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Year Founded: 1978

Type: Public University

Level: Comprehensive University

Location: Hunan Province

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Program

I. Non-degree students / course without an academic degree

a. Short-term Chinese language course

The duration of study ranges from one to three months. The student can study upon his/her arrival. Small classes (no more than 20 students) are arranged to improve students’ spoken Chinese and listening ability. The class schedule is subject to discussion between both sides.

b. Long-term Chinese language course

The duration of study lasts for one semester or more. School starts at the beginning of each March and September, and enrollment is for the whole year. Based on students’ Chinese level, classes are divided into five levels: complete beginner, beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Classes provided are small (no more than 20 students), for 18-24 class hours each week. Required Chinese courses cover basic Chinese, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Elective courses cover Chinese dance, music, drawing, Chinese calligraphy, paper-cut, martial art, health care and more. During the period of study many practice activities will be arranged, such as visiting the famous scenic spots in Hunan, watching dragon and lion dancing, and being introduced to Chinese students as study partners.

C. “One-to-one” tutorial course

Courses start at any time, with application made at least two weeks in advance. Study covers Chinese language, Chinese cultures, music, dancing, and other fields as arranged.

d. Chinese language transfer students (join a class in the middle of courses)

Courses start at any time, but students must have a previous foundation in Chinese language learning. Application must be made at least two weeks in advance.

e. Short-term Chinese culture course

Chinese painting and calligraphy: instruction concerning Chinese calligraphy and theory and skills of Chinese painting will be given by teachers from the Fine Art Department.

Traditional Chinese martial art: instruction concerning theory and skills of traditional Chinese martial art will be given by teachers from the Sports Science Department.

Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture: instruction will be given by teachers from the Sports Science Department and by experienced doctors of Chinese medicine. For the study of Chinese culture, our university can arrange the time and content of study according to the preference of the applicant. The fees are set based on content, course duration, and the number of students. Application should be two months in advance.

Note:A certificate will be offered to the student who successfully completes all the required courses.

II. Degree students / courses with academic qualifications

Duration of study could be flexible; the overall study period will be around 4 years. Courses start each September, with applications accepted before August 31 each year. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester starts from early September to late January of following year and the second semester from late February to mid-July. International degree students can choose to participate in any of the undergraduate programs. The study of degree students is based on a credit system. As long as the student has successfully obtained the required number of credits, he/she will be qualified to a Bachelor Degree.

Introduction

Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology (HUHST), founded in 1978, is a state-owned provincial university of higher education approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. HUHST is located in Loudi, the center of Hunan province. With its beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, rich resources, and convenient transportation, Loudi has acquired a reputation as a Botanical Garden City and one of the most livable cities in China.


HUHST possesses 16 faculties with 39 disciplines, covering eight comprehensive academic fields, namely Art, Science, Technology, Education, Economy, Management, Law and Agriculture. It has 8 key disciplines and distinctive courses at provincial and national level, and 80 provincial or national centers of various kinds ranging from research, and university-industry cooperative research to teaching practices. HUHST has a complete variety of facilities as well as competent teachers. Of its 1137 staff members, there are 77 professors. Currently, some 15,000 students are studying at HUHST.


The university has its own advantage in scientific research. The teachers have been in charge of 815 research projects of various levels. 11 national patents, two national achievements in scientific research, and 129 other achievements in teaching, social science, and technology have been obtained.


In recent years, HUHST has placed great emphasis on international exchanges and cooperation. The university has established partnerships in the fields of teaching, academic research and student education with many universities around the world, which include United States, United Kingdom, Australia ,New Zealand ,Thailand, South Korea,India. All international students will be arranged into small classes (no more than 20 students in each class). The lectures are experienced with respectful qualifications. At least one tutor or study partner will accompany with the international students at all time to help them solve problems in study and life.

Expense

I.Study Costs

Degree students’ tuition fee is charged according to the number of credits that students choose. The following prices are listed only for reference.

