    18 weeks 

    • Spring semester: every March to July 
    • Fall semester: every September to (next) January 


    Program Details

    Class time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM (GMT+8), Monday to Friday 

    • Except for holidays and exceptional circumstances

    Maximum 9 levels for students from zero ground to advanced. 

    • Students' Chinese proficiency will be evaluated in advance through an online placement test in advance.
    • A level will not be open unless the student's number reaches 8.


    Study Location

    • Yan'an Road Campus (downtown)


    How to Apply

    1. Please fill out the form here;
    2. More information will be sent via email.

    Application Deadline

    • Spring semester: around January 10
    • Fall semester: around July 15
    • Please check the DHU website or contact us for the final application deadline for each intake.
  • Vacation Chinese Programs (Winter/Summer)

    Vacation Chinese Programs


    If you are planning to have a meaningful and colorful time in the summer or winter holiday, 

    or, if you are not sure whether Shanghai, or even China, is a suitable destination for your future studying, working, or living, 

    this short-term Chinese language program in the summer or winter will be a good option.



    Study Duration

    Summer Program: 3~5 weeks; every middle July to August  

    Winter Program: 2~4 weeks; in January  or Feburary

    • Winter program is not available every winter.

    Please check the website or contact us for final program dates.



    Program Details

    Class time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM (GMT+8),  Monday to Friday

    • Except for holidays and exceptional circumstances

    Maximum 10 levels for students from zero ground to advanced. 

    • An online placement test will be arranged to evaluate Students' Chinese proficiency in advance.
    • A level will not be open unless the number of students reaches 8.

    Coming Intake: 2025 Summer



    Study Location

    • Yan'an Road Campus


    How to Apply

    1. Please fill out the form here;
    2. More information will be sent via email.


    Application Deadline

    • Summer: around May 15
    • Winter: around Nov 15
    • Please check the website or contact us for final application deadline.
  • Bachelor in Chinese Language

    本科专业

    BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

                                                        


    是学校为国际学生开设的本科专业中,唯一一门拥有灵活入学制度的课程。入学时具有一定汉语水平且满足条件的学生,最快两年就有可能毕业并获得本科学位证书。

    This is the only Bachelor's program offered by DHU for international students that features a flexible entry system. A student who enters the program meets the Chinese language proficiency and the other requirements has the chance to graduate and earn a bachelor's degree WITHIN TWO YEARS.


    ✓课程设置包含汉语言、中国社会与文化以及经济与贸易三大模块,旨在培养符合国际人才市场需求的复合型人才。

    The curriculum consists of three modules: Chinese language, Chinese society and culture, and Economics and trade. It aims to cultivate complex talents that meet the needs of the international talent market.


    ✓毕业生就业方向包括在有中国业务的国际企业或有涉外业务的中国企业中的营销、客服、贸易或行政管理等不同岗位,或从事翻译、汉语教学、自行创业等。

    Career opportunities include working in various fields in international companies with business in China or Chinese companies with foreign-related business, such as marketing, customer service, trading, or administration, translating, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, or starting one's own business.


     入学时间 / Intake

    • 每年3月和9月 / March & September each year

    学习时长 / Duration (years) 

    • 2~4

    校区 / Campus 

    • 延安路校区 / Yan'an Road 

    申请语言要求 / Application Language Proficiency Requirement

    • HSK 4级 180分以上

    申请资格和指南 /Key Application Information 


    申请方式 / How to Apply

    1. Please fill out the form here;
    2. More information will be sent via email.

    申请时段 / Application Duration

    • 3月入学 / March Intake : 上一年9月1日- 12月31日 / September 1st - December 31th of the previous year
    • 9月入学 / September Intake :当年3月1日- 6月30日 / March 1st -  June 30th of the current year

    申请后是否有面试 / Interview after Application

    • 如申请插班需参加面试 / Yes, if you apply to start from the second year or above. 
  • 商务汉语项目(非学历)

    商务汉语项目

                             


    根据学生的职业发展需求,让学生在了解中国社会和文化的基础上,掌握基本的商务知识,熟悉中国的商务文化与礼仪,培养学生成为在日常工作和商务交流中能流利使用汉语的专项人才,以提高学生在国际人才市场中的竞争力。


    课程包含

    • 经贸汉语、中国商务文化、中国文化、上海文化、商务汉语写作、管理理论方法及应用、电子商务入门等课程
    • 语言实践活动

    入学时间

    • 每年3月和9月

    学习时间

    • 一学期或一年
    • 春季学期:3月-7月
    • 秋季学期:9月-次年1月

    校区

    • 延安路校区

    申请语言要求

    • HSK 4级 180分以上

    申请资格和指南


    申请方式

    • 网申https://admissions.dhu.edu.cn

    申请时段

    • 3月入学:上一年9月1日- 12月31日
    • 9月入学:当年3月1日- 6月30日 
How do you feel about

Learning Chinese in Donghua University

The International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) provides various popular Chinese language programs on DHU's downtown campus in Shanghai. 

