I. Taiyuan University of Technology and Its Overseas Students

Taiyuan University of Technology can trace its history back to one of the earliest universities in China---Shanxi Grand Academy.  It is now a general university of engineering combined with  sciences and many other disciplines.  It is the only university that is included in “211 Project”---a national higher education promotion program launched by Ministry of Education.

TUT started to recruit overseas students from the early 1990's.  Many students from Australia, the United States, Canada, Korea, Japan and Mongolia have studied here.  Apart from Chinese culture and language, the overseas students can also study for bachelor's degree and master's degree of many different disciplines.

The establishment of College of International Education Exchange has further promoted the development in this field.  Now the entire infrastructure has been improved and the teaching quality upgraded; teaching plans have been reformed and teaching methods modernized.  In one word, the overseas student education is now developing well under way.

II.  Who can apply?

Those with appropriate education, between 15 and 65 years old (or younger than 15 with special permission), complying with the Chinese laws and regulations can apply.

III.  Language Courses

1. Chinese language:
Listening; Conversation; Reading and Writing; Audio-visual; Newspaper-magazine; Poetry Appreciation 

2. Chinese Culture:
Chinese Classical Architecture; History; Chinese Customs; Culinary
art; Shadow Boxing; Martial Arts; Qigong; Calligraphy
http://www.tyut.edu.cn；http://ices.tyut.edu.cn）

IV.  Courses for Degree Students

All the disciplines in Taiyuan University of Technology are available for the students who would apply to study for a degree. On completion of the learning and meeting all the requirements, the students are awarded the graduation certificate and relevant degree.  (Log on http://www.tyut.edu.cn or http://ices.tyut.edu.cn for details)

V.  How to apply?

1. Time: The first two weeks of each semester (before March 10th and September 10th each year).  Short-term students will start according to each individual schedule.
2. The applicants should fill in an application form issued by this college.  The form can be obtained either from the college in person or by downloading from the website above.  Two months before the semester starts, the applicants should submit the following materials to the college:
1)  Overseas Student Application Form of Taiyuan University of Technology
2)  Health certificate and AIDS certificate
3) Two passport photos
3. When you are admitted, you will receive Admission Notice and J W202 form
4. With these documents, the students can apply for a visa from the local Chinese embassy or consulate. (X visa for over half year study and F or X for under half year study)
5. Register on time according to the Admission Notice.

VI.  Cost of Study
1. Application Fee: 700 yuan RMB / student
2. Tuition:
1)  22,000 yuan RMB / year for each student for a degree
2)  Short-term student: 1,800 yuan RMB / student for 1 month
    4,800 yuan RMB / student for 3 months
    6,600 yuan RMB / student for 1 semester
    12,000 yuan RMB / student for 1 year
3.  Dormitory: 300—500 yuan RMB / student with 500 yuan RMB / student as deposit
4.  Other costs, such as textbooks, food, medical care, tour, are at the student's own expense.

Address:
              No. 79, West Yingze Street
              College of International Education Exchange
              Taiyuan University of Technology
              Taiyuan, Shanxi, the P. R. China
Post Code: 030024
Telephone: +86-351-6010232; +86-351-6018290
Fax: +86-351-6041142
Website:  http://ices.tyut.edu.cn     http://www.tyut.edu.cn
Email: changlili@tyut.edu.cn     zhangyongzhong@tyut.edu.cn