Fee Item Sum
Application fee (non-degree students) ¥200 per person
Application fee (degree students) ¥300 per person
Teaching material fee about ¥200-400 per academic year (depends on materials)
Insurance fee ¥600 per academic year
Tuition Fee of bachelor’s degree student ¥12000 per academic year(Arts)
¥14000 per academic year(Sciences)
¥16000 per academic year(Art)
Long-term Chinese language student(half a year or more than half a year) ¥10000 per academic year
Short-term Chinese language student ¥400 per week
Chinese language transfer students ¥400 per week
“One-to-one” tutorial students ¥180 per hour
Short-term Chinese culture students ¥180 per hour

II.Accommodations and the fees

1) Facilities in the International Student Apartment are as follows:● bathroom ● air conditioner ● TV ● landline telephone ● bed ● desk ● wardrobe

International Student Apartment double room¥500 /person/month single room¥900 /month
Deposit ¥400 (paid when check in)

2)In order to ensure the security of the student himself and his belongings, all international students are required to live in the campus. However, due to personal requirement, the international student can rent a room off the campus but has to meet the following two requirements set by the university:

● The landlord must have legal employment.

● Collect the Registration Form for Living off Campus from the International Education Center of HUHST. Then the student must go with the landlord to register at the local police station and register at the Exit and Entry Administration Office of Loudi Municipal Public Security Bureau. If approved by the above two authorities, the student can live off the campus.

If the student cannot meet the above two requirements but lives off the campus, he or she must bear any unforeseen consequences. The student can also choose to live in the common student dormitories. The fee varies from 180 to 260 yuan per month for each student according to the facilities of the dormitory.


3)All canteens on campus are open to international students.

There are three canteens within the campus for all students and university staffs. Food expenses vary from person to person, being approximately 40-60 yuan per day.

Regulations on International Student

1. International students include Chinese Language students, international undergraduates and international postgraduates. The length of study for Chinese Language students may be either 12 months or under 12 months.


2. HUHST international student recruitment is mainly undertaken via websites. Co-operational recruitment with domestic and overseas organizations which are authorized legally to recruit international students shall be undertaken in accordance with mutually signed contracts.


3. Scholarship and tuition waiver for international students

(1). One-year Chinese language students who behave well during their study without absence, late arrival or early leave for the class can be rewarded with RMB5000 yuan or 3000 yuan as scholarship when they achieve an average score of 80 (or above) or 70 (or above) respectively in final examinations; Short-term Chinese language students (under 12 months) are neither charged of tuition fees nor offered any scholarship.

(2). i. Tuition for the first academic year will be refunded to international undergraduates and postgraduates whose Chinese proficiency has reached the entry requirement for higher education (usually HSK 4 or above) after they pay the tuition for the second academic year.

ii. International students whose Chinese proficiency fails to reach the entry requirement are required to attend a period of Chinese Language course; after they get HSK 4 or above, they can be enrolled to degree-granting programs and will be refunded the tuition for the Chinese Language course.

iii. Scholarship is offered to international undergraduates or postgraduates. Students who behave well during their study without absence, late arrival or early leave for the class can be rewarded with RMB8000 yuan as scholarship when they achieve an average score of 80 or above in final examinations.

(3). Should one-year Chinese language students apply to extend their language study to two years, their tuition for the second year is waived; should they apply for any degree-granting program, scholarship or tuition waiver policies for them shall be in accordance with Item (2).


4. On-campus jobs are offered to international students.

(1). International students with good English competence (IELTS 7 or above, TOFEL-IBT 100 or above, English native, etc.) can apply to be English teaching assistants, who teach 2-3 classes per week with an allowance of RMB120 yuan per class.

(2). International students with good English competence who perform well during their study and actually require part-time on-campus jobs can be considerably arranged a place of 3-5 hours per week as English activity organizers; the allowance for this job is RMB30 to 40 yuan per class hour.

(3). All kinds of allowance mentioned herein shall be granted to students monthly.

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6. A reward is offered to international students or foreign teachers in HUHST who recruit international students successfully for the university. Any foreign student who recruits one international student can be rewarded RMB1000 yuan after the student’s registration and payment of all the fees. The amount of reward is increased in accordance with the increase of the recruited international students.