FAQ

1. Q: What kind of university is Northwest Normal University?

A: Northwest Normal University is a century-old school with a 110-year history of running schools. It is one of the 14 universities in the western region supported by the state and a key university jointly established by the province and the ministry. Northwest Normal University enjoys a high reputation for its strong faculty, hardworking style of study, perfect teaching and research facilities, and beautiful campus environment. The school is located in the geometric center of China's geographic map-Jincheng Lanzhou. It is the capital city of Gansu Province and the cultural and commercial center and transportation hub of the northwestern region. It is also a place where diverse ethnic cultures meet. Since 1982, the school has enrolled international students and has enrolled more than 1,100 international students, which has been widely acclaimed all over the world.

2. Q: What is the school code of Northwest Normal University?

A: 10736

3. Q: How long is the study period of the Northwest Normal University's language program for foreign students in China?

A: More than one semester (including one semester).

4. Q: What is the curriculum of the program for advanced language students studying in China at Northwest Normal University?

A: Course setting:

• Compulsory courses: Intensive reading, listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
• Electives: HSK test counseling, phonetics, calligraphy, Chinese history, etc.

5. Q: What are the application qualifications for Northwest Normal University's language program to study in China?

A: Eligibility for application:

• Over 18 years old, in good health;
• Hold a valid foreign passport.

6. Q: When is the application time for Northwest Normal University's language program to study in China?

A: All year.

7. Q: What are the application materials for Northwest Normal University's language program to study in China?

A: Application materials:

"Application Form for Chinese Language Students of Northwest Normal University";

Two copies of a valid ordinary passport and two passport size photos.

8. Q: What is the application process for the program of advanced language students studying in China at Northwest Normal University?

A: Application process:

• Submit the electronic version of the application materials by email, and submit the application materials after the application is confirmed successfully. specific process:
• Apply by e-mail → pre-qualified → printout and sign the admission application form → submit application materials (by mail or email) → application is completed.

9. Q: What is the summer Chinese language training program for international students from Northwest Normal University?

A: Northwest Normal University specializes in a short-term Chinese language study program for international students who come to China to learn Chinese and experience Chinese culture during the summer vacation. The short-term Chinese training program is composed of two parts: Chinese courses and Chinese culture courses. Teachers with rich teaching experience will provide intensive and rapid training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

10. Q: How much is the tuition for the summer Chinese language program of Northwest Normal University to study in China?

A: 800 yuan/person/week, sightseeing tour, and off-campus cultural experience fees are extra.

11. Q: What are the application materials for the summer Chinese language program of Northwest Normal University to study in China?

A: Admission application form, copy of passport.

12. Q: When is the registration time for the summer Chinese language program of Northwest Normal University to study in China?

A: April to June each year.

13. Q: What are the characteristic activities of the summer Chinese language training program for Northwest Normal University to study in China?

A: Two-weekend sightseeing trips to visit the places of interest in Lanzhou and its suburbs.

14. Q: What are the fees included in the Chinese Government Scholarship of Northwest Normal University?

A: Scholarship content:

• Exemption of registration fee and tuition fee;
• Provide free accommodation on campus (Master students: double rooms; Ph.D. students: single rooms);
• Provide living expenses (1,700 yuan/month for postgraduate students; 2,000 yuan/month for doctoral students);
• Provide comprehensive medical insurance for foreign students in China;
• Provide a one-time resettlement fee of 1,500 yuan.

15. Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the Chinese Government Scholarship of Northwest Normal University?

A: Eligibility for application:

• Non-Chinese citizens, in good health;
• Non-students studying in China;
• Applicants for a master's degree must have obtained a bachelor's degree (if you have not yet obtained a bachelor's degree but are expected to obtain it before enrollment, please provide written proof); applicants must be under 35 years old;
• Applicants for a doctorate must have obtained a master's degree (if you have not yet obtained a master's degree but are expected to obtain it before enrollment, please provide written proof); applicants must be under 40 years old;
• Not other scholarship recipients.

16. Q: What are the application materials for the Chinese Government Scholarship of Northwest Normal University?

A: Application materials:

• "Northwest Normal University Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form" (filled in Chinese or English);
• A copy of "Foreigner Physical Examination Record";
• Proof of the highest degree. (Texts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations);
• Transcript. Original transcripts of all courses at the undergraduate or master level;
• Letter of recommendation. Recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English);
• Study or research plan in China. (Master's degree is no less than 800 words, the Ph.D. degree is no less than 1500 words);
• Research results. Published papers, award certificates, and other materials that prove your academic achievements and research capabilities;
• Proof of proficiency in English or Chinese. (Such as HSK certificate, TOEFL score certificate);
• Copy of valid ordinary passport.

17. Q: What is the application process for Northwest Normal University Chinese Government Scholarship?

A: Application process:

Step 1: Log in to the online registration system for Chinese Government Scholarships and register online. The code of Northwest Normal University is: 10736

Step 2: After completing the online registration, print the "Northwest Normal University Chinese Government Scholarship Scholarship Application Form" automatically generated by the system, and mail or entrust others to submit all the application materials to the International Student Admissions Office of the International Cultural Exchange College of Northwest Normal University.

18. Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the scholarship of the Confucius Institute at Northwest Normal University?

A: Eligibility for application:

Not a Chinese citizen.

The physical and mental condition is good, and the academic performance and behavior are good.

Interested in a career in Chinese teaching or international promotion in the future.

Applicants are 16-35 years old (registered as of September 1, 2018). The age of in-service Chinese teachers is not more than 45 years old. Applicants for the BTCSOL scholarship are generally under 25 years old.

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19. Q: What are the funding criteria for the Northwest Normal University President Scholarship?

A: Funding criteria:

• Undergraduate: 7000 yuan/year;
• Master's degree students: 8,000 yuan/year;
• Doctoral students: 12,000 yuan/year.

20. Q: What are the eligibility requirements for Northwest Normal University President Scholarship?

A: Undergraduates, masters, or doctoral students who study at Northwest Normal University at their own expense and have excellent academic performance, and have a score of Level 4 or above in the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK).

21. Q: When is the application time for the Northwest Normal University President Scholarship?

A: Every year in March.

22. Q: What are the application materials for Northwest Normal University President Scholarship?

A: Application materials:

• "Northwest Normal University Foreign Student Principal Scholarship Application Form" (automatically generated after filling in the information online)
• HSK Level 4 and above transcript
• Copy of the first page of the passport
• Notarized and certified copy of the highest academic qualifications and transcripts
• Physical Examination Form for Foreigners

23. Q: What is the contact information of Northwest Normal University?

A: Contact information:

• Contact email: internationalstudy@nwnu.edu.cn
• Phone: +86-931-7972913
• Address: No. 967, Anning East Road, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China
• Zipcode: 730070