Not ready for a degree? Start here.
Certificate programs are the fastest way into China. Learn the language, build skills, and use your time on the ground to apply for a full degree once you're there.
Start Faster
Certificate programs run 3–12 months. No 4-year commitment needed to get started in China.
Open the Door
Many students come on a language certificate first, then apply for a full degree after arriving.
Much Lower Cost
Non-degree programs cost a fraction of a full degree — many are fully scholarship-eligible.
Easier Requirements
No degree transcript required. High school completion is often enough to apply.
Chinese Language
Mandarin from zero — HSK prep, conversational, business Chinese.
Chinese Language Program (Advanced)
Tianjin University (TJU)📍 Tianjin
Chinese Language Program (Advanced)
Beijing Language and Culture University📍 Beijing
Chinese Language Program (Elementary)
Tianjin University (TJU)📍 Tianjin
Chinese Language Program (Intermediate)
Tianjin University (TJU)📍 Tianjin
Contemporary China and Chinese Culture Online Course
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)📍 Beijing
CSCA Pre-University Preparatory Program (English-taught)
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)📍 Shanghai
General Visiting Students
Tongji University (TongJU)📍 Shanghai
Global China Program
East China Normal University (ECNU)📍 Shanghai
International Foundation Program
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)📍 Beijing
International Undergraduate Summer School
Westlake University📍 Hangzhou
Senior Visiting Students
Tongji University (TongJU)📍 Shanghai
Summer Research Internship Program
Westlake University📍 Hangzhou
Business & Management
Professional certificates in business, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Certificate in Chinese Business Studies
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)📍 Beijing
Certificate in E-Commerce in China
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)📍 Beijing
Global Executive of Business Management Program (Global EBM)
Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU)📍 Shanghai
Pre-MBA Boot Camp Program
China Europe International Business School, Shanghai📍 Shanghai
Not sure which program fits your level?
Dr. Abshir can assess your Mandarin level and recommend the right starting point — whether that's an HSK course, a professional certificate, or going straight to a degree.