The University                                        

Capital Normal University (CNU) is located in the western part of Beijing. The campus contains all of the components of a small village: housing, shops, restaurants, a post office, and a health center. It is also conveniently located near points of interest such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and other famous sites.

The Program

This program provides students with the opportunity to live and study at a major Chinese university. Courses in Chinese language, literature, culture, history and art are offered. The languages of instruction are English and Chinese in a special academic program designed for international students. Elementary, intermediate, and advanced Mandarin Chinese language courses are offered as part of the academic program. Students are required to enroll in the Chinese language component of the academic program. Previous knowledge of Chinese is not required to participate in the program. Students with a sufficient command of Chinese may take courses in a broad area of academic disciplines in the regularly scheduled classes of CNU. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken each semester.

Program Dates                     

• Fall - early September to mid January
• Spring - mid Feburary to late June

Housing and Meals

Students live in a modern residence hall for international students and scholars, and eat in the university cafeteria.