Top Chinese Universities to Learn Mandarin
Bejing Language and Culture University (BLCU) / Peking University / Renmin University of China (People's University) / Tsinghua University / Fudan University / Yunnan University / Qingdao University / Dalian University of Foreign Languages / Nanjing University / Xian Jiaotong University
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
BLCU is the only university in China with its main task to assist foreign students study and learn the Chinese language and culture. In addition, BLCU has the longest history, largest scope, and most qualified teaching facilities in the area of teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreigners. In the 40 years since its establishment, hundreds of thousands of foreign students from more than 160 countries in the world have learned Chinese on BLCU's campus. BLCU, attracting students from both China's mainland (to teach the Chinese language) and abroad (who come learn the Chinese language), is famous for its diversified student body.
Notes from CLUM staff: If you're like most foreign students, you probably wonder which university is the best to study Mandarin at. Hands down, CL University Mandarin staff suggest BLCU. Why? So many reasons... here are the top three: the teachers are qualified and enthusiastic about teaching, the students are smart and diverse, and BLCU is in Beijing, the capital city and heart of China - the best place to practice your new vocabulary!
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Peking University
Peking University is one of China's leading universities for the past hundred years. The students studying at Peking University are among the best in the world. Founded in December 1898, it has been providing superior education for over 100 years. The university's campus is located in the a Qing Dynasty royal garden with traditional houses, gardens, and pagodas. Peking University accepts about 4,000 international students per year from 80 different countries in the world.
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Renmin University of China (People's University)
One of the top universities in China, Renmin University is renowned for social sciences. There are more than 1000 international students of 62 different nationalities who study at Renmin University. Renmin University hosts 'English Corner,' where people gather at the Qiushi Garden to practice English. English Corner provides a fun and easy opportunity to make friends with Chinese natives, help them practice English, and practice the Mandarin you study!
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Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University is one of the most prestigious universities in China. Established on the site of a former Qing Dynasty royal garden, it is also renowned for the campus's beauty. More than 2,400 international students from 103 countries study at Tsinghua University. The current Chinese president, Hu Jintao, is a alumnus of Tsinghua University, graduating with a degree in hydraulic engineering in 1964.
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Fudan University
Located in Shanghai, Fudan University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious universities. Since the1950s, Fudan University has enrolled international students. Over 10,000 foreign students from over 100 different countries have learned at Fudan University. Today, Fudan University has over 2,500 international students enrolled studying many different disiplines.
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Yunnan University
Yunnan University is located in Kunming, the provincial capital city of Yunnan. Yunnan is famous for its mild climate and beautiful landscape. The university's campus does not disappoint being covered with ginkgo and surrounded with cherry and plum trees. This amazingly beautiful Eden-like place provides a relaxing alternative study location to the hustle and bustle of Beijing.
Notes from the CLUM staff: Come live in a heaven on earth and relax while you learn and perfect your Chinese in this southern province of China. Highly recommended for those on a budget and those who would enjoy an easier pace of life.
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Qingdao University
Qingdao University, founded in 1901, is famous as the second national university established in China. The city of Qingdao is likely most famous in the West for being the site of the Tsingtao Brewery. Qingdao was also the host city for the Olympic Sailing competitions, taking place along the shoreline of the city. This is due to Qingdao's beautiful seaside setting and temperate weather, providing a perfect study escape.
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Dalian University of Foreign Languages
Dalian University of Foreign Languages is one of the top foreign language universities to study Chinese at in China. It is the only university with a fully-developed foreign language institute in Northeast China. Established with the help of late Chinese Premeir Zhou Enlai with the intention for Japanese to study the Chinese language, Dalian is now one of the best universities to study Mandarin at in China.
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Nanjing University
With more than 2000 international students and the largest number of students from the United States among all universities in China, Nanjing University has established itself as one of China's premier universities to study Chinese at in China for foreigners. The campus is located in the center of the historic Nanjing city. Nanjing University is the most popular choice for students after the Beijing universities.
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Notes from CLUM staff: Nanjing University is many student's favorite university because Nanjing is one of the most famous cities in China, but it also is not well-known outside of China - and the school's credentials are spectacular. Get off the well-traveled path and make out on your own!
Xian Jiaotong University
Xi'an Jiaotong University is situated in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, the ancient capital of China and nearby are China's famous Terracotta Warriors. Xi'an Jiaotong University is consistently ranked one of the top universities to study Chinese in China.
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