The duration of these programs is 4 years. Courses in the first two academic years give students a solid foundation in the basics of the Chinese language. In the third and fourth years, special module courses are offered. Students who have already passed the new HSK5 as well as the placement test of Institute for International Education could choose any of the following module and start directly from grade 3; Students who have passed the new HSK4 could start directly from grade 2 while beginners of Chinese language learning will start from grade 1.

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: This program focuses on cultivating students' ability of understanding Chinese business culture.

• This program pays much attention to the development of the students' ability to learn, integrate and utilize their knowledge of Chinese business culture in an intercultural context.
• This program is to increase students' interests of careers in Chinese and foreign government agencies, international business and management enterprises as well as departments of international cultural exchange centers. 
• This program will help students to be fluent in Chinese and exhibit personal characteristics which includes strong qualities and personal honesty.

Core Courses: Comprehensive Business Chinese, Business Chinese Listening and Speaking, Business Chinese Writing, Economic News Reader, International Trade Practices, International Economic Law, Contemporary Chinese Economy, International Trade in China, Marketing, China Overview.

2. Scholarship & Insurance

Editor Notes: This program is designed to offer Guangdong provincial scholarships to international students.

• The School provides scholarship for students to decrease students' financial burden.
• The health insurance for foreigners: RMB 600/year, RMB 300/half a year, RMB 240 for three months and RMB 180 for two months.

​3. School Introduction

Editor Notes: GDUFS has become a key university in Guangdong Province with international reputation in foreign languages and business education.

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is located in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province and the largest business center in China. Guangzhou is the largest city in this region and the 3rd largest metropolis in China, following only Beijing and Shanghai. Guangzhou has long enjoyed fame as the renowned historic and cultural centre, the exciting economic hub of the country and is often referred to as "the Southern Gate of China", Learn More>>

4. Institute for International Education​(IIE)

Editor Notes: IIE has enrolled 2154 students from 111 countries and regions.

• ​IIE has become one of the global HSK test centers and one of the New HSK online test centers, the first one in South China.
• The School is in the list of the first group of receiving institutes for Confucius Institute Scholarship.
• The School will take part in national projects and event, facilitate faculty and management training.

5. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

International Students

Recreational Activities

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• Non-Chinese citizen.
• Be in good health.
• Age between 18-40 years old.
• High School Graduate
• Students who have already passed the new HSK5（score at least 180）could start directly from grade 3; 

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