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SEMESTER & YEAR 
Application Deadlines
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FALL 2026:
2026 Fall Semester: August 25– November 25, 2026.
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ELIGIBILITY:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Have completed at least one year of college;
- One year of college-level mandarin study or at intermediate-advance level of Chinese
Choose to study at IUP for one semester (4 months of instruction) or for an academic year (8 months of instruction) starting in the spring. Students are only admitted on a full-time basis. Each semester consists of two eight-week modules. After completing the eight-week module, students will advance to a higher level of classes, start new textbooks, and work with new teachers.
2026 Summer Term:
June 23– August 15, 2026
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions until April 10, 2026.
2026 Fall Semester:
September 1– December 26, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 to be considered for financial aid, rolling admissions until April 30, 2026.
Tuition:
2026 Summer Term: $5,995 USD （in person）; $4,796 USD（online）
Tuition:
2026 Fall Semester: $9,995 USD （in person）; $7,996 USD（online）
Academic Year (2026 Fall + 2027 Spring Semester): $18,995 USD （in person）; $15,196 USD（online）
IUP IS AN INTENSELY RIGOROUS PROGRAM 
Students sign a pledge to only speak Chinese in our language center and in all program-related activities. Rigorous admissions standards ensure that all enrolled students have the necessary language skills to learn Chinese in Chinese. Course placement evaluations places students in classes that suit their language learning needs. Students spend 4 to 6 hours daily preparing for the following day’s lessons, all of which are conducted in a “closed-book” classroom, meaning students cannot refer to the textbook, notes, or dictionary in class. Small class size and daily 1-on-1 tutorials allow for highly individualized attention on each student. Advanced students may also choose to delve into studies specific to their academic or professional interests.
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20
Hours spent in class per week
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160
Clasroom hours per 8-week module
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3
Hours a day spent in 3-on-1 instruction
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1
Hour of daily 1-on-1 instruction
Beyond the textbook
IUP’s goal is to teach the language skills necessary for students to deeply engage with Chinese academic and professional colleagues after graduation. All IUP courses challenge students to use the grammar and vocabulary in contexts outside of the topic of the day’s lesson text. Many IUP instructors hold special interest open classes outside of regular class hours including book clubs, poetry readings, documentary and film viewing, and tutorials on writing resumes and professional emails in Chinese.
Enrollment and academic credit
You do not have to be currently enrolled in a university to attend IUP. We have students ranging from undergraduates, graduates, just graduated and those who have a few years of work experience. If you would like to earn credit, undergraduates can earn 12-16 credits per semester, graduates can earn 8-12 credits per semester through Indiana University.
Academic Credit
A semester on an elite Chinese university
IUP students are able to benefit from Tsinghua’s campus environment by meeting professors and students, attending public lectures, and auditing Tsinghua courses. Additionally, the academic and cultural events at the Stanford Center at Peking University are also open to all IUP students. Past IUP students have participated in student sports clubs, served as a research assistant to professors in the School of Social Sciences, and attended a public lectures by famous academics and world leaders.
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"HOW GOOD WILL MY CHINESE BE AFTER STUDYING AT IUP ?"
This is a hard question to answer specifically, but the two most important factors when determining IUP is your language level when you enter IUP and how long you study in the program. Each 8-week module, generally includes, 160 hours of class time. Of which, on average, 120 hours are 3-on-1 and 40 hours are 1-on-1. Staying in the program longer, means a higher level when you leave. Most students who study for an academic year, will do well on the HSK level 6 exam.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
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2026 SPRING TERM:
January 12- May 29, 2026; Tuition: 2026 Spring Semester: $9995 USD ; 2026 Spring Online Semester: $7,996 USD; Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 to be considered for financial aid, rolling admissions until October 30, 2025; Admissions End Date: October 30,2025
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2026 SUMMER TERM:
June 22 – August 14, 2026; Tuition: 2026 Summer Semester: $5995 USD ; 2026 Summer Online Semester: $4,796 USD; Application Deadline: Rolling admissions until April 15, 2026; Admissions End Date: April 15,2026
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2026 FALL TERM:
August 14 – December 25, 2026; Tuition: 2026 Fall Semester: $9995 USD ; 2026 Fall Online Semester: $7,996 USD; Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 to be considered for financial aid, rolling admissions until May 10, 2026; Admissions End Date: May 10,2026
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Submit Application
Create Admissions Portal login and submit all necessary components including application form, transcripts, and recommendation letters. You can track IUP’s receipt of these documents and your application status in this portal.
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Schedule a Language Interview
Within 1-2 weeks if you pass the initial application review, you will be notified to schedule a Language Interview in your Admissions Portal. Language Interviews can be conducted on Skype, WeChat, or by phone.
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Receive Decision
You will receive a decision within 1 week of the interview.
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Complete Pre-Arrival Paperwork
Complete all necessary pre-arrival paperwork within your admissions portal.
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Placement Exam
Upon arrival at IUP you will take a 2-hour written placement exam and a 15 minute oral interview to determine your courses, textbooks, and classmates.
