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Chinese Language Preparatory Course (CSCA International Students)

Soochow University

Program ID: SNC2606030002Self-financed
Tuition fee:RMB 18,000per year
Application fee:
None
Service fee:
None
Intake:
2026 Autumn
City:
Suzhou
Degree:
Non-degree
Teaching language:
Chinese

Not open to students from 9 countries. See which

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Basic information

Field
Foundation Course
Program name
Chinese Language Preparatory Course (CSCA International Students)
Degree
1 year of Non-degree study
Intake
2026 Autumn
Application deadline
30 Sept 2026

Scholarship information

Scholarship type
Self-financed. This program carries no scholarship.
Campus

Soochow University is based in Suzhou. We have not confirmed which campus teaches this programme, or whether it is the same one every year.

Ask an advisor before budgeting for rent or travel.

Application requirements

Nationality

Closed to applicants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Congo and Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

University’s wording: “Due to the large number of applicants, this program is currently not open to students from the following countries: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,Islamic Republic of Pakistan,Republic of Yemen,Republic of Iraq,Islamic Republic of Iran,Republic of the Sudan,Democratic People's Republic of Ko-rea,Republic of the Congo,The Democratic Republic of the Congo”

Read from the university’s requirements text and not yet confirmed with them directly.

Specific requirements

Age (years old): 16 to 23

Whether accept students who have ever been to China: Yes

Whether minors are accepted: Yes

Acceptable student's current location: unlimited

Score requirements: Score over 60%. No subject failed.

Application documents
  • Passport-sized Photo
  • Passport ID PageValid for more than 6 months
  • Academic Transcripts (scanned color copy)
  • Highest Degree Diploma (scanned color copy)
  • Foreigner Physical Examination FormThe university supplies a form for this. Ask an advisor for it.
  • Non-criminal Record (scanned color copy)
  • Chinese Language Proficiency CertificateHSK3 ≥180
  • Economic Guarantee Letter
  • Bank Statementmore than 30,000 RMB
  • Application FormDownload the form (Excel, .xlsx)
  • Guarantee Letter for Applicants under 18 Years OldIf you are under 18 years old, please provide.The university supplies a form for this. Ask an advisor for it.
  • Residence PermitApplicants in China need a valid visa or residence permit
  • Study Certificate in ChinaIf you have studied in China need Study Certificate and Transcript.
  • Others

Supplied by the university for this program.

Fee structure

University fees

University registration fee
RMB 500 per year · non-refundable
Tuition fee
RMB 18,000 per year
Accommodation fee-Double room
RMB 900 per month
Medical insurance
Required, amount not stated by the university

Joda.edu fees

Application fee
RMB 1,000 per application · non-refundable
Service fee
None. We do not add a fee to the university’s price.

Paid when you send the application. If the university does not admit you, your next application is free, and the same again after every refusal, with no limit. It does not include any fee the university charges itself.

Payable before you arrive

JodaEdu application fee
RMB 1,000 · non-refundable
Registration fee
RMB 500 · non-refundable
Total, so far as we know
RMB 1,500

Tuition, accommodation and insurance are not included. Those are billed at registration, after you arrive.

This total also leaves out document delivery, which the university has not quoted. That cost still applies. Ask an advisor for the figure before you budget to this number.

Special notes

1-Registration fee: 500 RMB (non-refundable) needs to be paid after getting the admission notice.

2-Tuition fee: 18,000 RMB/year

3-Accommodation fee:

900 RMB/month(Double room)

Equipped with bed, mattress, bookcase, chair, wardrobe, study desk, air conditioner, mini fridge, and hygiene facilities.

4-When registering, the registration fee and tuition fee should be paid on-site. Foreign currency, Alipay and UnionPay bank cards are all supported. When making a bank transfer, please fill in "haiwai + applicant's name" in the contact information section.

Note: This project requires an interview.

Programs still open

Comparable level, still accepting applications
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    Tuition: RMB/semester

    8,500

    University: Soochow University

    City: Suzhou, Jiangsu

    Degree: Non-degree

    Teaching language: Chinese

  • Chinese Language

    Program ID: SNC2609290003

    Tuition: RMB/year

    17,000

    University: Soochow University

    City: Suzhou, Jiangsu

    Degree: Non-degree

    Teaching language: Chinese

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    Program ID: ANC2609180010

    Tuition: RMB/year

    014,000

    University: China University of Petroleum(East China)

    City: Qingdao, Shandong

    Degree: Non-degree

    Teaching language: Chinese

RMB 18,000per year

Applications have closed for this intake