421

Enrolled

53

Nationalities

9

Levels

21

Classes

*Data of Non-degree Language Students in 2024 Fall Semester

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What did Our Students Say

WONGWACHIRA PETCHKEAW

Thailand

· General Chinese Program

“Studying at Donghua University has given me a lot of new experiences. I have new friends from many different countries. The teachers are kind and always help students. Studying in class is fun. All the subjects can be applied in real life. There are also many clubs to join, and field trips organized which allow me to learn more about Chinese culture. Overall, I am very happy and have a lot of fun studying here. I Love DHU.” 

Catherine Nyambura MACHANG'A

Kenyan

· General Chinese Program

“Combined with the beautiful campus, international setting of Shanghai and your own determination, Dongha is the best place to call home whilst you study. The passion from the teachers is matched only by their teaching ability, tailoring the speed of the class to your needs. Using class discussions, role plays and activities (including day trips!), the teachers use class time wisely, to maximise your learning experience. Coming to Donghua has been life changing and I am very proud to say I learned Chinese in the heart of Shanghai.” 

EVAN DA CRUZ DE FREITAS

UPEC, France

· Short-term Langauge Program

“Learning Chinese language was a pleasant surprise because the learning techniques adopted by the teaching staffs of Donghua University were different from those used in France. Two Chinese courses per day covered all areas of Chinese language study. During our stay at DHU, we visited and discovered the beauties of Shanghai city with the company of a few Chinese students. Indeed the outings organized by the Chinese students developed our taste for adventure. A real ease of mobility allowed us to visit a large number of places. As a result, we have also been to other beautiful cities such as than Hangzhou and Suzhou.”

朴祉炫 박지현

South Korea

· BA in Chinese Language

“동화대학교에서의 학업은 저에게 큰 도전이자, 소중한 성장의 기회였습니다. 한국에서 대학을 졸업한 후 약간의 불안함을 안고 다시 상하이로 와 유학생활을 시작했지만, 동화대에서의 경험을 통해 제 선택이 옳았음을 확신하게 되었습니다. 이곳에서 저는 언어와 문화적 소양에서 큰 성장을 이뤘고, 교수님들의 세심한 지도와 학우들과의 협력을 통해 시야를 넓힐 수 있었습니다. 함께한 이 시간은 잊지 못할 소중한 자산으로 남을 것입니다. 앞으로도 동화대에서 얻은 지식과 경험을 바탕으로 글로벌 무대에서 계속 도전하고 발전해 나가겠습니다.”

MASON-GORDON JAMES SIMON

South Africa

· BA in Chinese Language

“Throughout both online and on-campus experiences, I have consistently felt welcomed and fully supported by the knowledgeable, caring teachers at Donghua. These educators aren’t just experts in their fields—they have also made me feel like a friend, adding a personal touch to my academic journey.

Beyond the mandatory classes, Donghua University offers a variety of elective courses, allowing us to delve into various aspects of Chinese culture and society. This range in the curriculum has broadened my perspective and helped me grow as a global citizen. 

One of the most rewarding aspects of my time at Donghua has been the friendships I’ve formed with classmates from diverse backgrounds. The connections I’ve made here have enriched my understanding of other cultures and perspectives, and I am confident that many of these friendships will last a lifetime. 

Looking back, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and connections Donghua University has offered me, and I am excited about what the future here holds.”

柏伊灵
ZAITSAVA DARYNA

Belarus

· BA in Chinese Language

“Я учусь в Университете Дунхуа на программе бакалавриата уже второй год и очень довольна своим выбором. 

Все преподаватели - прекрасные и отзывчивые люди, профессионалы своего дела. Здесь обучается большое количество иностранных студентов, что создает многонациональную атмосферу, способствующую культурному обмену и расширению кругозора. 

У нас очень уютный и удобный кампус, есть все необходимое для учебы и отдыха. Университет постоянно проводит различные культурные мероприятия, выставки и фестивали, что помогает обрести множество новых друзей и делает жизнь на кампусе еще более яркой и насыщенной.

В целом, университет Дунхуа является отличным выбором для тех, кто ищет качественное образование в динамичной и многообразной среде.”

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