I. Brief Introduction to the University and College
Anhui Normal University began enrolling self-financed international students in 1986 and Chinese Government Scholarship international students in 1988. It is among the first batch of universities in China authorized to admit government-funded international students and is also the Anhui Provincial Base for Pre-university Education for International Students..
In 2000, it was designated as one of the first Chinese Language Education Bases by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. It hosts the Anhui Center for International Chinese Promotion, serves as the Chinese‑teacher training base for the Foreign Language Education Institute of Chungcheongnam‑do, Republic of Korea, and is an authorized institution for TCSOL training and examinations under the Research Institute of Chinese Language Resource Development and Application. In 2011, the university obtained qualification as Anhui’s first online HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) test center.
The university founded the International Student Division in September 1989, re‑named it the Division of International Education & Exchange in 2000, and adopted its current name College of International Education in July 2004.
The college has 18 full‑time teachers, among whom 12 hold senior professional titles or doctoral degrees, 1 is Provincial Outstanding Young Teacher, and 2 are former HSK examiners certified by Hanban. Over more than 30 years, the college has educated over 5,000 international students from more than 60 countries across five continents. For over 20 consecutive years, it has delivered Chinese‑language training for international students of University of Science and Technology of China. It regularly undertakes training programs for overseas Chinese‑language teachers and primary‑school principals commissioned by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the China Roots‑Seeking Tour winter camp (Huangshan Session) for outstanding overseas‑Chinese youth, in‑country courses for Charles Darwin University (Australia), and Huizhou‑Culture summer/winter camps for Minin University (Russia), together with other China‑foreign people‑to‑people exchange activities.
The college recruits international students worldwide every year, with priority given to high‑quality applicants from Southeast Asia and the Belt and Road countries. It implements categorized enrollment, categorized teaching and standardized management.
II. Program Types
(1) Chinese‑Language Visiting Student Program
This program integrates language and culture courses to comprehensively improve students’ Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing competence. Students receive a certificate of completion upon finishing studies. Group applications are accepted. Study duration is flexible. Graduates may further pursue pre‑university or degree‑program studies.
(2)CSCA Preparation Program
Core courses include liberal‑arts Chinese, Chinese‑taught mathematics and other foundational subjects. The College of International Education coordinates teaching, drawing on the university’s high-quality resources across disciplines, and offers diverse courses and practical activities to help students pass progression assessments. Group applications are allowed. Students who pass pre‑university assessments may be given priority for admission to undergraduate programs at Anhui Normal University.
III. Fee Schedule
Student Category | Class Size | Tuition & Training Fee | Accommodation Fee | Insurance Fee | Physical Examination Fee | Visa Fee |
Chinese‑Language Visiting Student | 10‑30 students per class | 4000 RMB / semester | 500 RMB / semester(4‑bed dormitory) | 500 RMB / semester | approx.400 RMB / time | 400 RMB / semester |
Chinese Language Visiting Student (Group Application) | 40‑50 students per class | 3000 RMB / semester | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above |
Short‑term Chinese‑Language Visiting Student | 10‑50 students per class | 400 RMB / week | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above |
CSCA Chinese Pre‑University Student | 10‑30 students per class | 5000 RMB / semester | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above |
CSCA Pre-University Student (Group Application) | 30‑40 students per class | 4000 RMB / semester | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above |
Note: Physical examination and visa fees are paid by applicants directly to the relevant authorities when completing the procedures.
IV. Eligibility Criteria
1.Non‑Chinese citizens holding valid foreign passports, aged 18 or above.
2.Have graduated from senior secondary school or hold a higher academic qualification. Pre‑university applicants must submit academic documents; Chinese language visiting student applicants are exempt from this requirement.
3.Applicants shall be in good physical and mental health, be friendly toward China, conduct themselves properly, and have no criminal record.
V. Application & Admission Timetable
1.Spring Semester: Application period: September of the previous year ‑ February
Enrollment: March (registration date subject to admission notice)
2.Autumn Semester: Application period: March ‑ June
Enrollment: September (registration date subject to admission notice)
3.Group applications and short-term programs are subject to separate negotiation.
VI. Application Procedures
1.Compile all required documents into one package and send them to the email address: AHSDHSK@163.com.
2.Monitor your email and college website notifications for the scheduled online admission interview.
3.Receive the official admission notice upon passing the interview.
4.Pay the tuition/training fee, accommodation fee, and insurance fee in one lump sum to the university according to the length of your study. Physical examination and visa fees are paid by applicants directly to the relevant authorities when completing the formalities.
5.Collect Form JW202 after payment and apply for your student visa for entry into China.
VII. Required Application Documents
1.Scanned copy of valid ordinary passport. If you already hold a Chinese visa or residence permit, please also submit a copy.
2.An electronic ID photo with a white background (file size: 100 KB–500 KB).
3.Senior secondary school (or higher) graduation certificate and academic transcript. Prospective graduates may submit a certificate of expected graduation. Mandatory for pre-university applicants.
4.Foreigner Physical Examination Record Form.
5.Certificate of no criminal record.
6.Proof of prior Chinese‑language learning, HSK certificate or Chinese‑proficiency report. If you have none of these materials, please state this explicitly in your submission.
VIII. Contact Information
Contact: Ms. Yao;
Tel: 0553-3869195; Email: AHSDHSK@163.com
IX. Reminder
For information on full-time undergraduate programs for international students, please visit: https://global.ahnu.edu.cn/lxsd/zsjz.htm
