General Situation of International Students Education
Foreign students education in New China began in 1950 and has developed a lot in recent years. According to statistics, more than 41,000 foreign students of all types within the academic school year of 1995-1996 came from 125 countries and regions.
The foreign students in China included trainees focusing on languages, undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral students, common trainees, advanced trainees, research scholars, and participants of all kinds of short-term training courses.
Universities in China employ distinctive teaching and training methods in line with the different conditions and requirements of the foreign students.
Languages trainees: Those Chinese language learners who have graduated from high school or who have an equivalent diploma. Usually the courses last 1 or 2 years, and training certificates are granted after the course work is finished.
Undergraduates: The course work is completed in 4-5 years in accordance with China's education system and educational plan for Chinese undergraduates. Lectures for international students are given together with native Chinese students. Some selected courses are omitted while other courses are specially added in accordance to the distinct conditions of foreign students. Bachelor's degree will be granted after necessary examinations are passed and graduation theses are finished.
Postgraduates: The course is completed in 2-3 years in line with China's education system and education plan for Chinese postgraduates. The students will receive a Master's degree after they complete relevant courses, pass examinations, finish a postgraduate thesis, and successfully hold oral graduation examinations under the direction of tutors in line with the educating plan.