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Shanghai · founded 1951

East China Normal University

华东师范大学

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Founded in Shanghai in 1951, East China Normal University is a Category A university under China’s “Double First-Class” program. Its two leafy Shanghai campuses — Putuo downtown and Minhang — have earned it the nickname “Garden University”, and around 6,000 international students from more than 130 countries study at ECNU each year, with Chinese language programs run from the Putuo campus.

East China Normal University’s stone entrance gate at the Putuo campus, with 华东师范大学 above the arch
华东师范大学 — the ECNU Putuo campus gate, Shanghai

The university & the city

Shanghai, on the record

Shanghai is China’s largest city and one of its most international, spread along the Huangpu River. ECNU’s Chinese language programs run from the downtown Putuo campus on North Zhongshan Road, with the university’s second campus at Minhang across the city.

City
Shanghai
Campus
Putuo
Founded
1951

Study Programs

Applications open

Applications are open for the intakes below. Choose a Study Program, check its fees, and start your Application.

  1. East China Normal University

    Half Year Language Course 2027

    Small Class: No more than 25 people per class. Various Courses: ECNU outstanding Chinese teaching team helps to improve students’ Chinese language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing face-to-face. Graded Course: 11 grades of course provided which exactly match students’ Chinese proficiency levels. Enriched Program: HSK Test Preparation, Chinese Pronunciation Correction and other elective courses are offered (free of charge, limited places available). Field Trip: Organized once a semester, and students may voluntarily sign up to enjoy the natural and humanistic landscapes and learn about Chinese society and culture (separate fee, voluntary enrollment, and ECNU pays part of travel agency fees). Completion Certificate: All students receive a transcript at the end of the semester and a certificate of completion for those who meet the completion requirements.

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    Application fee
    ¥800.00 CNY
    Tuition fee
    ¥12,000.00 CNY

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  2. East China Normal University

    One Year Language Course 2027

    Small Class: No more than 25 people per class. Various Courses: ECNU outstanding Chinese teaching team helps to improve students’ Chinese language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing face-to-face. Graded Course: 11 grades of course provided which exactly match students’ Chinese proficiency levels. Enriched Program: HSK Test Preparation, Chinese Pronunciation Correction and other elective courses are offered (free of charge, limited places available). Field Trip: Organized once a semester, and students may voluntarily sign up to enjoy the natural and humanistic landscapes and learn about Chinese society and culture (separate fee, voluntary enrollment, and ECNU pays part of travel agency fees). Completion Certificate: All students receive a transcript at the end of the semester and a certificate of completion for those who meet the completion requirements.

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    Application fee
    ¥800.00 CNY
    Tuition fee
    ¥24,000.00 CNY

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  3. East China Normal University

    Half Year Intensive Language Course 2027

    Intensive courses at a faster pace, intended for those who want to learn the most in the shortest time. Focusing on the improvement of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, integrated with innovative teaching methodology, like games, activities and multi-media. In the form of small group instruction, generallyless than 25 students in one class. Diverse courses, meeting the different needs of students. Systematic and strict management, caring about the learning efficiency and feedback of the students. Frequent cultural experience activity, field trip, Chinese corner and Chinese contest, creating a positive as well as comfort language study atmosphere.

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    Application fee
    ¥800.00 CNY
    Tuition fee
    ¥16,000.00 CNY

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  4. East China Normal University

    One Year Intensive Language Course 2027

    Intensive courses at a faster pace, intended for those who want to learn the most in the shortest time. Focusing on the improvement of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, integrated with innovative teaching methodology, like games, activities and multi-media. In the form of small group instruction, generallyless than 25 students in one class. Diverse courses, meeting the different needs of students. Systematic and strict management, caring about the learning efficiency and feedback of the students. Frequent cultural experience activity, field trip, Chinese corner and Chinese contest, creating a positive as well as comfort language study atmosphere.

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    Application fee
    ¥800.00 CNY
    Tuition fee
    ¥32,000.00 CNY

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  5. East China Normal University

    Half Year Business Language Course 2027

    Specially designed for those who will or have already engaged in business or trade career under Chinese-related background. Offer appropriate courses for students of different levels to meet their needs at different learning stages. Help students obtain a larger vocabulary and specialized knowledge of business purpose. Enhance students' understanding of contemporary Chinese economy and finance through diverse courses. Cultivate students' communication skills in business surroundings through various scenario simulations like negotiation, speech, etc. Regularly arrange business themed lectures and on-site visits to companies.

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    Application fee
    ¥800.00 CNY
    Tuition fee
    ¥18,000.00 CNY

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  6. East China Normal University

    One Year Business Language Course 2027

    Specially designed for those who will or have already engaged in business or trade career under Chinese-related background. Offer appropriate courses for students of different levels to meet their needs at different learning stages. Help students obtain a larger vocabulary and specialized knowledge of business purpose. Enhance students' understanding of contemporary Chinese economy and finance through diverse courses. Cultivate students' communication skills in business surroundings through various scenario simulations like negotiation, speech, etc. Regularly arrange business themed lectures and on-site visits to companies.

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    Application fee
    ¥800.00 CNY
    Tuition fee
    ¥36,000.00 CNY

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Shanghai is the classroom

From ECNU’s leafy Putuo campus to the shop signs on East Nanjing Road, Shanghai gives you reasons to use Mandarin. Ask for directions, order tea, and take a weekend walk along the Huangpu.

Trees and campus buildings reflected in the Liwa River at ECNU’s Putuo campus
Liwa River · ECNU Putuo
Shop signs, historic facades, and pedestrians on East Nanjing Road in Shanghai
East Nanjing Road, on foot
Huxinting Teahouse above a pond beside the Nine-Turn Bridge in Shanghai’s Yu Garden area
Huxinting Teahouse · Yu Garden area
The Oriental Pearl Tower and Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River, seen from the Bund
The Bund view · Pudong skyline

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