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Foundation of International Foundation Program in Basic Track

Xi'an, China
0.75 years
Chinese
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Pre-university Chinese-language foundation course of 36 weeks that prepares high school graduates for Chinese-taught bachelor degrees.

What you will learn

Develop foundational/academic Chinese
Subject foundations
And intercultural communication
Eligible 1+4 students need HSK4 and CSCA to proceed to bachelor studies.

Career outcomes

Entry to Chinese-taught bachelor programmes at XJTU and partner universities

Curriculum

Small classes grouped by intended major and Chinese level. Courses cover foundational Chinese
Discipline-specific academic Chinese
Core subject knowledge for the chosen humanities or science and engineering stream
And cross-cultural communication. The page names no individual courses or credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Under 24 years old
High-school diploma/equivalent and valid passport
High-school average >=60% for IFP or >=70% for 1+4 route
No Chinese proficiency required
Good health.

Accepted academic background

High school or senior secondary diploma or equivalent (graduating students may apply with a mock-exam transcript), Under 24, Good health, Valid ordinary passport

Language tests

Not required
HSK No Chinese proficiency required

Documents you’ll need

Valid passport
Notarized high-school diploma/equivalent
Notarized high-school transcripts and university-entrance scores
Chinese-language certificate if applicable
One signed recommendation letter
>=600-word study plan
Physical examination form
Valid non-criminal record
Other supporting documents if relevant. Reference: 2027 XJTU foundation guide.

How to apply

Check eligibility for the 2027 Chinese-taught foundation program and select the correct course length and intake. Create an account on the Xi’an Jiaotong University international student application system. Select the Pre-University Foundation Programs category and complete the form. Upload your passport
academic documents
study plan
recommendation letter
medical examination and non-criminal record as required. After preliminary review
pay the required application fee when the payment option becomes available. Submit the application before the published deadline and monitor the portal for updates.

Other costs

Tuition per year	¥25,800 CNY
Application fee	¥500 CNY
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	School of International Education
Department	_
Teaching language	Chinese
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	2027 guide mentions a scholarship for applicants to the Five Central Asian Countries international education/training program (application fee 800 CNY for those applicants). Eligibility is restricted, No general foundation award guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.75 years.