Administration

Founded in 1922, Yunnan University is the best university in Yunnan Province and among the oldest universities in China.The courses provided there covers a range of Lingustics, Science, Engineering and Agriculture. Actually, YNU has been  put into the world-known Concise Encyclopedia Britannia as one of the fifteen internationally prestigious universities in China. Besides, it has win support rom the national government in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. You will be a knowledgable graduate in YNU.

There is an entry examination in late August.

Yunnan University, founded in 1923, is one of the oldest universities in China and was put into the world-known Concise Encyclopedia Britannia as one of the fifteen internationally       prestigious universities in China. Yunnan University has been developing rapidly by availing itself of “Project 211” (100 institutions of higher education and key disciplinary areas strengthened as a national priority for the 21st century) membership status.

Yunnan University receives intensive support from the national government in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and was conferred as one of the ten key institutions that facilitate Chinese teaching in neighboring countries under the guidance of the Office of Chinese Language Council International. The university is one of the few HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) centers for all levels. The university attaches importance to enhancing the mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and other peoples of the neighboring countries, and promoting economic and trade cooperation as well as scientific, technological and cultural exchanges between them.

College of International Students

College of International Students is a professional institution of Yunnan University where international students register to learn Chinese language and culture. It is responsible for teaching international students Chinese and offering them help.

College of International Students of Yunnan University has hosted more than 15,000 students and overseas Chinese teachers from some 30 countries. Currently, there are more than 30 full-time teachers in the college, among whom there are 4 senior professors, 6 associate professors. 4 of the staff hold doctorate degrees, while 10 hold master’s degrees. Most of the teachers have taught or studied in Spain, the United States of America, Australia, Italy, Japan and Thailand. The teachers are experienced in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and have saturated in diversified cultural contexts.

College of International Students of Yunnan University boasts excellent teachers, fresh air, convenient entertainment and living facilities. With an international and diversified cultural environment, the college is the very place for international students to learn Chinese language and culture.

Costs for Accommodation Vary

40-80 RMB per day for a single room

80-100 RMB per day for a double room

120-150 RMB per day for a suite

Renting House off Campus

There are different types of rooms you can rent in Kunming. The cost varies from 500 to 1000 RMB per month. 

Costs for Meals

Cost for food will be about RMB 15-30 per day if the students eat at the student canteen. 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1.No criminal record. observe the laws and decrees of China and the regulations of University, and respect the folkways and customs of Chinese.
2.Be in good health.
3.Applicants should be Master's degree graduate or the equivalent.
4.Applicants have Chinese proficiency of HSK grade 6 or above.

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3. Master's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Transcript of postgraduate school

5.  HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)
Level 6 or above

6.  Two recommendation letters(optional)
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.