Entry Requirements
1. Be a non-Chinese citizen with valid foreign passport; be physically and mentally healthy.
2. Having a certain financial capability; no criminal record.
3. The following applicants who meet the conditions are eligible to apply as international students.
Applicants who emigrate from mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan, Macao, and have obtained a foreign nationality.
Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality (nationalities) and reside abroad.
International student applicants in the above situation must fullfill both two conditions following:
① Applicants must have held a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive), which means having acquired a foreign nationality before May 1, 2021.
② Applicants must have lived outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for at least two years during the period from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2025 (according to the entry and exit record, if the applicant has stayed outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for nine months or longer period during one year, it is equivalent to one year).
4. Age requirement:
Self-funded applicants:be at least 16 years old and under the age of 35
5. Educational Background: have obtained a graduation certificate of higher secondary school, or its international equivalent, qualified for university entrance.
6. Language Proficiency
For Chinese-taught programs: the applicant's Chinese proficiency should be equivalent to at least HSK Level 4 (180 score), the higher the better.
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
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Program Highlights
Start from higher level
The admitted beginners start from the first semester while the non-beginners are possible to start from a higher level if they meet the requirements and submit the relevant documents (see below Application Materials) .
Scholarships
Based on one’s attendance rate, academic improve ment and daily performance, excellent students will have opportunities to receive scholarships offered both by DHU and Chinese government.
Enterprise Internship
Under the internship agreements signed with quite a few enterprises, covering industries such as PR, Media, heavy industry, airlines, hotel, etc, students will earn practical skills in consultation, interpretation, meeting preparation, data collection and cultural exchange, etc. at their internship and get ready for future career.
Study Abroad
DHU has signed a bunch of student exchange agreements with overseas universities, which offer excellent students to study abroad. While enriching one’s internaional experiences and broadening their views, a certain credits aquired at host instituions will be recognized and transferred to DHU credits.
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Program Description
Program Features
Who can start from a higher grade?
1.Having studies for at least one year in a Chinese higher education institute or an overseas institute recognized by Ministry of Education of China.
2.Passed the High-grade-transfer exam at the registration recognized by Internation Cultural Exchange School (ICES).Which grade should I study?
The placement is based on the result of the exam and the students\' HSK level
Grade HSK Certificate/Scores 2nd Semester obtaining 180 or more points of new HSK 4 or above 3rd Semester obtaining 180 or more points of new HSK 4 or above 4th Semester obtaining 180 or more points of new HSK 4 or above *After the enrollment, the students should the exams of the main courses of the previous semesters and obtain corresponding cresits. The exam fee is CNY 200/course.
FINE INTERNSHIP SITES HELP STUDENTS GAIN PRACTICAL ABILITY POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS & DIVERSIFIED EMPLOYMENT CHANNELS SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES ICES has signed internship agreements with quite a few enterprises, covering industries such as hotal, PR, Heavy Industries and airlines, etc. Students will earn practical skills in consultation, interpretation, meeting preparation, data collection and cultural exchange, etc. during their internship Graduates may engage in the international trade with China or pursue master\'s program in the field of Business Administration of Chinese Language, graduates are advantageous in development both in China and abroad. Outstanding international students have the chance to win President Scholarship and Excellent New Student Award(ENSA). Elective Courses
General Knowledge:
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, Business English, Humanity and Characters, Geography of China, Chinese Folklore Comparison of Sino-western Culture,etc.
Business Related:
Chinese Business Culture, International Trade Practice, Introduction to Economics, Economic Law, Management Case Studies, etc.
Basic Subjects:
Mandarin Pronunciation, Shangha Dialect, The Culture of Chinese ,Newspaper Reading, Advanced Oral Chinese, HSK ,Tutorial,Ancient Chinese, Translation Practice,etc.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, excellent candidates will be reviewed and awarded Outstanding International Student Scholar ships. It covers a partial tuition waiver which varies from CNY 2000 to CNY 6000.
Each year, Chinese Government Scholarships also subsidize a certain number of enrolled undergraduates.
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Entry Requirements
1. Be a non-Chinese citizen with valid foreign passport; be physically and mentally healthy.
2. Having a certain financial capability; no criminal record.
3. The following applicants who meet the conditions are eligible to apply as international students.
Applicants who emigrate from mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan, Macao, and have obtained a foreign nationality.
Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality (nationalities) and reside abroad.
International student applicants in the above situation must fullfill both two conditions following:
① Applicants must have held a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive), which means having acquired a foreign nationality before May 1, 2021.
