Nanjing University, China: Academics

Nanjing University

Nanjing University is a prestigious, comprehensive university under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education. Founded in 1902, it is one of China’s oldest and most famous universities, ranked 3rd in China by research activity. The university’s downtown, centrally-located campus is host to this program and gives easy access to any part of the city. The university serves around 20,000 students.

The Institute for International Students at Nanjing University enrolls students from abroad for intensive study of Mandarin and offers a bachelor degree Chinese language program. Summer Advantage students attend special courses offered by the Institute for International Students in a Mandarin language study program for beginners or those with a limited knowledge of the language, complemented by a Cultural Studies course taught in English which combine to give a comprehensive introduction to Chinese language, culture, and society. Students stay on the downtown campus in university student residences.

Transcripts

Transcripts are issued by Nanjing University. One official copy of the transcript will be mailed free of charge to the address specified in the application form. An end-of-term grade report will also be sent to the home address on your application form.

Assessment and grading

Students are given daily homework assignments and periodic tests or quizzes, but the grade for the course is based on the result obtained on the final exam. Although homework assignments are not averaged into the final grade, they prepare the student for the final exam. As much material is covered in the Mandarin language courses, regular attendance is not only mandatory but also extremely important.