Admission to Foundation Program of Tianjin University 2023

(For International Students)

Tianjin University （ TJU ） is one of the 17 pilot universities to provide foundation

program for international undergraduates awarded with Chinese Government
Scholarships under the Ministry of Education of China. Since 2005, nearly 2000
international students have studied at and graduated from TJU with solid Chinese
language skills, strong adaptability in degree program learning and high-level
intercultural communication competence. The foundation program at TJU is designed
for students who plan to pursue science and engineering for further study, as the aim
of foundation program is to arm students with a systematic study of general Chinese,
technical Chinese, mathematics, physics and chemistry and help students proceed to
degree programs of various disciplines at TJU or other renowned higher education
institutions.
At present, nearly 100 international students from more than 30 countries supported
by Chinese Government Scholarship or at their own expenses are studying foundation
program at Tianjin University. For academic year 2023, TJU will continue to provide
foundation program study for international students, and the specifics are as follows:

I. Course Setting
Comprehensive Chinese, Chinese Listening, Chinese Character, Oral Chinese,
Technical Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
The 1st semester aims at strengthening students’ Chinese with 30 class hours per
week; the 2nd semester offers both Chinese language courses and science study
enhancement courses, including mathematics, physics and chemistry with 30 class
hours per week.

II. Features and Strengths

TJU has formed the first complete foundation program curriculum for science and
engineering international students in China. Foundation program at TJU adopts small
class teaching pattern, which enables students to choose elementary or intermediate
courses with great flexibility in accordance with their Chinese language proficiency.
Moreover, tutorship is also provided after class. After one year or one semester
enhancement, students are capable of developing an integrated ability in language
learning, degree program study and cultural communication, which could help
students lay a solid foundation for further study in Chinese top universities.

III. Qualification of Applicants

1. Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, and the conditions
set by the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC should be
met.
2. Applicants shall be in good physical and mental health and hold a high school
diploma.
3. Applicant should be under the age of 30. Applicants who are still under the age of
18 as of September 1st, 2023 must submit the original guardian certificate issued by
the Tianjin District Notary Office, and the Guardian must be a permanent resident of
Tianjin.

IV. Program Duration, Application Deadline and Date of Entry

Foundation Duration Semester Application Date of

Program Deadline Entry

Program 1 1 Semester Spring Semester 2022.10.15-2023.01.10 2023.02

Program 2 1 Year Fall & Spring 2023.03.15-2023.07.30 2023.09
Semester
Note: Due to the limited quota of TJU, early application is strongly advised.

V. Application Procedure
Step 1: Register online
Applicants can visit TJU International Student Service System (ISSS) and register an
account to log in and start the application.
Website of TJU ISSS: https://tju.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx
Step 2: Submit online application.
Applicants should fill in the online application with true and accurate information and
upload the necessary documents as required. Then applicants can submit application
online.

VI. Application Checklist

1. Photocopy of passport.
2. Academic Transcript.
3. Highest Diploma. (Pre-graduation certificate for applicants who have not obtained
the graduation certificate.)
4. Study Experience Resume: The start and end time of each education experience
must be uninterrupted, and education level should start from senior middle school.
(Click to download the template)
5. Valid Foreigner Physical Examination Report. Click to download the template. (All
items need to be examined and the corresponding results should be filled out in
English. Official stamp from hospital is required on the photo and at the second
page.)
6. Certificate of Non-Criminal Records for one-year program applicants.
7. HSK 4 Certificate and above, or Chinese Learning Experience Certificate of
one-year and more for spring semester applicants.
8. Visa and Transfer Certificate from present university for applicants who are now in
China.
Note:
(1) All required documents need to be original, and documents that are not in Chinese
or English need to be notarized with translation of Chinese or English and be
uploaded along with the originals.
(2) Photocopy of the original or notarized documents need to be scanned by a scanner
and be in color. Images captured by mobile phones or cameras are not acceptable.
(3) All information and application documents submitted shall be authentic and
accurate. TJU will reject one’s application, cancel one’ admission offer or dismiss a
student from attendance should any information or document be falsified.

VII. Admission
Applicants can check admission status via International Student Service System (ISSS)
after submitting the online application. TJU will issue Admission Notice and visa
documents to those admitted.

VIII. Fees
1. Application and Tuition Fee (Pay at registration stage)

Foundation Duration Semester Application Tuition

Program Fee Fee
Program 1 1 Semester Spring Semester 420 RMB 16900 RMB
Program 2 1 Year Fall & Spring 420 RMB 28900 RMB
Semester
2. Medical Insurance: 400 to 600 RMB/semester/person;
3. Students shall be responsible for expenses such as traveling fee, learning materials
fee;
4. Accommodation Fee
(1) Cost of On-campus International Student Dorm
Room Type Price Room Facilities
Single Room 60 RMB/Person/Day/Room Telephone, TV, Air Conditioner,
Bathroom and Safe
Double Room 50 RMB/Person/Day/Room Laundry, Public Kitchen,
Bathroom
(1) Electricity and internet access fees are not included in the room cost and shall be
at students’ own expenses.
(2) Students who choose to live off campus shall register at the local police station
within 24 hours of arrival at TJU.
Note: All the above fees are non-refundable

IX. Contact Information

International Admissions Office
School of International Education, Tianjin University
Tel: 0086-22-27406691
Fax: 0086-22-27406147
E-mail: iso@tju.edu.cn
Address: No.92, Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, China
Zip code: 300072
Website: http://sie.tju.edu.cn/
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