2026 Business & Management Foundation Program2025-10-24

1.Introduction to the program

Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) is one of the National Project 211 Universities, the Midwest Universities Comprehensive Strength Promotion Project and the Co-built by the Ministry of Education of China and the People’s Government of Henan Province. Zhengzhou University entered the ranks of the National World - Class Universities. With full facility of four campuses, Zhengzhou University has at present 43,000 full-time undergraduates, 27,000 postgraduates and more than 2,200 international students. With the rapid development in recent years, ZZU performs well in various international university rankings: In the Academic Ranking of World Universities, ZZU ranks 150-200th globally and 23-33th in China. In the Nature Index International Ranking, ZZU ranks 66th globally. In the U.S. News Ranking, ZZU ranks 213th in the world universities and 27th in China mainland. In the QS World University rankings, ZZU sits in the place of 511. Moreover, 18 disciplines of ZZU ranks the top 1%, 5 disciplines including Chemistry, clinical medicine ranks the top 1‰ in the ESI index ranking.

Zhengzhou University Business & Management Foundation Program offers bridge courses connecting students from high school to the university. The program enables international students to consolidate their foundation in related majors which will also facilitate the improvement of academic and professional English, as well as day-to-day Chinese language skills. It also lays a strong foundation for international students enabling them a smooth transition from high school to the International Economy and Trade or Tourism Management program.

2.Target Students

a) Students who cannot meet the entry requirements of bachelor program (such as no IELTS test result, or without top academic record)

b) Students who aim to ensure their early admission to hot bachelor programs, or to increase the success rate of scholarship application.

3. Main Courses

a) Preparatory Module will enhance the international students’ knowledge in mathematics, physics and chemistry to pass the China Scholastic Competency Assessment.

b) Language Module:
Daily Chinese Module will enhance the international students’ knowledge in listening and speaking Chinese language which will help them to master basic communicative skills and provide convenience to live in China.
English Learning Module allows the international students to be well versed in academic and specialty English. .

c) Professional Training Module includes a variety of professional subjects such as Microeconomics, financial management and marketing, which would enrich the aspiring student to possess up knowledge of studying in related majors.

4. Study Campus

The main campus of Zhengzhou University

100 Science Avenue, High-tech Development Zone, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China

5. Study Schedule

March to September 2026

1) Module learning: March -June 2026

2) Module review: June to July 2026

3) Final exam: July 2026

6. Teaching Hours

16-20 teaching hours per week

7. Registration Date

March 2-3, 2026

8. Course Assessment

Final examinations will be held during July 2026. The assessment panel will make a detailed evaluation on the test scores and declare the results based on which the student will be admitted to the bachelor program at Zhengzhou University.

9. Certificate Award

a). Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the Pre-program and passing all exams;

b). Study certificate issued upon completion of the PBPME but not passing all exams;

c). No certificated issued if failing to take exams.

10. Application Period

October 20, 2025 ~ January 10, 2026

11. Eligibility

a). Non-Chinese citizen.18~23 years old (The applicant aged under 18 years old has to provide The Letter of Guardian’s Authorization which authenticated by the embassy.)

b). Minimum of high school graduate (or equivalent)

c). High school result should not less than 10-15% of the scores required by the entry requirements of the related undergraduate programs in Zhengzhou University.

d). English proficiency minimum at IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). Students without test report of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, DUOLINGO) can join in the foundation program first, but they must pass the English Proficiency Test hosted by Zhengzhou University before the end of foundation program.

e). Financial guarantee to support education in China

f). Be in good physical and mental health

g). No criminal record

12. 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)

13. Fee Structure

CNY 5,000

14. Number of Seats

80

15. Application

An aspiring student can apply directly or through an authorized agency of the university.

Application link:https://zzu.17gz.org/

16. Contact Information

International Admission Office of Zhengzhou University

(Admission Office, School of International Education, ZZU)

Tel/Fax：86-371-67780665

E-mail：international@zzu.edu.cn

Attachment: ZZU Fee Structure for International Students

Description	Foundation   Program	Bachelor of International Economy and Trade	Bachelor of Tourism Management
Application Fee	CNY 800	CNY 800	CNY 800
Tuition Fee	CNY 5,000 per semester	CNY 23,000 per annum	CNY 23,000 per annum
Accommodation Fee	Two types of On-campus dormitory: CNY 15/day or 30/day. Off-campus flat price varied, but reasonable.
Medical Insurance	CNY 500 per semester	CNY 1000 per annum	CNY 1000 per annum
Medical Check-up	CNY 600 One-time	CNY 600 One-time	CNY 600 One-time
Residence Permit	CNY 400 One-time	CNY 400 One-time	CNY 400 One-time
Estimated Living Expenses	CNY 600~1,000 per month