Entry Requirements
- 1. Non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport, being in good conduct, physical and mental health, abiding by the Chinese laws and YNU’s regulations, respecting the customs and habits of the Chinese people
- 2. Aged between 18 and 30; having obtained the graduation certificate of senior high school or above;
- 3. Applicants' academic performance, academic level and language proficiency should meet the requirements of the program.
- 4. Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4 with a score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years) is required.
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Reasons from V*******************************
I believe it is one of the best universities in Yunnan Province to obtain a degree.
- 5 Years ago
- Name:VA******************************
- From:South Africa
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I am choosing to apply to this university because of the very low tuition costs
- 6 Years ago
- Name:An*******
- From:United States
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Reasons from R*********************
I choose this university because of its popularity, education systems, foreign students facilities provided by the Yunnan university, rankings and to make sustainable improvement for my career.
- 9 Years ago
- Name:Ra********************
- From:Bangladesh
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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
- Yunnan University was one of the ten key institutions that facilitate Chinese teaching in neighboring countries under the guidance of the NOCFL (Hanban).
- The university is designated as one of the few HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) centers for all levels, and has successfully undertook NOCFL training projects.
- Strong faculties. College of International Students of Yunnan University has more than 30 full-time teachers.
- The international exchanges between the CIS and foreign countries have increased rapidly.
- The college of international students often holds colorful students’ activities.
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Program Description
1. Program Introduction
Editor Note: After 4 years, students shall be equipped with proficient Chinese levle in all aspectgs.
- This bachelor’s degree is offered for international students whose Chinese proficiency is above elementary level and who expects to improve their Chinese language, literature and culture;
- Graduates of this major are supposed to become Chinese professionals with high comprehensive qualities;
- The major requires 4 years of schooling after completing the required courses with qualifying scores;
- When graduated, students shall finish their academicdegree theses, pass the thesis oral defense, and bear an HSK certificate of Band 5 or above.
2. School Introduction
Editor Note: Yunnan University is the World-famous 15 China Universities by "Encyclopedia Britannica".
Yunnan University, located in Kunming, Yunnan, well-known for its year-round spring-like weather and beautiful scenery. The University was founded in 1923, one of the oldest universities in China. Yunnan University has been developing rapidly to be the first and only university within the province availing itself of “Project 211”.
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About International School of Yunnan University
- Founded in January, 2012, International School, working as an important platform for promoting educational internationalization, lays the foundation of international academic researching and talents training at Yunnan University.
- International School has cooperated with various higher education institutions from United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Australia, Thailand, etc.
- It has made great progress in designing international courses taught in English, developing student-exchange programs, establishing Chinese-Foreign joint programs, and promoting the construction of Study Abroad Training Center.
- International School combining characters of Chinese traditional culture, history and national conditions, designed many international courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
3. Campus Life
Editor Note: The School is committed to students’ overall development and organizes many cultural and sports activities for international students.

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(Word Game)Welcome to Yunnan University for life and study, which would absolutely be your lifelong treasure!
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Entry Requirements
- 1. Non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport, being in good conduct, physical and mental health, abiding by the Chinese laws and YNU’s regulations, respecting the customs and habits of the Chinese people
- 2. Aged between 18 and 30; having obtained the graduation certificate of senior high school or above;
- 3. Applicants' academic performance, academic level and language proficiency should meet the requirements of the program.
- 4. Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4 with a score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years) is required.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 10,000 per year
RMB 40,000 in total (About $ 5,587)Accommodation Fee International Students' Apartment Double Room RMB 2,700 (More Details) Quad room RMB 1,350 (More Details) No 7 International Students Apartment Double Room RMB 2,700 (More Details) Quad room RMB 1,350 (More Details) Other Fees Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
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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 on time.*1. Academic Transcripts
- Applicants should upload officially issued and sealed transcripts of all courses in high school. If the performance evaluation criteria are available, please also upload them.
- Notarized translations must be uploaded along with the originals if the transcripts are not in Chinese or English.*2. No Criminal Record Report
- Applicants should upload a no criminal record report issued by the local public security authority.
- The date of issue should be within 6 months from the date of submitting the application.*3. Physical Examination Form
-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
You can download a template or sample from here.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.*4. Financial Support Guarantee
- Applicants could upload their own bank statements issued within the past 6 months. - Applicants could download and fill in the Statement of Financial Support for International Students with the supporter’s signature. The supporter’s ID certificates and bank statements should also be attached.
You can download a template or sample from here.*5. Personal CV/Resume
*6. Study Plan
- Applicants should upload a study plan with more than 1000 words written in Chinese or English.
*7. Letter of Commitment for Application
You can download a template or sample from here.*8. 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 >>
You can download a template or sample from here.
-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.9. Portfolio of Art Works
- Applicants for Musicology should meet the corresponding piano academic level and upload musicals works stored in a CD. Applicants for Fine Arts should upload works, including two sketches, two color paintings, and two other works.
- Applicants for other majors may be required to provide other supplementary documents, which will be informed after application.*10. Chinese language proficiency certificate
*11. Photocopy of Passport
- The passport should be valid within 6 months from the date of submitting the application.
- If applicants have a visa or residence permit in China, please also upload it.*12. Personal ID Photo
- The document should be named after your passport number.
*13. Highest Diploma and Degree Certificates
- Prospective high school graduates should upload an official pre-graduation certificate issued by their current schools. Admitted students need to provide the original degree certificates and upload the scanned copies upon registration.
- Notarized translations must be uploaded along with the originals if the certificates are not in Chinese or English.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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Change Log
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 31, 2026 April 20, 2026
- • The content has been updated. April 20, 2026
- • The service fee has been updated to 200 USD September 25, 2025
- • The start date has been updated to September 1, 2022 February 8, 2022
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 30, 2022 February 8, 2022
- • The application fee has been updated to 0 USD February 8, 2022
- • The content has been updated. February 8, 2022
- • The application deadline has been updated to April 30, 2021 January 15, 2021
- • The content has been updated. January 15, 2021
- • The service fee has been updated to 200 USD March 3, 2020
Basic Information
| ·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2027 | |
| ·Duration: | 4 Years |
| Teaching Language : | Chinese |
| Application Deadline: | May 31 , 2027 |
| Tuition : | RMB 10,000 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 0 (Pay to University) |
| Service Fee: | USD 200 (Check Policy) |
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