FAQs
  • 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.

     

  • Q:
    I would like to take intermediate Mandarin, how can I sign up for those classes?
    A:

    You need to go to Institure for International Students, which is located in Room 520 of Zeng Xianzi Building to sign up your Mandarin classes.

  • Q:
    Is there a programme to learn basic Chinese at NJU ?
    A:

    If you would like to learn Chinese language and Chinese culture, you could visit the website of Institute for International Students in our university: http://hwxy.nju.edu.cn/en/

    Institute for International Students is in charge of Chinese language and culture-related academic affairs.

  • Q:
    How to get the School Calendar at IIS and NJU?
    A:

    Institute for International Students (IIS) would be the host institute for you at NJU. You will be required to register as “General Advanced Student” at IIS. There would be an IIS Academic Calendar for you in the acceptance package.

    Please kindly note that, if you would like to take some courses in departments other than IIS, you should also refer to the schedule of classes and final exams correspondingly.
    Generally, Middle June and Late December will be the start of summer and winter vacations separately for IIS advanced students. Middle July and Middle January will be the start of summer and winter vacations for almost all the departments of NJU.