The Central University for Nationalities (CUN) is one of China’s most important comprehensive universities, and it is one of the 38 key universities receiving direct development support from the Chinese government. The goal for the Central University for Nationalities is to build up as “a first-class ethnic university in the world”.

The Central University for Nationalities has an advantageous geographical position, being located in an urban district of Beijing, and transportation is very convenient. There are many buses and a subway outside the front gate of CUN. CUN is situated in a university district, near the National Library to its south, and the Chinese “Silicon Valley”-Zhong Guan Cun high-technology industry base to its north. It has a beautiful flower-garden style campus, something rarely seen in northern China.

中央民族大学是国家民族事务委员会直属的综合性重点大学，是全国唯一进入国家“211工程”和“985工程”建设的民族高等院校，在我国高等教育体系和民族团结进步事业中具有十分重要的地位。学校前身是1941年9月成立的延安民族学院。1951年6月，中央民族学院在北京正式成立，乌兰夫任首任院长。

党和国家历届领导集体始终关心和重视中央民族大学的建设和发展。建校初至1966年，毛泽东、刘少奇、周恩来、朱德等党和国家领导人先后14次接见学校师生代表。改革开放以后，邓小平3次接见师生代表。1993年学校更名为中央民族大学时，国家主席江泽民同志为学校题写了新校名。2001年6月，学校50周年校庆之际，国务院总理朱镕基同志到校视察，并代表中央政府提出了“把中央民族大学建成世界一流的民族大学”的奋斗目标。同年，胡锦涛、李岚清等国家领导人亲自审批了国家民委、教育部、国家计委、财政部四部委联合上报的《关于进一步办好中央民族大学的请示》。2002年6月，国家民委、教育部、北京市人民政府签署了《关于重点共建中央民族大学的协议》。在党和国家的高度重视下，学校1979年被批准为国家重点大学，1999年成为 国家“211工程”重点建设大学，2004年成为国家“985工程”重点建设大学。

国际教育学院成立于2002年，现有教职员工36人。80%以上的专职教师具有汉语作为外语教学能力认定高级证书。主要有管理和办学两大职能：

管理职能：我院是我校所有外国留学生的管理机构。主要负责外国留学生的招生、涉外管理和后勤服务。
办学职能：我院负责全校外国留学生的汉语教学和我校对外汉语教学学科建设，并将积极探索我校国际教育的新路子和新办法。 

Category of international students, enrollment and application time

Non-degree students

Long-term Chinese language student
The duration of study lasts for one semester or more. School starts at the beginning of each March and September, enrollment is for whole year. Based on students’ Chinese level, classes are divided into five levels: complete beginner, beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Classes provided are small (with 5-15 students), for 20-24 class hours each week. Required Chinese courses cover basic Chinese, listening, speaking, reading, writing and so on, elective courses cover Chinese minority dance, music, drawing, Chinese calligraphy, paper-cut, martial art, Minorities’ language and more. During the period of study many practice activities will be arranged, such as visiting the famous historic sites in Beijing and Chinese ethnic minority families, watching Peking opera, Chinese acrobatic shows, and being introduced to Chinese students as study partners.

Students in the study of minority languages
The duration of study lasts for one semester or more. School starts at the beginning of each March and September, and enrollment is for a whole year. There is language instruction in Tibetan, Uygur, Kazakh, Miao, Manchu, Mongolian, Korean, Yi, Dai, Zhuang, Hani, Bai, Naxi, and so on.

Chinese ethnic minorities in English series
The duration of study lasts for one semester or more. School starts at the beginning of each March and September, and school enrolls for a whole year. Chinese minorities’ culture courses are taught in English, in such areas as Chinese ethnology, Chinese south-west minorities, Chinese north-west minorities, Chinese southern minorities, Chinese northern minorities and so on, and assistances is provided in arranging field research.

General advanced student
Duration of study lasts for one semester or more. School starts at the beginning of each March and September. Applications should be made two months prior to the start of courses. Students can choose from any of the bachelor’s degree majors, and study together with Chinese students.

