Jiangnan University, situated in the beautiful city of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, is one of China’s national key universities of the “211 Project” and functions directly under the Ministry of Education. The university dates back to 1902 when its predecessor, San Jiang Normal School, began its first term. The school became National Central University in 1928, then Nanjing University in 1949, Nanjing Institute of Technology in 1952, Wuxi Institute of Light Industry in 1958, Wuxi University of Light Industry in 1995, and finally Jiangnan University in 2001. More than a hundred years of development has brought Jiangnan University recognition from all levels of society as an excellent comprehensive university with disciplines including engineering, science, literature, economics, management, law, medicine, agriculture and education.

Currently there are 19400 undergraduates, 4600 graduate students and 400 international students studying on campus. The university consists of 18 schools offering 62 specialties for undergraduate studies. It is entitled to confer master degrees in 60 programs, and doctoral degrees in 21 programs. There are also 3 Post-doctor Research Stations open to the qualified PhD candidates both at home and abroad, namely Light Industry Technology & Engineering， Food Science & Technology and Control Theory & Engineering. In 2006, Jiangnan University successfully passed the national assessment for undergraduate education quality. 

江南大学坐落于太湖之滨的江南名城——江苏省无锡市，是教育部直属的国家“211工程”重点建设高校。目前，在教育部和省市政府的支持下，已基本建成占地3125亩、建筑面积95万平方米、以“生态校园，曲水流觞”为设计理念、设施先进、功能齐全、环境优美的蠡湖新校区。

江南大学享有“轻工高等教育明珠”的美誉，源于1902年创建的三江师范学堂，历经国立中央大学、南京大学等发展时期；1952年全国高校院系调整时，由原中央大学、复旦大学、武汉大学、浙江大学、江南大学的有关系科组建南京工学院（现东南大学）食品工业系；1958年该系整建制东迁无锡，建立无锡轻工业学院；1995年更名为无锡轻工大学；2001年1月，经教育部批准，无锡轻工大学、江南学院、无锡教育学院合并组建江南大学；2003年，东华大学无锡校区并入江南大学。经过一个世纪的风雨和半个世纪的独立办学，江南大学已建设成为一所规模结构较为合理，教学质量优秀，办学效益显著，科研、教学、服务均得到社会公认，在国内外具有一定知名度的综合性大学。

学校学科涉及理学、工学、农学、医学、文学、法学、经济学、管理学、教育学等9大门类，设有 18个学院，共有63个本科专业，全日制在校本科学生近20000人，成人继续教育学生7000余人。2000年7月，经教育部批准江南大学（原无锡轻工大学）为开展现代远程教育试点院校之一，网络教育学院学生15000余人。学校还设有国际教育学院、经教育部批准的中外合作办学的莱姆顿学院。

Long-term Courses for Chinese Language, which usually last 3~16 months, are designed specifically to fully enhance the students' abilities of speaking, writing and interpreting. Courses such as Chinese Medicine, Literature, Arts, Geography, Folk Culture are carefuuly incorporated into the language learning curriculum, so that students can not only communicate with Chinese people smoothly but can also experience and understand the abundantly charming Chinese culture.

1. Requirements

Those who are healthy and willing to abide by Chinese Laws and University's regulations are legible to apply..

2. Course Contents

(1) Beginners Course: Junior Chinese (including grammar, pronunciation, and conversation), Junior Listening & Speaking, Reading (including Chinese characters, culture), and Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(2) Intermediate Course: Intermediate Chinese (including syntax, culture, and discussion), Intermediate Listening & Speaking, Reading (including culture), and Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(3) Advanced Course: Senior Chinese (including syntax, translation, discussion), Senior Listening, Chinese Culture, Practical Writing, Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

Note: Check the appendix to see the concrete curriculum schedule.Class will commence when there are 5 students, and there will be a maximum of 20 students per class.

3. The Way and Procedures of Application

(1) The Way of Application

A. Chinese Government Scholarship students

Make contact the requisite departments/ministries of their governments. Succesful applicants will be issued an application form for the Chinese Government Scholarship and such applicants are welcome to express their wish to study at JNU when completing the section for “preferred institution”. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will forward the application materials to JNU. Once accepted, the applicant is entitled to Chinese Government Scholarship.

B. Self-supporting students

Can apply directly to School of International Education, Jiangnan University.

(2) Application Materials

A. Fill out the “Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in Jiangnan University”.

B. Photo-copy of Highest Academic Certificate and School Record

C. Photo-copy of “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner” (valid for 6 months, the original copy must be kept for registration, if not qualified cannot enter the school)

Note: Concerned Application Forms: Applicants for Chinese Government Scholarship may ask for the Application Forms from the concerned departments of their governments. Self-supporting applicants may download directly from the homepage of School of International Education website, or ask for the Application Forms from International Students Affair Office in School of International Education.

(3) Deadline of Application

July 31 for autumn semester

January 31 for spring semester

(4) Admission and Visa

Applicants who have been admitted to JNU will receive before July 31 “Notice for Admission” and JW201 or JW202 Form with which they can apply for their visas to Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

(5) School Beginning

The first Monday of September for autumn semester.

