Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full‑time English‑taught Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages programme is delivered by the College of Chinese Language and Literature at Northwest Normal University. Rooted in Gansu province along the ancient Silk Road, this programme focuses on training high‑quality practical talents for international Chinese language education and cross‑cultural communication. The college owns long‑standing advantages in Chinese linguistics and traditional culture research. The curriculum system consists of second‑language acquisition theories, modern Chinese linguistics, Chinese cultural research, intercultural communication studies, Chinese teaching methodology, classroom teaching simulation, and off‑campus Chinese‑teaching internships. The university maintains stable exchange partnerships with many educational institutions in Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Every international graduate student is assigned a dedicated supervisor, who offers comprehensive guidance for course selection, internship arrangement, research topic screening and thesis composition. Students are required to complete all compulsory and elective course credits, finish required Chinese‑teaching practice hours, conduct independent research and pass formal thesis defence to obtain the master degree. Eligible overseas applicants may apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑level scholarships to support their postgraduate studies.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 3 Years (6 Semesters)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
About the university
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