Donghua University
English
BachelorPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
College of Foreign Languages comprises English Department, Japanese Department and Foreign Language Teaching Section for Undergraduates and Postgraduates. We have five academic research centers: Center for English Literary and Cultural Studies, Center for Corpus Linguistics Studies, Center for Academic Discourse Studies, Computer-Assisted Language Learning Center, and Center for Contemporary Japanese Studies. The College boasts a staff of 112, with 100 teachers including 6 full professors and 24 associate professors. Besides the shared software and hardware from the University, we also have one college library, two Japanese-featured reference rooms and 18 language laboratories. In the college library, there are over 100,000 professional books, including 21 kinds of foreign journals, and 35 kinds of domestic core journals, all in the field of English and Japanese studies. The two Japanese-featured reference rooms accommodate a rich collection of more than 4150 Japanese academic books, influential journals, etc., originally donated by Japanese linguist Nomoto Kikuo and Japanese literature expert Kunimatsu Akira. All these greatly facilitate teaching and research of the college.
Eligibility
1. Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health
2. Be a high school graduate under the age of 35
* Be in the second year or above undergraduate grade in a university and under the age of 45 when applying for undergraduate courses as a general scholar.
Requirements on Language Credentials
1. Chinese-taught Programs: HSK Certificate of level 5 (at least 180 score) or above
☑It's highly recommended to submit HSKK Intermediate Level certificate (at least 60 score) or above with HSK Certificate of level 5 (at least 180 score).
☑For applicants of Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificate can be exempted if the entire previous academic curriculum was taught in Chinese. However, a formal letter of reference from the previous high school/university with official seals or signatures must be submitted at the application.
☑Scholarship applicants unable to submit an HSK certificate of level 5 (at least 180 score), will be eligible to apply for a one-year Chinese language/ preparatory study with the HSK certificate of level 3 or above.
☑Any language credentials submitted for application have to be obtained within the recent two years.
2. English-taught Programs: Certificate of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 80, or above
☑For applicants of English-taught programs, IELTS or TOEFL certificates can be exempted if the entire previous academic curriculum was taught in English. However, a formal letter of reference from the previous high school/university with official seals or signatures must be submitted at the application.
☑Native English speakers do not need to provide the language certificate when applying for English-taught programs.
☑Any language credentials submitted for application have to be obtained within the recent two years.
Application Documents
☑Printed SGS Application Form with applicant's signature
☑Passport Copy (along with the visa page, if the applicant is not in his/her home country)
☑Graduation certificate of the higher secondary school and the transcripts of all its grades/semesters. Pending certificate & transcripts of all finished grades/semesters formally issued by this high school (with official seals or signatures) are acceptable for the application.
☑Personal Statement:
- Essay format written in English or Chinese on one page of A4 size paper. For applicants of English-taught programs (CIP, SCF), it must be written in English.
- Introducing why you are applying and what makes you suitable, including your interests and enthusiasm for the major; skills, experience or achievements gained from previous education, work or other activities; Why you choose to study in China instead of your own country, and why DHU.
☑Language Credentials --- refer to the above mentioned Requirements on Language Credentials
☑Two Recommendation Letters
☑Physical Examination Record for Foreigner
☑Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
☑Original art works required by art & design related majors
-If you are applying for Chinese-taught majors (Fashion & Apparel Design, Product Design, Environmental Design, Visual Communication Design, Digital Media Art, Art & Technology): the original latest art works must be submitted with the other documents, including one pencil sketch, one color painting, one design rendering (for fashion related, it must be ladies’ wear or mens’ wear). All works must be in the size of 360mm*260mm.
-If you are applying for majors offered by SCF, please offer the Personal Creative Design Portfolio recorded in a CD disk. No limits on formats required but designs by hand are preferred. The works need to be shot by DV with your own oral English presentation of design concepts to reflect your understanding of professional knowledge, skills and creativity.
* Students who are admitted to art and design related majors will take a painting or design test before enrollment. If results are inconsistent with the works submitted for application, DHU reserves the right to withdraw the admission.
☑Other supplementary documents that might enhance your competitiveness
*Insurance: RMB 800/year
The insurance, medical exam fee and visa application fee are charged by PingAn Insurance Company, designated hospital and Shanghai Entry-Exit Administration Bureau respectively
*Chinese Visa Cost:
- Entrance Visa Application Fee: vary from country to country Medical Examination Fee in Shanghai: approx. RMB 500
- 4-year Study Visa Application Fee: RMB 1.200
*Other Living Costs (per month): This expense includes meals, laundry, local transportation, personal items, etc. This will vary from person to person.
- Meals on campus: approx. RMB 1.500
- Personal Expenses: approx. RMB 2.500