Northwest University

Preparatory Course for Undergraduate Study

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

1) Under 45 years old; in good physical condition;
2) Valid passport holder;
3) High school, senior secondary school or advanced diploma;
4) Chinese proficiency must be on HSK level 3 in old examination format) or 4 in new examination format. (Mandatory for courses taught in Chinese.)

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2027
·Duration: 1 Year
·Hours: 20
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: May 31 , 2027
Tuition : RMB 15,000 In Total
Application Fee: USD 50 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 100 (Check Policy)
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Northwest University Preparatory Course for Undergraduate Study
Non-degree
Entry Requirements
1) Under 45 years old; in good physical condition;
2) Valid passport holder;
3) High school, senior secondary school or advanced diploma;
4) Chinese proficiency must be on HSK level 3 in old examination format) or 4 in new examination format. (Mandatory for courses taught in Chinese.)

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2027
Duration :
1 Year
Hours :
20
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 31 , 2027
Tuition:
RMB 15,000 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 50 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 100 (Check Policy)

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Training Objective

This program is aimed to cultivate international cross cultural talents that could accommodate with the challenge and development along with the "silk road" economic belt between China and Central Asian countries. With the knowledge of Oil and Gas Geology obtained at school and the background of Chinese language and culture, students can not only be engaged in the research and exploration works of oil, natural gas and geology, but also to participate in the management of international resource areas with a broad internationalized vision and advanced concept.

Duration

Five years in total, includes one year preparatory and four years of undergraduate education.

 

Course Introduction

The courses of this program consist of two parts: the first year is Chinese language training (prep), and the following four years is the undergraduate study of Oil and Gas Geology.

Preparatory

Northwest University has been accepting international students since 1965, which is the earliest university to nurture foreign students in the five northwestern provinces. More than 10,000 international students from over 20 countries have studied at Northwest University. Founded in 1992, the School of International Cultural Exchanges has more than 16 experienced Chinese teachers for foreigners, and more than 10 staff members and 10 logistics personnel responsible for providing teaching management and daily services to the students. The school has adopted a teaching methodology of integrating culture elements into language teaching process with excellent teaching effect. Through a year of preparatory study, students can achieve a HSK level 4 and master about 2000 Chinese vocabularies, fluently make daily communication in Chinese, and are able to read simple Chinese articles, master the basic oil and natural gas program related geological vocabularies, which lays the foundation for the undergraduates study. 

Courses:

The first semester: Chinese Spoken, Chinese Listening, Cultural Courses (including Chinese Customs, Traditional Chinese Painting, Tai-chi, and visit the historical and cultural scenic spots). The study load is 22 hours per week for 20 weeks.

The second semester: Chinese Spoken, Chinese Listening, Chinese Reading, HSK training class, professional Chinese lessons. The study load is 24 hours per week for 20 weeks.

Admission Notification

After examining the application, the admission office will make a decision on admission notification. The successful candidates will be provided with an admission notice, a JW202 form (Visa application form), a health examination form. These documents will be posted to the permanent postal address of the applicants.

Usually the students are required to report at the admission office with their admission notice and other documents in September (the start of new session). Failure to do so within three weeks of the new term will be regarded as forfeiting the admission.

NOTE: Want to learn more about this program?Please search Oil & Natural Gas Geology in Northwest University's non-degree course list on CUCAS website.

1) Under 45 years old; in good physical condition;
2) Valid passport holder;
3) High school, senior secondary school or advanced diploma;
4) Chinese proficiency must be on HSK level 3 in old examination format) or 4 in new examination format. (Mandatory for courses taught in Chinese.)
Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 15,000 in total (About $ 2,096)
Accommodation Fee
Xida Hotel
Double Room RMB 50  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 70  (More Details)
International Cooperation Laboratory Block-International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 24  (More Details)
Building 4-International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 50  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 50
Service Fee USD 100
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500
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1. Photocopy of valid passport
Two photocopies of valid passport with name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Certificate of HSK or English proficiency test certificate
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4. High school academic transcript
Notarized copies of high school academic transcripts, including courses taken and standard achieved.
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Notarized copies of senior high school graduation diploma (Student expecting to graduate should provide an official letter declaring expected graduation date), either in Chinese or English.
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