I. About Us
Founded in 1901, Shandong University (SDU) is a key comprehensive university under the direct jurisdiction of the Chinese Ministry of Education, and a member university of the nation’s construction plan of world-class universities (Category A). Shandong University's campuses are in the cities of Jinan, Qingdao and Weihai.
Shandong University, Weihai was founded in 1984 and is now an open and comprehensive university with a variety of disciplines. Currently, there are nearly 13,000 full-time undergraduate students, more than 300 international students, and more than 2,500 doctoral and master's degree students. Over the years, Shandong University, Weihai has established cooperative relations with over 120 universities from 18 countries and regions in the world.
II. Program Overview
This program aims to develop the Chinese language skills of international students and present them with rich and profound Chinese culture. The language training included in the program mainly focuses on improving the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of international students in Chinese, while the culture courses focus on helping international students learn and understand Chinese traditional culture and customs.
In order to identify various levels of Chinese language proficiencies of international students, the College of International Education arranges a Chinese language proficiency test at the beginning of the semester, and set up different levels of teaching classes according to the students' test results. Those who successfully complete the program will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by Shandong University, Weihai.
III. Application Dates
Autumn Semester: September 2025 to January 2026
Application Period: March 15, 2025 to September 15, 2025
Please note: Applicants can choose between a one-semester language study or an academic year (two semesters) of language study, depending on their circumstances. Supplementary materials cannot be submitted after the application system is closed. Applicants are advised to complete their applications at least two weeks prior to the deadline.
IV. Curriculum Modules
The program consists of compulsory and elective courses. The compulsory courses will take about 20 hours each week.
Below are the different class levels that this program offers, together with the objectives of the courses and curriculum.
Course |
Target Student |
Course Arrangement |
Course Objectives (Based on one-semester long study) |
Elementary (Class A) |
Students with Zero-base Chinese |
Comprehensive Reading (I) Oral Chinese (I) Chinese Listening (I) |
-Skillfully use about 400 commonly used Chinese characters -Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities reach HSK 2 or HSK 3 |
Intermediate (Class B) |
Students having taken three-month Chinese courses |
Comprehensive Reading (II) Oral Chinese (II) Chinese Listening (II) |
-Skillfully use about 600-1200 commonly-used Chinese characters -Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities reach HSK 3 or HSK 4 |
Advanced (Class C) |
Students having taken over one-year Chinese courses |
Comprehensive Reading (III) Oral Chinese (III) Chinese Listening (III) |
-Skillfully use about 2000-3000 commonly-used Chinese characters -Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities reach HSK 4 or HSK5 |
Apart from language courses, a wide variety of cultural experience is offered, which will help students to increase their understanding of China and its rich culture, such as Traditional Chinese Painting, and Traditional Chinese Calligraphy.
V. Eligibility
General Requirements
(1) Applicants must possess a high school diploma or above;
(2) Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy, friendly to China, have no criminal record, and be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid regular foreign passport.
Applicants must meet the criteria specified in the Notice by the Ministry of Education of Regulating Admission of International Students to China’s Higher Education Institutions (Letter No. 12 [2020] of the Ministry of Education).
VI. Application Documents
Applicants are required to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the provided application information and materials. If the application information and materials are verified to be untrue, the applicant's application, admission, or enrollment qualification will be canceled.
1. Electronic photo (Color standard ID photo, size not exceeding 200kb, pixels greater than 295*413. Photos must be in JPG, JPEG and PNG formats)
2. Personal information page of the passport (regular personal passport valid beyond March 1, 2026)
3. High school diploma or above or pre-graduation certificate (stamped with the school seal)
4. Transcript of all courses in high school or above (stamped with the school seal)
5. A resume in Chinese, English or Korean (please click the link to download the template: https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/enistudy/info/1008/2152.htm (Chinese-English version); https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/kristudy/info/1008/1651.htm (Chinese-Korean version).
