FAQs
  • Q:
    What is Intensive Chinese Language Training Course?
    A:

    Provided by the Institute for International students, the intensive language training class opens for students from elementary I to advanced II, focusing on Chinese Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and HSK Preparation.

  • Q:
    Can I change the class if I feel the class level not fits me?
    A:

    Yes. You can change the class at the first week if you feel the class level not fits you.

  • Q:
    How many credits the Chinese intensive course is equivalent to?
    A:

    Usually, one credit equals one class hour, so your total credits depend on how many hours you take.

  • Q:
    How many credits can I get for intensive language training courses?
    A:

    Intensive language training courses provide 16 credits for mandatory courses (8 credits for spoken Chinese class and 8 for comprehensive Chinese class). If you select optional courses, you will get more credits.

  • Q:
    How to select optional courses of language training program?
    A:

    You will have the optional courses timetable. Just walk into the classroom and the class teacher will collect student name. Courses with less than 10 students in first 2 weeks will not open in that semester.

  • Q:
    Is there a list or a specific website where I can check if my Chinese class result has been successfully registered? / How do we know which Chinese class we are in?
    A:

    Normally, your Chinese class corresponds to the result that you received right after doing the Chinese proficiency test. We confirm your language course selection during the registration. You can go to the relative level of class directly. If you are not sure about your level, you can go in each level and see which one suits you best. Once you find the class you fit in most, you need to notify your Coordinator so they can modify your name on the attendance lists.

  • Q:
    Do we need to purchase a printed textbook for language training courses classes?
    A:

    Text books are usally needed for language training courses. You will join the class WeChat group and notice of text book will be shared in the WeChat group. Or the teacher will tell you what and where to buy at the first class.

  • Q:
    Do we have to enroll in the Chinese language training classes through the course selection website as well?
    A:

    No, you don't have to.

  • Q:
    Where is Xian I Xian II Yifu Building?
    A:

    仙 means Xian, 逸 means Yifu Buliding. Yifu Building is the first building on the west side after entering the South Gate. Further ahead is Xian I, and then Xian II, which are connected.

  • Q:
    Can we take sports courses?
    A:

    Exchange students cannot take sports courses (PE) for credit. However, you can join a PE class without credit (please make sure you are going to the class regularly). If you would like to do so, please send your available time and sports type to stuex@nju.edu.cn

  • Q:
    What should we do if the course is full?
    A:

    1. Go to class, make sure you will select it

    2. Ask the professor if they can add more seats to the course

    3. Professor will report to the school

    4. Once get appoved, notice will be published beforehead of when and how many seats will be added to which course.

  • Q:
    I’m not living on campus and I’m struggling to apply for courses, does that mean I have to go on campus to do so?
  • Q:
    I am wondering if it is actually possible for me to study Mandarin as I will be coming through the EXPERTS programme, which is a part of Erasmus Mundus. I am not sure whether or not those courses are applicable as there would not be formal credits of
    A:

    You are more than welcome to Nanjing University to pursue the Chinese Language Study. The language courses are applicable for international students in Institute for International Students of Nanjing University. As long as you finish the required class attendance and pass the exam, you could get the formal Nanjing University transcript.

  • Q:
    How to do for academic transcripts?
    A:

    1) For those who have only attended the Chinese Language Courses offered by Institution of International Students, it is highly recommend you to get your transcript before you leave Nanjing. According to the past experience, the transcript sent by Air Mail often ends in troubles during delivering. As for when you could get the transcript, you may go to the office located at Room 520, Zengxianzi Building and consult the staff of the detailed information. The office also offers the mailing service of the transcript. A certain amount of money will be charged.

    2) For those who have also selected the English-taught courses and the MBA courses, remember to submit the course selection form to the instructors and ask him/her to fill the score into the form, and then submit the form to my office (Room 822, Yangzhou Building, Xianlin Campus). I will help you to do the transcripts and send them to your home university by the start of next semester (It takes time. Thank you for the patience.)

    3) Some of you still didn't pick up your course selection forms from the office. Please do remember to pick it up and submit it to the instructors before the final exams. Otherwise there will be no record of scores in the transcript. 
     

  • Q:
    I would like to know if Nanjing University offers PhD programs in English?
    A:

    Unfortunately we do not offer PhD programs in English.

     

  • Q:
    Could you give a brief introduction to the Chinese language courses?
    A:

    Sure. After the international students come to Nanjing University, the Institute of International Students will offer some Chinese language courses to them. The students will take a exam firstly and then they will be divided into different class according to their acknowledge of Chinese. The Chinese Language Courses are generally divided into 4 parts----listening, reading, writing and speaking. Normally, the speaking courses contain 6 hours per week. Reading is 2 hours. Writing is 2 hours. Listening is 4 hours. the credits of every course equals to the hours per week. But it may differ at different level. So you may take it for reference.

     

  • Q:
    Can I choose the courses even from more different departments?
    A:

    Yes, You could choose courses from different departments. 

    But if you want to choose courses offered in Chinese, you need to have a certificate of HSK5 or above, or it will be very difficult for you to catch up. If you want to choose the courses taught in Chinese with the other ordinary students, a HSK certificate is essential.

  • Q:
    Can I take courses offered in Chinese?
    A:

    Yes. But if you want to choose courses offered in Chinese, you need to have a certificate of HSK5 or above, or it will be very difficult for you to catch up. If you want to choose the courses taught in Chinese with the other ordinary students, a HSK certificate is essential.

     

  • Q:
    Could I take beginner Mandarin as one of my 4 subjects in a semester at NJU?
    A:

    Yes,You could take the Mandarin language class after you came to our university. Institute of International Students will offer Chinese Language Courses to you. These courses would basically focus on Chinese language and Chinese culture. Exchange students will be divided into classes according to different levels of their Chinese proficiency.

  • Q:
    I can't see the credit points gained for each course. How many courses would a full time student be expected to take in a semester?
    A:

    Since credit system may vary in different universities, we didn't put the credit of each course in the web. After you finished the courses you choose in NJU, you will get a transcript which includes the courses you attend, the total class hours of each course, the final scores as well as the credits of NJU. There are no certain restrictions of required courses to take for exchange students in one semester.