Guangzhou Maritime University

Chinese Language Program

Non-Degree

Entry Requirements

1. Comply with Chinese laws and university regulations, possess sound ethics, and be in good physical health. 
2. Be between 18 and 45 years old and hold a valid non-Chinese passport. 
3. Demonstrate an interest in Chinese culture. 
4. Have basic English communication skills (no Chinese proficiency required). 
5. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Basic Information

·Starting Date :
·Duration :
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Jul 17 , 2027
Tuition : RMB 6,500 In Total
Application Fee: USD 57 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Guangzhou Maritime University Chinese Language Program
Non-Degree
Entry Requirements

1. Comply with Chinese laws and university regulations, possess sound ethics, and be in good physical health. 
2. Be between 18 and 45 years old and hold a valid non-Chinese passport. 
3. Demonstrate an interest in Chinese culture. 
4. Have basic English communication skills (no Chinese proficiency required). 
5. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Basic Information

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Program Description

1. Program Introduction

This program is designed for international students aspiring to learn Chinese and enhance practical language proficiency. Courses are divided into three tiers—Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced—with teaching methods and content flexibly adjusted according to students' actual Chinese proficiency. 

1.1 Time
The program offers full-time study for one semester or one academic year. -Autumn Semester: September 2025 – January 2026
-Spring Semester: March 2026 – July 2026
(Subject to final admission notice)

1.2 Location
Huangpu Campus, Guangzhou Maritime University

1.3 Weekly Schedule
20 class hours per week, for 16 weeks per semester. 

1.4 Tiered Teaching
Tiered classes: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. 

1.5 Certification
Upon completion of all courses with passing grades, students receive a Completion Certificate. 

Notes:
① Classes require ≥10 enrollees; undersubscribed classes will be merged or canceled.
② Placement test in Week 1; no class changes permitted after Week 2. 

2. Core Curriculum

Chinese Listening | Chinese Speaking | Chinese Reading | Comprehensive Chinese | Survey of China | HSK Test Preparation | Maritime Culture Practicum | Chinese New Year Woodblock Prints, etc.

Entry Requirements

1. Comply with Chinese laws and university regulations, possess sound ethics, and be in good physical health. 
2. Be between 18 and 45 years old and hold a valid non-Chinese passport. 
3. Demonstrate an interest in Chinese culture. 
4. Have basic English communication skills (no Chinese proficiency required). 
5. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Fee Structure
Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 6,500 in total (About $ 908)
Accommodation Fee
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 1,500  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 3,000  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 57
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
Application Materials
"" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.
*1. Scanned Passport Bio-page
-Ensure validity covers the entire program duration. If you are a current resident of China, you must also submit copies of your valid visa/residence permit and your entry stamp.
*2. Recent Bareheaded Photo
-Must be under 200KB with a blue or white background.
*3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
-A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
-Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*5. Non-criminal Record Certificate
-Please note that this document is valid for only 3 months. For instance, if you submit your -application in April, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than January.
-Obtain a police clearance certificate from the local police station where you currently reside, confirming no criminal record in the past 6 months at the time of application.
-You need to translated it into CHINESE if it is not in Chinese; Then you need to get it notarized by local notary office and then get it certified by local Chinese embassy; If your country has joined the HAGUE convention then just do the Chinese translation and Apostille.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
*6. Physical Examination Form
-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.
You can download a template or sample from here.
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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2. Fill in online application form. (About 10 minutes)
3. Upload required documents. (About 5 minutes)
4. Pay the application fee and CUCAS service fee (CUCAS is authorized to collect on the university’s behalf). (About 5 minutes)
5. Click “Submit” button.
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