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Summer in China at XJTLU - Chinese Language Summer School, China
Website
https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/othercourses/summer-school-chinese-language
City Information
Declared by Marco Polo as one of the most beautiful cities in China, Suzhou is a charming merchant town of whitewashed houses, tree-lined canals and sumptuous gardens. Sūzhōus main draw is its gardens. There were originally over a hundred but now only a handful exist, some over a thousand years old. The gardens, a symphonic combination of rocks, water, trees and buildings, reflect the Chinese appreciation of balance and harmony. You could easily spend an enjoyable several days exploring the gardens, paying a visit to the excellent Silk Museum and exploring some of Sūzhōu's surviving canals, pagodas and humpbacked bridges. XJTLU is situated in Dushu Lake HET, Suzhou Industrial Park in the eastern part of Suzhou. This park is the location for more than 2100 international companies, of which 53 are Fortune 500 companies, including Siemens, LOréal and Nokia. The University is one of several prestigious institutions located on Dushu Lake Higher Education Town. Students can enjoy the use of the HET central library and access to sport facilities of outstanding quality.
University Information
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international university jointly founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University of China and the University of Liverpool as a joint venture. It captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the first and only one of its kind approved by the Ministry of Education in China.
Come to XJTLU to learn the most widely-spoken language in the world at a leading Sino-British University this summer. We offer 4-week onsite language courses at different levels that are tailored to your Chinese proficiency. Our course will not only bring your Chinese language to a higher level but will also offer you a great chance to immerse yourself in Chinese culture.
This is the course for you if you:
- have never studied Chinese before and want a head start into this global language;
- have studied Chinese before and want to boost to your language skills;
- want to experience quality teaching in culturally rich, historic Suzhou.
Dates 2026 - 6th - 31st July
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Please note all students are welcome to apply for tuition free spaces on this programme however students who meet the WP criteria below will be prioritised.
Funding will only be provided to students who meet the below WP criteria
WP Criteria
Students who are are in receipt of one of the following bursaries with a household income of £35,000 or less:
- Liverpool Bursary
- Liverpool Scholars Bursary
- Young Adult Carers Bursary
- Care Experienced Bursary
- Estranged Family Bursary
- Migrant Bursary
Any student on any Allied Health Profession degree should speak with their programme lead and GOAA Amanda Deaves before applying, to ensure it will not clash with any placement or course requirements.
Please visit our canvas pages for more information
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Quite competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | 4 |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
|
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
3000 RMB |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Urban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | Yes |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Summer School |
| Term Dates |
Summer: July to August |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.