1. Equal Emphasis on Language and Academics to support the transition to Undergraduate Study

Xi'an International Studies University offers a preparatory program for international students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in China. The program is designed to systematically improve students' Chinese proficiency and academic foundation, enabling them to meet the admission standards for undergraduate programs at Chinese universities (generally HSK Level 4-5), and to lay a solid linguistic and disciplinary foundation for future undergraduate study.

2. Strengthening Disciplinary Foundations and Intellectual Training

While strengthening Chinese language instruction, the program provides basic courses such as mathematics, English, and General Survey of China, helping students build the logical and disciplinary thinking required for science and engineering, economics and management, and humanities programs, and ensuring a smooth transition to the undergraduate study.

3. Flexible Curriculum and Individualized Training

Based on students' Chinese proficiency and future academic pursuits, the program offers leveled instruction and elective modules. Outstanding students may apply to audit undergraduate courses or attend academic lectures, allowing them to experience Chinese university classrooms in advance and broaden their academic horizons.

4. Equal Emphasis on Cultural Integration and Learning Support

The program emphasizes the integration of language and culture. Through rich Chinese cultural experience courses and exchange activities, it helps students gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese society and contemporary culture, and adapt to the learning model and pace of life at Chinese universities. The university provides preparatory students with comprehensive academic guidance and life services to ensure their learning outcomes and living experience in China.

Preparatory Program Duration

One year, from September 2026 to late June or early July 2027 (two semesters: the autumn semester and the spring semester).

Teaching Weeks: 18 weeks per semester.

Weekly Class Periods: 20-26 periods

Fees

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding valid passports;

2. Aged 16 or above;

3. Applicants, who have immigrated from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan and acquired foreign nationality, or applicants whose parent(s) is/are Chinese citizen(s) residing abroad and who have held foreign nationality at birth, must comply with the requirements of MEEC Notice [2020] No. 12 (Note: [2020] No. 12 Official Notice from the Ministry of Education Regarding Standardizing the Acceptance of International Students by Higher Education Institutions) when applying for undergraduate programs after completing the preparatory program.

*Students who have reached HSK Level 3 with a score of 180 ( They may be admitted without an entrance examination if they already hold the corresponding HSK certificate. Students without such a certificate shall take the entrance examination.)

Curriculum

1. Application deadline: June 15;

2. Log in to the XISU International Student Online Application System at http://xisu.chiwest.cn/  Register and complete the application, and upload the following materials:

1) Senior high school graduation certificate or expected graduation certificate (proof of student status);

2) Original complete transcript of the senior high school ;

3) Personal statement (500-800 words, written in Chinese or in English);

4) One recommendation letter from a subject teacher or homeroom teacher at the applicant's high school;

5) Copy of passport;

6) HSK score certificate issued within the past two years (if available);

7) Certificates of awards received during senior high school (if available);

8)Guardian Guarantee Letter (required for applicants under the age of 18);

Notes:

1. Applicants without an HSK certificate will be notified separately by the university regarding entrance assessment arrangements;

2. All application materials not in Chinese or in English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations;

3. Submitted application materials will not be returned.

Other Matters

International Student Admissions Office

Yanta Campus: Chinese Culture Experience Center, No. 437 Chang'an South Road, Yanta District, Xi'an

Tel: +86-29-85309431

Chang'an Campus: Room B204, Administration Building, South Wenyuan Road, Guodu Education and Technology Industrial Development Zone, Xi'an

Tel: +86-29-85319331

Email: admission@xisu.edu.cn