Hubei University General Information

Founded in 1931 and considered as a key comprehensive university of Hubei Province in the central part of China, Hubei University now offers 59 undergraduate programs, 107 postgraduate programs and 9 doctoral programs, covering liberal arts, history, philosophy, science, engineering, economics, law, management, education and pharmacy, with 16,000 undergraduates, 3,100 postgraduates and 1000 teachers and scientific researchers on its main campus.

Hubei University is located in the City of Wuhan, the largest metropolis in central China, which is known, economically and culturally, not only as an important transportation hub and technological innovation base but also a tourist centre with an easy access to the world-famous scenic spots in the nearby regions, such as the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, Wudang Mountains, Shenlongjia Forestry Zone, Lushan Mountains and Yellow Mountains. The university boasts a campus covering a beautiful and peaceful area of more than 150 hectares, featured academically and culturally as an ideal place for the international students to stay and study comfortably and conveniently. Since 1960s, Hubei University has had its enrollment of international students from various countries. Now it has turned out to be one of the most appropriate choices to study in China among international students from all parts of the world.

The International School of Hubei University is a specialized institution in charge of the various kinds of international students’ affairs including enrolment, registration, management, scholarships, Chinese language training, degree programs, and the services of accommodation. Currently it has international students from more than twenty different countries and regions, studying the Chinese language and other degree courses on the university’s campus. Moreover, Confucius Institute Scholarship, the provincial government scholarships, university scholarships and international student subsidies are annually awarded to those international students for their excellent performance in their language studies or the academic degree programs on the campus.

Hubei University welcomes international students from all over the world!

Highlighted Characteristics

1、Geographic Advantages

Located at the heart of Wuhan, Hubei University enjoys great conveniences in daily life, such as transportation, shopping and entertainment.

2、Scholarships and Subsidies

The provincial government scholarships, university scholarships and international student subsidies can be applied for and annually offered if the international students have registered for at least one-year language program and/or the academic degree programs on the campus. During their stay, the students can be provided with some part-time teaching jobs for subsidies.

3、Easy Access to Programs

◆ Degree programs

1） The Chinese Language Undergraduate Program is available at all levels and those who have passed HSK Examination Band 6, can be directly accepted onto the second-year or third-year program.

2） Degree program applicants who have passed HSK Examination Band 3 can be immediately accepted into the first-year undergraduate program in the relevant faculties or departments.

3） Degree program applicants who failed to pass HSK Examination Band 3 can enjoy a 18-week Chinese language course for free after their registration.

◆ Chinese Language Training Program and Chinese Culture Program

1） Classroom teaching: Students are entitled to choose to join in a mass class or a one-to-one class on the basis of their Chinese levels and their own wishes.

2） After-class assistance with Chinese learning：A Chinese tutor will be appointed on any international student’s request.

3） Flexible entry time：twice of entry and registration in February and September respectively, or prompt entry upon the arrival of the international students at any time of the year.

4、Variety of Choices

◆ Degree Programs

Currently 58 undergraduate programs, 108 postgraduate programs and 9 PhD programs are offered on the campus. Please find out the details on Course Box on our webpage

◆ Non-degree programs

1) HSK examination training：Chinese Listening, Chinese Grammar, Chinese Reading, Comprehensive Chinese, HSK Model Tests

2)Short-term Chinese training program: Everyday Chinese, Listening, Speaking, Language Practice

3)Long-term Chinese training program:

Beginner: Intensive Reading, Chinese Listening, Spoken Chinese, Chinese Characters

Elementary: Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Spoken Chinese, Chinese Listening, Introduction to Chinese Culture

Intermediate：Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Newspapers-and-journals Reading, News Listening, Introduction to Chinese History

Advanced：Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Newspapers-and-journals Reading, Practical Chinese Writing, Translation, Chinese Linguistics

4) Short-term training program for teachers of Chinese:

Teaching of Chinese Phonetics, Teaching of Chinese Grammar, Teaching of Chinese Vocabulary, Teaching of Chinese Characters, Teaching of Chinese Reading, Teaching of Chinese Listening, Teaching of Chinese Speaking, Teaching of Chinese Newspapers-and-journals, Chinese Culture and Chinese Literature

5、Small Size of Class:

Maximum of 15 students are grouped in a class for language courses.

6、Culture Courses

A variety of special courses on the Chinese culture are offered, such as, Martial Arts, Chinese Painting, Chinese Folk Music, Chinese Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Operas, Chinese Film and Television, Chinese Board Games and Card Games, Local Cuisine and etc.

Wudang Kung-fu Program is specialized in Tai Chi, Qigong, Wudang Sward and Boxing Games, and together with the Theory of Yin and Yang, Taoist Doctrines and Thoughts, which are packaged in a delivery of courses for three months, six months and one year respectively. In addition, a four-year undergraduate degree program together with the specialized Chinese martial arts courses is available to the applicants.

7、Local Services

1) Picking up the new international students upon their arrival at Wuhan Airport / railway station with no charge at the first time

2) Assisting the international students in registration, health-check, application for residence permit and accommodation

3) Arranging a variety of extracurricular activities

4) Organizing investigations into the Chinese society

5)  Organizing cultural tours to the scenic and historic sites (the Yellow Crane Tower – the top one of the four famous towers in China, the East Lake – the biggest inner-city lake in China, the Three Gorges, Wudang Mountains – the cradle of Taoism and Wudang Kungfu)