Senior advanced student
Duration of study lasts for one semester or more. School starts at the beginning of each March and September. Applications should be made two months prior to the start of courses. Students can choose from any of the master’s degree and doctorate majors, pursuing studies on a certain subject under the direction of professors at CUN.

“One-to-one” tutorial student
Courses start at any time, with application made at least two weeks in advance. Study covers Chinese language, languages of Chinese ethnic minorities, Chinese cultures, music, dancing, and other fields as arranged.

Chinese language transfer student (join a class in the middle of courses)
Courses start at any time, but students must have a previous foundation in Chinese language learning. Application must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Chinese languages and cultures short-term courses

Besides for regular courses, CUN can arrange additional short-term Chinese language and culture courses based on the requirements of foreign partner colleges and universities, friendship groups, study abroad agencies and individuals.

Short-term Chinese language courses focus primarily on Chinese listening and speaking. Based on students’ Chinese level, classes are divided into four levels: beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Classes are small, with 15-20 students.
 

Chinese ethnic cultures courses: These include Chinese language classes, lectures on Chinese history and Chinese ethnic minorities cultures, delivered in Chinese and English. Arranged visits to Chinese ethnic minorities’ families and gardens, famous historic sightseeing and so on in Beijing, are included.

Chinese calligraphy and painting courses: Full-time teachers from the Fine Art Department of CUN teach Chinese calligraphy and Chinese traditional painting theory and technique.
Chinese ethnic musical instruments courses: Full-time teachers from Music Department of CUN teach the playing techniques for Chinese traditional ethnic musical instruments such as alto fiddle, pi-pa, Koto and so on.

Chinese ethnic dance courses: Teachers of ethnic dance from Dance Department of CUN teach the main representative dances of Chinese ethnic minorities.

Chinese ethnic languages courses: Linguists of CUN teach languages of Chinese ethnic minorities such as Tibetan language, Uygur language, Manchu language, Mongolian language and so on.

The College of International Education announces the short-term schedules for winter and summer vacation every year on its website. Generally the duration of short-term courses is from 4 to 6 weeks. The schedules also can be adjusted at the request of applying groups. Fees are set based on content, course duration, and the number of students. Application should be two months in advance.

Application Method and Procedures

Application Method、
All those self-supporting international students should apply directly to the International Students Office of College of International Education at CUN.

Application Procedures

Step 1: Fill out Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study at CUN on the website of the College of International Education at CUN and send it to the email address for applications (listed below), or mail it directly to the International Students Office of College of International Education at CUN.
Step 2: In at most two weeks after receiving the application, the International Students Office with send the admitted applicants a CUN Admission Notice, a Visa Application Form (JW202 to self-supporting students, or JW201 to Chinese government scholarship students), and a “Physical Examination Report for Foreigner”(the physical examination is needed if the duration of study in China is more than 6 months; this exam can be taken in one’s own country or in China after arrival).
Step 3: After receiving the CUN Admission Notice, and the Visa Application Form (JW202 to self-supporting students, or JW201 to Chinese government scholarship students), the admitted student should then apply to the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate) which is in his or her own country for the X visa (student visa), or the F visa (visit visa) if the duration of study is less than 6 months.
Step 4: The admitted student must bring the CUN Admission Notice, and the Visa Application Form (JW202 to self-supporting students, or JW201 to Chinese government scholarship students), and register at the International Students Office at Central University for Nationalities during the register time specified on the CUN Admission Notice. Students who do not report during the specified period will lose their student status. Exception can be made for those students who have informed the school of their special reasons for not registering on time, and whose delay has been approved by the International Students Office in advance.

