SHORT-TERM PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COLLEGE OF CHINA UNIVERSITY OF GEOSCIENCES (WUHAN) CONTENTS PART 1 PROGRAM OVERVIEW PART 2 PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGY FIELD PRACTICE PROGRAM PART 3 CHINESE LANGUAGE & REGIONAL CULTURE IMMERSION PROGRAM PART 4 CHINESE JEWELRY BUSINESS IMMERSION PROGRAM PART 5 PROFESSIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM IMMERSION PROGRAM PART 6 PROFESSIONAL WILDERNESS SURVIVAL PROGRAM PROGRAM OVERVIEW PART 1 CHINA UNIVERSITY OF GEOSCIENCES (WUHAN) INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COLLEGE The International Education College of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) is a specialized institution dedicated to enhancing cultural Learning, Communication, exchanges, enrolling foreign students and offering Chinese language education programs. The IEC combines the functions of international Exploration, Enjoy... students education, Chinese language training, Confucius Institute construction and Sino-foreign education cooperation. The IEC has set up the Department of Chinese Language Training Center for Foreigners, International Student Affairs Office, Confucius Institute Office and Sino- foreign Education Cooperation Office. The IEC takes pride in having a history of over half a century of accepting international students since the 1950s. The IEC has the aim to cultivate high-level, interdisciplinary and outstanding international students as well as friendly messengers of cultural exchanges. The IEC has gradually established a comprehensive international talent cultivation system which focuses on language and culture communication, with Earth Science as the main characteristics, full-time training as the main mode, and combines the short and long- term intercultural exchanges and scientific cooperation. IEC is committed to the operation of three Confucius Institutes of China University of Geosciences which scatter around the world. Except for degree programs, visiting scholars programs, Chinese language training programs and summer school programs, the IEC also works as the host institute of various international education program including Chinese Government Scholarship, Saudi Government Scholarship, Tanzania Government Scholarship and National Hanban Scholarship. Each year, nearly 1000 international students from more than 100 countries in the world come to the IEC for study and academic exchanges. Joining the IEC gives an opportunity to acquire professional knowledge, learn Chinese language, experience Chinese culture and Jingchu culture. The IEC is also a platform for students to get connected with peers from around the world, achieve multicultural understanding and establish a global vision. PROGRAM OVERVIEW PART 1 PROGRAMS The International Education College of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) provides the international students with various forms of short-term programs all year around. • Professional Geology Field Practice Program • Chinese Language & Regional Culture Immersion Program • Chinese Jewelry Business Immersion Program • Professional Geographic Information System Immersion Program • Professional Wilderness Survival Program LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Great chance to study at the national key university in China ➜ CHINESE COURSES • Comprehensive language programs available We provide Chinese courses ranging from beginners to advanced levels. The from beginners to advanced level learners do not need to worry about not having a basis in Chinese language. • Well-balanced program design You will always find the most appropriate courses for yourself. By the ways of • Equipped with experienced professional instructors listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as some other ways of classroom • Award with Completion Certificate and Official study and practice, you will feel the atmosphere of international class as well as its Recommendation Letter for excellent performance multicultural collision and communication. With the rich experience in Chinese • Experience the urban lifestyle in one of central China’s language teaching, the IEC will ensure you a scientific and efficient language rapidly developing cities learning experience. ➜ CULTURAL COURSES (ENGLISH-MEDIUM) ELIGIBILITY “China Today” aims at stimulating students interests in modern China. This Program is open to university students, postgraduates and course gives a full picture of all walks of life about China including China's professionals who are non-Chinese citizens, above 18 years of age politics, economy, history, culture, geography, etc. It is a systematic introduction and in good health, with basic knowledge in related disciplines, and about Chinese national conditions to the international students. It will enhance adequate English proficiency at university level. students’ cultural awareness and satisfy their cultural needs, so as to reduce the communication problems brought by cultural differences. “Chinese Geology and Geography” begins with the unique geographical phenomena all over China. It gives a general introduction of the renowned SESSION DURATION AND FEES mountains, great rivers, and all kinds of geological heritages. Through analyzing the diversity and variety of different regions in China, the international students One to three months. The spring and summer will have the chance to understand one of the world's most dynamic countries SESSION session is from May to September, and the from the perspective of a geoscientist. DURATION autumn and winter session is from December to January. “Multicultural Understanding” aims to promote cultural understandings of countries from all over the world and achieve cultural fusion. Through the comparison of Chinese and foreign cultural values, it can help students reduce APPLICATION 400 RMB FEE the discomfort of studying in China, understand the diversity of cultures, and learn to coexist and cooperate in the world. THE PROGRAM Tuition fee: 3200 RMB/week; FEE Field internship fee: 4800 RMB/week ➜ CULTURAL WORKSHOP It is a unique experience for the international students to immerse themselves The fees may adjust according to the course schedule and arrangement. into the Chinese traditional culture. Various cultural topics will offer all-round Program fee does not include accommodation or any other tailor-made displays of the glamour of Chinese cultural events such as calligraphy, painting, program fee. paper cutting, tea art, tai chi, kung fu, etc. PROGRAM OVERVIEW PART 1 APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS • For Self-funded Applicants: Applicants should visit http://admission.cug. edu.cn, complete the application information, upload required documents, 1 and print out the application form. ONLINE • For Scholarship Applicants: Applicants should visit http://www.csc.edu. APPLICATION cn/laihua to submit the application online (Agency No.10491) and print out the application form. Then send it together with other required application documents to the admission office of CUG before the deadline. 1. Please pay the application fee by bank transfer. Please provide bank transfer receipt with applicant' s name, program name applying and term of study. INSURANCE 2. Please download and print out one copy of the application form. According to the regulations, international students entering China with X2 visa will 2 3. One photocopy of valid passport (personal information page). One copy of graduation certificates or documents proving student status not be required to do physical examinations. But in order to ensure the international SUBMISSION 4 at current university. Certificates or documents in languages other than students' rights and safety, CUG regulates that all the international students have to OF Chinese or English must be translated and notarized. APPLICATION purchase an insurance which can cover the entire study period.The insurance can be . English proficiency information document proving a corresponding level DOCUMENTS 5 purchased by the applicants in their own countries or in China when they register to of English at university level. Applicants who are native English-speakers or the university. Students are not allowed to register without a valid medical insurance. from countries where English is the official language, are exempted from this requirement. TEACHING ENVIRONMENT It takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks to receive a formal Admission Notice from the day of the application deadline. During the application processing, we may The short-term program course is mainly carried out in the Dangui Plaza of the 3 require you to provide additional materials. If you are accepted, we will send IEC in China University of Geosciences (Wuhan). The teaching environment is VISA you an “Admission Notice”, JW201/202 form and other relevant documents comfortable and all classrooms are well equipped with multimedia equipment. PROCEDURES for you to apply for the short-term X2 visa. To track the progress of your Independent reading rooms are also provided for students to have an easy access to application, please contact the Admission Office either by email or telephone. search useful information or self-directed learning. Account Name: China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) The branch of Bank of China of CUG in Wuhan ACCOMMODATION ENVIRONMENT Address: International Education College of China University of Geosciences, Lumo Road No. 388, Hongshan district, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, P. R. China Students can choose to live in Dangui Plaza (international student apartment) or live Postal Code: 430074 Account Number: 5690 5752 8302 Swift Code: BK CH CN BJ 600 in the university