② Applicants must have lived outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for at least two years during the period from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2025 (according to the entry and exit record, if the applicant has stayed outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for nine months or longer period during one year, it is equivalent to one year).
4. Age requirement:
Self-funded applicants:be at least 16 years old and under the age of 35
5. Educational Background: have obtained a graduation certificate of higher secondary school, or its international equivalent, qualified for university entrance.
6. Language Proficiency
For Chinese-taught programs: the applicant's Chinese proficiency should be equivalent to at least HSK Level 4 (180 score), the higher the better.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 22,000 per year
RMB 88,000 in total (About $ 12,292)Accommodation Fee International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 75 (More Details) Single Room RMB 110 (More Details) Triple Room RMB 45 (More Details) International Students' Apartment Double Room RMB 50 (More Details) Triple Room RMB 35 (More Details) Roominshanghai Single Room RMB 5,500 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 57 to USD 113 Service Fee USD 100 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.1. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit a Guarantee Statement filled and signed by the legal adult guardians living in mainland China.
You can download a template or sample from here.*2. Certificate of no criminal conviction
An applicant shall submit a valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (or Police Clearance Certificate) issued by the local public security or government authority (such as the police station). The issue date shall be after November 1, 2024.
*3. Statement of financial support
Fill the blanks and sign by the applicant and the sponsor. Even for the application of study with the entrance scholarships, the applicant must sign the Statement of financial support to ensure that the applicant can bear any other expenses beyond the scope of scholarship funding. The signed date shall be after November 1, 2024.
You can download a template or sample from here.*4. Curriculum Vitae
Written in the teaching language of the program you apply for. In addition to basic personal information and contact information, list one's educational background (from junior high school), work or internship experience (if any) in chronological order (accurate to month), from the present to the past. No gaps in time, even if you did not study or work during a certain period of time, list the actual situation.
If any work experience, attach a signed or stamped proof of employment issued by the company or organization, which include the applicant's job title, work content, employment duration (accurate to month), performance, and contact details.5. Others
If you are applying for a Chinese-taught program in Fashion & Apparel Design, Product Design, Environmental Design, Visual Communication Design, Digital Media Art, or Art & Technology, you are required to submit the original latest art works: at least one hand-painted pencil sketch, one hand-painted color painting, and one design rendering relating to the proposed program.
6. Any documents that might enhance your competitiveness such as award letters, credentials, etc.
*7. Chinese Language Credential
*8. Passport (and visa) page
A clear copy of your valid passport with your name, photo, date of birth, place of birth, date of issue and date of expiry. The passport should have at least 6-month validity.
All visa pages are required if you have been to or if you are currently in China.*9. ID photo
Recent bareheaded (within six months), full-face, white-color background, two-inch certificate photo, instead of landscape photos or photos of daily life; in JPG format, less than 100K.
*10. Personal statement
A statement of purpose in essay format written in the teaching language of the program you apply for, within 1000 words.
Describe one's educational and family background, motivation for applying, reasons for major choice and study plan, activity participation, awards, and interests in order to demonstrate one's personal thoughts, capacities and strengths.
Name, the field of study, e-mail address, and written time should be included in the end of statement.11. The following applicants should provide the passports, all the visa pages, exit and entry stamp pages on the passport, proof of naturalization, or evidence of being foreign citizens at birth.
Applicants born in the mainland China, HK, TW, MC, who have obtained a foreign nationality.
Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality and reside abroad.
Applicants who have spent (part of) their secondary education in the mainland China, HK, TW, MC.*12. High school academic transcripts
Copies of the original certificate with the high school stamp and/or the signature of the principal. If the originals are not in Chinese or English, they must be translated and notarized.
Students who are currently in the final year can submit a pending certificate along with transcripts of all grades you completed. You are required to submit the official certificate and final transcripts once you receive them.*13. High school graduation certificate
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or Copies of the original certificate with the high school stamp and/or the signature of the principal. If the original is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized.
Students who are currently in the final year can submit a pending certificate along with transcripts of all grades you completed. You are required to submit the official certificate and final transcripts once you receive them.*14. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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Basic Information
| ·Starting Date : | Sep 9 , 2026 | |
| ·Duration: | 4 Years |
| Teaching Language : | Chinese |
| Application Deadline: | Jun 30 , 2026 |
| Tuition : | RMB 22,000 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 113 (Check Policy) |
| Service Fee: | USD 100 (Check Policy) |
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