2017 Qingdao University of Science and Technology for Chinese Language Programs

About Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Qingdao University of Science and Technology (QUST) is a multidisciplinary university that primarily focuses on engineering, science, literature, economics, management, medicine, law, art, and education. It is a key university directly affiliated to Shandong Province and a preeminent featured university for developing professional talents approved by the Shandong provincial government.

Furthermore, it is evaluated as an “outstanding university for its undergraduate education” and a “national top university in its practice of the employment of graduates” by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and praised as “Huangpu Military Academy of China Rubber Industry” by the society.

QUST now has four campuses in Laoshan, Sifang, Gaomi, and Jinan, with a total floor area of 920,000㎡school buildings and fixed assets of 2.8 billion yuan. Its library has a collection of over 3 million books and magazines.

Shenyang Advanced Vocational School, the predecessor of QUST, was founded in 1950 and moved to Qingdao in 1956. In 1958, the school upgraded into the Shandong Institute of Chemical Engineering under the approval of the People’s Government of Shandong Province and began to conduct formal higher education.

Then, it was renamed Qingdao Institute of Chemical Technology under the approval of the MOE in 1984. In 1998, the institution was handed over to Shandong Province by the Ministry of Chemistry (MCI).

In 2002, approved by MOE, the school was finally renamed Qingdao University of Science and Technology after merging with Qingdao Arts and Crafts School in 2001. In 2009, Gaomi Campus started operation. In 2016, QUST combined with the Chemical Technology Academy of Shandong Province, composing a new chapter of its development.

2017 Qingdao University of Science and Technology for Chinese Language Programs — Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Long-term Chinese Language Program (above one semester)

We have three grades of Chinese language programs for international students with different Chinese levels: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced programs. There are several classes in each grade. Students can choose the one that best fit in with their learning.

Opening time: Every March and September.

Curriculums of Chinese Courses

Course	Required Courses	Total hours per week	Selective Courses	HSK Courses
BeginnersClass	Intensive Reading, Oral Chinese, Extensive Reading, Listening	20	Calligraphy, Tai chi (shadow boxing), Chinese Painting, Chinese Folk Music, Chinese Culture, Chinese Literature, Chinese Film, Chinese Philosophy, etc.	HSK, Intermediate Level and Advanced Level
Intermediate Class	Intensive Reading, Oral Chinese, Extensive Reading, Listening	20
Senior Class	Intensive Reading, Listening (Including News Listening), Extensive Reading (Including Newspaper Reading),Oral Chinese,Chinese Writing	20

Winter / Summer School (2 – 8 weeks)

The Winter/Summer School will mainly have Listening and Speaking course, Reading and Writing course. There are 20 class hours each week. Special courses can be arranged for group students with similar level of Chinese. Opening time: Every July and January, the exact dates will be available on the University’s website.

HSK Intensive Course (4 weeks – 1 semester)

It is a course special prepared for students who are planning to take HSK tests. There is 15-20 class hours each week.

All the above courses will be taught in small class, each class will have less than 20 students. Supplementary tutoring is possible for those who have difficulties in learning and following the class.

Chinese Culture Class

It is a class for foreign students to learn Chinese culture and tour historic sites. The time, content, cost, etc. will be decided between the group and us.