1.Introduction to the program
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 51,000 full-time undergraduates, 23,000 postgraduates and nearly 2,700 international students.
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 47,000 full-time undergraduates, 24,000 postgraduates and more than 2,700 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 51 in the Chinese universities. In the U.S. News Ranking, ZZU ranks 385 in the world universities and 39 in China mainland. In the QS World University rankings, ZZU sits in the place of 801-1000. Moreover, 13 disciplines of ZZU including Chemistry, MBBS ranks the top 1% in the QS ranking.
Zhengzhou University Pre-Business (in English) 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 Trade 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 program, or to increase the success rate of scholarship application.
3. Main Courses
a) 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.
b) English Learning Module allows the international students to be well versed in academic and specialty English. Academic English entails training students to use language appropriately for study, particularly in developing students’ academic writing and reading skills in terms of grammatical accuracy, cohesion, coherence etc. Specialty English focuses instruction on language skills required to perform in an English-speaking academic context across core subject areas generally encountered in a university setting, such as prefixes, suffixes, combining forms etc.
c)Basic Learning Module allows the international students to evaluate their knowledge and reinforced understanding of related basic courses like Professional English, Advanced Mathematics.
d)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 2024
1) Module learning: March -July 2024
2) Module review: July to September 2024
3) Final exam: September 2024
6. Teaching Hours
16-20 teaching hours per week
7. Registration Date
March 1-2, 2024
8. Course Assessment
Final examinations will be held during mid-September 2024. The assessment panel will make a detailed evaluation on the test scores and declare the results based on which the student will get an entry to the bachelor’s 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 15, 2023, ~ January 15, 2024
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. Those who fail in the test can choose to continue their foundation program one more year here, or turn to other university.
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 6,000
14. Number of Seats
40
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:0086-371-67780665
E-mail:international@zzu.edu.cn
Attachment: ZZU Fee Structure for International Students
Description |
Pre-bachelor’s Program |
Bachelor’s Program |
Application Fee |
CNY 800 |
CNY 800 |
Tuition Fee |
CNY 6,000 per semester |
CNY 23,000 per annum |
Material Fee |
— |
— |
Medical Insurance |
CNY 400 per semester |
CNY 800 per annum |
Medical Check-up |
CNY 600 One-time |
CNY 600 One-time |
Residence Permit |
CNY 400 One-time |
CNY 400 One-time |
Estimated Living Expenses |
CNY 600~1,000 per month |