Program Introduction

It is intended to help international students who intend to receive undergraduate education in China to improve their language proficiency, professional basic knowledge and cross-cultural adaptability, and lay a solid foundation for future university studies.

NPU International Foundation program is committed to training international students in three aspects:

1. Academic basic skills: through foundation study, the students can transcend the differences between their own countries and China’s basic education and improve their subject knowledge structure.

2. Language application ability: through learning language in an academic environment, the students can master enough professional Chinese or English vocabulary.

3. Cultural adaptability: through the study of Chinese culture, the students can understand Chinese academic culture, seek common ground while reserving differences across cultures, and better integrate and adapt to the cultures of various countries.

Chinese Foundation Program（One Year）

Chinese Foundation Program（One Semester）

English Foundation Program（One Semester）

*If you graduate from this program with excellent grades and apply to NPU Undergraduate program, you will get a letter of recommendation to help you improve your chances of getting NPU Scholarship and Admission.

MAJORS OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Deadline of Application

One year program:Before June 15 each year.

One semester program:Before December 15 each year.

Application Procedures

Step 1 – Documents Preparation

Step 2 – Complete online application

Step 3 – Application Materials Review

Step 4 – Interview

Step 5 – Mailing of Admission Documents

Step 6 – Registration

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports.

2. Good physical and mental health.

3. Under 22 years old by the program start.

4. High school diploma.

5. Learning Ability-the requirement for previous academic grade level is an average score of 70% and above.

6. Language Requirements

Chinese Foundation Program-Long Term: Elementary level;

Chinese Foundation Program-Short Term:HSK 3 or HSK 4;

English Foundation Program-Short Term: IELTS Academic Test overall 5.5 or above (no less than 5.5 in each element) OR TOEFL 75 or above (My best Scores, iBT home edition, Essentials, DI code C317 are accepted) OR Duolingo English Test (110 or above)

Fees

Scholarships

Xi'an City ‘The Belt and Road’ International Students Scholarship（One Year Applicants）

Admission Documents

1.A copy of the personal information page of your valid passport. Applicants currently residing in mainland China must also provide a scanned copy of the currently valid visa page or residence permit page.

2. A copy of high school diploma (or graduation certificate) and all transcripts. It should be the original documents or be notarized.

3.Chinese or English language certificate.

4. Non-criminal record certificate (produced within last 5 months).

5.Copy of "Physical Examination Form for Foreigners" (valid for six months);

6.Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide:

*Guardian's authorization letter(original and notarized).

*Guardian's Citizenship certificate or Identification Document.

Contact us

Admissions Office,International College,Northwestern Polytechnical University

Website：https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/

Tel：86-29-88494381

Email：ex.ifp@nwpu.edu.cn

*Tips:

All dates mentioned above are Beijing Time.

Any update will be posted at NPU International College website.

The Admissions Office of NPU International College reserves the right of final interpretation of this guide.