The last ten-day period of February for spring semester.

(6) Registration

During registration, students are required to present their passports, Notice of Admission, JW201 or JW202 Form, Physical Checkup Record for Foreigners (valid for 6 months), 6 photos (2 inches, front view, half length, hatless). In addition to these, self-supporting students are also required to pay their tuition, registration and accommodation fees.

(7) Students Reception

Our School will welcome new students at Shanghai Pudong International Airport 2 days ahead of the commencement of each semester.Please inform us of your flight No. and arrival time so that we could arrange pick-up properly. Students who will come at another time, if needing to be met, please contact us in advance and we can arrange the pick-up, but there is a separate fee for this service.

4. Tuition Standard

(1) Tuition: ￥14,000/school year (Those who study for less than one semester will pay ￥3000/month)

(2) Registration Fee: ￥400/person

(3) Stationary Fee: according to actual expense (about ￥150/semester)

5. Facilities and Fees

(1) Accommodation

Single Room (with toilet, air-conditioner, water-heater, TV, telephone, Internet): ￥25/day

(2) The food fee for each student dining at the dining hall on campus is about ￥15-20/day.

(3)Insurance

"Comprehensive Insurance Plan for Foreigners Studying in China" is required to taken, and the insurance premium is ￥600/year/student.

(4) Other

Within 1 week after new students arrival, the staff will show around the university and the city, and they will also assist with other relevant matters such as dealing with the residence permit, opening a bank account, medical insurance etc.

6. Contact Information

Address: School of International Education, Jiangnan University

No.1800 Lihu Blvd, Wuxi , Jiangsu Province, P.R. China

Zip Code: 214122

Tel: 0086-510-85919669 (School Office), 85919552, 85329235 (International Students Affairs Office)

Fax: 0086-510-85809610

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Shot-term Chinese Learning Courses are devoted to rapidly and efficiently enhance the students' Chinese level, especially the abilities of listening and speaking. The courses usual duration is from 1 week to 2 months. In addition, we offer various elective courses of Chinese folk culture, so that students can become acquainted with and get touch with the abundant Chinese culture. These courses will widen the student's knowledge about Chinese language and culture.

1. Requirements

Those who are healthy and willing to abide by Chinese Laws and the University's regulations can ask for applications.

2. Course Contents

(1) Elementary Course: Elementary Chinese (including Chinese characters, grammar), Listening Skills, Dialogue, and Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(2) Beginners Course: Junior Chinese (including Chinese characters, grammar), Listening & Speaking, Reading , and Chinese Folk Culture Lesson (elective)

(3) Intermediate Course: Intermediate Chinese (including grammar, vocabulary), Listening & Speaking, Reading , Chinese Culture, and Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

(4) Advanced Course: Senior Chinese (including syntax, translation, discussion), Listening Skills, Chinese Culture, Practical Writing, Chinese Folk Culture (elective)

3. The Way and Application Procedures

(1) The Way of Application

Apply directly to School of International Education in Jiangnan University.

(2) Application Materials

Fill out the “Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in Jiangnan University”. Applicants may download the concerned Application Forms directly from the homepage of School of International Education website, or ask for the Application Forms from School of International Education.

(3) Time of Application

Anytime during office hour

(4) Admission and Visa

Applicants who have been admitted to JNU will receive “Notice for Admission” and JW201 or JW202 Form with which they can apply for their visas to Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

(5) Commencement of teaching

A. The first Monday of September for autumn semester, and the last ten-day period of February for spring semester.

B. Class will start at any time as long as there are 5students. (Maximum 20 students in each class)

(6) Registration

Upon registration, students are required to present their passports, Notice of Admission, JW201 or JW202 Form, Physical Checkup Record for Foreigners (valid for 6 months), 6 photos (2 inches, front view, half length, hatless). In addition to these, self-supporting students are also required to pay their tuition, registration and accommodation fees.

4. Tuition Standard

(1) Tuition: ￥3,000/month, and if exceeds 1 month, plus ￥750/week for extra

(2) Registration Fee: ￥ 400/person

(3) Books Fee: according to actual expense

5. Facilities and Fees

(1) Accommodation

Single Room (with toilet, air-conditioner, water-heater, TV, telephone, Internet): ￥25/day

(2) The food fee for each student dining at the dining hall on campus is about ￥ 15-20/day.

6. Contact Information

Address: School of International Education, Jiangnan University

No.1800 Lihu Blvd, Wuxi , Jiangsu Province, P.R. China

Zip Code: 214122

Tel: 0086-510-85919669 (School Office), 85919552, 85329235 (International Students' Affairs Office)

Fax: 0086-510-85809610

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Address: International Office / Office for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs
Lihu Campus, Jiangnan University
No 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, P. R.C.
Office: Room 507 and 509, Administration Building, Lihu Campus, JU
Tel: +86-510-85913623, +86-510-85913625
Fax: +86-510-85913622

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