招生类别、入学和申请时间

非学历生

汉语长期进修生
学习时间为一学期以上。每年3月初和9月初开学，全年招生。学校根据学生的汉语水平，分成零起点、入门、初级、中级和高级五个层次进行教学。小班授课（10-15人），每周上课20~24学时。必修汉语课程包括：基础汉语、听力、口语、阅读、写作等，选修课包括中国少数民族舞蹈、音乐、绘画、中国书法、剪纸、武术、少数民族语言等。学习期间组织游览北京名胜古迹、参观少数民族家庭、观看京剧杂技等丰富多彩的教学实践活动，介绍中国学生做学习伙伴。

少数民族语言学习生
学习时间为一学期以上。每年3月初和9月初开学，全年招生。开设藏语、维吾尔语、哈萨克语、苗语、满语、蒙语、朝鲜语、彝语、傣语、壮语、哈尼语、白语、纳西语等语言班。

中国少数民族系列英语课程班
学习时间为一学期以上。每年3月初和9月初开学，全年招生。用英语教授中国民族学史、中国西南民族、中国西北民族、中国南方民族、中国北方民族等中国少数民族文化课程，并协助安排进行田野调查。

普通进修生
学习时间为一学期以上。每年3月初和9月初开学，申请时间为开学前两个月。可选择所有本科专业，和中国学生一起上课。

高级进修生
学习时间为一学期以上。每年3月初和9月初开学，申请时间为开学前两个月。可选择所有硕士、博士专业，在中央民族大学教授的指导下，就某一专业进修提高。

一对一进修生
随时入学，至少提前2周申请。学习内容涵盖汉语、少数民族语言、文化、音乐、舞蹈等。

汉语插班生
随时入学，至少提前2周申请，但需有一定汉语基础。

学历生

学士学位生
弹性学制，4年左右，每年9月开学，申请时间为当年4月1日至8月31日。

中国语言文化短期进修班

我校除正常教学以外，还根据国外各院校、友好团体、留学机构和个人的需要，专门开设中国语言

文化短期班。
● 汉语短期班：主要以口语和听力为主，根据学生汉语水平，分成入门班、初级班、中级班和高级班进行教学。小班授课（15-20人）。
● 中国民族文化班：主要内容有汉语课、中国历史讲座和中国少数民族文化讲座等，用汉语、英语授课。结合教学组织参观民族家庭、民族风情园和北京名胜古迹等。
●中国书画学习班：主要由我校美术系专职教师教授中国书法、中国传统绘画的理论与技法。
● 中国民族乐器学习班：主要由我校专职教师教授二胡、琵琶和古筝等中国传统民族乐器的演奏技巧。
● 中国民族舞蹈学习班：主要由我校舞蹈系的民间舞教师教授中国主要少数民族的代表性舞蹈。
● 中国民族语言班：主要由我校少数民族语言教师教授藏语、维吾尔语、满语、蒙语等。国际教育学院每年会在网站上推出寒假和暑假期间的短期班招生计划，一般为4-6周。我校也可以按照申请团体希望的时间和内容安排，具体费用按学习内容、时间和人数而定。入学申请时间为学习开始时间前2个月。

申请办法和步骤

★ 申请办法
凡申请到中央民族大学自费留学的外国留学生请直接向中央民族大学国际教育学院留学生办公室报名。
★ 申请步骤
1．在中央民族大学国际教育学院网站上在线报名：填写《中央民族大学留学申请表》并发送到学院报名信箱，也可直接邮寄到中央民族大学国际教育学院留学生办公室。
2．留学生办公室接到申请后两周之内向录取的报名者寄发《中央民族大学录取通知书》、《外国留学人员来华签证申请表》（简称JW202表）和《外国人体格检查记录》（学习时间超过6个月者需体检，可选择在本国体检，也可选择到中国后体检）。
3．被录取者本人持《录取通知书》、《外国留学人员来华签证申请表》（自费生JW202表，中国政府奖学金生JW201表）到中国驻当地使领馆办理学习签证或访问签证（在华学习半年以内的）。
4．被录取者持《中央民族大学录取通知书》、《外国留学人员来华签证申请表》（自费生JW202表，中国政府奖学金生JW201表）在规定的日期到中央民族大学国际教育学院留学生办公室报到。无故不按时报到者，将取消其入学资格。确因特殊原因不能在规定的日期内报到者，须事先与留学生办公室取得联系，获批准后方可延期入学。

联系方式：
教学行政办公室：010-6893-3306；
留学生办公室：010-6893-3263；
留学生招生办公室：8610-6893-4344
传真：010-6893-3459
电子信箱： This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: www. cun.edu.cn

211 Project | Study in China | Chinese Study in Beijing