Start in Canada, then immerse in China while leveraging AI tools to enhance your academic development and better prepare for future professional opportunities in a globalized world.

The growing economy in China has created a continually increasing demand for Chinese language speakers across the globe. With this demand in mind, this program offers you the opportunity for language immersion in Beijing. Through a mix of classroom study and active engagement in daily life, you will improve your communication skills and are expected to progress to intermediate or advanced levels. Additionally, you will gain enhanced understanding of Chinese culture and the skills that will benefit you in your future academic and career endeavors. These linguistic and cultural achievements will help you be better prepared for professional employment in the era of ever-increasing globalization.

Alongside regular classroom study at Beijing Normal University in Beijing, you will have the chance to delve into Chinese culture. There will be opportunities to visit a large variety of cultural heritage sites, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace.

To find out more, visit the University of Calgary program webpage.

Program Specific Eligibility Requirements

This program is open to students from all majors. An introductory level of Mandarin Chinese is recommended.

See the How to Apply page for general CLIC eligibility criteria.

Application Procedure

Complete an application with the China Scholarship Council.

Complete an online registration form with CLIC: https://clic-horizons.symplicity.com.

Application Deadline

Internal nomination and travel grant application deadlines vary for Canadian universities. Check with your home university CLIC contact.

Application with the China Scholarship Council application and CLIC online registration. Check our How to Apply webpage.

Contact

Xiaoxuan Wang

Admission Office, Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs, Beijing Normal University

A103, Main Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District

Postcode: 100875

Tel：0086-10-58804345

Discipline: Literature

Major: Chinese Language and Culture