Supported by other schools of the university, the International School welcomes overseas and foreign students to study or do research work in our school on a short term basis. It also provides Chinese language support course for those without certain mastery of Chinese. Having finished the language program and passed HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test), the students can transfer to his bachelor degree program subsequently.

     The International School's goal is to become a window for spreading Chinese culture and the spirit of Foshan University by turning out students with both a good command of English and solid professional knowledge.

Application Guide, Fees and Enrolment
I. Application Guide, Fees and employment
How do I apply?
     You will need to complete an application form which is available from the Foreign Affairs Office or can be found on-line at: http://www.fosu.edu.cn/waishiban/eglishversion.htm

Entry Qualification
     Any one who holds a high school graduation certificate can apply to Foshan University.

How Do I Apply Enrolment Policy
     Foshan University takes a bi-seasonal enrolment policy. There are two ways to enter either the pre-university program or bachelor's degree program of Foshan University.

     1) Enrolment without examination
     Any high school graduates with a relatively high level of Chinese proficiency (including reading, writing and listening ability), recommended by Chinese embassies, consulates or charged affairs abroad or leaders of ethnic Chinese communities, can apply directly to the Foreign Affairs Office of Foshan University, or apply through local Enrolment Affairs Office of Foshan University, and will be subject to enrolment without examination according to their academic performance in the middle school.

     2) Enrolment by examination
     High school graduates with a relatively low degree of Chinese proficiency who apply to bachelor's degree programs are required to take the HSK test of China (the Chinese Proficiency Test) and reach C level.

Time and Place for Application
     Spring Semester:
     Applion: October - Middle of February (next year)
     Registration: End of February
     Fall Semester:
     Application: March - End of August
     Registration: August

Length of Courses
     International students normally study for 4 years full-time for a Bachelor's degree. If the students do not get the required credit within 4 years, extended study will be needed for fulfillment.

Assessment
     Bachelor Degree programs have fairly regular assessment including examinations, coursework and projects or dissertations. Your final results will usually depend on your marks both for end of year and course examinations and other tests, coursework and project work.

Tuition and Fee
     1) Tuition fee: USD2500 per academic year
     2) Accommodation Fee: around USD1500 per academic year not including air-conditioning electricity bill for a single study bedroom.
     3) Expenses on books, assistant teaching apparatus, food, students' association fee, medical insurance and clothing are to be self-borne.

Payment Details:
     1) Cash/bank draft made payable to International School, Foshan University
     2) TT USD to the Bank Account as following instruction:
     Name: Foshan University
     Account Number: 889032101708093001
     Bank: Bank-of-China, Foshan Jiangwan Sub-branch

Language and Textbooks
     Most of the courses are delivered in Chinese (mandarin). Some of the courses for junior and senior students are delivered both in English and Chinese. Textbooks are most in Chinese or Chinese with English translation.

Credit System
     Foshan University, following the international practice, adopts a standard credit system.

Board and Lodging
     There are students' dormitories on campus. Each dormitory is about 15 square meters, each provided with beds, wardrobes, desks, chairs, air-conditioner and toilet.

     There are several students' dining halls for students to choose. Usually the expense on food is about RMB 500 Yuan per month.

Recreation and Sports Facilities
     The students' activity centre provides an ideal place for students to hold various recreation activities. Under the students' union there are over 30 15 clubs and associations. The university Gymnasium is a multi-functional complex for competitions. Besides, the university also has a standard stadium for track and field events, courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis and badminton and one swimming pool as well.