The International Foundation Program (IFP) is a unique offering that combines conditional acceptance to the Zhengzhou University with intensive Chinese language instruction and skills development instruction, combined with for-credit courses. The IFP is available to academically qualified international students whose Chinese proficiency do not meet the Zhengzhou University’s direct entrance requirements.

Successful completion of the IFP guarantees admission to the CMI programs offered by Zhengzhou University.

The IFP Advantage:

1. Earn a degree from one of the top-ranked universities.

The Zhengzhou University is one of Chinese most prestigious institutes of higher learning.

2. Gain admission to the Zhengzhou University.

By successfully completing the IFP, students whose language scores fall below the University’s direct admission requirements can gain admission into all schools.

3. Receive credit towards a Zhengzhou University degree.

During the IFP, students earn credit towards their undergraduate degree.

4. Acquire insight into your admission discipline.

IFP students gain valuable insight into their field of interest through lectures, labs and projects in discipline-specific courses taught by Faculty instructors.

5. Benefit from small class sizes and individual attention.

Professionally trained language instructors guide students through the academic & discipline-specific courses, tutoring them in all aspects of study.

6. Join the proud community of successful IFP students.

IFP students perform exceptionally well in their undergraduate studies after completion of the program.

Academic qualifications for the IFP are identical to those for regular admission to the bachelor programs instructed in Chinese.  The only difference is that the language proficiency requirements are lower than those for direct admission.

Candidates accepted into the International Foundation Program become the undergraduate student of Zhengzhou University. However, in order to proceed further in undergraduate studies, they must successfully complete the IFP, including the degree credit-course; the discipline-specific course; and the language and academic development courses. Throughout the IFP, continual assessment raises student awareness of their standing and provides opportunities to improve their performance. Those who do not successfully complete all courses will have their offers withdrawn.

The IFP is only available to international students currently graduating from high school. Students who have previously attended any post-secondary institution are not eligible for the program.

All applications are advised to contact our admissions advisors for detailed information of application as early as possible.

Application Period

Between January and July, please contact us for more detailed information.

Application Documents

a). Ordinary Passport (pages with photo and address)

b). High School Diploma (or the equivalent proof)

c). High School Transcripts (or the equivalent academic transcripts)

d). Valid Report of English Language Proficiency Tests

e). Physical Examination Report

f). Certificate of Non-criminal Record

g). Letter of Guardian’s Authorization (for applicants aged under 18)

Number of Seats

120

How to Apply

All applications and supporting documents have to be submitted via the on-line application system by the appropriate closing date. To submit an on-line application, please visit our website: https://zzu.17gz.org/.

Address：100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, P. R. China 450001,

The International Admission Office of ZhengzhouUniversity

Tel (Fax)：0086-371-67780665

E-mail：international@zzu.edu.cn