Type

Age

Qualification

Term

Under 25

Above or equal to the level of Chinese high school graduates. Foreign students also have to pass univeristy or college entrance examinations as well as the HSK examination.

4-5 years

Postgraduate

Under 35

Applicants much hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, be recommended by more than two vice-professors, and pass the relevent admission examinations. Entrance examinations are not required if the applicant graduated as an undergraduate in China the same year, performed well in all his/her courses, and has been recommended by his/her professors.

2-3 years

PhD

Under 40

Applicants must already hold a Master's or equivalent, be recommended by more than two vice-professors, and pass the relevant entrance examinations.

3 years

Trainee in the Chinese language

Under 55

Above or equal to the level of Chinese high school graduates.

1-2 years

Common trainee

Under 35

Above a sophomore's degree

1-2 years

Advanced trainee

Under 45

With or above Master's degree or studying for doctoral degree.

Under 1 year

Research scholar

Under 55

With or above vice-professor degree

Under 1 year

Short-term trainee

Under 60

Equal to or above the level of Chinese high school graduates.

4-20 weeks