6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Applicants should take physical examinations in strict accordance with the requirements of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (please click the link to download the template: https://ipo.wh.sdu.edu.cn/cnistudy/info/1008/1387.htm ). Forms will be deemed invalid if they are incomplete, lack attached photos, do not have a cross-page seal on the photo, lack a signature of the attending physician, or are without an official hospital stamp. Please ensure the physical examination remains valid during the application as the result is valid for only 6 months.
7. Certificate of No Criminal Record
Applicants must submit the Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by local public security management department. It should be valid within 6 months prior to the application date.
8. Scanned copies of the guarantee materials, including:
(1) Scanned copies of passport or identification document of the financial guarantor (limited to the applicant or immediate family member)
(2) Proof of financial support, with deposits of no less than 30,000 RMB or an equivalent amount in foreign currency.
9. If you are studying at another university in Chinese mainland, please submit a recommendation letter issued by the International Students Office or the school of your host university with their contact information.
10. Applicants under the age of 18 must submit scanned copies of the following documents:
(1) Guardian statement (please download the template from: https://cie.wh.sdu.edu.cn/jianhurenbaozhengshu.docx). The guardian must be an adult living in Shandong Province, China.
(2) A notarized paper to prove that the applicant's parents have entrusted guardianship to the guardian
(3) The guardian's ID or passport
11. Additional supplementary documents required by Shandong University, Weihai
Note: All application documents must be in Chinese, English or Korean. If the documents are in other languages, the original document and a certified translation in English or Chinese must be uploaded together. Please use a scanner to scan the relevant documents in color, as documents taken with mobile phones or cameras, as well as photocopies, will not be accepted, Except for the "Foreigner Physical Examination Form" and personal signatures, handwritten documents will not be accepted.
VII. Application Procedures
1. Applicants are required to apply through Shandong University Weihai Application System for International Students (http://apply.wh.sdu.edu.cn), filling in the application information and uploading the required application materials in the system, and do not need to send paper application materials by post.
2. Applicants will be informed of the pre-admission results through the Online Application System.
3. After obtaining the pre-admission qualification, applicants should pay application fee, tuition fee, and insurance fee via bank transfer. Applicants should upload the payment voucher via the Online Application System, and will get receipts upon registration.
VIII. Admission and Registration
Shandong University will select the best applicants for admission. Shandong University, Weihai, will issue an electronic version of the Admission Notice and an electronic version of the Short-Term International Student’s Information Form (DQ Form) or an electronic version of the Visa Application for Study in China Form (JW202 Form) to the admitted students. (Note: Please be sure to apply for registration with a valid e-mail address).
Admitted students must strictly follow the time specified in the Admission Notice to register at Shandong University, Weihai. During registration, the original graduation certificate, Foreigner Physical Examination Form and other required documents will be verified. Those failing to submit the corresponding certificates will be disqualified from enrollment.
IX. Fees (CNY)
1. Application fee: 400 CNY per person (Applications are not valid if the application fee has not been paid. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.)
2. Tuition fee: 7,000 CNY per semester, 14,000 CNY per academic year.
3. Medical insurance fee: 400 RMB/person/semester, 800 RMB/person/year
According to the regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education, international students coming to China need to purchase medical insurance in the mainland of China. The medical insurance fee is 800 CNY per year per person. Students who have not purchased medical insurance will not be registered (please log in to http://www.lxbx.net for insurance contents and claims procedures).
X. Visa
Admitted students must apply for a study visa to China at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in the applicant's home country with the Admission Notice, Short-Term International Student’s Information Form (DQ Form) or Visa Application for Study in China Form (JW202 Form).
International students studying in China for up to 6 months should apply for an X2 visa. Those studying for more than 6 months should apply for an X1 visa and apply for a residence permit within 30 days after arriving in China.
XI. Contact
College of International Education, Shandong University, Weihai,
Address: Room 1005, Beiheng Building, No.180 Wenhuaxilu, Weihai, Shandong, P.R. China
Zip Code: 264209
Tel: +86- 631-5688708
Email: ciewh@sdu.edu.cn
Website: https://cie.wh.sdu.edu.cn/（中文）
https://encie.wh.sdu.edu.cn/（English）
https://krcie.wh.sdu.edu.cn/（한국어）
